Noted by clients as ‘hands on’ and having ’great communication skills’, Marilou Pavlou, the founder and managing partner of Marilou Pavlou Christodoulides LLC, leads the team’s commercial, corporate and M&A team, with an expertise in corporate law, banking and finance and financial regulation issues. The team is capable across M&A, reorganisations, commercial projects and due diligence mandates, with a burgeoning focus on sanctions work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Marilou Pavlou and Stella Kagia stand out for their exceptional service.’
- ‘Marilou is a highly experienced lawyer with in-depth knowledge of immigration and investment law.’
- ‘The firm is proactive and provides prompt responses. Clients are kept well-informed throughout the process.’
- ‘The team is experienced, knowledgeable and always willing to assist. They deliver results within the required timeframe.’
- ‘Marilou is a hands-on lawyer who guides clients safely through complex legal matters. Her approach ensures clarity and confidence.’
- ‘They combine local law expertise with an international perspective. Availability and fast turnarounds are consistently impressive.’
Key clients
- Bullhound Capital
- Centaur Trust Group
- White Square Partners LLC (Dubai)
- Debitura (under the name YouFirm ApS)
- Deloitte (Cyprus)
- Squire Patton Boggs LLP (UK)
- DFK International
- Lebara Mobile
- Geo Pavlides Automotive
Work highlights
Advised Bullhound Capital on its multi-million investment in Headway Inc, a microlearning platform.
Advised Arno Capital Limited to acquire a limited partner underlying interest in a Delaware Limited Partnership, in a transaction in excess of $105m.
Advised French investment holding company as to a €120m debt restructuring through its Cypriot group companies.
Practice head
Marilou Pavlou
Other key lawyers
Stella Kagia