Corporate law advisor with practical experience in complex transactions and top-tier academic credentials.
Athina Patera is a Manager at Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC, specialising in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial advisory. Athina has advised on a wide array of corporate transactions, including share sales, restructurings, shareholder agreements and regulatory compliance. Her sharp legal analysis and high-level drafting skills position her as a valuable advisor in complex transactional matters.
Athina is widely recognised for her academic distinction – graduating first nationwide in the Cyprus Legal Council examinations and earning First-Class Honours in her Master of Laws from the University of Cambridge.
Education
- Master of Corporate Law (MCL) (First-Class Honours) – University of Cambridge
- LL.B. Law – University of Cyprus
Professional Highlights
- Ranked first in the Cyprus Legal Council advocate exams (June 2019)
- Contributed to multi-party share transactions and group-level restructurings
- Drafted shareholder agreements and corporate instruments
- Consolidated and simplified the terms and conditions of a Cyprus’ bank in relation to account opening
- Supports local and foreign clients with legal opinions and compliance reviews
Memberships and Affiliation
- Cyprus Bar Association (since 2019)
- Nicosia Bar Association
Legal500 Recognition
Banking and Finance (Legal500 EMEA 2025): Listed as key lawyer
