A corporate and commercial law specialist with strong transactional experience in M&A and real estate acquisitions.
Eleni Pophaides is a Director at Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC, bringing over 14 years of legal experience in corporate, commercial, banking and real estate law. She is recognised for her strong technical drafting skills and commercial acumen in managing complex transactions involving share and property acquisitions, financing arrangements and loan portfolio sales. Her practice also encompasses the delivery of legal opinions, comprehensive due diligence reports, and strategic, practical advice on cross-border transactions and multi-jurisdictional structures within her areas of specialisation. Drawing on her extensive experience and expertise, she provides risk-conscious and commercially focused legal solutions tailored to achieve optimal outcomes for her clients.
Education
- LL.B. (Hons) – University of Kent
- LL.M. in Commercial Law – University College London
Professional Highlights
- Advised a leading Cypriot authorised credit institution in relation to the acquisition of loan portfolios.
- Assisted a major private equity fund on its multi-million acquisitions in the healthcare industry in Cyprus.
- Advised both lenders and borrowers on local and cross-border finance transactions.
- Structured and negotiated multiple shareholder agreements and joint venture deals.
- Advised on real estate investment strategies and conducted risk assessments for the acquisition of high-value commercial and residential properties, providing guidance on deal structuring.
- Advised on and negotiated the terms of a series of consecutive property sale agreements within a multi-storey building in Cyprus on behalf of high-profile investors.
Memberships and Affiliation
- Cyprus Bar Association
- Nicosia Bar Association
