Transforming regulatory expertise into strategic compliance guidance.
Eleftheria Panayiotou is a Senior Manager at Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC and a member of the firm’s Financial Services Advisory team. Specialising in EU financial services legislation, she supports clients on a wide range of legal matters including governance matters, procedures requiring regulatory approval, compliance and ongoing regulatory obligations. With academic training in the UK and Austria, Eleftheria blends academic rigor with extensive practical experience, particularly highlighted by her tenure at the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
Education
- LL.B. (Hons) – University of Sheffield
- LL.M. in European and International Business Law – Universität Wien
Professional Highlights
- Advised financial institutions on the application of key EU legislation (e.g., MiFID II, AMLD, AIFMD), minimising compliance risk and ensuring regulatory alignment
- Led multiple projects for obtaining regulatory approvals, including new authorisations, shareholder changes, and structural reorganisations
- Drafted national legislation transposing EU legislation into national law, supporting alignment with European standards and enhancing Cyprus’s regulatory framework
- Acted as senior legal expert on an EU-funded ESG regulatory project, mapping legislative framework and preparing legal analyses
Memberships and Affiliation
- Cyprus Bar Association (since 2012)
- Nicosia Bar Association
- Financial Services Committee, Cyprus Bar Association
- Legal and Regulatory Committee, CIFA
