AGPLAW Celebrates Continued Recognition in Legal 500 EMEA 2026 with Five Practice Area Rankings and Individual Distinctions.
AGPLAW keeps on building on its established presence in the Cyprus legal market, with continued recognition in the Legal500 EMEA 2026 guide.
This achievement marks another year of consistent excellence for our firm, highlighting our continued commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and trusted client support. In the 2026 rankings, AGPLAW has been recognized across five (5) key practice areas:
- Banking & Finance
- Commercial, Corporate & M&A
- Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property
- Tax
In addition to our firm-wide success, we are proud to celebrate notable individual distinctions, with a total of three individual rankings awarded this year.
A significant highlight is the recognition of two Leading Partners within our team. Our Managing Partner, Angelos G. Paphitis, has been ranked as a Leading Partner in Banking & Finance, reflecting his longstanding expertise and leadership in the sector.
Lia Iordanou Theodoulou has once again been recognised as a Leading Partner in both Banking & Finance and Commercial, Corporate & M&A, reaffirming her exceptional track record and continued contribution to the firm’s success.
“The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.” – Legal500 2026
We are also delighted to see Michael Alexandrou, Partner in Tax and Audit Advisory, maintain his position as a Next Generation Partner in Tax, underscoring his growing influence and forward-thinking approach in the field.
“Michael Alexandrou is fantastic to work with – he’s approachable, reliable and someone you can trust to guide you.” – Client Testimonial collated independently by Legal 500 2026 research team
Further recognition in the editorial commentary across multiple practice areas highlights the strength and depth of our team, including key contributions from Angelos Paphitis, Maria Constantinou as Recommended Lawyer, Elias Economou, Myrianthi Papagianni, Marina Philippou , Evripidis Michaelides , Timothy Frith, and others, demonstrating the collaborative effort behind our continued achievements.
“Maria Constantinou is highly capable in complex cross-border litigation and quickly understands new areas of foreign sanctions law. She is professional and a pleasure to deal with.” – Client Testimonial collated independently by Legal 500 2026 research team
“Elias Economou stands out for expertise, practical insight and responsiveness.” – Client Testimonial collated independently by Legal 500 2026 research team.
“Marina Philippou has always taken full ownership of her work and treats each matter as a priority. She combines exceptional technical skill with genuine client care, offering advice that is both practical and effective.”- Client Testimonial collated independently by Legal 500 2026 research team.
“Myrianthi Papagianni is reliable and detail-oriented, keeping transactions on track.” – Client Testimonial collated independently by Legal 500 2026 research team.
“Evripides Michaelides is fast, analytical and solution-oriented.”- Client Testimonial collated independently by Legal 500 2026 research team.
Another strong result this year, reflecting the quality of work across the firm and the trust of our clients.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this outcome, and to our clients whose feedback and continued trust made this recognition possible. Congratulations to all involved!
