Advises a number of international clients on legal and regulatory matters for virtual currencies.
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Contact Details
- T: +357 25 363685
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P.O Box 52441,
4064 Limassol, CyprusMichael Kyprianou House
116 Gladstonos Street
3032 Limassol
Cyprus
Languages Spoken
English, Greek, French
Ioanna Solomou
Partner
“Ioanna Solomou really stands out. Within our organisation she will be thought of and we immediately refer to her when quick and precise answers are required” – Legal 500 Latest Edition
Ioanna Solomou is a Cyprus lawyer and partner in the corporate and commercial team of Michael Kyprianou Law Firm. She is based in Limassol, Cyprus. She joined the firm in 2011 and has been a partner since 2020.
Ioanna focuses on corporate and commercial matters and advises local and international clients in relation to their business requirements. She advises clients on corporate and commercial, tax, M&A, employment and regulatory matters. Ioanna has extensive experience with domestic and cross border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, re-domiciliations, re-organizations and structuring. She represents a large number of group of companies that have chosen Cyprus as their hub for their international business. Some of Ioanna’s clients include a large group of shipping and ship – owning companies. Ioanna is also involved with matters relating to data protection and privacy. She advises and represents a number of clients in Cyprus in relation to their regulatory needs as data protection officer. Ioanna also advises Cyprus investment firms as to the legal and regulatory aspects of their businesses. She assists clients by providing them with the necessary information and guidance and prepares the relevant information and documentation in relation to their regulatory requirements. She also acts as the liaison with the relevant competent authorities in Cyprus. Ioanna is also registered with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission having passed the advanced examination since 2015.
Ioanna is a member of the Cyprus Bar Association and the Limassol Bar Association. Ioanna has been ranked and recommended by a number of legal directories such as the LEGAL500 and has been consistently rated since 2017 as a next generation lawyer.
Practice Area Specialization
Credentials
Education
LLM, Master in International Commercial Law, University of Nottingham (2010)
LLB (Hons), University of Leeds (2009)
Professional Memberships
Member of the Cyprus Bar Association
Member of the Limassol Bar Association
Accolades
Legal 500 has recognized Ioanna since 2017 in its annual guide as “Next Generation Lawyer” in Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Advanced Examination – Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission – Member of the Public Registry since November 2015
“Ioanna Solomou and her team are extremely talented lawyers who are always looking after our best interest. Great team to work with. They are professionals, extremely prompt and always available.” Legal 500 latest edition client testimonial
Career progression
Partner, Michael Kyprianou & Co LLC (since 2020)
Senior Associate, Michael Kyprianou & Co LLC (2018 – 2020)
Associate, Michael Kyprianou & Co LLC (2011-2017)
Legal Counsel / Trainee at Mouaimis & Mouaimis (2010-2011)
Experience
Represented a variety of Cyprus Investment Firms before the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission for their regulatory, legal and compliance matters.
Involved with corporate and commercial matters in relation to M&A transactions, including legal due diligence reviews, issuing of legal opinions and advice in relation to several corporate law issues.
Represents one of the top beverages distribution companies in Cyprus