Maria has joined Kaimakliotis LLC in October 2021. She graduated from the University of Cyprus, where she obtained her Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB Law) in 2016 and was admitted to the Cyprus Bar Association in 2017. She is also a holder of Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) Advanced Certification and CySEC AML Certification.
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Maria Spyrou
Senior Associate
- Tel: +357 24 01 01 04
- Fax: +357 24 01 01 00
- Email: maria.spyrou@kaimakliotis.com
Bio
Recent Work
Maria’s recent experience includes:
- advising a global software company, in all aspects of Cyprus employment, regulatory and migration law matters;
- advising a Cyprus Investment Firm on all regulatory aspects and dealings with CySEC;
- advising a Cyprus Insurance Broker Firm on all regulatory aspects and dealings with the insurance regulator;
- advising BetterMe on various employment and migration law related matters;
- advising Prosegur Change on its licence arrangements for operating a bureau de change business in Cyprus, including Central Bank of Cyprus applications and approvals as well as on various employment law related matters;
- advising a global group of companies operating in the energy sector on ESG-related matters;
- advising and undertaking licensing procedures with respect to entities regulated by the Central Bank of Cyprus (including financial institutions);
- advising the potential purchaser of a Cyprus Investment Firm on all regulatory aspects of the acquisition and change of control;
- advising on anti-trust related matters;
- advising DP World Port Limassol in various aspects of Cyprus employment law matters;
- advising a global mobile games developer company, on various aspects of Cyprus migration and competition law matters;
- advising a global telecommunication manufacturer on regular updating on Cyprus ESG regulations;
- advising a global marketing company on all aspects of Cyprus consumer protection laws;
- advising on a number of EU-wide cross-border mergers involving Cyprus-registered companies;
- drafting and reviewing sale and purchase related agreements;
- advising clients on IP related matters;
- advising on general corporate actions and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation;
- advising on private client matters, including migration law, inheritance planning and property law; and
- conducting due diligence exercises with respect to a number of transactions involving Cypriot entities and issues.
Professional Qualifications: Lawyer - Member of the Cyprus Bar Association
CySEC Advanced Certification Holder
CySEC AML Certification Holder
CySEC Advanced Certification Holder
CySEC AML Certification Holder
Education:2012 – 2016: LLB, University of Cyprus
Career to Date2025 to date: Senior Associate, Kaimakliotis LLC
2022 - 2025: Associate, Kaimakliotis LLC
2021 – 2022: Junior Associate, Kaimakliotis LLC
2021 – 2017: Lawyer, George Coucounis LLC
2016 – 2017: Trainee Lawyer, Pamboridis LLC
2022 - 2025: Associate, Kaimakliotis LLC
2021 – 2022: Junior Associate, Kaimakliotis LLC
2021 – 2017: Lawyer, George Coucounis LLC
2016 – 2017: Trainee Lawyer, Pamboridis LLC