LLPO Law Firm

LLPO Law Firm is a leading firm specializing in the provision of licensing, post-licensing, regulatory compliance, and other services for international companies and regulated firms in the global financial services industry. With offices in Cyprus and a presence in Athens, London, and Dubai, the firm aims to offer turnkey services to its clients.

The firm’s financial services department covers licensing for various financial institutions like authorized credit institutions (ACIs), investment firms (IFs), payment institutions (PIs), electronic money Institutions (EMIs), crypto asset service providers (CASPs), credit acquiring companies (CACs), undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS), alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs), alternative investment funds (AIFs), registered alternative investment funds (RAIFs), and crowdfunding service providers (CSPs).

As a Nominated Advisor (NOMAD) approved by the Cyprus Stock Exchange, LLPO Law Firm offers specialized services for companies listed on the Cyprus Stock Exchange Emerging Companies Market, including conversion to public status, fundraising document preparation, and bond and mutual fund listings.

“What sets our offerings apart from others in the market is our extensive experience in what the regulatory bodies want and expect,” says Mr. Andreas Leonidou, partner at LLPO Law Firm. LLPO Law Firm’s expert team always stays ahead of the procedures, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness for both the regulatory bodies and clients.

Another factor that creates uniqueness for LLPO Law Firm is its provision of A-Z solutions all under one roof.

From licensing to post-licensing services, including legal services and ongoing operational support, the firm provides clients with an end-to-end experience. Having a fund manager company in the group enables LLPO Law Firm to extend its clientele’s reach. Through strategic collaboration and the combination of licenses with other network members, LLPO Law Firm expands its operations to deliver better results for clients.

In a recent example, a client who is a NASDAQ member entrusted LLPO Law Firm’s expertise to acquire a 75 percent stake in a Cyprus-based bank. The firm prepared all transactional contracts, handled all the applications with the Central Bank of Cyprus, and consulted the client throughout the project’s lifecycle. This project significantly bolstered the client’s market presence, marking a pivotal moment in its expansion journey. Another client, currently operating as an Electronic Money Institution in Cyprus, aimed for a banking license. LLPO Law Firm provided strategic advice on preparing the application’s structure and content to align seamlessly with the regulatory standards. In addition, the firm was responsible for the passporting of the public offering prospectus in Cyprus and Greece of a UK-based foreign exchange FinTech company specialising in cross-border payment transfers.

What guides LLPO Law Firm through these client collaborations is its belief in thriving in complexity and delivering results with simplicity. The firm operates as a team that clients can trust to ensure a smooth transaction and a favorable outcome.

The company believes that combining unregulated products and regulated products with technology is the recipe for success for clients, especially in the financial services sector.

LLPO Law Firm's team is aware of the indispensable role that technology plays in the dynamic landscape of modern finance. They excel not only in comprehending its significance but also in seamlessly integrating technological advancements into licensed operations.