What AGPLAW does

AGPLAW (legal entity A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC) is a full-service international law firm founded in 2006 in Limassol, Cyprus, by Managing Partner Angelos G. Paphitis. The firm operates across three offices (Cyprus headquarters, London via Lamb Chambers association, and Dubai/RAS free zone) and delivers six core service lines: Disputes (litigation and international arbitration), Transactions & Advisory (corporate, M&A, banking, tax, IP), Corporate Services (company formations, trustee services, virtual offices), Shipping (yacht/ship registration and maritime advisory), FS Regulatory (CySEC licensing for FX, crypto, e-money, payment institutions, AML compliance), and a Global Services Hub bundling cross-border offerings. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, multinational corporations, fintech/financial services firms, family offices, and corporate service providers, with named clients spanning financial services (Mayzus Group, Israeli FX firm since 2007), energy (Hatch Energy Group), real estate (Coast & Hills Developments, Compass Developers), and shipping (Atlas Services).

The firm's underlying technology consists of standard professional services tooling (Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook) housed in its privately-owned AGP Chambers building, with no proprietary platforms. Revenue is generated through professional legal fees structured as project-based engagements for transactions/advisory work and retainer arrangements for ongoing corporate services, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The AGP Group structure includes four wholly-owned subsidiaries (AGP Management, AGP Trustees, AGP Directors, AGP Secretaries) enabling bundled service delivery. Go-to-market relies on direct partner engagement, industry directory rankings (Legal 500 EMEA, Chambers & Partners, IFLR1000), client referrals, and a 2025-launched AGPLAW Partners program that offers senior lawyers international client access while preserving their independence. The firm reports 3,000+ clients served, 4,000+ company registrations, 94 documented litigation successes, and EUR 2 billion+ in trust assets under management since 2005.

Name

AGPLAW

Legal name

A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Website

https://agplaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AGPLAW (A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC) is a full-service international law firm founded in 2006 in Cyprus, operating from offices in Limassol, London, and Dubai. It serves high-net-worth individuals, multinational corporations, fintech firms, and family offices across disputes, corporate/M&A, banking, shipping, and financial services regulatory matters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Strategic Partnerships, Alliances & JVs Advisory (BPAHADAI)

Keywords

• International legal services
• Corporate and M&A advisory
• Dispute resolution and arbitration
• Financial services regulation
• Shipping and maritime law

Headquarters

HQ city

Limassol

HQ country

Cyprus

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: AGPLAW generates revenue through professional legal fees for services across multiple practice areas including disputes, corporate/M&A, banking & finance, shipping, regulatory compliance, tax advisory, and intellectual property. Fees are structured based on engagement type, typically project-based for transactions and advisory, or ongoing retainer arrangements for corporate services clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AGPLAW is a full-service international law firm providing integrated legal, corporate, regulatory, shipping, IP, and tax advisory services across Cyprus, the UK, and UAE. Core offerings include cross-border litigation and arbitration, corporate/M&A transactions, financial services regulatory licensing (CySEC, FX, crypto, e-money), trust and estate planning, maritime/shipping registration, and corporate services such as company formations, bank account opening, and virtual offices. The firm serves HNW individuals, multinational corporations, family offices, and fintech companies through direct partner-led engagement.

Product overview

AGPLAW is a full-service law firm operating as a unified platform of integrated legal, corporate, regulatory, shipping, and tax advisory services. The firm offers six core service lines: Disputes (litigation and arbitration), Transactions & Advisory (corporate, M&A, banking, tax), Corporate (company formations, trustee services, virtual offices), Shipping (yacht and ship registration), FS Regulatory (fintech, crypto, AML compliance), and a Global Services Hub bundling cross-border offerings. The firm also operates AGPLAW Partners, a partnership program for senior lawyers. Services are delivered through offices in Cyprus (headquarters), London, and Dubai, with the firm founded in 2006 and regulated by the Cyprus Bar Association.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AGP UAE: Dubai Business Structuring operations under AGPLAW
• AGP Yachting

Products and services

• Disputes Full-service litigation and dispute resolution practice covering Cyprus, England & Wales, Bermuda, Dubai, and international arbitration. Handles civil & commercial disputes, corporate litigation, cybercrime, defamation, family law, financial crime, IP disputes, interim orders & injunctions, personal injuries, and shipping disputes. Targets HNW individuals, corporations, and international clients.
• Transactions & Advisory Transactional and advisory legal services including banking & finance, business valuation, commercial/corporate M&A, immigration & citizenship, IP & trademarks, labour & employment, real estate, regulatory, tax, and trusts & family offices. Serves multinational corporations, HNW individuals, and family offices.
• Corporate Services Corporate formation and administration services including global company formations, global trademark registration, bank account opening, corporate & business services, escrow services, trusts & trustee services, and virtual serviced offices in Cyprus. Serves international entrepreneurs, corporations, and HNW individuals.
• Shipping Maritime legal services covering global yacht & ship registration, contracts & advisory, marine surveys, shipping disputes, and shipping in Cyprus. Serves shipowners, yacht owners, and maritime businesses.
• FS Regulatory Financial services regulatory practice handling FX & CFDs, crypto licensing, e-money & payment institutions, investment funds & fund managers, AML & regulatory compliance, accounting/payroll/HR, audit, risk management, and financial crime matters. Serves fintech companies, forex brokers, crypto firms, and financial institutions.
• Global Services Hub Integrated global service offerings combining FS licensing, bank account opening, company formations, trademark registration, yacht/ship registration, and international disputes handling. Serves international clients requiring cross-border structuring and licensing solutions.
• AGPLAW Partners Exclusive partnership program for senior lawyers offering access to international clients, global network, and cross-jurisdictional collaboration while maintaining professional independence. Targets experienced legal professionals seeking to expand their practice internationally.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3000+ trusted clients served
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lamb ChamberscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Association with Lamb Chambers, a leading set of barristers based in London, enabling AGPLAW to provide enhanced litigation services across Cyprus, England, Bermuda, Dubai DIFC, and British Virgin Islands. The partnership integrates a team of esteemed barristers to meet escalating litigation requirements of the firm's international clientele.
• LexologyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAGPLAW contributes legal content to Lexology, a leading legal knowledge sharing platform, enhancing the firm's thought leadership visibility and professional network connections.
• NextLaw NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership in the NextLaw Network, a global legal network providing referral connections and collaborative opportunities across jurisdictions.
• The Lawyer NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership in The Lawyer Network for cross-jurisdictional client referrals and professional collaboration.
• The Lawyers GlobalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership in The Lawyers Global organization providing international legal network connections.
• Trademark Lawyer MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Trademark Lawyer Magazine for industry visibility and professional directory presence.
• International Trademark Association (INTA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of INTA, the global trademark association, providing networking and industry knowledge resources.
• Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of STEP, the professional body for trust and estate practitioners, enabling collaboration and knowledge sharing in private client work.
• KinderontvoeringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Kinderontvoering organization for international child abduction legal matters.
• Cyprus-China Business AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership in Cyprus-China Business Association facilitating cross-border business connections between Cyprus and China.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Appleby: Top-tier offshore law firm with Bermuda, BVI, Cayman, Jersey and Isle of Man offices; comparable cross-border corporate, regulatory, and litigation practice serving the same HNW/financial client segment.
• Conyers Dill & Pearman: Bermuda-headquartered offshore law firm with BVI, Cayman, Hong Kong and London offices; comparable cross-border corporate, FS regulatory, and disputes practice for HNW and institutional clients.
• Withersworldwide: International law firm focused on HNW individuals, family offices, and trusts/estate planning with offices in London, Geneva, Singapore and beyond; comparable in serving ultra-HNW clients with cross-border wealth structuring needs.
• Elias Neocleous & Co LLC: Largest Cyprus-headquartered full-service law firm. Direct competitor to AGPLAW in corporate/M&A, banking & finance, FS regulatory, and disputes; comparable Cyprus Bar-regulated firm serving multinational and HNW clients.
• Maples Group: Global offshore law firm with strong Cyprus/Cayman/BVI capability; comparable full-service offering in corporate, FS regulatory, and disputes for international HNW and institutional clients.
• Ogier: Offshore law firm with presence in BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Jersey and Dublin; directly comparable in cross-border corporate, regulatory, and HNW private client work that AGPLAW serves from Cyprus/London/Dubai.
• Harneys (Harvey Law Group): Leading offshore law firm with significant BVI/Cyprus presence; directly competes for the same cross-border corporate structuring, FS regulatory, and HNW wealth planning mandates AGPLAW targets.
• Chrysses Demetriades & Co LLC: Established Limassol-based full-service Cyprus law firm with strong corporate, banking, FS regulatory and litigation practices; directly competes with AGPLAW for mid-market and HNW Cyprus mandates.
• Walkers Global: Cayman/Bermuda/Ireland-based offshore law firm with strong FS regulatory and corporate practices; competes for the same international HNW, fund, and financial-services client mandates.
• Antis Triantafyllides & Co LLC: Long-standing Nicosia-headquartered Cyprus law firm with comparable corporate, M&A, FS regulatory and litigation capabilities; competes for the same regional enterprise and HNW client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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