Stelia Stylianou

Since founding Stelmaco Private Office in 2018, Stelia has established herself as a trusted leader in legal and corporate advisory, leveraging a diverse and extensive background across multiple disciplines.

Prior to launching her own practice, she gained valuable experience serving as an in-house legal counsel for a major hedge fund manager, a senior advocate specializing in corporate and commercial law, a real estate and immigration counsel, and as head of the investment funds and financial services practice at a leading local law firm.

With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, Stelia has a proven track record of delivering successful, high-profile multi-million euro transactions across corporate and real estate sectors, as well as complex immigration cases. Her expertise extends to advising a broad spectrum of local and international clients, including firms in the funds and financial services industry, helping them navigate intricate legal and regulatory landscapes with confidence.

Stelia’s leadership, combined with her strategic insight and commitment to excellence, continues to drive success for her clients and her firm.

Career & Recognitions

• Cyprus Bar Association “Excellence Award” (2007) — Recognized for outstanding performance in the Cyprus Bar exams
• The Faculty of Law Prize (2005) — Awarded for achieving the highest overall degree result (Ranked 1st)
• The Leicestershire Law Society Prize (2005) — Honored as the best graduate aspiring to become a solicitor
• The Morgan Cole Prize (2005) — Recognized for excellence in Company Law
• The Clyde and Co Prize (2004) — Awarded for top performance in Competition Law

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), University of Leicester (2005)
• Master of Laws (LL.M), University of Cambridge, Hughes Hall (2006)
• Admitted to Cyprus Bar Association (2007)