Theo Antoniou is the founding partner of Spencer West in Cyprus and a solicitor with deep expertise in corporate structuring private wealth financial services regulation investment funds fintech virtual assets and MiCAR compliance.
He advises international clients on the establishment of corporate entities trusts investment vehicles and private wealth structures with a strong focus on cross-border transactions regulatory licensing and tax efficiency.
His work includes advising on the licensing of Electronic Money Institutions Payment Institutions Crypto Asset Service Providers Cyprus Investment Firms and Alternative Investment Funds as well as the legal and regulatory frameworks that apply to each. Theo also supports clients with mergers and acquisitions joint ventures and group reorganisations offering commercially driven advice that balances regulatory compliance with practical outcomes.
He is regularly engaged by high net worth individuals family offices and multinational groups to develop structures that support succession planning investment strategy and risk management. Recognised for his forward-thinking approach Theo has been named among the top 30 advisors in Cyprus by Citywealth and is consistently ranked for his thought leadership in fintech and financial services law.
He is dual qualified in Cyprus and England and Wales having studied law at the University of Essex and completed the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in London.
Prior to establishing Spencer West Cyprus he worked in leading local firms and served as director of international business development in London gaining broad experience across markets and legal systems. Theo combines legal precision with commercial understanding and is known for his proactive and solution-focused client service.
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