Christina Ioannidou is a partner at Ioannides Demetriou LLC, leading the firm’s non-contentious practice areas with over 20 years of experience in banking and finance, M&A, and capital markets. She has led the legal work on some of the largest M&A deals of the country, including the Eurobank–Hellenic Bank acquisition and merger, the Eurobank–CNP Cyprus insurance acquisition and merger of Eurobank’s insurance subsidiaries, the Petrolina–ExxonMobil antitrust clearance, the Hermes Airports’ Phase 2 financing, and numerous other landmark transactions. Christina has also been engaged to advise on potential restructuring of the banking insolvency legislation, demonstrating her role in shaping regulatory frameworks. She is described by clients as “a professional with in-depth knowledge of the legal framework in banking, finance and corporate issues and with a pragmatic approach”, and praised for her “very strong intellect, always accessible and quick to respond, down-to-earth advice” and “excellent level of professionalism and legal expertise”. She serves as non-executive director on select Cyprus companies and private universities.
Publications
Author of the Cyprus - Market Insights chapter in the Global M&A Law Guide , published 28 April 2026 .