Costas Mavrides is an advisor in AML/CFT compliance matters, as well as financial services regulation more generally. Costas has 15 years’ experience in the field of financial services regulation, covering a wide spectrum of matters and has experience in forensic investigations and regulatory litigation. Prior to moving to Cyprus, he worked for ten years in the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority as an investigator and lawyer, and dealt with a number of high-profile cases, as well as numerous non-contentious matters. Having returned to Cyprus, Costas now advises on regulatory matters in the field of financial services, helps clients in establishing and maintaining effective AML/CTF compliance programmes, and advises on ad-hoc compliance issues. In addition, he assists clients with their approach towards both internal and external investigations. He also advises and represents individuals and businesses before various regulatory authorities. He is a qualified Solicitor of England and Wales, and holds both an LLB and a BSc in Economics.