Dr. Elena Niki Karletidi, a business lawyer, who brings over 15 years of experience in legal, compliance, and risk areas, specializes in Commercial Law, Company Law, Banking Law, Contract Law, Investment Law, and Consumer Protection Law. Elena is a qualified Lawyer both in Greece and Cyprus Bar Associations, and holds an LLM in International Commercial Law and a PhD in Law. Her doctoral thesis, ‘Legal Relations in Crowdfunding in Cyprus: Legal Issues and Challenges in the Digital Age,’ provides an innovative and groundbreaking legal analysis of the legal framework for Crowdfunding in EU and Cyprus, published as a practical legal guide with Nomiki Bibliothiki in 2024. Elena guides teams through legal and regulatory landscapes, simplifying complexities and spearheading success in the financial sector. Fluent in Greek, English, and French, she brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience when delivering practical legal training and advice. Elena is also a certified mediator and a member of the Cyprus Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution. Since 2011, she has served as Legal Counsel for credit institutions in Cyprus, advising on various legal matters. Currently, she holds the position of Assistant Manager at a systemic bank in Cyprus, specializing in Regulatory Compliance. Elena is also a professional member (MiCA) of the International Compliance Association (ICA) and a Founding Member and Board Member of the Cyprus Compliance Association (CCA).