George C. Hadjikyprianou

George is the founding partner of GCH | G.C. Hadjikyprianou & Associates LLC and a dual-qualified lawyer in Cyprus and Greece. He advises private equity firms, financial institutions, and corporates on mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and cross-border financial transactions.

He frequently acts on investment structuring, growth-through-acquisition strategies, and regulatory matters involving hybrid financial instruments, such as convertible bonds. Over the course of his career, George has built a strong track record in originating and structuring deals and has been involved in several of the most notable investment transactions in Cyprus in recent years. Clients value his precision, commercial mindset, and ability to deliver practical, strategic advice in complex and time-sensitive scenarios.

Prior to founding GCH, George trained and practised at a UK law firm and a top-tier Cypriot practice, and held a managerial role at Ernst & Young Global, where he advised on a broad portfolio of corporate and financial clients. He has also served as a board director in various organisations, including a semi-governmental entity, following his honorary appointment by the President of the Republic of Cyprus.

He is a UCL graduate, holding an LLB (First Class Honours) and an LLM in Corporate & Commercial Law (Distinction), is a Certified Fraud Examiner, and a PhD candidate in M&A.

George is ranked in The Legal 500 for Commercial, Corporate and M&A, where clients describe him as “highly responsive,” “personally dedicated,” and “a true expert who can simplify even the most complex matters”.