In an insightful interview with Phileleftheros, Anna Demetriou, Partner at Elias Neocleous & Co LLC, reflects on her 30-year career in litigation, discussing the challenges and progress for women in the legal field. Despite facing initial obstacles as a female lawyer, she emphasises the positive shift towards gender equality and the increasing recognition of women’s roles in law.
Anna shares her expertise in banking law, highlighting the complexities during Cyprus’s financial crisis in 2013, which led to significant delays in the judicial system. She acknowledges improvements in the banking sector since then while advocating for ongoing reforms to ensure stability. Additionally, Anna describes her unique dual specialisation in banking and family law, underscoring the importance of empathy and human connection in family law cases, particularly as a member of the International Academy of Family Lawyers.
The full interview can be viewed on Phileleftheros and Forbes magazine.
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