We are thrilled to announce that Mihaela Neagu has rejoined AGPLAW as Partner in the Financial Services Regulatory & Advisory practice.
Mihaela returns to the firm bringing over 12 years of experience in legal, regulatory, and compliance roles within the financial services, fintech, and digital assets sectors. Having previously been part of the AGPLAW team, her return will support further the firm's leadership in financial services regulation and advisory.
Throughout her career, Mihaela has developed strong expertise in financial services regulation, AML and compliance frameworks, corporate governance, and cross-border licensing matters. She has advised investment firms, financial institutions, and fintech companies on regulatory strategy, risk management, and compliance with European regulatory frameworks, including MiFID II and CySEC requirements
Mihaela has extensive experience supporting senior management and boards on regulatory matters, developing and implementing compliance programs, and assisting organisations in navigating evolving regulatory environments across multiple jurisdictions. Her work also includes regulatory risk assessments, crypto-related compliance matters, and the development of internal governance and monitoring frameworks.
She holds an LLB from the University of Essex and an MSc in Financial Services from the Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM). Mihaela is a member of the Cyprus Bar Association and holds the CySEC Advanced Certificate, CySEC AML Certification, and the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation.
In her role at AGPLAW, Mihaela will join the leadership of the firm's Financial Services Regulatory & Advisory practice, further strengthening the firm's ability to support clients in navigating complex regulatory frameworks and evolving compliance requirements.
We are delighted to have Mihaela back to AGPLAW and wish her every success in her new role.