Andreas Karapatakis

Dr. Andreas Karapatakis is a Lecturer in Law at the School of Law and Social Justice, University of Liverpool (part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences). He holds a PhD (2024), LLM (Distinction, 2017), and LLB from Queen Mary University of London and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, respectively. His research focuses on financial crime, digital economy regulation, and banking law, particularly AML strategies in blockchain and virtual currencies. He advises the UKAEL online Law Blog and has contributed to EU-funded projects. Awards include the Robert Schuman Scholarship for his European Parliament traineeship.

• Education: LLB (Athens), LLM (QMUL), PhD (QMUL).

Research interests span EU legal frameworks for digital financial systems, including central bank digital currencies and blockchain. He examines regulatory gaps in virtual currencies and cybercrime prevention. His work bridges legal theory and emerging technologies in criminal justice.

Teaching modules include Banking Law, Commercial Law, and Cryptocurrencies and the Law. He has taught at Queen Mary University of London and SOAS. Professional roles include membership in the Athens Bar Association and editorial contributions to legal publications.

• Awards: Robert Schuman Scholarship, LLM Distinction.

Grants include projects funded by the European Parliament and Commission. He actively engages in policy analysis for EU legislation on child protection and digital crime prevention.