Antigoni Fakonti

Antigoni Fakonti is an Associate Lecturer in the School of Law at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) Cyprus. She is concurrently the Head of Legal at Globe Invest Limited and has held senior legal roles at Polakis Sarris & Co LLC. Her academic and professional expertise spans Commercial Law, Tax, Shipping Law, Energy/Oil & Gas Law, and Dispute Resolution.

• University Affiliation: University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) Cyprus
• Role: Associate Lecturer
• Key Responsibilities: Teaching Shipping Law, legal research, and professional practice

Her research interests include Tax Law, Corporate Law, and International Trusts. She has contributed to international legal publications, including a chapter on Cyprus-related arbitration in trust disputes (2015). She is recognized in the Legal500 GC Powerlist (2022) and holds certifications from institutions like the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

• Professional Memberships: Cyprus Bar Association, International Tax Planning Association (ITPA), Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA)

Her career includes leadership roles in legal firms and extensive involvement in legal education and industry events, such as speaking at UCLan’s Shipping Symposium and Cyprus Business and Real Estate Forum.