The pair — who started their legal careers at the City-based law firm — were previously senior associates.

Andreas joined Lawrence Stephens as a trainee solicitor in 2013 and Stavros started at the business on his first day of qualification.

Andreas Panteli

“I am delighted to see both Andreas and Stavros become directors,” said Gregory Palos, senior director at Lawrence Stephens.

“These promotions are well deserved and reflect the significant growth in their professional development.

“We are pleased to have provided them both with a stimulating and expanding work environment in which they could step up and deliver.

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“I look forward to working with them very closely in the years to come.”

Stavros commented: “I joined Lawrence Stephens on qualification as a solicitor and, shortly after, decided I was in it for the long haul.

“Fast forward five years and, with unparalleled support from the firm, it means a great deal to have been promoted to the role of director.

“I look forward to contributing meaningfully and innovatively to the already exceptional group of directors as we continue to secure our prominent position in the real estate finance sector for client service excellence.”

Stavros Theophilou

Andreas added: “Having embarked upon my legal career as a trainee at Lawrence Stephens nine years ago, it’s a real honour to have been promoted to the role of director.”

He noted he was thrilled to be joining the directorship and was looking forward to contributing to the ongoing success of the firm and its real estate finance department.