Extradition & Interpol
Lawyers in Cyprus
Specialist defence for extradition proceedings, Interpol Red Notices, OFAC and EU sanctions, and Europol investigations. Cyprus-qualified advocates with more than ten years of international criminal defence experience.
- Arrested at Larnaca or Paphos airport
- Extradition warrant served or imminent
- Interpol Red Notice — travel risk now
- OFAC or EU sanctions designation
- Bank account frozen — need urgent relief
- Criminal investigation in Cyprus or abroad
All enquiries are strictly confidential
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Specialist International Criminal Defence from Cyprus
Every practice area is directly connected to international enforcement — extradition, Interpol, sanctions, and compliance databases that affect your freedom and finances.
Extradition Defence
Defence against extradition requests, European Arrest Warrants, and international surrender proceedings before Cyprus courts. Human rights challenges, bail, and procedural defences.
Learn more →Interpol Red Notice
CCF challenges to remove politically motivated or non-compliant Red Notices and Diffusions. Preventive strategy to block a notice before it is issued. Emergency interim measures.
Learn more →OFAC & EU Sanctions
SDN list removal petitions, OFAC licence applications, EU delisting before the Council, blocked funds release, and secondary sanctions advice for non-US clients.
Learn more →Europol Defence
Europol data access and deletion requests, EDPS complaints, and advice on the impact of Europol data on criminal investigations across EU member states.
Learn more →KYC & Compliance Databases
World-Check and LexisNexis dispute submissions, adverse media challenges, and legal strategy against database entries causing banking exclusion and KYC rejection.
Learn more →Cyprus Criminal Defence
Financial crime, money laundering, and fraud defence before Cyprus courts. Emergency airport detention representation at Larnaca and Paphos. Bail hearings on short notice.
Learn more →Recognise Your Situation?
Our clients come to us at critical moments — when international enforcement has already begun or when the risk is imminent. We act immediately.
Detained at Cyprus airport
Stopped at Larnaca or Paphos on an Interpol alert or arrest warrant. We provide immediate representation and bail applications.
Interpol Red Notice issued
Travel is impossible. Banks are closing accounts. We challenge the notice through the CCF and advise on interim travel strategy.
Extradition warrant received
A foreign government is seeking your surrender. We analyse legal grounds, file challenges, and represent you before Cyprus courts.
Assets frozen or funds blocked
OFAC, EU, or bank compliance holds have frozen your accounts. We advise on licence applications, delisting, and legal release.
Bank account closed after compliance review
World-Check, LexisNexis, or adverse media entries are causing banks to close accounts. We identify and correct the source.
Under criminal investigation
International investigations span multiple jurisdictions. We advise before charges are filed — when the outcome can still be shaped.
What Happens When You Contact Us
Four clear steps from first contact to case resolution — with full transparency throughout.
Confidential Consultation
You describe your situation. Everything discussed is protected by legal professional privilege from this moment forward.
Legal Strategy Assessment
We identify the relevant legal framework, available grounds of challenge, and the most effective route to your objective.
Immediate Action
In urgent cases we act the same day — attending court hearings, filing emergency applications, or contacting the relevant authority.
Full Case Management
We manage proceedings end to end — Cyprus courts, CCF submissions, OFAC petitions, and international coordination with co-counsel.
Managing Partner
Paris Loizou & Associates LLC
Paris Loizou
Managing Partner · Larnaca, Cyprus
Paris Loizou is a Cyprus-qualified advocate with more than ten years of experience in criminal defence and extradition law. He advises individuals and companies facing extradition proceedings, Interpol Red Notice challenges, financial crime investigations, and cross-border enforcement matters in Cyprus and internationally.
The firm operates from Larnaca — Cyprus's commercial and legal hub — and handles urgent matters at both Larnaca and Paphos airports, in all Cyprus district courts, and in coordination with international counsel across the EU, UK, US, UAE, and Russia.
Direct Contact
Cyprus Jurisdiction. International Capability.
EU Law + Common Law Heritage
Cyprus combines EU legal standards and ECHR protections with a Common Law judicial tradition — giving defendants strong procedural rights and access to effective legal challenges.
Emergency Response
Airport arrests and first extradition hearings happen fast. We attend emergency court hearings with minimum notice and are available for urgent consultation in critical cases.
Cross-Border Coordination
International criminal defence requires legal teams in multiple jurisdictions. We coordinate with counsel in the UK, EU, US, UAE, and Russia for a unified defence strategy.
Absolute Confidentiality
Legal professional privilege applies from your first contact. We never share client information. Discretion is not an add-on — it is fundamental to what we do.
Narrow Specialisation
We do not handle family law, employment, or general commercial matters. Our entire practice is focused on extradition, Interpol, and international criminal enforcement.
Strategic Location
Cyprus connects Europe, the Middle East, and the Eastern Mediterranean. For clients with cross-regional exposure — Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Gulf states, EU — unique jurisdictional advantages exist here.
Get Legal Advice Today
Every enquiry is handled in strict confidence. We respond to urgent matters on the same day. For non-urgent matters, we respond within one business day.
Urgent cases — same day response
If you have been arrested, detained, or face an imminent extradition or enforcement action, call us directly. We attend emergency hearings with minimum notice.
Strictly confidential
Legal professional privilege applies from your first contact. Your enquiry will not be shared with any third party under any circumstances.
International clients welcome
We advise clients based anywhere in the world who need Cyprus-qualified extradition counsel or specialist international criminal defence.
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Common Questions
Your situation requires specialist legal advice.
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Extradition, Interpol, and sanctions cases move quickly.
Early legal intervention almost always produces better outcomes.
All communications are confidential and protected by legal professional privilege.
