Stella Kammitsi

About the Lawyer

Stella Kammitsi is a qualified lawyer and member of the Cyprus Bar Association since 1992. She started her career at the law firm of Chryssafinis and Polyviou LLC, where she was initially involved in litigation and later became Head of the International Corporate Department. She has been a legal adviser to an international banking unit in Cyprus and to various international companies based in Cyprus. Stella runs her own law firm and is the owner and Managing Director of Raza Corporate Services Ltd, a corporate fiduciary service provider company regulated by the Cyprus Bar Association. She has significant experience in corporate, banking, trust, and estate succession planning law, and is well-placed to assist with tax planning. She is actively involved in various professional and corporate boards and associations in Cyprus and Europe.In her capacity as Managing Director of Raza Corporate Services Ltd, she leads a boutique practice focused on Cyprus corporate legislation, company formation, administration, and fiduciary services. She advises multinational corporations, international banking units, and Cyprus-based companies on the structuring and governance of corporate vehicles, cross-border transactions, and the implementation of corporate and tax-efficient strategies. Her work emphasizes tailored solutions for complex corporate structures, aligning client business objectives with the regulatory and compliance framework in Cyprus.Beyond her practice, Stella contributes to the development of corporate and business law through leadership roles in professional organizations and regular participation as a speaker at international conferences. This combination of hands-on corporate advisory work and engagement with industry bodies positions her as a prominent figure in the field of corporate law in Cyprus.ExperienceStella Kammitsi has been in legal practice for over three decades, having been admitted to the Cyprus Bar Association in 1992. She began her career at Chryssafinis and Polyviou LLC, one of the leading law firms in Cyprus, where she initially handled litigation matters before transitioning to corporate work. She rose to become Head of the International Corporate Department, overseeing complex corporate mandates and advising on cross-border transactions and international corporate structures.She has served as legal adviser to an international banking unit in Cyprus and to various international companies operating from Cyprus, providing guidance on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and the structuring of corporate vehicles for international business. Over the years, she has developed particular experience in organizing and reorganizing corporate groups, joint ventures, and global financing transactions, often involving multinational corporations and high-value cross-border operations.Stella runs her own law firm, Stella Kammitsi LLC, and simultaneously acts as owner and Managing Director of Raza Corporate Services Ltd, an administrative and fiduciary services provider regulated by the Cyprus Bar Association. Through these roles, she oversees teams delivering corporate services, including company formation and administration, to corporate clients, partnerships, and high net worth individuals. Her practice is characterized by a boutique, hands-on approach, where resources and structures are tailored to each client’s corporate and business needs.In addition to her client work, Stella is actively involved on boards and committees of various companies and professional associations in Cyprus and Europe, including leadership positions related to legislative and corporate affairs. Her long-standing engagement with these bodies reflects her broader experience in shaping and responding to developments in corporate law and regulation.SpecialtyStella Kammitsi specializes in Corporate Law, with a focus on Cyprus corporate legislation and the needs of international and domestic business clients. Her core expertise includes company formation and structuring, corporate governance, and ongoing administration of corporate entities. Through her law firm and Raza Corporate Services Ltd, she advises on the establishment of companies, drafting and implementation of constitutional documents, and the maintenance of statutory records and corporate registers.Her practice encompasses the design of corporate structures for cross-border operations, joint ventures, and group reorganizations, ensuring that clients’ corporate vehicles are aligned with both Cyprus law and international business requirements. She often works on global financing transactions and corporate reorganizations involving multinational enterprises, integrating corporate law considerations with tax planning and regulatory compliance.Stella’s boutique approach to corporate law means that she tailors legal and structural solutions to the specific needs of each client, whether a multinational corporation, a Cyprus-based enterprise, or a high net worth individual using corporate vehicles for business and asset holding. Her work in fiduciary services complements her corporate practice, as she oversees the provision of directorship, secretarial, and registered office services, as well as the administration of corporate entities within the Cyprus regulatory framework.In addition, her experience in related areas such as banking, trust, and succession planning law enhances her ability to address complex corporate arrangements involving holding structures, wealth management vehicles, and intergenerational business planning, while keeping corporate law at the core of the advice provided.EducationStella Kammitsi earned her Law Degree (LLB, Honors) from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, in 1990. She then obtained an LLM in International Banking Law from Boston University School of Law, USA, in 1991. This academic background provides a strong foundation in both general legal principles and specialized financial and corporate subjects, supporting her focus on corporate law and related areas in her professional practice.Achievements and Recognition

• Industry Rankings
  • Included in the Top 20 Cypriot Advisors and Managers 2026 list by Citywealth as a Managing Director of Raza Corporate Services .
  • Recognized in Chambers Global rankings for Cyprus under Corporate, Banking, Trust, and Estate practice areas .
• Leadership Roles
  • Elected Chairperson of the Standing Committee for Legislation of BPW International (2021–2024) .
  • Appointed by the Council of Ministers as Chairwoman of the Housing Finance Corporation (2019-2021) .
  • Former President of the Cyprus Women’s Lobby .
  • Former Chairwoman of the board of STEP Cyprus .
  • Former President of the Committee for Legal Affairs and Member to the Board of BPW Cyprus .
  • Managing Director of Raza Corporate Services Ltd, a corporate fiduciary service provider regulated by the Cyprus Bar Association .
  • Member of the Cyprus Bar Association since 1992 .
• Notable Contributions & Case Highlights
  • Specializes in cross-border transactions, cross-border transactions and re-organization of corporate structures .
  • Expertise covers international sanctions, wealth management strucutures, trust law, succession estate planning .
  • Holds an LLB (Honors) from the University of Leicester (1990) and an LLM in International Banking Law from Boston University (1991) .