Elena Michailidou

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
B A R A D M I S S I O N S & P R O F E S S I O N A L M E M B E R S H I P S

Member of Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® Association
Member of Florida’s Realtor® Association.
Member of National Association of REALTORS®

Member of Thessaloniki Bar Association, Greece
Member of Sofia Bar Association, Bulgaria
Member of Sofia Bar Council, Bulgaria

LICENSED ATTORNEY IN THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU) - Greece and Bulgaria with 15 years of experience, specializing in international law, European Union law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and commercial law, with extensive experience in cross-border legal advisory, corporate transactions, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance.

Professional background includes advising businesses on international legal structures, drafting and reviewing complex commercial agreements, conducting regulatory analysis, and supporting companies operating between European and U.S. markets.
Skilled in leading complex transactions and recognized for exceptional research and drafting capabilities, consulting, investigations, asset management.
Key achievements include leadership, demonstrated commitment to client success and legal excellence.
Monitoring and enforcement of the scope of applicable regulations.
Expertise in cross-border legal cooperation and interpretation of regulatory acts.
Qualified lawyer with judicial training in the Sofia District and City Courts, including the Prosecutor's Office, the Investigation Department and the Enforcement Service (rating: excellent).
Professional qualifications officially recognized in Greece and Bulgaria; member of the Sofia and Thessaloniki Bar Associations.
Part of a team of lawyers working on family and inheritance cases.
Part of a team working with multinational clients, managing successful negotiations and due diligence processes.
Advised foreign investors on market entry into Greece and Bulgaria, corporate structuring, licensing, and regulatory compliance.
Drafted and negotiated commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, asset purchase agreements.
Represented clients in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development projects.
Provided legal defense and strategic advisory services in criminal law matters.
Coordinated with international law firms, regulatory authorities, banks, and government institutions.
________________________________________
Foreign Legal Consultant – EU Law & Cross-Border Transactions European Union
Advising clients on Greek and Bulgarian law, EU regulatory compliance, and cross-border transactions.
Supporting international corporate and real estate transactions involving EU jurisdictions.
Collaborating with U.S. attorneys to ensure compliant, multijurisdictional legal strategies.
________________________________________

• Advising domestic and international clients on Florida residential and commercial real estate
transactions.
• Reviewing contracts, coordinating closings, and mitigating legal and transactional risks.
• Supporting foreign investors acquiring U.S. real estate assets.

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

•Certificate of Judicial Candidate – Sofia City Court
(Certificate for Legal Practice Rights)
• Academic Recognition Certificate – Academic Recognition and Information Center, Hellenic Republic
• Certificate of Greek Philology Studies – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• Certificate of Course Completion – San Diego Mesa College, California, USA
• Certificate – Thessaloniki Bar Association
• Certificate – Sofia Bar Association
• Certificate – Sofia Bar Council
• Certificate – Office for Trade and Economic Affairs
• Certification in Real Estate – State of Florida, USA, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate License No. SL3646676
• Certificate – Centre for International Economy and Training Ministry of Economy and Trade, Sofia, Bulgaria (English & French Language Training)
• ECDL Certificate – European Computer Driving License
________________________________________