Maria Nefeli is a dual-qualified Greek and UK lawyer specialising in financial services, funds, M&A and ESG. She acts as a strategic advisor to leading alternative investment managers, banks and listed companies on complex transactions, regulatory matters and commercial initiatives. Her experience spans public and private M&A, private equity, IPOs, private placements and capital markets transactions. As Head of the Firm's ESG practice, Maria Nefeli works closely with clients on sustainability-related regulatory compliance and ESG integration. Maria Nefeli holds an MBA from INSEAD and previously practised in a top-tier City of London Law Firm’s financial services team.