Connecting Law and Finance Across Borders

When: Monday, September 7, 2026, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: 11 Rue de Constantine, 75007 Paris, France

Speaker: Panagiotis Vavougios

As part of Welcome Week for the new cohort of our Paris LLM programmes in September 2026, we were delighted to host an Open event:

“Connecting Law and Finance Across Borders”

Our guest speaker, Panagiotis Vavougios, is a dual-qualified lawyer, admitted in Greece and, in England & Wales. He is a CCLS alumnus, holding two LLM degrees from Queen Mary University of London in Commercial & Corporate Law and International Shipping Law. He is currently seconded to BNP Paribas Financing LEGAL team where he advises on cross-border and asset finance transactions. Panagiotis has previously worked at an English law firm and in the legal department of a Big Four firm."

This session was designed to inspire both incoming students and legal professionals. Drawing on his experience, our speaker explored different career pathways and the important connection between law and finance in cross-border transactions. The discussion also highlighted the evolving role of lawyers in addressing legal, commercial, and sustainability considerations in today's global environment.

This lecture offered practical insights, valuable perspectives, and inspiration for the year ahead. 

Informal drinks reception followed the lecture.

Thank you to those who attended this inspiring and insight evening.