The family of GBL ALLIANCE meets for the Spring Conference 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, an important gathering highlighting the growing business and investment opportunities across West Africa. Our firm as a proud member of the GBL Alliance, and with our Managing Director Mr. Andreas Frangos serving on the GBL Board, we strongly believe that “GBL means business”: fostering trusted international relationships and strengthening cross-border collaboration between legal professionals and businesses worldwide. The conference, expertly organised by our fellow GBL member firm LPS LAWYERS and its head Léon Patrice SARR in Dakar, reflects the Alliance’s continued commitment to connecting legal and business communities across emerging and dynamic markets. West Africa continues to attract increasing international attention, and initiatives such as this create valuable dialogue and long-term opportunities. Congratulations to LPS LAWYERS and all colleagues involved in making this conference a success.

At A.G. Frangos & Co LLC, we believe that leadership is ultimately measured by service, knowledge, responsibility, and the positive impact one can have on society and public institutions. We are proud to see our Managing Partner, Andreas Frangos, in his capacity as Chairman of the Board of the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), recognised for his leadership, dedication and efforts towards resolving long-standing matters and supporting fairness and accountability. Public service requires commitment, persistence, and cooperation — values that also guide our professional practice as a law firm.  Personal details contained in the related correspondence have been withheld for privacy reasons.

The conference opens with a compelling session on global legal tax trends, delivered by Ms. Maria Gregoriou, Barrister and Vice President of the Cyprus Bar Association’s Tax Planning Committee. A specialist in cross-border structuring and international tax law, Maria has been a consistent voice in EU and OECD tax dialogues. She is the recipient of the Heather Self Gold Medal for excellence in international taxation. Her session, “Global Legal Tax Challenges”, will address the evolving landscape of tax frameworks and the role of legal advisors in cross-border transactions, insolvency, and compliance.