Polina Nesterenko is a highly experienced legal counsel and compliance professional, specializing in anti-money laundering (AML), civil and commercial law, and mediation. With more than a decade of professional practice, she provides legal and regulatory guidance to international clients operating in Cyprus, including financial institutions, developers, and corporate entities. Her work focuses on AML risk assessment, strategic legal advisory, and complex contract negotiations.

In parallel with her legal career, Polina is an accomplished academic and trainer. She has taught law at the university level for over ten years and regularly delivers workshops and professional training on mediation, negotiation, and compliance. She is known for her practical, interactive teaching style and ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable insights.

Polina holds a PhD in Law with a specialization in international private law, civil law, civil procedure, and family law. She also earned an LL.M. with a concentration in mediation and is a certified mediator in commercial disputes registered with the Ministry of Justice of Cyprus. She is listed as an IMI Qualified Mediator by the International Mediation Institute, affirming her compliance with globally recognized standards of mediation excellence.

Her professional certifications include Advanced CySEC, AML CySEC, CyBAR AML, and ICPAC AML.