Elena T.
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Elena T. is a distinguished senior lawyer and executive with extensive experience in the financial services and digital assets sectors. As the founder of Antiparos Advisory, she provides expert regulatory and legal support tailored to crypto and fintech companies. Her visionary leadership was pivotal as COO of Eunice.ai, where she was instrumental in developing the first AI-powered cryptoasset due diligence and disclosures platform. With over two decades of experience at the crossroads of law, technology, and finance, Elena has led strategic regulatory projects and innovative product launches. She has a wealth of experience engaging with stakeholders, including business leaders, regulators, and industry bodies, and possesses a keen ability to navigate regulatory frameworks to deliver actionable solutions. Elena's career trajectory is notable for her role in legal and business transformation projects at NatWest, as well as significant private practice stints in London and New Zealand, where she specialized in M&A and regulatory projects.
Experience
Founder
Antiparos Advisory · 2026 — PresentProvides regulatory, legal, and policy support to companies in crypto, fintech, and regtech sectors, as well as financial institutions entering digital assets. Currently serving as fractional general counsel at a crypto payments start-up and advising an AI-powered compliance platform.General Counsel
ICEO Venture Labs · 2025 — 2026Acted as the primary legal partner for new business initiatives, focusing on a specialized payments infrastructure proposition designed for institutional crypto clients.Chief Operating Officer
Eunice.ai · 2022 — 2025Conceived, designed, launched, and commercialized Eunice.ai's flagship AI-powered cryptoasset due diligence and disclosures platform, collaborating closely with experts in crypto and AI. Oversaw business development, securing onboarding of major industry companies including OKX, Coinbase, Kraken, and Copper. Directed regulatory strategy and maintained engagement with regulators across UK, UAE, EU, and US, establishing Eunice.ai as a recognized provider with strong regulatory relationships. Initiated the first industry-led pilot for AI-powered cryptoasset disclosures within the UK Financial Conduct Authority sandbox.Managing Legal Counsel
National Westminster Bank (NatWest) · 2011 — 2022Served as the legal lead for strategic regulatory transformation projects, such as implementing a Brexit regulatory strategy and the new bank ring-fencing rules. Provided product legal counsel in Structured Finance, Capital Resolution, and Equity Capital Markets. Functioned as the lead lawyer for Carbonplace, a blockchain-based fintech platform, and managed private and public fintech acquisitions. Oversaw the wind-down of NatWest's non-core investment and commercial bank businesses in Asia Pacific and led the disposal of significant positions in the non-core bank. Developed the legal support model for NatWest’s retail bank innovation division, playing a key role in innovation projects and initiatives.Associate
Shearman & Sterling · 2008 — 2011Worked in Project Development and Finance.Associate
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer · 2006 — 2008Engaged in Corporate law.Associate
Russell McVeagh · 2002 — 2006Focused on Corporate and Tax law.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours)Victoria University of Wellington · 1997 — 2002