Maya Ivanova
Associate, International Sanctions practice
Maya Ivanova is a distinguished graduate of the Law Faculty of the University of Plovdiv, boasting an excellent academic record. Since joining Cardinals Law she has played an integral role in the firm’s Sanctions practice, where she specialises in white-collar crime and related civil and compliance law areas, including money laundering, corporate fraud, investment fraud, asset tracing, regulatory compliance, bribery and corruption, and data protection.
Before joining Cardinals Law, Maya gained invaluable experience working for two years at the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime at the Ministry of Interior of Bulgaria, focusing primarily on Anti-Money Laundering (AML). She then spent six years at the Bulgarian State Agency for National Security, working extensively on financial crimes such as money laundering, investment fraud, and tax evasion.
Maya brings extensive expertise in AML, regulatory compliance, national security, criminal defence, and white-collar crimes to her role at Cardinals Law. She works with clients from various jurisdictions, offering them unparalleled insights and solutions to complex legal challenges.
Fluent in both English and her native Bulgarian, Maya’s linguistic proficiency further enhances her ability to effectively communicate and serve a diverse client base. Her dedication and comprehensive knowledge make her a key asset to Cardinals Law’s Sanctions department.
Maya’s representative matters
Losses recovery
OFAC license
Assets release
Qualifications
· Member of the European Criminal Bar Association.
Education
· LL.M. in Law, University of Plovdiv and Bachelor’s Degree in National Security at the Academy of the Ministry of Interior.
Languages
· Bulgarian;
· English.
