Panayiotis Agisilaou named Lexology Index Thought Leader for seventh year

Nicosia, Cyprus. Cypriot competition economist Panayiotis Agisilaou has been named a Thought Leader by the Lexology Index for the seventh consecutive year, remaining the only economist from Cyprus in the guide’s top category.

Agisilaou, founder and managing director of Trojan Economics, was recognised in the Competition – Economists category of the international guide, published in association with Global Competition Review and formerly known as Who’s Who Legal.

Recognition process

The Thought Leader designation is awarded to professionals who receive the highest evaluations through Lexology Index’s independent research process. The process draws on feedback from peers and clients, interviews with practitioners and corporate counsel, and independent data analysis.

Agisilaou was also listed as Recommended in the Consulting Experts – Economics – Competition Economists category, receiving two distinctions in the same publication.

Response

Agisilaou said the seventh consecutive distinction was “a special honour for us and a significant recognition of the consistency with which we work at Trojan Economics.”

“Our approach is based on independent and rigorous economic analysis, a deep understanding of competition law and documentation with real data,” he added.

He also thanked clients and colleagues for their trust and evaluations.

Professional background

Agisilaou holds a PhD in Industrial Organisation and Competition Policy and has experience in competition cases, merger control, state aid, market regulation and commercial disputes.

Alongside his work at Trojan Economics, he teaches at the Open University of Cyprus and is due to begin teaching at the University of Nicosia in September 2026.