Commercial, corporate and M&A

Saplegal - A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners Law Firm

Client Satisfaction

Highlighted as ‘knowledgeable, responsive and resourceful’, Saplegal - A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners Law Firm regularly advises buyers, sellers and funds in both public and private M&A, alongside management buy-outs and joint ventures. The team has expertise in venture capital proceedings, handling Series A and B investment series, with Athens-based co-head Evangelos Lakatzis frequently acting for private equity funds and strategic investors. Leading the team alongside Lakatzis, Thenia Panagopoulou specialises in banking issues and corporate law matters. Mantha Varela focuses on the insurance sector. Roula Koumparouli and Sofia Kontou are also noted.

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Testimonials

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'They have provided a service second to none! Always promptly responsive, attentive and always putting in the hours required.’
‘Over the years I have worked with a few of the lawyers at this firm. I am very happy with all the lawyers I have interacted with at all levels. Apart from Evangelos (Vangelis) Lakatzis whose service, attention, and devotion are second to none, I can make special mention for Sophia Kontou who has always answered my calls 24X7 and has complemented the excellent work of Evangelos Lakatzis.’
‘The firm has presented solid performance, both in terms of quality and delivery time, in all our requests. Specifically in our type of services (Legal review, Transaction Documents review, M&A consulting etc.) that we use, the team is highly experienced, having several cases on which they drilled down into details that greatly facilitated the deal.’
‘Apart from the experience of each individual that we have worked with, I have to note their structured and timely responses.'
'Thenia Panagopoulou, one of the firm’s lead partners, has consistently provided strategic, forward-thinking advice that seamlessly integrates legal considerations with our broader commercial objectives. Her ability to navigate complex negotiations while maintaining a sharp focus on risk management has been invaluable to us, particularly in high-stakes M&A transactions.'
'Roula Koumparouli consistently goes above and beyond in handling the finer details of each matter. What truly sets her apart is her dedication to understanding the nuances of our industry and anticipating our needs before challenges arise. She approaches every task with a remarkable level of diligence, and her capacity to dive deep into the regulatory and compliance aspects of our operations has allowed us to stay ahead of evolving legal requirements.'
‘Knowledgeable, responsive, resourceful, great client relationship, always available when we have urgent matters.’
‘I have consistently relied on Saplegal - A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners Law Firm for guidance in corporate governance, mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. Their exceptional ability to balance legal precision with pragmatic business solutions has been invaluable to our growth strategy.'

Key clients

W.A.T.T. Group
Dromeus Capital Group
Beijer Ref AB (publ)
Attica Bank
Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations S.A.
EOS Capital Partners
Eleven Fund III Cooperatief U.A.
Arch Group
5G Ventures S.A. - Phaistos Investment Fund
Archeiothiki S.A.
Neuropublic Information Systems and Technologies
Elikonos 2 S.C.A SICAR
Alexander S. Onassis Foundation
Hellenic Development Bank of Investments
Eurobank S.A.
CNL Capital
Institute of Life
Euroclinic S.A.
SMERemediumCap Fund
Interamerican Life Insurance Company S.A.
New Energy Partners
CBL (Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Laboratories) Patras S.A.
Swaplanet
Global Finance S.A.
AIMS Group of Companies
Fos Capital Fund

Work highlights

Advised HDBI in relation to its participation as an institutional investor in a series of private equity/venture capital funds, including Environmental Technologies Fund 4 LP and others.
Advised CBL (Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Laboratories) Patras as well as its shareholders in relation to the acquisition of the company by Pharmathen Group.
Advised W.A.T.T. Group and its shareholders in relation to its acquisition by HOLCHEM CHEMICALS of Lafarge Group.