Advising shareholders, multinational entities, and international law firms on cross-border M&A, leveraged buyouts, and joint ventures, the Drakopoulos practice is highly regarded for its vast expertise, which spans across a multitude of industries. The team regularly handles all elements of corporate advisory issues, including corporate finance and agreements, alongside drafting complex purchase and supply contracts. Panagiotis Drakopoulos and Mika Lalaouni co-head the group from Athens, with the former specialising in dealing with multi-jurisdictional commercial transactions, and the latter focusing on real estate matters. Georgia Konstantinidou regularly acts on behalf of Greek and foreign institutions, whilst Alexandros Katsantonis concentrates on public procurement affairs.
Key clients
- Orhpee Beinoglou International Forwarders S.A.
- Ricardo PLC
- Pepco Poland
- QTerminals W.L.L.
- Procaffe S.p.A.
- Softone Group of Companies
- Mellon Group of Companies
- Reckitt Benckiser Hygiene Home
- Mediterranean Gas S.A.
- Italgas S.p.A.
- Brook Lane Capital
- TUI Group
- Osborne Clarke
- Wings ICT Solutions Information and Communication Technologies
- Blu Kouzina Pte Ltd
- Livewise S.A.
- VI.DA.MA Filati S.R.L
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of Orphee Beinoglou International Forwarders S.A. on the €90 million sale of their majority stake in Orphee Beinoglou to H.I.G. Capital.
- Advised Ricardo PLC on the €27.2 million acquisition of 93% of the share capital of E3-Modelling Energy-Economy-Environment.
- Advised Softone Group of Companies on the €2 million acquisition of CosmoΟne Hellas.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Panagiotis Drakopoulos, Mika Lalaouni