Smaragda Spyrou
Zepos & YannopoulosThe multidisciplinary energy team at Zepos & Yannopoulos represents international and domestic entities, and is well equipped to handle high-profile M&A transactions and renewable energy projects. The practice has in-depth experience of acting on behalf of clients before Greece’s Supreme Administrative Court, particularly in disputes concerning environmental permits. Overseeing the ‘expedient and efficient’ team in Athens is Anastasia Makri, who focuses on transactions involving commercial contracts and negotiations. Sofia Chatzigiannidou specialises in an array of regulatory and administrative law matters, while Smaragda Spyrou is knowledgeable in the area of electric power. Both Georgia Tsiaoussi and Nikos Koukos are also highlighted.
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‘The whole team seems exceptionally led by partners Anastasia Makri and Sofia Chatzigiannidou, who seem very well supported by a number of senior associates such as Smaragda Spyrou, associates and trainees. In my contact with the team, I have the impression that all members have both experience and good expertise in their field, collaborating among them in a very efficient way, being able to deliver the assigned work in a very satisfactory way and always on time.’
‘Anastasia Makri has deep knowledge and understanding of this particular industry, she has been able to smoothly guide us through difficult topics and provide concrete and efficient answers in a number of niche regulatory matters. Senior Associate Smaragda Spyrou is also one of the most qualified and experienced energy attorneys I know, demonstrating impressive ability in handling complex energy related transactions and other regulatory topics, being always responsive and accessible.'
‘Zepos & Yannopoulos is a very trustful and reliable company to work with in Greece. Being a company establishing business activities in Greece, subject advice has been confirmed not only as a legal partner, but also regarding their professional advice for business in the energy sector in Greece.’
‘Legal support: negotiations with Greek counterparties including in-depth preparations and discussions with our company to fully understand opportunities and risk. Expedient and efficient support.'
‘The team can provide a 360 support on a subject and suggest solutions.'
‘A very personal approach, with a professional and timely response.’
Key clients
- HelleniQ Group of Companies
- Sagemcom Energy & Telecom Sas
- Greenvolt
- Italgas
- European Energy
- BayWa
- Iberdrola
- Akuo Energy
- EDP Renewables
- V Group
Work highlights
- Assisted Greenvolt in structuring and contract negotiations for the establishment and acquisition of its majority stake in Greenvolt Next Greece, a joint venture with Globalsat group.
- Advised Green (V-Group) in connection with the execution of two virtual PPAs for a portfolio of PV projects with HERON.
- Advised Baywa on the contemplated acquisition of a cluster of photovoltaic projects, currently under development, with an approximate total capacity of 104MW.
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Anastasia Makri
Zepos & YannopoulosPractice head
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Anastasia Makri