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Fortsakis, Diakopoulos, Mylonogiannis & Associates Law Firm

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Counting government agencies, ship management companies and multinational energy entities among its key clients, the Fortsakis, Diakopoulos, Mylonogiannis & Associates Law Firm energy team specialises in overseeing high-profile projects in both the natural gas and renewable spaces. The practice’s coverage includes a strong corporate transactional and regulatory offering, as the founding partner Theodore Fortsakis is an expert in energy and tax law litigation, operating out of Athens. Nikolas Avgouleas frequently advises clients in the areas of public procurement, privatisations and general public law.

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  • ‘Deep knowledge of energy issues, prompt response on requests, availability, legal acumen.'

  • ‘Deep knowledge and vast experience on Energy law and energy markets. Focus on problem solving and getting the job done, without adding conflicts. Clear advice with appropriate risk assessment of any available option.’

  • ‘The company that I am the Director of and Fortsakis, Diakopoulos, Mylonogiannis & Associates Law Firm have had a long-term working relationship. They have successfully represented our companies in a series of demanding judicial proceedings.'

  • 'In general, the team has been exceptional in providing our group of companies with their legal services, deriving the best possible results in a time-efficient and effective manner. Their level of services is very good and that’s why we have consulted them on multiple occasions. The team that assisted our companies was diverse and it was comprised of lawyers of different backgrounds and age groups.’
  • ‘What makes the team of Fortsakis, Diakopoulos, Mylonogiannis & Associates stand out is how well they know the Greek market, the relevant energy, commercial and tax regulatory framework and their ability to foresee any future developments due to their long-term involvement in our line of business. The qualities that I value in their team are their dedication, their attention to detail and their direct correspondence.’

  • ‘Mr. Mylonogiannis is a expert on the field, personally committed to the needs of the client, able to understand the business needs and provide the best legal advice/support.’

Key clients

  • Ellaktor S.A.
  • Ministry of Environment and Energy
  • Greek Subsidiaries of Total Eren
  • Depa Infrastructure S.A.
  • Eda Attikis S.A.
  • Spes Solaris 2 S.A.
  • Taff Prime Develop S.A.
  • DEDDIE S.A.
  • Capital Gas Ship Management Corp. Limited
  • 4E Energiaki S.A.
  • AGET Iraklis (LaFarge Group)

Work highlights

  • Represented DEDDIESA (HEDNO), the operator of the Greek Electricity Distribution Network, before the Greek highest administrative court, against two applications for the annulment of a tender procedure.
  • Represented Greek subsidiaries of TOTAL EREN regarding a major project consisting of the construction and operation of wind parks with a total installed capacity of 330MW on the southern side of the island of Skyros.
  • Represented Capital Gas Ship Management in a dispute with DESFA, the operator of the Greek Natural Gas Transfer System, in connection with a tender for the procurement of a LNG carrier.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Theodore Fortsakis, Dimitris Diakopoulos

Other key lawyers

Nikolas Avgouleas