Labelled as ‘totally client-oriented’, Dryllerakis Law Firm has vast experience in overseeing M&A in the photovoltaic sphere, alongside managing the establishment and licensing of EV charging stations. Emmanuel Dryllerakis heads the outfit, being well versed in complex privatisations, corporate financing proceedings, and competition law matters. John Dryllerakis specialises in tax and corporate law issues, whilst Cleomenis Yannikas is knowledgeable in energy law elements. Dimitris Karavas focuses on Greek and EU law aspects, and Anna Ntionia is also highlighted for her work in the electromobility and waste management sectors.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘Totally client-oriented approach. Flexibility, deep understanding and heavy involvement throughout the life cycle of the project/scope.’

  • ‘Excellent knowledge and continuous collaboration with the client.’

  • ‘The firm has an efficient and experienced team for organizing and implementing participation in privatisation processes and international tenders of all kinds. The firm has partners and associates with the appropriate knowledge and sufficient experience in handling legal cases related to privatisation and tender processes. The firm is capable of organizing all steps from the initiation of a project until its full implementation and supports the client on all levels. The firm is capable of achieving tight deadlines. The firm is capable of proposing effective solutions that serve the wishes of the client.’

  • ‘Emmanuel Dryllerakis - Experience and is always updated on the developments of the relevant sector internationally. Immediate availability. Innovation in finding and proposing solutions that serve the wiling of the client. Organizing a diverse team and delivering combined and complete deliverables.'

  • Dimitris Karavas - Perfectly organized, very detailed and documented in his work, thoroughly informed about the sector's framework.’

Key clients

  • Belterra Investments
  • Hellenic Casino Parnitha S.A.
  • HelleniQ Energy Holdngs S.A.
  • Hellenic Public Properties Company S.A.
  • Lamda Development S.A.
  • Lampsa S.A.
  • Northern Greek Ceramics S.A. (Kothalis Grp.)
  • Porto Carras S.A.
  • Prysmian Powerlink
  • Reden Solar Group
  • Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A.
  • Watt & Volt S.A.
  • Electrip Group
  • ENEL Green Power Hellas S.A.
  • Systems Sunlight S.A.
  • Zeus International Group
  • Libra Group Services

Work highlights

  • Advising North Star S.A. (formerly Hellenic Casino Parnitha S.A.) for the relocation of Casino Mont Parnes (a joint venture of Regency Entertainment S.A. and the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund, now under further privatization), from its current mountaintop location to an urban site.
  • Advising Lamda Development on the establishment of an SPV for the development and commercialization of a state-of-the-art Mixed-Use Tower (“MUT”) of approx. 200m height, consisting of a luxury hotel and branded residences as part of The Ellinikon giga-project, a large urban regeneration project to be implemented across Europe, with a total investment cost exceeding €250M.
  • Advising Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A. on a major construction project involving the expansion of Pier 6 of the Port of Thessaloniki in the context of the mandatory enhancements of the Port provided for in the Concession Agreement between the Hellenic Republic and the client.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Emmanuel Dryllerakis

Other key lawyers

John Dryllerakis, Cleomenis Yannikas, Dimitris Karavas, Anna Ntionia, Themelis Zamparas, Claire Sergaki, Leonidas Kastrinakis, Melina Atsalaki