Zepos & Yannopoulos
Providing tailored advice to domestic and international corporations in relation to major renewable energy initiatives, and public procurement procedures, the Zepos & Yannopoulos team is highly praised. The practice has broad expertise, acting on behalf of companies in the defence, energy, and IT sectors, and the Athens-based co-heads Anastasia Makri and Sofia Chatzigiannidou bringing vast experience of dealing with judicial tender related disputes and large-scale projects to the group. Nasia Gkouma focuses on administrative law, and Smaragda Spyrou is also highlighted.
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Testimonials
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‘Good service, responsive, diligent, efficient and professional.’
'Anastasia Makri and Sofia Chatzigiannidou's expertise in projects, privatisation, and commercial affairs, combined with their mastery of contract drafting, sets them apart in the legal arena.'
'Anastasia Makri, drawing from her extensive experience, stands out for her proactive and solution-oriented approach, adeptly navigating intricate legal challenges. Sofia Chatzigiannidou, a seasoned partner, consistently demonstrates remarkable responsiveness and a dedication to finding innovative solutions, making her an indispensable resource in projects.'
‘They are very collaborative and anticipate problems.’
'Sofia Chatzigiannidou showcased outstanding qualities that contribute to the overall strength and success of the team.'
'Smaragda Spyrou and Nikos Koukos contribute with their profound expertise and nuanced understanding of contracts and energy law, providing insights that go beyond the ordinary.'
‘The firm has managed to establish themselves as an indispensable and vital part of our team. They have achieved this by a combination of direct responsiveness, quality of advice and business empathy, moving a step forward from a traditional legal standpoint.’
‘Sofia Chatzigiannidou and Nasia Gkouma are extremely knowledgeable and combine their competence with good tempered speaking skills, adding credibility and respect to their advice. Extremely responsive even to urgent requests that may arrive on Friday afternoons or upon short notice.’
Key clients
- Brisa
- Melita Power Diesel
- SeproTec
- National Bank of Greece
- Helleniq Energy
- Eurobank
- Sagemcom Energy
- Bouygues Group
- Fmc
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Work highlights
- Advised the Consortium of companies, including Brisa – Auto Estradas de Portugal, S.A - Rubicone MidCo B.V. – Intrakat SA, on its participation in the international tender launched by the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) for the new concession of Attiki Odos, a 70km motorway infrastructure in Attica.
- Advised SeproTec on the award of a 100 million framework agreement for the provision of translation and interpretation services following a public tender launched by the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
- Advised Melita Power Diesel on a tender launched by the Ministry of Defence for the award of a EUR21 million contract for the procurement of spare parts as well as the delivery of services to the t. 209 submarine fleet, which forms a key component of the Hellenic Navy's operations.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anastasia Makri, Sofia Chatzigiannidou