Headed by the Athens-based duo of Dimitris Diakopoulos and Nikolas Avgouleas, the Fortsakis, Diakopoulos, Mylonogiannis & Associates Law Firm projects practice is regularly involved in major privatisation procedures and provides extensive regulatory advice. Diakopoulos exhibits ‘outstanding efforts of professionalism’, bringing vast knowledge on privatisations and investment projects to the group, whilst Avgouleas is an expert on energy and public procurement law. Meanwhile, Spyridon Skliris assists major domestic and international legal entities.
Testimonials
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- 'The overall level of service rendered by FDMA is outstanding. Its legal team is well-equipped with the necessary legal knowledge. The legal and factual analysis provided by FDMA resulted in desired legal outcomes. The team never failed to provide accurate assessment on the degree of legal risk in a given situation in a timely manner and have always been able to demonstrate sound judgment in planning and managing the matters for the company.’
‘Dimitris Diakopoulous demonstrates outstanding efforts of professionalism. He realistically anticipates the possible problems and unexpected events and provides innovative solutions for consideration by the Company.’
'The team has the ability to navigate the complexities of the Greek landscape in a professional, insightful and compliant manner. Combining a simultaneous understanding of the local and global landscapes is invaluable especially on complicated cases burdened with regional issues.'
Key clients
- Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund
- Ministry of Infrastructure and Networks
- Ardian Infrastructure Fund S.C.A
- REDS SA (member of Ellaktor Group)
- Israel Shipyards Industries Ltd – Hellenic Halyvourgia SA
- Engineeers and Public Works Contractors Fund (TMEDE)
- Inc S.p.A.
- Greek subsidiaries of Total Eren
- Capital Gas Ship Management Corp. Limited
- DEDDIE S.A.
- Plasan Sasa Ltd & SK Group / Elvo Hellenic Vehicles Industry 2020 S.A.
- Ellaktor S.A.
Work highlights
- Acted as legal counsel to Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund regarding the second phase of the tender process for the sale of shares of Heraklion Port Authority (HPA) and the renegotiation of the Concession Agreement between the Greek State and the HPA.
- Acted as legal counsel to the consortium Israel Shipyards Industries Ltd – Hellenic Halyvourgia SA on their participation the tender process for the sale of Volos Port Authority.
- Advised INC S.p.A. with regard to its participation in the tender process of the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund S.A. for the award of a service concession agreement of Attica Motorway.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dimitris Diakopoulos, Nikolas Avgouleas