Corporate/Commercial - Greece (Band 1)
Highly respected market leader, particularly identified with the oil industry and also has a large number of clients in the hospitality industry. The team works alongside leading international law firms on multi-jurisdictional matters. Often represents clients in general corporate and commercial issues, and is especially active on M&A.
Work highlights: Represented SOCAR in the privatization of a 66% stake in DESFA in a deal worth EUR400 million. Advised Carlsberg on the merger of its Greek subsidiary Mythos Brewery with Olympic Brewery. Interviewees describe Managing Partner John Dryllerakis as a "great corporate lawyer who is very respected." . Emmanuel Dryllerakis heads the department and he is praised for being "very co-operative and helpful in difficult mergers." and for his “commercial way of thinking." He has lately been involved in several high-stakes transactions, including demergers and divestments. Cleomenis Yannikas continues to develop a strong reputation for his corporate and commercial work and advises on transactions as well as competition issues. He recently took the lead advising on a merger between Elpedison Energy and Elpedison Power, advising Hellenic Petroleum. Clients say: "He is very co-operative, flexible and responsive."
Dispute Resolution - Greece (Band 1)
A market leading firm in litigation and arbitration with key strengths in tax and antitrust litigation. Also active on IP cases and environmental disputes. In addition offers arbitrator services.
Work highlights: Acted for Regency Entertainment on a case concerning the privatization of Mont Parnes Casino, a case which has been appealed up to the ECJ. Represented Hellenic Financial Stability Fund in a claim against more than 40 defendants, relating to financial scandal and embezzlement of fund. John Dryllerakis, with over 50 years experience in the legal market, leads the Department and he is recognized as an "extremely prominent and highly esteemed" figure in the field. He regularly appears in cases before the Supreme Court and acts as arbitrator on high-profile disputes. Sources describe him as an "excellent, indefatigable litigator.” John Damilakis is a well-respected litigator and experienced arbitrator who is "co-operative and helpful in very difficult cases," according to impressed interviewees. Senior associate Panagiotis Kakaletris is praised by clients for his in-depth knowledge of Greek law, and his "efficiency and service-oriented approach." His growing experience includes anti-corruption and money laundering cases, and public project-related disputes.