Competition/European Law
Dryllerakis Law Firm (Band 1)

THE FIRM This firm has a leading reputation in competition. Clients can rely on its expertise in a range of issues, from compliance programmes to abuse of dominance and anti-competitive behaviour. Recent highlights include representing Mythos Brewery in an abuse of dominance dispute, and acting for Lafarge Beton on alleged anti-competitive behaviour proceedings. Odeon, Piraeus Port Authority and Selonda Aquacultures all feature on the team’s client roster.

Sources say: “A flexible and business-minded team.” “The lawyers immediately address the heart of the matter.”

KEY INDIVIDUALS Managing partner John Dryllerakis is recommended for his “unquestionable experience” of competition matters.

Emmanuel Dryllerakis attracts client praise for his flexible and direct approach to competition matters. “He takes proactive initiatives in safeguarding the interests of our company,” noted one source.

Corporate/Commercial
Dryllerakis Law Firm (Band 1)

THE FIRM This leading outfit has tremendous experience in corporate and commercial matters, acting for Greek and international clients such as Diageo Hellas, H&M and Hellenic Petroleum. Notable recent mandates include advising the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund on the privatisation of ODIE, and representing Argo Oil in a reverse merger by absorption of its 50% parent company. In a standout highlight the group advised Aegean Airlines on its EUR72 million acquisition of Olympic Air.

Sources say: “The firm acts as a business partner – it is flexible, technically strong, efficient, and practical.”

KEY INDIVIDUALS Managing partner John Dryllerakis is a knowledgeable and highly respected figure. An interviewee comments: “He is wonderful, an exceptional lawyer – wise and experienced.” Emmanuel Dryllerakis is recognised for his corporate and competition expertise. He recently acted for Korean KT & G on the potential acquisition of a Greek state-owned tobacco company. Cleomenis Yannikas is “an efficient attorney with a good understanding of our business needs. He is diligent, engaging, and willing to go the extra mile for the client.”

&A. Clients say: “She is a great asset for the firm.”

Dispute Resolution
Dryllerakis Law Firm (Band 1)

THE FIRM This firm easily maintains its position in the top tier, and continues to demonstrate its market-leading abilities in litigation and arbitration. The highly respected team counts Regency Entertainment and Aquila Hotels amongst its esteemed clientele. Notable mandates include representing Minoan Lines in proceedings concerning claims for damages filed by a former shipbroker, and advising a construction company on disputes related to the construction of school buildings.

Sources say: “The team pursues strategies with patience and seriousness, and achieves the right results.”

KEY INDIVIDUALS Managing partner John Dryllerakis is widely respected for his work in this field. He is often chosen to act as an arbitrator, and his leading tax practice ensures he is a popular choice for tax disputes. John Damilakis focuses on civil and criminal litigation, and also acts as arbitrator. Vassilis-Thomas Karantounias “proposes solutions that maximise a positive result,” according to one client. “He is hard-working, and provides detailed and concise work.”

Employment
Dryllerakis Law Firm (Band 2)

THE FIRM This highly rated five-strong practice is praised for its broad expertise. The economic climate has seen the team act on numerous collective redundancy agreements, salary and benefit-related mandates as well as prospective privatisation projects. Recent highlights include advising Aquila Hotels and Pirelli Tyres on their corresponding negotiations of corporate collective agreements.

Sources say: “Its charges are the best I have seen so far in terms of matching quality with work executed.”

KEY INDIVIDUALS Sophia Grigoriadou receives client praise for her practicality and availability. An impressed source adds: “She is able to communicate with the other party to find an agreement so as not to put the client at risk.” Younger partner Vassilis-Thomas Karantounias “can follow strict deadlines and is solution-driven,” clients say.

Real Estate
Dryllerakis Law Firm (Band 2)

THE FIRM Dryllerakis & Associates supplements an impressive reputation in corporate and M&A matters with a strong presence in real estate. A highlight for the team was acting for the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund on the privatisation of 39 state-owned buildings. It also assisted H&M, Promod and Blanco Group with lease agreements and commercial co-operation agreements, amongst various real estate matters. The group also has many clients from the tourism industry, such as Aquila Hotels.

Sources say: “Always thorough advice.”

KEY INDIVIDUALS Voula Anargyrou is praised by sources for her abilities on the most complex of real estate transactions, and for her detailed and timely advice.

Restructuring/Insolvency
Dryllerakis Law Firm (Band 3)

THE FIRM This solid firm remains a noted name in restructuring and insolvency. The group has considerable experience of assisting with debt restructuring, refinancing and corporate restructuring. It assisted the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund with restructuring, state aid, reorganisation and corporate issues related to the sale of state real estate and the privatisation of the Horse Racing Organisation of Greece.

Sources say: “The team always comes up with the best solutions in every respect.”

KEY INDIVIDUALS Department head John Dryllerakis recently advised Eastern Crete Development Organisation and Western Crete Development Organisation on their restructuring. He has an impressive client list and considerable experience in this area.

Tax
Dryllerakis Law Firm (Band 2)

THE FIRM This full-service firm offers contentious and non-contentious tax advice to a client list that includes companies and individuals. The group has considerable experience in the area of stamp duty on loans and property tax, and is able to provide accounting expertise in addition to tax advice. Highlights include representing Lampsa Hellenic Hotels in an appeal before Greek courts challenging a EUR7.5 million fine, and assisting SCA Packaging and Nalco with transfer pricing issues.

Sources say: “A top-notch team.”

KEY INDIVIDUALS Managing partner John Dryllerakis “is like a decathlon champion – he does everything very well,” according to one satisfied interviewee. Sophia Grigoriadou advises on corporate and tax law. “She impresses me with her clear and quick responses, and her ability to identify different ways to handle matters. She has excellent communication skills in both Greek and English,” said one client.