CORPORATE/COMMERCIAL 

Band 2 

What the Team is Known For 

Dryllerakis Law Firm is an Athens-based law firm that houses an excellent corporate department. The team offers particular expertise in handling M&A transactions, including the acquisition of energy and hospitality assets, spin-offs and large privatisations. Clients also benefit from the firm’s strengths in shareholder matters, due diligence and cooperation agreements, as well as joint venture set-ups. Its activity across the technology, real estate and energy sectors further illustrates the firm’s presence in the market and makes the firm particularly attractive to international clients. 

Strengths 

“The team stand out for their deep understanding of complex corporate structures and their ability to deliver highly tailored legal solutions that align with commercial goals.”

“Dryllerakis’s understanding of the client’s business was good and the advice we received was commercially focused.”

“The team takes an extremely systematic and pragmatic approach to all issues.”

“Dryllerakis are highly responsive and their services are of high quality.”

“The team are technically excellent, with a strong work and service ethic and an emphasis on quality and accuracy.”

Notable Practitioners 

John Dryllerakis is highly regarded for the breadth of his expertise in corporate and commercial law mandates across Greece.

“John Dryllerakis’s experience is unprecedented and he always find a way out of any problem.”

“John Dryllerakis is always accurate, consistent, prompt and fast.” 

Cleomenis Yannikas is regularly involved in large privatisations and M&A transactions, especially in relation to the hospitality sector, with further expertise in investments and spin-offs.

“Cleomenis stands out for his exceptional legal insight, precision and strategic thinking. He combines deep technical expertise with a commercial mindset.”

“Cleomenis has really deep knowledge of Greek corporate and company law and is always able to provide sage solutions in sophisticated transactions.”

“Cleomenis is a pleasure to work with. He is thoughtful, precise and commercial.”

“Cleomenis is great to work with and knows how to manage complex matters and push them forward.”

Emmanuel Dryllerakis advises on a variety of corporate and commercial transactions across Greece and other jurisdictions, including the acquisition of energy assets and the establishment of joint ventures.

“Emmanuel has vast experience, is practical and has a good business perspective.”

“Emmanuel’s participation in a transaction always makes the difference. He provides clarity and sophistication to the most complex matters.”

“Emmanuel Dryllerakis is very analytical and strategic in his thinking.”

Leonidas Kastrinakis is active in corporate and commercial law, advising clients on M&A transactions and complex commercial disputes.

“Leonidas is dedicated, technically excellent and hard-working. He is a star of the future.”

DISPUTE RESOLUTION 

Band 1 

What the Team is Known For 

Dryllerakis Law Firm is a market-leading firm that handles both litigation and arbitration work. The law firm advises on diverse commercial proceedings, with notable experience in disputes over the termination of distribution and agency agreements, as well as contract breaches, damages and shareholder disputes. The firm’s senior partners act either as arbitrators or as counsel in domestic and international arbitration. The team further advises on complaints to the Greek competition authority and handles contentious tax mandates and white-collar crime cases flowing from allegations of fraud or embezzlement.

Strengths 

“The firm’s involvement consistently provides confidence that our position is in the most capable hands.”

“The team takes a clear and well-reasoned stance on matters, which helps guide decision-making.”

“Dryllerakis Law Firm provides clients with very good knowledge and expertise, quick responses and an awareness of the business environment.”

“Dryllerakis has excellent command of the subtleties of procedural law and exemplary team-building skills.

Notable Practitioners 

Senior lawyer John Dryllerakis boasts outstanding experience in commercial and administrative litigation. He is also frequently appointed as arbitrator.

“He combines more than five decades of high level advisory services with the unique flair of a litigator.”

“His in-depth legal knowledge is paired with unparalleled business acumen.”

“John is a very experienced, clever and well-respected lawyer.”

Panagiotis Kakaletris assists with disputes arising from the non-performance of contracts and the termination of other commercial agreements, as well as the violation of IP rights and shareholder disputes.

“Panagiotis provides outstanding service, is highly responsive and offers feedback that is clear and to the point. His practical approach and strategic oversight make him a trusted adviser.”

“Panagiotis stands out for his ability to anticipate issues before they arise, and his clarity, commercial instinct and ability to break down complex matters.”

“Panagiotis is proactive, understands commercially sensitive issues and his advice is clear and persuasive.”

Vassilis Constantinidis offers advice on diverse issues including those linked to commercial disputes, competition law breaches and employment litigation.

“Vassilis is an excellent litigator with good knowledge and an understanding of his clients’ businesses.”

INTERNATIONAL & CROSS-BORDER CAPABILITIES 

Band 3 

What the Team is Known For 

Dryllerakis Law Firm is a strong local law firm with broad capabilities across practice areas and industry sectors, adept at partnering with international counsel and clients. The law firm’s practitioners are experienced in cross-border mandates and are particularly well-versed in providing local law advice as part of international transactions, disputes and tax files.

The law firm is highly regarded for its expertise across contentious areas, and regularly advises clients in relation to cross-border arbitration and commercial disputes, including tax and competition litigation. Clients benefit from the firm’s aptitude assisting with pan-European work and helping navigate multi-jurisdictional matters in collaboration with other law firms.

Strengths 

“ Dryllerakis are able to coordinate across jurisdictions when needed, which adds significant value in cross-border or multi-regional matters.”

“Their team is well resourced and capable of scaling to meet client needs on both local and cross-border matters.”

“Their team demonstrated outstanding ability to manage legal complexity, coordinate across jurisdictions, and drive negotiations forward under challenging timelines.”