CHAMBERS GLOBAL

International and cross-border capabilities (Spotlight)

Dryllerakis & Associates is a strong local law firm with broad capabilities across practice areas and industry sectors, adept at partnering with international counsel and clients. Its 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

"The firm efficiently handled all cross-border issues that occurred."
"Dryllerakis & Associates has a very strong ability to resolve legal issues promptly."

Corporate/Commercial: Greece (Band 2)

What the team is known for

Dryllerakis & Associates is an Athens-based law firm home to an excellent corporate department. The team offers particular expertise handling M&A transactions, including the acquisition of energy and hospitality assets, spin-offs and large privatisations. Clients also benefit from the firm's strength 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 are very friendly and easy to approach. They are always able to help and react very quickly to our requests."
"They are very quick in responding and offer a high level of quality in their service."

Work highlights

Dryllerakis & Associates assisted the payment processing service provider Worldline with its acquisition of Cardlink.

Notable practitioners

John Dryllerakis is highly regarded for his breadth of expertise in corporate and commercial law mandates across Greece.
"John Dryllerakis is a guru on corporate issues."

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 Dryllerakis is very responsive and always helpful."
"He is reliable and a valuable collaborator."

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 Yannikas is very responsive and excellent on corporate issues."

Dispute Resolution: Greece (Band 1)

What the team is known for

Dryllerakis & Associates 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 on 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

"They are always ready to give the best solution, minimising any possible risk."
"Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is of the highest calibre. Their legal acumen and adaptability is second to none."

Work highlights

Dryllerakis & Associates assisted Axioma with the enforcement of claims against reinsurance companies.

Notable practitioners

Senior lawyer John Dryllerakis boasts outstanding experience in commercial and administrative litigation. He is also frequently appointed as arbitrator.
"John Dryllerakis is one of Greece's most distinguished and experienced lawyers."
"He is a joy and a privilege to work with."

Vassilis Constantinidis offers advice on diverse matters including those linked to insolvency, competition law breaches or allegations of financial crimes.
"Vassilis Constantinidis is able to understand the business contexts and describe this to a judge. He is a great litigator."

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 Kakaletris is responsible, clever and hard-working."