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Dryllerakis Law Firm

Corporate/Commercial

Global Guide 2026 : Greece

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Dryllerakis Law Firm

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  • Establishment and transformation of enterprises of all types
  • Handling complex M&A and JV cases. Conduct of legal due diligence
  • SPA and SHA, implementing appropriate business transformations
  • Advice on corporate governance compliance and stock option schemes
  • Participation of partners in the BoD of international clients
  • Representation of clients in general meetings of shareholders
  • Handling disputes between shareholders​
  • Extensive academic activity​
  • John C. Dryllerakis is the author of The Practical Guide for Societes Anonymes, one of the well-established scientific guides of corporate law applications on all aspects of everyday real life
  • John Dryllerakis' official legal opinions have been published in legal magazines and mostly have been accepted by Administration​

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Greece

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dryllerakis Law Firm acted for Ingersoll Rand on its acquisition of Michos.

Strengths

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  • 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.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

  • Dryllerakis's understanding of the client's business was good and the advice we received was commercially focused.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

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

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

  • Dryllerakis are highly responsive and their services are of high quality.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

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

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • John C Dryllerakis
    John C Dryllerakis

    John C Dryllerakis

    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.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

    • John Dryllerakis is always accurate, consistent, prompt and fast.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
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  • Cleomenis Yannikas
    Cleomenis Yannikas

    Cleomenis Yannikas

    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.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

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

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

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

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

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

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
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  • Emmanuel J Dryllerakis
    Emmanuel J Dryllerakis

    Emmanuel J Dryllerakis

    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.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

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

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

    • Emmanuel Dryllerakis is very analytical and strategic in his thinking.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
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  • Leonidas Kastrinakis
    Leonidas Kastrinakis

    Leonidas Kastrinakis

    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.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
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