About

Provided by Dryllerakis Law Firm

  • 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

2
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.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John C Dryllerakis
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John C Dryllerakis
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Senior Statespeople
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
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Cleomenis Yannikas
2
Band 2
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 J Dryllerakis
2
Emmanuel J Dryllerakis
Head of Corporate/Commercial
2
Band 2
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
Leonidas Kastrinakis
Associates to watch

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Dryllerakis Law Firm

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Greece

Corporate/Commercial

John C Dryllerakis
S
John C Dryllerakis
S
Senior Statespeople
Cleomenis Yannikas
2
Cleomenis Yannikas
2
Band 2
Emmanuel J Dryllerakis
2
Emmanuel J Dryllerakis
Head of Corporate/Commercial
2
Band 2
Leonidas Kastrinakis
Leonidas Kastrinakis
Associates to watch

Members

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Emmanuel J Dryllerakis

Emmanuel J Dryllerakis

Head of Department

Georgia Danatsopoulou

Themelis Zamparas