About

Provided by Dryllerakis Law Firm

  • Specialization in tax. Senior Managing Partner John Dryllerakis has been General Counsel and  General Tax Counsel for Exxon and Shell affiliates in Greece for over 20 years.
  • Tax Team consisting of one senior partner, four partners and a junior associate.
  • Tax planning, advice οn transactions, support during tax audits, successful handling of serious litigation, M&As, tax incentives.
  • Direct and indirect taxation, accounting law and principles.
  • Individuals, including expatriates and non-Greek residents, and legal entities, including permanent establishments.
  • Intercompany transactions, shipping matters, real estate taxation.
  • Transfer Pricing.  Advice on compliance and requirements, planning, preparation of TP reports, due diligence, legal assistance during tax audits, litigation.
  • Extensive academic activity​.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Greece

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Dryllerakis Law Firm has a long-established department that is widely respected for its prowess in contentious tax proceedings, frequently litigating before the administrative courts. The law firm offers comprehensive advice on the full gamut of cases relating to real estate tax, VAT, stamp duty issues and general tax compliance. The team also assists with matters relating to corporate income tax.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John C Dryllerakis
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John C Dryllerakis
Head of Tax
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Senior Statespeople
John Dryllerakis leads the firm's tax practice. He is a highly respected and much sought-after authority on tax law matters. He stands out for his unrivalled experience in litigation proceedings.

John Dryllerakis creates and provides legal solutions where there are grey areas in legislation.

Eleftherios Rantos
3
Eleftherios Rantos
3
Band 3

Eleftherios Rantos is a highly regarded lawyer who is active in both contentious and non-contentious cases relating to corporate income tax.

His vision goes beyond legal tax compliance; he contributes to structuring solutions that support the client’s broader strategic goals, especially in high-value transactions and restructurings.

Eleftherios Rantos is an excellent partner with a strong sense of responsibility.

Νikolaia-Anna Lepida
3
Νikolaia-Anna Lepida
3
Band 3

Nikolaia-Anna Lepida has particular experience in contentious tax mandates, handling matters such as VAT and income tax, as well as indirect taxation issues.

Nikolaia-Anna Lepida shows business acumen and a depth of understanding our business needs.

Νikolaia-Anna Lepida is proactive in anticipating challenges and ensures that all stakeholders are fully informed at every stage of a matter. Her approach is highly collaborative and client focused.

John Papadakis
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John Papadakis
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Up and Coming

John Papadakis is recognised for his involvement in contentious tax cases, including stamp duty and VAT matters, as well as his assistance on non-contentious tax audits.

He understands the broader business and operational context and tailors his advice accordingly, ensuring that it is not only legally sound but also aligned with long-term strategic goals.

Papadakis' responsiveness and personal commitment are remarkable; he anticipates potential risks, identifies opportunities and guides us through every stage of the process with clarity and confidence.

Ranked Lawyers at
Dryllerakis Law Firm

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Greece

Tax

John C Dryllerakis
S
John C Dryllerakis
Head of Tax
S
Senior Statespeople
Eleftherios Rantos
3
Eleftherios Rantos
3
Band 3
Νikolaia-Anna Lepida
3
Νikolaia-Anna Lepida
3
Band 3
John Papadakis
U
John Papadakis
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Dimitris Karavas

Ioannis Papadakis

John C Dryllerakis

John C Dryllerakis

Head of Department

Clients

Provided by Dryllerakis Law Firm

Aegean Airlines

Beiersdorf Group

Eurobank Group

Fluor Corporation

Hellenic Petroleum Group

Lampsa S.A.

Minoan Lines Group

Piraeus Port Authority S.A.

Praktiker Hellas S.A.

Regency Entertainment Group

Siemens Group

Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A.