Zepos & Yannopoulos, Tax | Chambers Europe Profile

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With a team of over 40 experts with academic backgrounds in law and economics, the firm’s tax department, acknowledged as the largest and most specialised in any law firm in Greece, is uniquely positioned to help business clients and private individuals address the challenges of the constantly evolving international and local tax environment. Combining the resources of a leading, internationally oriented, law firm with thorough expertise in tax and accounting practice, we offer our clients comprehensive assistance in all aspects of tax ranging from day-to-day compliance to managing the tax impact of innovative transactions. Our services cover Corporate tax & accounting compliance, Transfer Pricing, International tax and M&A, Tax controversy and litigation, Taxation of real estate, VAT, Indirect tax and Customs, Banking & finance taxation, Private Clients taxation.

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Tax - Greece

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Zepos & Yannopoulos is a market-leading law firm that offers outstanding coverage of the full spectrum of tax law. The firm's well-reputed tax practice assists with compliance aspects as well as contentious proceedings. It is knowledgeable in the structuring of business operations, corporate income tax and transfer pricing issues. The team has additional expertise in indirect tax, including stamp duty and VAT matters. It acts for domestic and international clients hailing from a vast array of sectors including banking, energy, tech and manufacturing.

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Strengths

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This department stands out for its deep technical expertise in tax matters combined with a practical, business-oriented approach. It consistently delivers clear, actionable advice.

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The firm has a unique international focus, reflected in its structure and affiliations with global networks. This allows it to handle cross-border transactions and multinational clients effectively.

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This department stands out for its deep technical expertise in tax matters combined with a practical, business-oriented approach. It consistently delivers clear, actionable advice.

Tax respondent
Europe

The firm has a unique international focus, reflected in its structure and affiliations with global networks. This allows it to handle cross-border transactions and multinational clients effectively.

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Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Yerassimos C Yannopoulos

Head of Tax

Eminent Practitioners

Yerassimos Yannopoulos leads the firm's tax and accounting practice. He is a well-established lawyer in the Greek tax market and has long-standing experience in the tax structuring of businesses and transactions, often advising private clients.

He is the patriarch of Greek tax law, with an unparalleled knowledge of his field extending to a comparative overview with other jurisdictions.

Yerassimos is a fantastic tax lawyer, with really good commercial understanding and a very pragmatic approach to coming up with solutions for clients.

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Alex Karopoulos

Band 1

Alex Karopoulos is a respected lawyer noted for his strengths in VAT matters. He is regularly seen representing clients in tax disputes, with experience arguing cases before the Supreme Court.

Alex Karopoulos is an extremely effective and trustworthy individual with an ability to communicate, explain tax in simplified terms and reach the desired outcome.

Alex Karopoulos stands out for his immediate responses, top quality and professional advice and being very polite and pleasant to work with. He is very effective in winning big tax litigation cases.

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Maria C Zoupa

Band 2

Maria Zoupa regularly handles the tax implications of large-scale transactions involving financial services and renewable energy companies. She also has experience in advising on tax compliance as well as transfer pricing issues.

Maria Zoupa has extensive experience in complex areas of tax. Her ability to provide concise, commercial advice backed up with strong technical expertise is a real differentiator.

Zoupa is a highly experienced and dedicated professional, demonstrating strong commitment to excellence in her field. Her reliability and proactive approach consistently add value.

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Daphne M Cozonis

Band 3

Daphne Cozonis is a distinguished practitioner and is specialised in corporate and international tax matters. She is notably active in assisting clients with the tax aspects of corporate structuring and capital market matters.

Daphne Cozonis is both professional and knowledgeable.

She is a very experienced and very strong lawyer.

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