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Christopher Karambatsos

Christopher Karambatsos

Canada 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/Commercial

Québec

1 year ranked

About

Provided by KRB Lawyers

Canada

Practice Areas

Corporate and Commercial

Mergers and Acquisitions

Real Estate

Banking and Finance

Career

Chris Karambatsos is a Partner in KRB’s Business Law group. He specializes in finance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, commercial partnerships and special projects. He is the founder of KRB and leads the domestic and global initiatives of the firm.

Recognized nationally as a leader across diverse areas of practice (including in Chambers, Best Lawyers and Lexpert), Mr. Karambatsos is known for providing clients with differentiated insight, sophisticated value-add business and legal counsel, and disciplined execution across a broad range of domestic and international transactions, including in connection with U.S. cross-border M&A and Canada law advisory services to foreign entities.

In addition to managing an active practice, Mr. Karambatsos is closely involved in the management of firm operations, including business development and growth strategy. He has played a critical role in establishing KRB as one of the fastest growing law firms in Canada both provincially and nationally (The Globe & Mail, L’actualité, Canadian Business), with offices in three major Canadian cities.

Outside of his role at KRB, he supports more than thirty non-profit organizations, including the Montreal Children’s Hospital, and is the former President and current member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal (HBOT).

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association (ABA)

American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA)

Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Quebec

Hellenic Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal (HBOT)

M&A Club Canada

Quebec Bar

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Real Estate - Québec

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Co-founder of KRB Lawyers, Christopher Karambatsos acts for a range of clients in the real estate space, including an impressive number of private investors and trusts. Based in Montréal, he routinely advises on acquisitions, financings and lease agreements.

Editorial individuel

Cofondateur de KRB Lawyers, Christopher Karambatsos représente un ensemble de clients dans le domaine de l’immobilier, y compris un nombre impressionnant d’investisseurs privés et de fiducies. Basé à Montréal, il conseille régulièrement en matière d’acquisitions, de financements et de contrats de location.

Corporate/Commercial - Québec

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

KRB Lawyers' founder, Christopher Karambatsos focuses on financing, mergers and acquisitions and acts for clients from a variety of sectors such as technology.

Editorial individuel

Le fondateur de KRB Lawyers, Christopher Karambatsos, se concentre sur le financement, les fusions et acquisitions et agit pour des clients de divers secteurs tels que la technologie.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Chris is very knowledgeable and his business acumen plays a key role in delivering great service to his clients.

    Real EstateChambers Canada Guide
  • Christopher is an outstanding leader with exceptional legal knowledge.

    Real EstateChambers Canada Guide
  • Chris' ability to intertwine corporate governance, business strategy and law is impressive.

    Real EstateChambers Canada Guide
  • Chris est très compétent et son sens des affaires joue un rôle clé dans la prestation d’un excellent service à ses clients.

    Real EstateChambers Canada Guide
  • Christopher est un chef de file exceptionnel doté de connaissances juridiques remarquables.

    Real EstateChambers Canada Guide
  • La capacité de Chris à maitriser la gouvernance d’entreprise, la stratégie commerciale et le droit est impressionnante.

    Real EstateChambers Canada Guide

Ranked Individuals at KRB Lawyers (5)

Québec

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