LAWYER PROFILE
Petros Machas

Petros Machas

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

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3 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Machas & Partners

Practice Areas

Criminal Law, White-Collar Crime, Litigation, ADR, Corporate Transactions Finance, Investments

Career

Petros Machas is the Founding Partner and Chairman of Machas & Partners, one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding law firms in Greece acknowledged for its expertise in cross-border litigation and high-quality legal advisory services. The firm’s practice spans a broad spectrum spanning in M&As, capital markets transactions, banking & and finance, real estate, privatizations, project development, project finance, public procurement and employment law.

With over 25 years of experience, Petros is a prominent figure in the Greek legal market, handling high-profile cases. His practice focuses cross-border deal advisory, negotiation, litigation and dispute resolution. He has developed a pro-business approach, and he is respected for his multi-jurisdictional experience and effective legal practice. International investment and private equity funds seek Petros’ counsel on foreign investments in Greece, valuing his extended experience and his thoughtful advisory.

Petros is ranked lawyer by Chambers and Partners.

Professional Memberships

Petros is a member of the European Criminal Bar Association, of the Athens Bar and also registered as a Registered European Lawyer with the Solicitors Regulatory Authority of England and Wales.

Education

Julius Maximilians Universitaet Wuerzburg

LL.M. hons

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

White-Collar Crime - Greece

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Petros Machas has longstanding experience defending executives in white-collar crime cases, including those where fraud is alleged.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Petros is an outstanding criminal lawyer with extensive experience and a remarkable ability to identify the critical elements of each case.

    White-Collar CrimeChambers European Guide

Ranked Individuals at Machas & Partners (3)

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