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Vangelis Politis

Vangelis Politis

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Politis & Partners

Practice Areas

Commercial & Corporate, M&A, Banking & Finance, Litigation & Arbitration

Career

Vangelis Politis is an Athens Law School graduate and holds an LL.M from Duke University (USA). After working with another major Athens law firm, he co-founded Politis & Partners in 2000.

He has acted as counsel and lead counsel in some of the largest privatization projects in Greece. His capital markets experience covers advising financial institutions and debt and equity issuers in numerous IPOs of Greek companies covering most industry and financial sectors. He has represented buyers, sellers and financial institutions in numerous investment projects and all types of acquisitions and dispositions, including energy projects, health care, e-commerce and communications related businesses, IT companies, and many types of companies on industrial and financial services.

His over 25 years trial and litigation experience covers a wide range of areas, including complex commercial lawsuits, banking, securities and insurance litigation and intellectual property and employment disputes.

Mr. Politis has represented many clients on multi-million international arbitrations and before the Supreme Court.

He has been invited as speaker in corporate and securities law conferences.

Publications

Author: “Public Disclosure: An obligation of companies with listed shares" (2002).

Contributing author: “Sociétés Anonymes” (2013 & 2022).

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Corporate/Commercial - Greece

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Vangelis Politis is regularly mandated by international corporates from the pharmaceutical, healthcare and energy sectors on market entries, as well as regulatory and compliance issues pertaining to operations in Greece.

Banking & Finance - Greece

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Vangelis Politis advises domestic and cross-border clients on financing issues, such as project finance and PPP matters. He has experience acting in the construction, healthcare, telecoms and energy sectors.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Vangelis is a strategic thinker with a calm, problem-solving approach.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers European Guide
  • Vangelis is strategic and reassuring in complex issues.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers European Guide
  • Vangelis is always available for the most difficult matters and ready to help clients.

    Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
  • Vangelis is exceptionally commercial and pragmatic, and always delivers clear solutions under pressure.

    Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
  • Vangelis's decision-making is informed, thoughtful, and aligned with both the company’s values and the client's best interests.

    Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
  • Vangelis is a trusted adviser with a strategic perspective and contract-structuring expertise.

    Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide

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