Ms Melina Katsimi > Lambadarios Law Firm > Athens, Greece > Lawyer Profile

Co-headed from Athens by Smaro Anagnostou and Melina Katsimi, the Lambadarios Law Firm tax practice is recommended for its in-depth knowledge of the Greek tax framework and cross-border transactions. Anagnostou specialises in advising corporate clients, financial institution, and investment funds on the tax treatment of M&A and corporate restructurings, whilst Katsimi is an expert in conducting tax-related due diligence.

Acting on behalf of domestic and international companies across the banking, hospitality, and energy spaces, the practice at Lambadarios Law Firm draws upon its ‘innovative thinking’ and ‘problem-solving abilities‘ when advising on M&A and joint ventures. The team routinely assists on matters of corporate governance, especially in relation to finance and ownership, along with implementing internal restructurings and management agreements. In Athens, Constantinos Lambadarios is ‘strong in negotiations’, routinely handling major M&A transactions, whilst Melina Katsimi is an expert in company formations and restructurings. Yannis Kourniotis has expertise in the infrastructure sector, Katerina Malanou assists with regulatory compliance issues, and Lefkothea Nteka specialises in competition law.

Deploying a multidisciplinary approach which leans into broader finance, corporate and tax capabilities, Lambadarios Law Firm excels in providing ‘pragmatic and strategic’ advice to lenders and borrowers across complex restructurings and special situations. The firm’s strong ties with the four domestic systemic banks account for a significant volume of work both in the context as creditors refinancing loans, as well as on the disposal of NPLs. Prokopios Dimitriadis is key to the firm’s success in the NPL space both for banks, as well as funds acquiring portfolios. M&A partner Melina Katsimi regularly handles due diligence associated with NPL work, and also regularly assists Baker McKenzie LLP‘s London office on the local law aspects of cross-border restructuring mandates. Dimitriadis co-heads the team alongside managing partner Constantinos Lambadarios.

Adopting an ‘efficient and pragmatic approach’, the Lambadarios Law Firm real estate practice routinely assists domestic and international clients in the creation of REICs, strategic acquisitions and property development matters. The team has vast expertise in the renewable energy space, frequently handling energy storage projects in development and joint ventures. In Athens, Constantinos Lambadarios oversees real estate-related transactions; Melina Katsimi focuses on company formation; and Sofia Alonistioti specialises in issues arising in the energy sector. Prokopis Dimitriadis acts on behalf of institutional investors and large corporates, while Konstantina Siozou is knowledgeable on loan restructurings.