Mr Constantinos Lambadarios > Lambadarios Law Firm > Athens, Greece > Lawyer Profile

Drawing upon ‘a sound commercial understanding of the market’, Lambadarios Law Firm provides a ‘very efficient, pragmatic and solutions-oriented’ service to stakeholders across myriad banking and capital markets transactions. Energy-related project finance is a particular area of strength, with the firm regularly utilising novel financing products and often engaged in negotiations with demanding international sponsors. Team head Prokopis Dimitriadis has been pivotal to work in this space, as has Katerina Gini, with both also excelling in NPL transactions. Constantinos Lambadarios has ‘excellent problem-solving skills’, which he utilises to good effect for lenders on project finance matters, including for the EBRD, which he recently advised, alongside Dimitriadis, on the landmark Greek Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), as part of the ‘Greece 2.0’ National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The ‘excellent and hardworking’ Yannis Kourniotis is also recommended.

Headed by the ‘exceptional’ Lefkothea Nteka, the competition team at Lambadarios Law Firm specialises in handling high-profile antitrust investigations, advising on competition compliance measures, and implementing state aid compliant projects. Hailed for its ‘comprehensive understanding of EU competition’ law, the practice frequently represents energy and telecoms companies subject to proceedings brought by the Hellenic Competition Commission. Nteka focuses on cartels and abuse of dominance matters, and Constantinos Lambadarios is active on the advisory side of antitrust competition compliance programmes.

Demonstrating ‘excellent knowledge’ in the IP sphere, the Lambadarios Law Firm team regularly represents some of Greece’s largest technology platforms in trade mark and publisher’s rights issues. Operating out of Athens, Chara Daouti co-leads the practice, bringing a ‘hardworking spirit’ and extensive data privacy expertise to the group. Fellow co-head Constantinos Lambadarios is an expert in competition law matters, and John Filiotis is an experienced litigator, covering IP rights and liabilities.

Headed by two experienced practitioners, Chara Daouti and Constantinos Lambadarios, the Lambadarios Law Firm TMT team has in-depth expertise in GDPR and soft IP matters, acting on behalf of global technology companies and multinational entities. The practice is well equipped to deal with cases related to the illegal disclosure of information belonging to high-profile individuals, with Daouti being an expert in the intersection of employees’ rights and privacy laws. Lambadarios leads the competition and antitrust practice group, while John Filiotis has vast experience in representing clients in IP rights cases. Georgia Bamia and Lilian Tsirigoti are also noted.

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.

Showcasing significant expertise in commercial arbitration proceedings, alongside civil and criminal litigation before the Greek courts and the Hellenic Data Protection Authority, the Lambadarios Law Firm team is described as ‘outstanding’. The firm’s dispute resolution lawyers collaborate with other departments, including energy and banking, to handle criminal and regulatory claims. Athens-based practice head Constantinos Lambadarios is a skilled in arbitration, including serving as an ICC arbitrator and accredited mediator, whilst Chara Daouti focuses on IP cases. Harry Karampelis is an expert in white-collar crime cases, Sotiris Dempegiotis is knowledgeable in international arbitration, and George Panopoulos is an expert in the energy sector. Prokopis Dimitriadis and John Filiotis are further names to note.

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.

Katerina Malanou and Chara Daouti spearhead the ‘approachable’ practice at Lambadarios Law Firm,which is highly regarded for its representation of major Greek and multinational corporations. The firm’s employment specialists routinely handle disputes and the review of employment contracts. Constantinos Lambadarios also advises on employment issues related to M&A transactions. Natalia Kalatzi is also noted.

Lambadarios Law Firm’s energy practice demonstrates ‘full professionalism and excellent knowledge’, advising both lenders and sponsors on traditional energy projects as well as renewable initiatives. The team has vast experience in M&A and joint ventures, where it acts on behalf of domestic and international corporations, and routinely assists clients through the formation and bidding for the tender process. In Athens, George Panopoulos is an expert on construction projects and litigious proceedings, Yannis Kourniotis acts for the government and sponsors on transport and renewable affairs, and Constantinos Lambadarios focuses on M&A. Magdalini Christina Vlachou Vlachopoulou concentrates on public law matters. Stavroula Biniari and Theodoros Papadatos are also key members of the team.

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.