Mr Alexandros Metaxas > Sarantitis > Athens, Greece > Lawyer Profile

In addition to its traditional strength in financial services regulatory and litigation matters, Sarantitis‘ team, which is led by Alexandros Metaxas, is increasingly active in handling transactional work. In this regard, the maritime sector continues to inform a considerable volume of this work, but broader corporate finance and debt refinancing mandates also feature.

Continuing to advise its high-profile clients in the area of construction and property development projects, the Sarantitis practice specialises in both the contentious and transactional sides of the real estate market. The team frequently supports domestic and international clients in litigation relating to construction and commercial lease agreements. Practice head Gregory Vlachos is an expert in commercial transactions and tax matters; Dorotheos Samoladas focuses on M&A and corporate restructurings; Alexandros Metaxas concentrates on civil litigation; and Dionysia Gamvrakis is knowledgeable in insurance law.

Consistently advising prominent domestic and international enterprises from the finance, industrial, and media sectors, the Sarantitis team has a ‘good track record’ of drafting share purchase agreements and facilitating shareholder negotiations. The practice demonstrates significant activity in the M&A space, routinely assisting energy and IT companies with all aspects of the transaction process. Based out of Athens, Dorotheos Samoladas is an expert in commercial law and restructuring issues, whilst Alexandros Metaxas specialises in corporate and financing matters. Dolly Kostara focuses on regulatory compliance affairs, and Antonis Katsigiannis concentrates on the TMT sector.

Routinely acting on behalf of clients before the Greek Supreme Court and Athens Court of Appeal, Sarantitis’ team of specialists have vast expertise in civil, commercial, and banking litigation. The practice is especially experienced in representing major international banking institutions and global insurance companies, in addition to frequently collaborating with other law firms. From Athens, Theodora Monochartzis leads the group, specialising in contractual and employment litigation, and Alexandros Metaxas is knowledgeable in banking disputes. Maria Papamichalopoulou focuses on white-collar crime cases, and Terina Raptis is noted for her expertise in competition disputes.