Mr Panagiotis Drakopoulos > Drakopoulos > Athens, Greece > Lawyer Profile

Headed by the Athens-based trio of Panagiotis Drakopoulos, Mika Lalaouni and Georgia Konstantinidou, Drakopoulos regularly assists real estate developers and investors in all types of development and planning. Demonstrating broad expertise across the commercial, residential and hotel spheres, the department specialises in handling large-scale cross-border deals, M&A and joint venture transactions, and employment law matters. The team is highlighted for its ‘thorough knowledge’.

Well versed in IP portfolio management, trade mark registration and patent licensing, the Athens-based Drakopoulos practice regularly assists global corporations and Greek businesses. With a considerable presence in the technology, pharmaceutical and automotive sectors, the team is frequently called upon to manage complex copyright and trade mark infringement disputes. Both Michalis Kosmopoulos and Panagiotis Drakopoulos lead the department, with the former specialising in anti-counterfeiting activity, Greek trade mark law and commercial matters, and the latter focusing on large-scale cross-border deals involving IP rights and prosecution.

Advising shareholders, multinational entities, and international law firms on cross-border M&A, leveraged buyouts, and joint ventures, the Drakopoulos practice is highly regarded for its vast expertise, which spans across a multitude of industries. The team regularly handles all elements of corporate advisory issues, including corporate finance and agreements, alongside drafting complex purchase and supply contracts. Panagiotis Drakopoulos and Mika Lalaouni co-head the group from Athens, with the former specialising in dealing with multi-jurisdictional commercial transactions, and the latter focusing on real estate matters. Georgia Konstantinidou regularly acts on behalf of Greek and foreign institutions, whilst Alexandros Katsantonis concentrates on public procurement affairs.