Aris Papaspyridis > AP Legal > Athens, Greece > Lawyer Profile

With vast experience in the renewable energy space, AP Legal‘s expertise covers all aspects of the implementation, licensing and financing of major projects. The group regularly advises on the drafting and negotiation of development services agreements, and also assists international and multinational corporations in regulatory compliance measures. In Athens, Aris Papaspyridis specialises in supporting global entities on their cross-border transactions, including M&A and joint ventures.

Counting international pharmaceutical and energy companies among its clients, the highly regarded AP Legal practice is consistently involved in large-scale real estate projects. The team handles complex lease agreements, land acquisitions and project finance matters, with practice head Aris Papaspyridis demonstrating ‘responsiveness, efficiency and commitment’ when representing clients in transactional work relating to residential and commercial properties.

Noted for its ‘problem-solving approach’, AP Legal’s Athens-based TMT practice has in-depth expertise in the data protection and software licensing fields. Representing a multitude of telecoms providers, digital marketing agencies and multinational companies, the team has particular capabilities in handling public tender processes centred around implementing innovative technology measures. The ‘skilful and experienced’ Aris Papaspyridis and Alexandra Argyropoulou jointly lead the group, specialising in complex telecoms matters and routinely providing extensive advice on regulatory compliance issues.

Demonstrating significant expertise in corporate transactions of all levels, including M&A, joint ventures, and divestments, AP Legal’s team provides ‘excellent client service’ when representing multinational insurance companies and global professional services firms. Based in Athens, the ‘exceptional’ Aris Papaspyridis and the ‘excellent’ Alexandra Argyropoulou co-head the practice, both specialising in complex restructuring projects and divestments.

Headed by the duo of Alexandra Argyropoulou and Aris Papaspyridis, AP Legal‘s employment department advises local entities and multinational corporations on the full spectrum of Greek labour law. The team has specialist expertise in drafting complex employment agreements and assisting with standalone or collective dismissals, leveraging the ‘deep knowledge’ of Papaspyridis, who is dual-qualified in both England and Wales and Greece. Argyropoulou is a skilled litigator and regularly manages employment disputes.