Greece and Cyprus 2022 – GC Powerlist
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Greece and Cyprus 2022

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Afroditi Kanellopoulou

Head of legal affairs | APIVITA

Consumer products

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Alexia Trokoudi

Legal group manager, corporate holdings and energy regulation, advocate | Hellenic Petroleum group of companies

Energy and utilities

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Amalia Tovlatidou

general counsel | Gerolymatos International

Healthcare

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Andreas Petasis

Head of legal services | Eurobank Cyprus

Financials

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Anthia Savvidou

Legal manager | Interorient Shipmanagment

Transport and infrastructure

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Antigoni Fakonti

General counsel | Globe Invest

Financials

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Antigoni Papanikolaou

Corporate, external and legal affairs lead, Microsoft Greece, Cyprus & Malta | Microsoft Hellas

Information technology

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Christina Karakosta

General counsel | Dodoni Ice-Cream

Food

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Constantinos Andronicou

Global legal counsel | Tek Experts

Information technology

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Dionysios Pantazis

General counsel | Huawei

Information technology

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Eleni Providi

Vice president legal and public affairs | AB Vassilopoulos (Ahold Delhaize Group)

Consumer products

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Eliana Charalambous Savvidi

Legal manager | Intership Navigation

Transport and infrastructure

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Emmanouil Asikis

General counsel | Deloitte Greece

Commercial and professional services

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Eugenia Papathanasopoulou

Director legal affairs and secretary to the board of directors | Athens International Airport

Transport and infrastructure

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George Xirouchakis

Group general counsel and BoD member | Olympia group of companies

Financials

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Georgia Demetriou

Senior legal counsel | OSM Maritime Group

Transport and infrastructure

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Georgios Kourgias

Legal director Greece and Switzerland  | AbbVie

Healthcare

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Hans Brems

Senior managing counsel, EMEA | Oracle

Information technology

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Ioannis Voskos

Legal director, retail division | Hellenic Petroleum

Energy and utilities

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Katerina Galanopoulou

Senior legal and compliance counsel | SAP Hellas

Information technology

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Katia Santis

Chief legal officer and company secretary | Bank of Cyprus Group

Financials

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Kypros Santis

General counsel | MHV Mediterranean Hospitality Ventures

Hotels, restaurants and leisure

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Lefteris Marampoutakis

Legal director Greece, Cyprus, Malta and the Czech Republic | Viatris

Healthcare

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Maria Stamatopoulou

General counsel and member of the board of directors | Siemens

Information technology

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Marios Andrikopoulos

Legal director | Elpedison power generation

Energy and utilities

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Natalie Kedikoglou

General counsel and company secretary | Hellas Gold

Materials and mining

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Nayia Pyridi

Deputy head of contract monitoring unit | Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund

Financials

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Periklis Stroumpos

Head of legal | Fraport Greece

Transport and infrastructure

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Petros Papaevagorou

Legal, alternate AML, compliance officer | Banque

Financials

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Prof. Dr. George Lekkas

Head of capital markets, wealth management, strategy and international activities legal division; legal advisor to the Board | Eurobank

Financials

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Smaragda Rigakou

General counsel, head of legal, regulatory and compliance division | Athens Exchange Group

Financials

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Sofia Michelaki

Legal affairs and governance division director | The Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator (DESFA)

Energy and utilities

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Sophia Apostolidou

Division Head, Corporate Banking Legal Support Division | Eurobank

Financials

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Spyros Zampelis

Group legal- senior corporate counsel | Coca Cola HBC

Food

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Theodora C. Mitropetrou

General counsel and corporate secretary,insurance and claims manager | Seanergy Maritime Holdings

Transport and infrastructure

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Tzina Prokopidou

Group legal director | Netcompany – Intrasoft

Information technology

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Yiota Krassakopoulou

General counsel, director legal, insurance and corporate affairs | Attica Holdings

Transport and infrastructure

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Yota Kremmida

Director and associate general counsel WW channels and ecosystems | Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Information technology

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Adina-Viviana Szemethy

Head of legal administration | O1 Advisory

Financials

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Afrodite Dellaporta

Head of legal department | A.M. Nomikos

Transport and infrastructure

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Afroditi Kanellopoulou

Head of legal affairs | APIVITA

Consumer products

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Anargyros Oikonomou

General Manager on legal affairs and corporate governance | Public Power Corporation

Energy and utilities

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Andreas Iossifides

Chief legal officer | Archirodon group

Transport and infrastructure

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Andriani Ferti

Global legal director | Beat

Information technology

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Angeliki Valsamidou

Ethics and compliance director, Greece, Cyprus, Malta and Portugal | Astellas EMEA

Healthcare

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Antigone Papangelopoulou

General counsel SEE | 3M

Information technology

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Antonis Giannopapas

Head of legal, Greece | Avramar Seafood Group

Food

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Catherine Karanikola

Group chief legal officer | YNV Group

Commercial and professional services

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Christina Hadjidemetriou

In-house legal counsel | Cablenet Communication Systems

Telecommunication services

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Christina Vasilopoulou

General counsel for East Europe | Unilever

Consumer products

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Despina Doxaki

Head of legal | Hellenic Financial Stability Fund

Financials

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Diana Luca

Head of legal and compliance | FXGlobe

Financials

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Dimitra Chatziarseniou

Head of legal department | GEK TERNA Group of Companies

Energy and utilities

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Dimitra Tsakiroglou

Senior legal counsel | Vivartia

Food

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Eirini Nikolaidi

General counsel, chief legal and regulatory affairs officer | Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation

Telecommunication services

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Eleana Spyris

Senior legal advisor and compliance officer | Eurolife

Financials

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Elena Bosnidou

Legal director | INSS

Commercial and professional services

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Eleni Papapanou

Senior counsel | Titan Cement Company

Materials and mining

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Eleni Stathaki

Head of legal | Upstream

Commercial and professional services

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Eva Shammas Chell

General counsel | RCB Bank

Financials

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Evi Mathiou

Legal, compliance and quality director Greece and Cyprus | Novo Nordisk

Healthcare

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Evita Eliades

Head of legal | The Luck Factory Group

Commercial and professional services

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Evy  Kyttari

Legal Manager | Vodafone

Telecommunication services

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George Liakopoulos

Group general counsel and chief legal officer | Piraeus Bank

Financials

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George Prousanides

General counsel | Motor Oil Hellas

Energy and utilities

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Ioannis Moutzouridis

Legal advisor to the Board of Directors, director of legal services | EYDAP

Energy and utilities

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John Psomas

head legal and compliance officer | Pernod Ricard

Food

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John Charalambides

Head of Legal | Energean

Energy and utilities

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John Giannakopoulos

Chief legal counsel | LAMDA Development

Industrials and real estate

Katerina Papageorgiou

head of legal and compliance greece | Deustche Bank

Financials

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Katerina Vracha

Chief legal and compliance officer | Dixons South East Europe

Consumer products

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Katia Avramidou

Chief legal counsel | Aegan Airlines

Transport and infrastructure

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Konstantina Schiza

Group legal director | Kaizen Gaming

Information technology

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Kyriaki Tzemou

General counsel | Prodea Investments

Financials

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Kyriakos Savidis

Head, contract monitoring unit | Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund

Financials

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Lena Karaoulani

Head of the legal department and compliance officer | Nestlé Hellas

Consumer products

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Leonidas Tolis

Senior counsel, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Malta | Papastratos Cigarette Manufacturing Company

Food

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Lilian Kontou

Deputy managing director and legal affairs | TAE Group

Energy and utilities

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Loukia Kanarini

Chief legal and compliance officer | IronFX

Financials

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Maria Labrinou

Director of legal commercial support | Public Power Corporation (PPC)

Energy and utilities

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Maria Skagou

Vice chair board of directors, head of legal | Vodafone

Telecommunication services

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Maria Venizelou

Head of legal services, head of corporate governance and secretary of the board | Astrobank

Financials

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Maria Agathangelou

Chief internal legal advisor | Atlantic Insurance

Financials

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Maria Kettirou

Senior legal officer and head of unit | Central Bank of Cyprus

Financials

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Martin Thorvaldsson

CSR Director | Exness

Financials

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Michael Chatzikyriakou

Head of legal department | Independent Power Transmission Operator

Energy and utilities

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Nayia Ziourti

General counsel | FTX Europe

Financials

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Nicole Koulouroudia

Head of legal | AVAX

Financials

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Nikolaos Zachos

Head of legal | Intracom

Information technology

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Olga Papadogianni

General counsel Europe | The Coca-Cola Company

Food

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Ourania Peppa

Head of Legal | Enel Green Power

Energy and utilities

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Petros Liasis

Vice president legal affairs and regulatory compliance | Melco Resorts & Entertainment

Hotels, restaurants and leisure

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Petros Papaevagorou

Legal officer and AML and compliance officer | Banque SBA

Financials

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Roman Zanin

General counsel, tax and compliance | Wargaming

Information technology

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Souli Eirini

Director for TV legal issues, legal institutional framework for fixed and mobile | OTE Group

Telecommunication services

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Stathis Alexakis

Legal counsel and member of the board of directors | Renault

Consumer products

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Stathis Mihos

Senior legal director Greece, Cyprus, Malta and Israel sub cluster lead | Pfizer

Healthcare

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Vassiliki Delistathi

General counsel legal affairs and corporate services | Quest group of companies

Financials

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Vassilis Kyriakou

Risk Managment Business Leader | Leroy Merlin

Consumer products

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Vicky Goutzamani

Group compliance and legal director | Viva Wallet

Financials

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Vivian Fatourou

Commercial and corporate legal executive | Cerved Property Services

Industrials and real estate

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Yiango-George Yiangoullis

Business Counsel | NCR Corporation

Information technology

The Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Greece and Cyprus 2022 captures the theme of resilience, adaptation, and growth among the leading legal counsel across all industries in both Greece and Cyprus. It was a delight to speak with premier counsel in these countries who shared their organisational objectives, challenges, and highlights over the past years. Among the significant cases and transactions shared, there were general sentiments on how leadership of their legal teams had transformed and how technology had been fondly embraced.

Despite the unprecedented time we are in, which is riddled with the aftermath of a global pandemic, war and associated consequences, the general outlook among all participants was one of triumph through crises. Had there been a decided theme to this edition, it would be one which successfully encapsulates how general counsel in Greece and Cyprus have remained steadfast providing legal advice and positively transforming the cultures of their team and organisations through policies and remarkable leadership.

In-house counsel in this edition describe the last few years to be ‘heavily impacted by Covid-19 regulatory measures’, with no exception to ‘political and economic implications’ too. However, they resolve to look forward enthusiastically into a future involving increased implementation of technology in their departments and day-to-day work. Counsel also shared how much their usual tasks had changed, referring to how their organisations had required them to widen their scope of work and be a contributing voice to business decisions. Several counsel note that this is a welcome change and one which has decisively improved the way the legal function is viewed by management.

Despite looming challenges relating to energy and inflation globally to which the economies in Greece and Cyprus are no exception, organisations can rest assured that in-house counsel are well prepared to face the tasks. According to the respective governments in these economies, there is much focus on supporting business activity ahead of the predicted tough months. In combination with this, counsel can look forward to the global awareness of ESG and sustainability practices, and creatively decide how to guide their companies through making change.

Some in-house lawyers report that they have already successfully influenced their respective organisations to act and prioritise decisions regarding ESG. In the words of one general counsel, ‘we had to balance legal, compliance and ESG matters to act in a sustainable manner, to take advantage of opportunities for the company, while trying to mitigate emerging risks.’ Another counsel explains why it was crucial to act early, ‘it was not only because the government is proceeding with new legislation that changes the framework under which business operates, but also because businesses must go beyond the regulation and consider their role in environmental and sustainability issues.’ Stemming from this, leading counsel confirm that there are also changes in consumer habits based on how responsible a business appears.

This publication confirms that in the face of successive crises, general counsel in these jurisdictions are qualified to navigate challenges and business decisions alike. Congratulations to all the brilliant, innovative leading in-house counsel of Greece and Cyprus who were a pleasure to speak with for this publication!

Melissa Yebisi| Research Analyst | GC Powerlist Series

Green Forum: Singapore 2025

Legal 500 hosted the Green Forum Singapore 2025 at Allen & Gledhill’s offices on the 30th level of One Marina Boulevard, offering panoramic views across the Singapore Strait. The event brought together leading general counsel, sustainability experts, and legal practitioners from across Southeast Asia for an afternoon of insight and discussion on the fast-evolving ESG landscape.

As sustainability remains a defining challenge for global business, the Green Forum served as an essential platform for exploring how corporate legal teams can navigate emerging environmental, social, and governance risks while helping shape long-term responsible growth.

Opening remarks were delivered by Joe Boswell, Global Editor of The Legal 500’s GC Powerlist series, who highlighted the increasingly strategic role of in-house counsel in guiding organisations through the sustainability transition. He was followed by Jerry Koh, Managing Partner at Allen & Gledhill, who reflected on Singapore’s leadership in driving ESG progress across Southeast Asia and the importance of collaboration between the legal profession and industry in delivering meaningful change. He also spoke about the firm’s long-term commitment to sustainability. This extends to personal exertions by himself and the other staff at A&G, who recently engaged in rubbish-cleaning efforts in Singapore’s waterways.

The first panel, The Impact of Technology and AI on ESG: Considerations and Challenges, examined how rapid technological advancements are reshaping sustainability priorities. Moderated by Tham Kok Leong, Head of Technology & Corporate Intellectual Property Practice at Allen & Gledhill, the session featured Sophie Lim, Co-Head of ESG & Public Policy Practice at Allen & Gledhill; Doris Chen, Head of Legal, APAC at dsm-firmenich; and Richard Koh, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Asia, Enterprise Partner Solutions. Together they discussed the ethical and regulatory implications of AI adoption, the importance of governance and transparency, and how legal teams can leverage technology to drive sustainable value creation.

The second session, Sustainable Finance and Green Capital Markets: The Legal Counsel’s Role, turned to the evolving role of lawyers in guiding businesses through sustainability-related financial frameworks. Moderated by Elsa Chen, Co-Head of ESG & Public Policy Practice and Regional Co-Head of Competition & Foreign Investment Review Practice at Allen & Gledhill, panellists Mushtaq Kapasi, Managing Director and Chief Representative, Asia-Pacific, International Capital Market Association; Ong Kangxin, Partner at Allen & Gledhill; and Bridget Burns, Capital Markets Counsel at Wells Fargo explored Singapore’s pioneering Singapore-Asia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance (SAT) and its implications for disclosure, risk management, and investor confidence.

The event closed with remarks from Elsa Chen, followed by networking drinks and canapés overlooking the Singapore Strait. It was the perfect way to end a successful and engaging afternoon that reaffirmed the legal community’s pivotal role in shaping a more sustainable and transparent business landscape.