After merging with Prountzos & Prountzos LLC in January 2025, PYRGOU VAKIS LAW FIRM‘s corporate, commercial and M&A team has significantly bolstered its offering across cross-border M&A, private equity investments and special situation restructurings. Leading the team are ’stand-out’ practitioners Demetris Vakis, a key adviser to international clients on restructuring, IPOs and high-value M&A, and Georgia Papa, an expert in private equity mandates, cross-border M&A, sanctions compliance and the tech sector.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Demetris Vakis' ability to assess situations that might cause future conflicts and provide for such situations is unmatched.’
- ‘Demetris Vakis is a problem solver with great ability to navigate through complicated scenarios, and Marlen Vakis is a prominent young talent who is proving to be an asset to the firm.’
- ‘Pragmatic team with a can-do attitude. Very service-oriented and responsive.’
- ‘Working with Andria Thrasyvoulou is a great experience - she is a stand-out for her professionalism and ability to simplify even the most complicated matters.'
- ‘Pyrgou Vakis LLC has been a true partner - highly responsive, always available, and exceptionally thorough in their advice.’
- ‘Tania Tofaridou brings exceptional clarity and precision to her work. She has an impressive ability to cut through complexity and provide guidance that is strategic and easy to act upon.'
Work highlights
Advised on the Cyprus law aspects of a global restructuring for a global consumer goods brand, valued at approximately €13.3bn.
Advised the parent company of a Greek airliner on its IPO, with an offering value of €250m.
Advised on a corporate restructuring for a telecommunication client for a sub-sea cable project.
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Demetris Vakis; Georgia Papa
Other key lawyers
Tania Tofaridou; Maria Mastrogiannopoulou; Marlen Vakis; Andria Thrasyvoulou