Saplegal - A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners Law Firm’s commercial, corporate and M&A team 'works seamlessly' on complex public and private transactions, advising buyers, sellers, funds, and advisors on major state and private equity deals in Greece - notably, it assisted with the high-profile merger of three key Greek state-owned entities. Evangelos Lakatzis, co-head of M&A, is a venture capital expert with a strong record in cross-border and strategic transactions. Co-head Thenia Panagopoulou brings experience in banking, insurance, and corporate law. Mantha Varela adds deep expertise in the insurance sector and complex transactions. The team is further supported by Roula Koumparouli, Sofia Kontou, Iliana Papapostolou, and new member Dimitra Tsapara, who joined from Roussos & Hatzidimitriou Law Partnership in July 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I would like to mention Vangelis Lakatzis for combining legal and market practice knowledge with excellent negotiations skills, achieving the client’s goals in a creative and efficient way. I would also like to add the "fairness opinion" that Vangelis has, which is very valuable for us in M&A projects, meaning that he understands and explains what is market practice - what is fair and what is not.’
- ‘The team works seamlessly and they are very knowledgeable. They are always available for the client and have excellent communication skills.’
- ‘They create a sense of security that the client's interests are always protected and they always provide the pros and cons in every deal and transaction in a very comprehensive and transparent way.'
- ‘The team works very well together and the senior partner's involvement is quite substantial.’
- ‘Main team strengths include strong legal background, industry/market practice awareness and responsiveness. In addition, although they have team depth, partners of the firm are personally involved in all aspects of the cases, providing personal guidance and know-how. Although services are top tier, they are also very competitive in terms of pricing, with clear arrangements and no surprises.’
- ‘Vangelis Lakatzis combines in-depth knowledge of the legal framework with significant experience and know-how in the private equity/venture capital ecosystem, as well as excellent communication and negotiation skills. This enables him to successfully navigate negotiations, offering creative and feasible solutions. I would also like to mention Iliana Papapostolou for her responsiveness and diligent work.’
Key clients
- Vivartia S.A. / Frozen Holdings S.A.
- Elbridge Capital Fund I
- Sustainable Forward Capital Fund 1
- W.A.T.T. Group
- Beijer Ref AB (publ)
- Attica Bank
- Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations S.A.
- EOS Capital Partners
- Eleven Fund III Cooperatief U.A.
- 5G Ventures S.A. - Phaistos Investment Fund
- Archeiothiki S.A.
- Neuropublic Information Systems and Technologies
Work highlights
Advised Vivartia S.A. and Frozen Holdings S.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Vivartia and sole shareholder of Barba Stathis S.A., in relation to the sale of 100% of Barba Stathis’ shares to Ideal Holdings S.A.
Acted as legal advisor in the merger of three state owned entities namely: Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations (HCAP), Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF), and the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF).
Advised Akkadia Holdings Limited in relation to the successful signing of a share purchase agreement for the sale of Euroclinic, one of the most prominent private clinics in Greece, to Generali Hellas.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Roula Koumparouli
Practice head
Evangelos Lakatzis; Thenia Panagopoulou
Other key lawyers
Mantha Varela; Roula Koumparouli; Sofia Kontou; Iliana Papapostolou; Dimitra Tsapara