KLC Law Firm is accomplished in M&A, restructurings, and day-to-day corporate advice, supporting clients in the energy, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors. Practice head Ioanna Lazaridou has extensive expertise in complex cross-border acquisitions, particularly in the tourism and energy spheres, handling all stages of transactions. Theodore Loukopoulos specialises in IP litigation, pharmaceutical-sector M&A, and corporate governance, advising leading multinationals in Greece. Alexandros Tsirigos is active in commercial arbitration and regulatory matters, including in relation to renewables. Xenofon Papayiannis has successfully led major Greek government privatisations on both the sell- and buy-sides.
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Testimonials
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- 'KLC has a team of highly qualified professionals with multidisciplinary expertise, particularly in corporate and tax law, supporting both ordinary and extraordinary corporate transactions.'
- 'The team of lawyers we collaborate with have always ensured high levels of professionalism thanks to their solid expertise in corporate and tax law. Excellent analytical skills, clear communication, and great availability.'
- ‘Client oriented, quick turnaround of documents.'
- ‘Ioanna Lazaridou is very well versed in M&A.'
Key clients
- NIKOS MAKROPOULOS – EUROPE INSURANCE
- MOTOR OIL RENEWABLES (MORE)
- NAFSIKA VILLAS SMSA
- OMNES CAPITAL - FARIA RENEWABLES JOINT VENTURE
- LIGHTSOURCE BP
- GREEN VOLT
- PHAROS GROUP
- EDISON
- MOTOR OIL HELLAS (MOH) GROUP
- AMAN
- BLUE ELEPHANT GROUP
Work highlights
Acting for the Edison Group in relation to the disposal of 50% of the company Elpedison B.V., which owns 100% of the shares in Elpedison, a vertically integrated power company in Greece operating gas-fired units of 850 MW total capacity, for a purchase price of approximately 164 million euros, plus adjustments up to 31 million euros.
Acting for Motoroil Hellas in relation to the acquisition of 185,793 common registered shares of a nominal value of 10.22€ each, issued by HELECTOR S.A. which are under the ownership of ELLAKTOR, a listed company in the Athens Stock Exchange for a total consideration of Euro 114,731,111.11.
Advised Pharos Group (a leading pharmaceuticals developer and manufacturer) and its majority shareholders on the entry of Armira into the shareholding of the Group through the acquisition of 25% of Diorama and an additional stake from the 3 Founding Shareholders.
Practice head
Ioanna Lazaridou
Other key lawyers
Theodore Loukopoulos; Alexandros Tsirigos; Xenofon Papayiannis; Thomais Christodoulopoulou