Machas & Partners Law Firm leads on complex cross-border M&A deals across tech, energy, real estate, and hospitality. The members of the team, led by Ioannis Charalampopoulos and Petros Machas, 'show consistency, dedication, and a collaborative approach'. Charalampopoulos has led on multi-phase mergers involving asset, share, and capital transactions, while Machas advised on a high-profile hostile voluntary public bid for a qualifying stake in a key listed infrastructure company. Daphne Kasimati further strengthens the team with her expertise in cross-border transactional work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ioannis Charalampopoulos was instrumental in keeping all the technical and complex wheels in motion of all aspects of our deal. He as well as Petros Machas were instrumental in their creative, technical and collaborative approach to getting things done.’
- ‘Deep legal knowledge and expertise and response to client requests.'
- ‘They understand the business aspects of a transaction not just the law that applies.'
- ‘This firm's people go beyond a standard legal approach and understand the business aspect of each and every transaction, offering solutions that help the client to finalise any deal fast.’
- ‘They are willing to step in and support us even at a short notice. They are very cooperative.’
- ‘We are very happy with this legal team. They combine deep expertise with a highly practical, business-oriented approach that sets them apart from other firms. Their responsiveness, clear communication, and ability to anticipate our needs make them a trusted partner. Compared to others, they stand out for their collaborative mindset, creative problem-solving, and consistent delivery of high-quality work.’
- ‘We especially value their responsiveness, clarity in communication, and ability to anticipate issues before they arise. Partners and associates alike show consistency, dedication, and a collaborative approach that makes them trusted advisors rather than just external counsel.’
Key clients
- Intercontinental International REIC
- UNIFUND II VCMF Management S.A.
- Hellenic Republic – Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
- Brite Hellas S.A.
- Leonidsport B.V.
- AlphaTerra Capital Alternative Investment Fund Management S.A.
- Navarino (UK) Limited
- Valpre Capital Athens S.A.
- STIQ Delivery LTD
- Mercan Properties
Work highlights
Advised Intercontinental International REIC in a merger by absorption of listed real estate companies with a transaction value of EUR 250 million.
Representing Uni.Fund II, a venture capital mutual fund with total dry powder of EUR 50 million, in its investments via primary equity subscriptions, convertibles and SAFEs into innovative startups, technology companies and spin-offs.
Advised AlphaTerra Capital in the licensing of a Greek Alternative Investment Fund under the Marketing Exemption for the management of Non-EU Alternative Investment Funds.
Practice head
Ioannis Charalampopoulos; Petros Machas
Other key lawyers
Daphne Kasimati