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Koutalidis Law Firm

Koutalidis Law Firm

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Greece

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Energy

Koutalidis Law Firm, noted for combining ‘excellent legal expertise with deep regulatory insight,’ advises on M&A transactions and dispute resolution, with particular activity in the renewable energy sector. Practice head Evangelos Courakis, praised as a ’standout partner’ with ‘strong transactional instincts,’ is experienced in annulment proceedings before the Council of State, while also advising on M&A and refinancing matters. Eleni Svoronou, commended for her ’structured approach and attention to detail,’ focuses on land structuring and infrastructure acquisitions. Evangelos Mylonas Tsoumas advises on regulatory and competition law, Evangelos Konitsas is skilled in drafting transaction documents and commercial agreements, while Sofia Andreanoudi is also noted for her contributions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Sofia Andreanoudi and Evangelos Mylonas Tsoumas are highly professional and responsive.'
  • 'Eleni Svoronou and Evangelos Konitsas are both meticulous and hard-working.'
  • 'Highly skilled with unique problem-solving abilities.'
  • ‘Koutalidis’ energy team combines excellent legal expertise with deep regulatory insight, particularly in renewables, infrastructure, and energy M&A. They are responsive, commercially minded, and highly effective in navigating complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Their collaborative approach, strong market knowledge, and ability to provide clear, solution-driven advice make them a standout in the Greek market.’
  • ‘Evangelos Courakis is a standout partner with exceptional command of energy law, strong transactional instincts, and the ability to distil complex regulatory issues into clear, actionable advice. He combines legal precision with commercial pragmatism, making him a trusted adviser in high-stakes projects.'

Key clients

  • Foreign Investors Council
  • Hellenic Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO)
  • China Three Gorges Corporation
  • Elmya Energy SLU
  • Enel Green Power Hellas
  • Macquarie Asset Management
  • Wattcrop PC
  • Valorem REN
  • RECOM PC
  • OX2
  • CUBICO Sustainable Investments
  • Baywa RE Projects PC

Work highlights

Acted as legal counsel for the establishment of the Foreign Investors Council (FIC), an initiative promoting sustainable foreign investment in Greece.
Acted as Greek legal counsel to Apollo Global Management in its approximately $1b acquisition of BP Pipelines TAP Limited, the BP subsidiary holding a 20% interest in Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP).
Acted as Greek legal counsel to ABO Energy GmbH & Co. KGaA on the successful completion of the sale of ABO Hellas S.A (along with six affiliated entities), including its renewable energy portfolio of 1.5 GW to HELLENiQ Renewables, wholly owned subsidiary of HELLENiQ ENERGY.
Practice head

Evangelos Courakis

Other key lawyers

Eleni Svoronou; Evangelos Mylonas Tsoumas; Evangelos Konitsas; Sofia Andreanoudi

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