Primarily advising major insurers, reinsurers, and intermediaries, the team at Zepos & Yannopoulos is noted for its focus on cross-border M&A transactions and regulatory compliance. The practice is led by Anastasia Makri, who is commended for her ‘excellent capabilities and extensive market expertise’ and brings particular strength in M&A, restructuring, and regulatory matters. Smaragda Spyrou, described as an ’excellent and commercially minded professional,’ was promoted to partner in January 2025 and advises on regulatory compliance, tax, and corporate structuring. Mariliza Myrat also joined the partnership in January 2025, while Danai Mini is recognised as ‘very talented’ with regular involvement in insurance and reinsurance mandates.

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Testimonials

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‘Our project was led by Anastasia Makri, who is clearly one of the leading insurance lawyers of Greece. She has excellent capabilities and extensive market expertise, enabling her to swiftly render concise advice on complex issues.'
'Smaragda Spyrou is an excellent and commercially minded professional that we can always rely on to render to-the-point advice.'
‘We closely worked together with the insurance team on a complex transaction involving the due diligence and potential acquisition of several Cypriot and Greek insurance companies. We were impressed by the width of expertise, professionalism and service level of all the team members involved.’
‘All the team members are very capable and highly specialised in their respective fields of expertise. Anastasia Makri stands out, as she is clearly an elite insurance lawyer with vast experience, guiding the clients and lawyers involved in a clear and concise manner. We were also impressed by the work of recently appointed partner Smaragda Spyrou.'
‘This team brings a distinctive expertise in the Greek insurance market, setting them apart from the competition. They are highly adaptable, client-oriented, and possess deep knowledge of the insurance sector, with extensive experience in both advisory services and insurance-related M&A transactions. Their work is consistently precise, accurate, and effective across all assignments.'
‘Anastasia Makri and Smaradga Spyrou are highly skilled and reliable professionals. They approach every matter with care and professionalism, ensuring that all issues are thoroughly examined. They consistently offer smart, practical solutions tailored to the client's needs. Danai Mini is a very talented associate who combines legal knowledge, responsiveness and a client-friendly approach.’

Key clients

Societa Reale Mutua di Assicurazioni
AIG
Triglav
Howden
Northernlight Reinsurance Group
Inchcape Insurance (Toyota)
Octium Group
Aon Hewitt
Brookfield Corporation
Citi
Etihad

Work highlights

Advised Società Reale Mutua di Assicurazioni on the strategic acquisition of shares from 156 minority shareholders of Ydrogios Insurance and Reinsurance S.A., as well as on Reale’s internal restructuring plan.

Advised Howden UK and I Holdings Limited on a cross-border M&A transaction which entailed the sale of an English entity that held a majority stake in a Greek subsidiary.

Advised AIG on W&I insurance-related advice related to a high-value, cross-border real estate transaction involving the acquisition of a newly established Greek holding company by an international investor.