The 'knowledgeable, meticulous' and 'professional' team at Zepos & Yannopoulos advises across a wide range of industries, including energy, defence, infrastructure, and education. Its offering covers tender documentation, joint venture advisory work, compliance, and transaction structuring. The practice is co-headed by Sofia Chatzigiannidou, who specialises in public procurement and concessions, and Anastasia Makri, noted for her expertise in energy M&A. Nasia Gkouma is experienced in international tender procedures, while the 'professional and rigorous' Smaragda Spyrou focuses on renewable energy projects alongside Dimitra Rachouti. Other key contacts include Nikos Koukos and Katerina Fereti.

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Testimonials

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'The team is very knowledgeable, meticulous, and demonstrates good attention to detail.’
‘The advice we received was accurate, business-relevant, professional, and timely. The team quickly grasped the issues raised by our in-house legal service and showed creativity in considering alternatives.’
‘Nasia Gkouma and her team consistently provided precise guidance on education law and demonstrated insight into the opportunities arising from current legislation to explore different projects.'
‘Smaragda Spyrou is very professional and rigorous.'
‘The mindset of the team is highly appreciated, as it combines thorough legal analysis with business-driven advice, that makes it possible to conduct our business operations while fully adhering to the law.’

Key clients

Hewlett Packard
Sagemcom
Melita Marine Group
FMC
Digital Realty
Veolia
Exolum Group
Teleflex Medical Hellas
Greenvolt
Foresight

Work highlights

Advised Hewlett Packard on the successful awarding of the tender for the installation of Greece’s first supercomputer (“Daedalus”) at Lavrion Technological Park, expected to greatly enhance Greece’s technological capacities.

Advised BAE Systems on its €37 million supply contract with the Hellenic Ministry of Defence for naval weaponry.

Advised Hellenic Defence Systems S.A., one of the most prominent Greek military manufacturers, on its joint venture with a Czech-based investor for the pursuit of EU-wide military manufacturing projects.