Zepos & Yannopoulos is well placed to handle tax litigation and advise on M&A transactions. Recognised by clients for its ‘strong expertise and global perspective on tax law’, the team regularly acts for multinational clients and major Greek corporates, with experience in cases before the Supreme Court. Yerassimos Yannopoulos specialises in tax structuring. Maria Zoupa, regarded as ’among the leading tax law experts in Greece’, heads the tax advisory and compliance team, focusing on transactions and cross‑border VAT. Alex Karopoulos is experienced in VAT disputes, while Elina Filippou advises on private wealth. With a focus on real estate projects, Marina Allamani is well versed in compliance and investment issues.

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Testimonials

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‘Maria Zoupa is an excellent tax lawyer with a lot of practical experience.'
‘Demonstrates strong expertise and a global perspective on tax law, with a high degree of flexibility in analysing and understanding the tax implications of legal and business issues.’
‘Maria Zoupa is among the leading tax law experts in Greece, combining extensive experience with a strong grasp of corporate and business considerations. Her flexible, open-minded approach allows her expertise to be applied across diverse and niche industries.'
‘Yerassimos Yannopoulos stands out for his cosmopolitan worldview and acute perceptivity, which guarantee responses and advice that is never stereotypical.'
‘Zepos & Yannopoulos' tax practice stands out due to its profound understanding of Greek and international tax law, consistently providing commercially astute and practical advice.'
'Potential clients would benefit from knowing about their exceptional responsiveness, the team's ability to simplify complex tax matters, and their proactive approach to anticipating future tax challenges.'

Key clients

ITALIA TRASPORTO AEREO SPA (ITA)
K1 Investment Management
Amadeus
BIC
Deutsche Telecom
Gagosian Gallery
Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Trafigura
Zoia

Work highlights

Successfully represented a major pharmaceutical company before the Supreme Court in a VAT dispute, establishing a precedent regarding business entertainment expenses.

Advised MAN TRUCK AND BUS in relation to the disposal of its subsidiary MAN Hellas Truck & Bus S.A to Kosmocar S.A.

Successfully represented a millionaire private client in a high-stakes tax audit concerning an estate valued in the tens of millions, achieving a resolution with no additional tax imposed.

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