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Key contacts
Partner - M&As, Private Equity: Irene Stefanopoulou
Partner - Banking, Capital Markets: George Vassalakis
Partner - Structured Finance, Privatisations: Yiannis Palassakis
Quick facts
Number of Lawyers

15

Languages

Greek, English, French, German

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Banking
Project finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
M&A
Project development
Firm overview

Originally founded In 1991 DVLaw has established itself as a highly respectable practice focusing on core areas of commercial activity including banking and finance, NPLs market, capital markets, corporate and M&A, privatisations and tax. DVLaw clients include both domestic and international financial institutions, corporate entities and high-end individuals who have trusted the firm’s solid understanding of client’s requirements and its ability to provide cutting-edge legal services in an increasingly complex and demanding business environment.  

Key transactional practices
  • Asset finance
  • Banking
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Capital markets: High yield
  • Covered bonds
  • Financial restructuring
  • Financial services regulatory
  • Investment funds
  • M&A
  • PPP/PFI
  • Private equity
  • Private equity funds
  • Project bonds
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Real estate finance
  • Real estate funds
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Securitisation
  • Structured finance/securitisation
Address:
4 Karageorgi Servias Street
10562 Athens
Tel:+30 210 3227000 Fax:+30 210 3227111 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.dvlaw.gr
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate
Established in 1991, Dracopoulos & Vassalakis (DVLAW) is a full-service firm located in Athens. The banking and finance team, led by Irene Anyfanti and Yiannis Palassakis, acted as Greek law counsel to Piraeus Bank on the financing of part of the deferred payment of an acquisition of a securitized NPL portfolio as well as the granting of Letters of Guarantee for facilitating the collection of the receivables. Anyfanti and Palassakis are also advising the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participants in the privatisation of Kalamata Airport. Key clients of the firm include Piraeus Bank, CrediaBank, National Bank of Greece, Voltalia Greece, Myloi Dakou Monoprosopi, Pannelinios Agora Games, Jumbo, K22 Global Traders, and the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations.

Testimonials
‘They are very quick and responsive. In matters that are new to them, they do the research quickly. They explain our options well.’ (Investment Funds)
‘I particularly value their responsiveness, attention to detail, and flexibility. They were quick to address our needs, thorough in handling complex aspects of the work, and adaptable to changing requirements, which made the entire process smooth and efficient.’ (M&A)
‘The firm has a deep knowledge of the subjects (tenders/concessions) and the sector (airports). They are willing to go above and beyond to overcome issues.’ (M&A)
‘Irene Stefanopoulou is very responsive, quick, and explores many options before giving advice.’ (Investment Funds)
‘I appreciate Maria-Ilektra Filopoulou’s analytical work and document preparation.’ (Investment Funds)
‘Christina Messini is very proactive and thorough. You can be confident that by the time she communicates the next step, she has already examined it in depth and covered all aspects to the fullest extent.’ (M&A)
‘We appreciate Yannis Palassakis’s depth of understanding of the subject matter, pragmatic approach, and people’s personality.’ (M&A)
‘Irene Anyfanti has attention to details, deep knowledge of the subjects, a pragmatic approach, and delivers solutions.’ (M&A)
‘Evgenia Sardeli pays attention to detail, is attentive to client's requests, and deliversresults.’ (M&A)
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