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Key contacts
Managing Partner: Vicky Athanassoglou
Office Manager: Mrs. Kiriaki Triantafyllou
Quick facts
# Partners

3

# Other qualified practitioners

12

# Total number of practitioners

15

Languages

Greek, English, German, French, Spanish

Network memberships

World Link for Law, UIA, WIRAS Verbund International, Global Law Experts, DAV

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Financial and corporate
M&A
Project development
Project development
Firm overview

VAP LAW OFFICES is a business law firm based in Athens, advising domestic and international clients on complex corporate, transactional and dispute resolution matters. The firm combines strategic corporate advisory with strong litigation, tax and restructuring expertise, enabling clients to navigate both business opportunities and legal risks in a coordinated manner.

Founded in 2012 by Managing Partner Vicky Athanassoglou, the firm has developed a practice focused on supporting international investors, entrepreneurs and companies operating in Greece and across Europe. In 2022, Partners Vassilis Iakovakis and Christos Martsekis formally joined forces under VAP LAW OFFICES, strengthening the firm’s litigation, tax and restructuring capabilities and creating a multidisciplinary practice able to advise clients across the full spectrum of business law matters.

Key practice areas
  • Asset finance
  • Banking
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Financial restructuring
  • Financial services regulatory
  • M&A
  • Project bonds
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Real estate finance
  • Real estate funds
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Structured finance/securitisation
Sector expertise
  • Aviation
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Investment management
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Tourism
Other offices

91, Prinz-Georg-Str.
Düsseldorf, 404 79
Germany
T:+49 (0)211 4369 1229
E: info@vaplaw.eu
W: www.vaplaw.eu

Address:
4, Karagiorgi Servias Str.
Athens, 10562
Tel:+30 694 463 0090 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.vaplaw.eu
Rankings published in 2026
M&A
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

VAP Law Offices is a Greek Law firm established in 2012 by Partner Vicky Athanassoglou.

Highlights

VAP Law Offices advised Sanoptis Group on the acquisition of Ophthalmica, an eye clinic in Thessaloniki, from 10 physician-sellers. As lead counsel, the team provided legal support, including structuring, due diligence, and regulatory compliance. 
 
VAP Law Offices also advised Sanoptis Group on the acquisition of the LaserVision Eye Clinic in Athens. The team handled the structuring, regulatory compliance, and drafting of key documents. 
 
VAP Law Offices advised the Dutch group Van Aymede on the acquisition of the Kalimbassieris Group of Companies, a consultancy in maritime transport and marine insurance. As lead counsel, the team managed the transaction across six jurisdictions: Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, and Egypt.

Vassilis Iakovakis and Christos Martsekis joined the firm from Vasilios Iakovakis & Christos Martsekis Law Firm. 

Testimonials

"The team is very punctual, gives expert advice, and problem-solving skills." - Banking & Finance

"We appreciate their devotion and ability to point out the critical points. All members, and especially Mrs. Athanassoglou, are experts in the relevant field with deep knowledge and professional experience." - Banking & Finance

"Their attention to detail and the punctuality of their work." - Banking & Finance

"VAP Law Office is deeply committed and consistently work to achieve both results and full compliance in the final agreements. They operate as an internal legal team, offering hands-on, proactive support throughout the process." - Project Development 
 
"Vicky Athanassoglou has deep knowledge of both Greek and international jurisprudence."  - Project Development

"Vicky Athanassoglou is a skilled and dedicated legal professional, with meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and unwavering commitment to client advocacy." - Banking & Finance 

"Vicky Athanassoglou examines and proposes solutions that are understandable and to the point." - Financial Services Regulatory 

Key Clients 

Sanoptis Group, Tikun Olam, Ehret+Klein Group, Van Aymede Group, Financial Innovation Holding 

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