Established in 1991, Dracopoulos & Vassalakis (DVLaw) is a full-service firm located in Athens.
Highlights
The firm has a particular strength assisting with debt side capital markets transactions but is also active on banking and finance and project development work.
In banking and finance the firm worked on financings for clients associated with the banking sector.
In capital markets the firm focused on domestic debt side transactions.
In M&A the firm's work focuses on assisting with domestic fund formations for clients.
In project development the firm has a focus on assisting with cross border infrastructure projects.
Testimonials
Asset finance
“The members of DVLaw are highly skilled in the field of corporate law and asset management, as well as in the capital markets sector, which is crucial to us since we are listed on the Athens Exchange. They stand out for their professionalism and they provide insightful and business-orientated legal advice and support. They are responsive, available and able to handle pressing deadlines very well. Partner Georgia Afrati, Senior Associate Chrisitna Messini and the rest of the team are always there for us, assisting legal and compliance in all matters.”
Banking and finance
“Very helpful, well knowing the theme, on time responding.”
Capital markets: Equity
“Very organized company with immediate service and accurate legal advice.”
Investment funds
“The personal and detailed involvement of two of its partners, the quality of their work and the quality of the work and responsiveness of the associate working with us, as well as the originality of some of their ideas concerning solutions to some of our issues.”
“Very responsive to our questions, very quick, knowledgeable on the subject, willing to discuss and explore alternatives.”
Irene Anyfanti
“Highly committed, knowledgeable, good relationships with counterparties.”
“Very good communication, respond on timelines, follow up, knowledge.”
“We have primarily worked with Irene Anyfanti. She has been very supportive across the whole financing process. She is very knowledgeable and has a strong ability to build bridges with counterparties while pushing for the best terms for its ultimate client. DV Law has done a great job in connecting us with relevant financing parties and have been very constructive and helpful.”
Maria-Ilektra Filopoulou
“As a (senior) associate of the firm, Ms Filopoulou has been responsive and helpful - she has grown as a professional in the time we have been working with her.”
Christina Messini
“She always has innovative solutions and is always in touch.”
Expertise, focus on customer service, partnership, business approach and added value services
Yiannis Palassakis
“He has legal knowledge and ability and good problem-solving skills.”
Irene Stefanopoulou
“I consider her one of the pre-eminent lawyers in Greece both in VC fund structuring and deal due diligence.”
“Very responsive, open to discussion, follows up till conclusion.”
George Vassalakis
“He has expertise, a focus on customer service, demonstrates partnership, has a business-focused approach and provides added value services.”
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations, Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund, Piraeus Bank, FSN Capital, National Bank of Greece, Big PI Venture Capital Management and Metavallon Partners Venture Capital Management.
