Dryllerakis & Associates is a Greek independent firm. Established in 1971, it now has 12 partners based in Athens.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm advises domestic and international clients on banking, corporate, capital markets and project development mandates.
Key clients
Among its clients are Worldline, 5G Ventures, Stoiximan, Belterra Group, Hellenic Petroleum, Lamda Development, Belterra Group, SMERemediumCap Fund, RABEN Group, Zeus International Hotel Management and Consulting and Thessaloniki Port Authority.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period the firm was active in banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, and project development.
In banking and finance the firm advised both lenders and borrowers on bond loans and acquisition financing, as well as provided regulatory advice. In this field the firm’s clients have mostly come from the tourism, energy and financial services industries.
In capital markets the firm attracted clients from the energy, investment management and financial services sectors. It provided guidance to its clients on the new Greek corporate governance framework affecting corporate governance and provided further monitoring advice on compliance.
The M&A team at the firm advised acquirers, sellers, merger parties and joint venture partners on acquisitions in various industries. The list includes consumer goods and services, gaming, tourism, construction, technology and energy.
In project development the firm advised project companies and developers on projects and privatizations, especially in energy and infrastructure.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Zeus International €34 million acquisition of STEFANIA
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Capital markets
"They provide integrated cover in many legal areas on capital markets issues and excellent responsiveness."
Financial restructuring
"They have a very practical and down-to-earth approach, they always seem to provide advice that is useful and business-orientated and they provide us with the comfort of somebody that understands where we are coming from and where we are going."
Financial services regulatory
"Very effective and helpful."
M&A
"Impressive work quality by Dryllerakis team: expertise, professionalism and respect of delays."
"Professional and commercially minded, timely advice and ability to turn around documents and finalise complex transactions."
Project development
"They have very good knowledge of all the legal issues related to mergers and acquisitions of new entities in Greece."
Smaragda Athanasakou
"Very helpful and on-time services."
Emmanuel Dryllerakis
"Emmanuel is very responsible and business-orientated. He always seems to grasp the root of the problem and is able to provide practical advice. He has wide experience in corporate business and can quickly grasp our needs."
Kleomenis Giannikas
"Excellent knowledge and responsiveness."
Anna Ntionia
"Availability, professionalism."
Cleomenis Yannikas
"Excellent legal and commercial skills, ability to work under pressure and very tight timelines, exemplary attitude to working with the other lawyers involved in a transaction, collegial and professional."
