Our Profile

We are an awarded top tier law firm based in Athens, Greece. With a legacy originating back to 1930, we take pride in our local and international clientele, which includes leading Greek and international corporations, major investment and commercial banks and financiaI institutions.

We have had the privilege to assume ground breaking and high-profile cases and projects and have built strong expertise among others in M&A, Capital Markets, Public Procurement, Privatisations, Concessions and Public Private Partnerships, Corporate & Commercial Law, Retail, Energy, Aviation, EU, Antitrust/Competition and State Αid, Tax, Banking & Finance, Employment & Immigration, Project Finance, Arbitration, Litigation and Mediation, Real Estate.

A team with international recognition

Our team consists of 50 innovative thinking legal professionals with outstanding academic education, diverse skills, awarded professional performance and a unique sense of client need understanding. Our work has been consistently recognised by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR), Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, Global Competition Review (GCR).

Koutalidis Law Firm advised Alpha Bank on its landmark deal with UniCredit

Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to have advised Alpha Bank on its landmark deal with UniCredit for the creation of a strategic partnership in Greece and Romania.  This strategic partnership entails the Merger of Romanian subsidiaries and creation of third largest bank in Romania by total assets, with Alpha Bank→

Koutalidis Law Firm advised DFC

Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to have advised the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) on its financing agreement for a $125 million loan to ONEX Elefsis Shipyards and Industries (ONEX) to rehabilitate and modernize the Elefsina shipyard.   DFC financing will help create a strategically critical maritime and energy→

Koutalidis Law Firm to participate in CEO Initiative Forum 2023

Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to announce the participation of our Managing Partner, Nikos Koritsas, in the CEO Initiative Forum 2023, taking place on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Grande Bretagne Hotel in Athens, Greece. This year’s forum revolves around the crucial theme of “How to Shape a New→

Koutalidis Law Firm advised Waterwheel Capital Management

Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to advise Waterwheel Capital Management in relation to Project Solar. Waterwheel has concluded a binding agreement with Alpha Bank, Eurobank, National Bank of Greece, and Piraeus Bank for the acquisition of 95% of the Class B and Class C notes to be issued in the→

M&A Partner, Chrysanthi Karlou, participated in the Executive Leaders’ Breakfast at the 23rd Prodexpo Conference

Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to announce that our M&A Partner, Chrysanthi Karlou, participated in the Executive Leaders’ Breakfast at the 23rd Prodexpo Conference, the most important conference in the field of Real Estate in Greece. Prodexpo brings together the best and brightest in the real estate industry for two→

Koutalidis Law Firm’s Website Wins Gold Award for UX/UI Design

We are delighted to announce that Koutalidis Law Firm’s website has won the Gold Award for UX/UI Design in the B2B Website category at the 2023 UX/CX Awards. This prestigious recognition was made possible with the invaluable support and expertise of gnc | web and George Chouliaras, whose contributions were→

Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to support the Race for the Cure®

On Sunday, October 1st, 2023, 47 people from all walks of life came together to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research. The Race for the Cure® is the world’s largest running event for a women’s cause, and it has helped to raise over $9 billion since its inception.→

K.Protopapa & E.Papoutsi recognized as Women Leaders by IFLR1000

We are proud to announce that two of our esteemed female partners have been recognized by IFLR1000 in their 2023 edition, one of the most prestigious legal directories in the world. Katia Protopapa, Partner and Head of our M&A practice along with Effie Papoutsi, Partner of our Banking & Finance→

Koutalidis Law Firm Shines once again in IFLR1000’s 2023 Rankings

We are elated to share that the much-anticipated IFLR1000 rankings for 2023 have been unveiled, and Koutalidis Law Firm has made its mark yet again. Our firm has been honored with a Tier 1 ranking, underscoring our unwavering commitment to providing top-notch legal services. This year’s research by IFLR1000 featured→

Koutalidis Law Firm advised Alpha Bank on its landmark deal with UniCredit

Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to have advised Alpha Bank on its landmark deal with UniCredit for the creation of a strategic partnership in Greece and Romania.  This strategic partnership entails the Merger of Romanian subsidiaries and creation of third largest bank in Romania by total assets, with Alpha Bank→

Koutalidis Law Firm advised DFC

Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to have advised the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) on its financing agreement for a $125 million loan to ONEX Elefsis Shipyards and Industries (ONEX) to rehabilitate and modernize the Elefsina shipyard.   DFC financing will help create a strategically critical maritime and energy→

Koutalidis Law Firm to participate in CEO Initiative Forum 2023

Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to announce the participation of our Managing Partner, Nikos Koritsas, in the CEO Initiative Forum 2023, taking place on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Grande Bretagne Hotel in Athens, Greece. This year’s forum revolves around the crucial theme of “How to Shape a New→

Koutalidis Law Firm advised Waterwheel Capital Management

Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to advise Waterwheel Capital Management in relation to Project Solar. Waterwheel has concluded a binding agreement with Alpha Bank, Eurobank, National Bank of Greece, and Piraeus Bank for the acquisition of 95% of the Class B and Class C notes to be issued in the→

M&A Partner, Chrysanthi Karlou, participated in the Executive Leaders’ Breakfast at the 23rd Prodexpo Conference

Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to announce that our M&A Partner, Chrysanthi Karlou, participated in the Executive Leaders’ Breakfast at the 23rd Prodexpo Conference, the most important conference in the field of Real Estate in Greece. Prodexpo brings together the best and brightest in the real estate industry for two→

Koutalidis Law Firm’s Website Wins Gold Award for UX/UI Design

We are delighted to announce that Koutalidis Law Firm’s website has won the Gold Award for UX/UI Design in the B2B Website category at the 2023 UX/CX Awards. This prestigious recognition was made possible with the invaluable support and expertise of gnc | web and George Chouliaras, whose contributions were→

Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to support the Race for the Cure®

On Sunday, October 1st, 2023, 47 people from all walks of life came together to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research. The Race for the Cure® is the world’s largest running event for a women’s cause, and it has helped to raise over $9 billion since its inception.→

K.Protopapa & E.Papoutsi recognized as Women Leaders by IFLR1000

We are proud to announce that two of our esteemed female partners have been recognized by IFLR1000 in their 2023 edition, one of the most prestigious legal directories in the world. Katia Protopapa, Partner and Head of our M&A practice along with Effie Papoutsi, Partner of our Banking & Finance→

Koutalidis Law Firm Shines once again in IFLR1000’s 2023 Rankings

We are elated to share that the much-anticipated IFLR1000 rankings for 2023 have been unveiled, and Koutalidis Law Firm has made its mark yet again. Our firm has been honored with a Tier 1 ranking, underscoring our unwavering commitment to providing top-notch legal services. This year’s research by IFLR1000 featured→

Koutalidis Law Firm Advises on Landmark Offering of National Bank of Greece Shares

Koutalidis Law Firm is delighted to announce that it has acted as Greek Legal Counsel,→

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Koutalidis Law Firm advised Alpha Bank on its landmark deal with UniCredit

Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to have advised Alpha Bank on its landmark deal with→

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Koutalidis Law Firm advised DFC

Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to have advised the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)→

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Koutalidis Law Firm to participate in CEO Initiative Forum 2023

Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to announce the participation of our Managing Partner, Nikos Koritsas,→

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Koutalidis Law Firm advised Waterwheel Capital Management

Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to advise Waterwheel Capital Management in relation to Project Solar.→

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M&A Partner, Chrysanthi Karlou, participated in the Executive Leaders’ Breakfast at the 23rd Prodexpo Conference

Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to announce that our M&A Partner, Chrysanthi Karlou, participated in→

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Koutalidis Law Firm’s Website Wins Gold Award for UX/UI Design

We are delighted to announce that Koutalidis Law Firm’s website has won the Gold Award→

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Koutalidis Law Firm is proud to support the Race for the Cure®

On Sunday, October 1st, 2023, 47 people from all walks of life came together to→

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K.Protopapa & E.Papoutsi recognized as Women Leaders by IFLR1000

We are proud to announce that two of our esteemed female partners have been recognized→

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Koutalidis Law FIrm Legal 500 Top Tier Firm
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IFLR1000 TOP TIER
ITR AWARDS 2021 WINNER TAX FIRM OF THE YEAR
Koutalidis Law Firm IFLR 1000 Top Tier Firm 31st Edition
Koutalidis Law Firm IFLR Awards 2021 Europe
ITR TAX FIRM OF THE YEAR 2021

“This is a team with a unique approach to its clients, as they take the approach of a business partner.
Strong commitment and high levels of delivery”
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