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With a team of over 40 experts with academic backgrounds in law and economics, the firm’s tax department, acknowledged as the largest and most specialised in any law firm in Greece, is uniquely positioned to help business clients and private individuals address the challenges of the constantly evolving international and local tax environment. Combining the resources of a leading, internationally oriented, law firm with thorough expertise in tax and accounting practice, we offer our clients comprehensive assistance in all aspects of tax ranging from day-to-day compliance to managing the tax impact of innovative transactions. Our services cover Corporate tax & accounting compliance, Transfer Pricing, International tax and M&A, Tax controversy and litigation, Taxation of real estate, VAT, Indirect tax and Customs, Banking & finance taxation, Private Clients taxation.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Greece
1
Band 1
What the team is known for

Zepos & Yannopoulos is a market-leading law firm that offers outstanding coverage of the full spectrum of tax law. The firm's well-reputed tax practice assists with compliance aspects as well as contentious proceedings. It is knowledgeable in the structuring of business operations, corporate income tax and transfer pricing issues. The team has additional expertise in indirect tax, including stamp duty and VAT matters. It acts for domestic and international clients hailing from a vast array of sectors including banking, energy, tech and manufacturing.

Work Highlights

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  • Zepos & Yannopoulos advised DESFA on the customs and VAT aspects relating to the lease of a natural gas storage unit.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Yerassimos C Yannopoulos
E
Yerassimos C Yannopoulos
Head of Tax
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Eminent Practitioners

Yerassimos Yannopoulos leads the firm's tax and accounting practice. He is a well-established lawyer in the Greek tax market and has long experience in the tax structuring of business and transactions, often advising private clients.

"Yerassimos Yannopoulos is insightful, creative, proactive and very knowledgeable on a wide array of areas. This makes him one of the best advisers."

Alex Karopoulos
2
Alex Karopoulos
2
Band 2

Alex Karopoulos is a particularly noted lawyer for his strengths in VAT and stamp duty matters. He is regularly seen representing clients in tax disputes, with experience arguing cases before the Supreme Court.

"Alex Karopoulos is a very good listener and communicator with deep knowledge of the market. Our cooperation was excellent."

"He has the excellent ability to understand the business environment."

"Alex is proactive and a pleasure to deal with."

Maria C Zoupa
2
Maria C Zoupa
2
Band 2

Maria Zoupa regularly handles the tax implications of large-scale transactions involving financial services and renewable energy companies. She also has experience advising on tax compliance as well as transfer pricing issues.

"Maria has wide technical expertise and applies this to commercial situations very well. She is a highly valued adviser to our business."

"She has a unique ability to understand and resolve complex corporate tax matters arising in a cross-border context."

"Maria Zoupa always responds quickly and accurately to our queries. She has deep knowledge of our industry, legislation and business practices."

Daphne M Cozonis
3
Daphne M Cozonis
3
Band 3

Daphne Cozonis is a distinguished practitioner specialised in corporate and international tax matters. She is notably active assisting clients with the tax implications of exit strategies and corporate distributions.

"She is an excellent tax adviser on matters involving banking and finance."

"We have had an excellent cooperation with Daphne Cozonis. She was supportive and up to date with the new legislation."

Ranked Lawyers at
Zepos & Yannopoulos

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Greece

Tax

Yerassimos C Yannopoulos
E
Yerassimos C Yannopoulos
Head of Tax
E
Eminent Practitioners
Alex Karopoulos
2
Alex Karopoulos
2
Band 2
Maria C Zoupa
2
Maria C Zoupa
2
Band 2
Daphne M Cozonis
3
Daphne M Cozonis
3
Band 3

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