Alex Karopoulos
Europe Guide 2024
Band 2 : Tax
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About
Provided by Alex Karopoulos
Practice Areas
Tax & Accounting
Business tax advisory & compliance
Tax Controversy & Litigation
VAT & Indirect tax
Transport, Logistics & Aviation
Career
As a leader of our tax controversy & litigation practice Alex has extensive experience in advising multinational companies on all stages of tax controversy. He represents clients before the tax authorities in the context of tax audits and all court instances, including the Supreme Administrative Court. He currently litigates some of the biggest tax assessments ever made in Greece and has won multi-million tax disputes concerning income tax and VAT. Alex has also successfully challenged before the courts the legality of taxes, leading to their abolishment.
Alex also specialises in VAT and other indirect taxes (including stamp duty and insurance premium tax) and has extensive experience in advising on the indirect tax treatment of a broad range of cross-border and local transactions carried out by multinational companies. He regularly advises on the indirect tax aspects of corporate reorganisations, mergers and acquisitions. Alex works with multinational clients across most industries, including financial and insurance services, real estate, public procurement, energy, IT, aviation, pharma, travel and retail.
Chambers Review
Europe
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.
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Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."
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1 item provided by Zepos & Yannopoulos
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises on AIA landmark stock market debut
On February 7th, the Athens International Airport S.A. (AIA) made its debut on the Main Market of the Regulated Securities Market of the Athens Exchange. The IPO was the first in Europe for 2024 and the first combined offering in Greece for more than two decades.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises on AIA landmark stock market debut
On February 7th, the Athens International Airport S.A. (AIA) made its debut on the Main Market of the Regulated Securities Market of the Athens Exchange. The IPO was the first in Europe for 2024 and the first combined offering in Greece for more than two decades.