Evangelos Lakatzis
Europe Guide 2024
Band 3 : Corporate/Commercial
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+30 210 94 09 960Share profile
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About
Provided by Evangelos Lakatzis
Practice Areas
Private Equity & Venture Capital, Corporate and M&A
Career
Evangelos is considered a Greek venture capital expert, having been selected as an advisor in several notable projects in the field. Recent key highlights include his regular advice to the Hellenic Development Bank of Investments in relation to its participation as an institutional investor to Greek or foreign funds, as well as, his selection as advisor in relation to the establishment of Phaistos Fund, a specialized Greek venture capital mutual fund supported by the Greek government, aiming to drive the country’s digital transformation to 5G. Evangelos has also participated to the legislative committee that transposed the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) to the Greek legal system. In addition, he has acted on numerous M&A deals and other cross-border transactions, representing mainly venture capital firms, private equity funds and strategic or private investors. He also advises corporations and other entities in the field of corporate and commercial law.
Professional Memberships
Athens Bar Association, International Bar Association, Institute of Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Personal
Evangelos is a Supreme Court Advocate and a Certified Mediator. He holds degrees from University of Athens (LL.B.) and King's College London (LL.M.).
Chambers Review
Europe
Evangelos Lakatzis is a well-regarded lawyer who regularly assists with investments in Greek companies, as well as cooperation agreements and fund participations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Evangelos Lakatzis combines in-depth legal knowledge with business sense. His market practice awareness and creative thinking allow him to work around difficult situations and propose viable solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each case."
"Evangelos consistently demonstrates exceptional levels of expertise and dedication. He exhibits a remarkable capacity to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner, which greatly benefits his clients."
"Evangelos Lakatzis is extremely attuned to prioritising his clients' needs and to the success of their projects."
"Evangelos Lakatzis combines in-depth legal knowledge with business sense. His market practice awareness and creative thinking allow him to work around difficult situations and propose viable solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each case."
"Evangelos consistently demonstrates exceptional levels of expertise and dedication. He exhibits a remarkable capacity to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner, which greatly benefits his clients."
"Evangelos Lakatzis is extremely attuned to prioritising his clients' needs and to the success of their projects."