Machas & Partners

What Machas & Partners does

Machas & Partners is a Greek full-service law firm established in 2011 and headquartered in Athens, with additional offices in London (via Max Global Advisers) and Monaco (via Max Conseil SARL). The firm advises multinational corporations, Greek enterprises, financial institutions, government ministries, and high-net-worth individuals across a full practice stack: corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, investment law, banking and finance, project finance, real estate, privatisations, energy and infrastructure, public procurement and public-private partnerships (PPP), administrative law, tax, and litigation. Mandates include the EUR 915 million Hellinikon S.A. share sale for HRADF, the EUR 350.5 million Theagenio Hospital PPP tender, EUR 20 million Eurobank wind park refinancing, legislative drafting for the Greek Ministry of Infrastructure (Law 5167/2024), and the first non-EU AIFM licensing in Greece.

The firm operates on a professional-services, engagement-based revenue model with multi-year mandates, no public pricing, and a sales-led go-to-market that relies on partner relationships, referrals, and analyst-directory recognition rather than marketing-driven demand generation. Distribution is direct and partner-led, with brand-building concentrated in legal directories (Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, IFLR1000), Chambers Global Practice Guide contributions, Mondaq publications, conference participation (MIPIM, Legal Business Summit), and a LinkedIn/newsletter presence under the MxLaw sub-brand. Ownership remains with the founding and equity partners; there is no external parent, no funding rounds, and no public listing. The firm is led by Founding Partner and Chairman Petros Machas, Co-Founder Nikolaos Koulocheris (former Secretary General of Economic Policy at the Ministry of Finance), Managing Partner Maria Antoniadou, and equity partners across corporate, banking, real estate, and administrative practices.

Name

Machas & Partners

Legal name

Machas & Partners Law Firm

Website

https://machas-partners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Machas & Partners is an Athens-headquartered Greek full-service law firm with offices in London and Monaco, advising multinational corporates, financial institutions, government ministries, and HNW individuals on corporate/M&A, banking, real estate, PPP, and administrative law matters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Finance & Capital Advisory (BPAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Strategic Partnerships, Alliances & JVs Advisory (BPAHADAI)

Keywords

• Corporate legal services
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Real estate law
• Project finance advisory
• Public procurement law

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: The firm provides comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas including corporate, M&A, real estate, banking & finance, project finance, public procurement/PPP, and administrative law. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for legal advisory on transactions, disputes, regulatory matters, and project financing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Machas & Partners is a Greek full-service law firm providing specialized legal advisory across corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, real estate, banking & finance, project finance, public procurement/PPP, and administrative law. The firm delivers partner-led legal counsel to multinational corporations, financial institutions, government entities, and high-net-worth individuals on complex cross-border transactions and landmark Greek projects. Services are organized into dedicated practice teams and delivered through offices in Athens, London, and Monaco.

Product overview

Machas & Partners is a Greek law firm offering comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas including Corporate & Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Law, Tax, Energy/Infrastructure, Banking & Finance, Real Estate, Privatisations, and Administrative Law/Public Procurement & PPP. The firm provides legal advisory services to clients rather than a technology product or SaaS platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate & Commercial Law Legal advisory on Greek and cross-border corporate matters including governance, restructuring, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, SPAs, conversions, and migrations for multinational and Greek enterprises.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory on public and private M&A, disposals, demergers, joint ventures, takeovers, auctions, and restructurings for corporate clients, with expertise in cross-border transactions such as the EUR 915 million Hellinikon S.A. transaction.
• Real Estate Law Legal advisory on real estate transactions, property development, and investments including the Ellinikon development, Athens Riviera projects, and Keranis Residences redevelopment for domestic and international investors.
• Banking & Finance Legal advisory on banking and finance matters including project finance documentation, loan structuring, guarantees, security, enforcement, insolvency, and refinancing for banks and financial institutions.
• Project Finance Legal advisory on project financing for infrastructure, renewable energy (wind, solar), hospitality, and large-scale developments, including RRF (EU Recovery and Resilience Facility) funding arrangements.
• Public Procurement & PPP Advisory on public procurement compliance, PPP structuring, tender preparation, and bid support for Greek ministries, contracting authorities, and private bidders, including EUR 350.5 million hospital PPP tenders.
• Administrative Law & Judicial Review Representation of Greek and foreign legal entities before the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Council of State, the Court of Audit, and administrative courts on public contracts, payment orders, and public tenders.
• Investment Law / Golden Visa Legal advisory on the Greek Golden Visa Program and other residency-by-investment structures for non-EU HNW individuals and international investors seeking Greek residency and real estate exposure.
• Alternative Funds & Capital Markets Advisory on the establishment and licensing of alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs), non-EU AIF marketing exemptions, and Greece's legal, regulatory, and tax framework for alternative investment funds.
• Privatisations & State-Owned Enterprise Advisory Legal advisory on Greek privatisations and State-Owned Enterprise corporate governance reform, including legislative drafting (e.g., Law 4972/22) and reform of corporate governance frameworks.
• Tax Tax advisory integrated into transactional and corporate engagements, including tax structuring of cross-border transformations under Greek Tax Law 5162/2024 and Diploma in Tax Law expertise within the team.
• Energy & Infrastructure Legal advisory on energy and infrastructure projects including wind and solar RES refinancing, oil & gas finance, and major infrastructure tenders such as the EUR 350.5 million Theagenio Hospital PPP.
• Criminal Defense & Litigation Defense of corporate boards and executives in criminal proceedings, including high-profile felony breach of trust and corporate criminal matters (e.g., defense of 25 Board Members of a leading Greek food supply chain organization).

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed Hellinikon S.A. sale transaction valued at EUR 915 million
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cypriot CounselsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2026Collaboration with Cypriot legal counsel for cross-border merger transaction involving absorption of Cypriot entity by Greek company. Work conducted in close collaboration to align corporate, regulatory, and tax considerations across both jurisdictions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PotamitisVekris: Greek full-service firm strong in M&A, banking & finance, real estate, and energy/infrastructure. Comparable cross-border capability and overlapping clientele on Greek privatization, PPP, and corporate finance mandates.
• Zepos & Yannopoulos: Greek law firm with strong corporate, tax, banking, and project finance practices. Direct competitor on mid- and large-cap Greek M&A and capital markets mandates; similar international directory rankings.
• Papapolitis & Papapolitis: Greek law firm with strong corporate, M&A, banking, and capital markets practices. Similar profile of clients in financial services, real estate, and energy sectors in Greece and the wider Balkans.
• Lambadarios Law Firm: Historic Greek law firm with full-service corporate, banking, real estate, and litigation practices. Comparable clientele across Greek enterprises, financial institutions, and government entities.
• Bernitsas Law: Boutique Greek law firm specializing in corporate, M&A, banking & finance, and energy. Highly comparable in practice mix and target clientele on Greek and cross-border transactions.
• Karatzas & Partners: Leading Greek full-service law firm with comparable practice areas (M&A, banking & finance, real estate, project finance, PPP). Frequently co-counsel and direct competitor on Greek M&A and privatization mandates, including Hellinikon-adjacent matters.
• Kyriakides Georgopoulos (KG Law Firm): Top-tier Greek law firm offering corporate, M&A, banking & finance, and project finance services. Closely comparable in size, international recognition (Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR1000), and Greek-domiciled deal focus.
• Drakopoulos: Greek commercial law firm with comparable corporate, M&A, real estate, and dispute resolution practices. Often engaged on Greek mid-market and cross-border mandates involving Greek counterparties.

Broad incumbents

• Allen & Overy / Shearman (A&O Shearman): Global Magic Circle firm with an active Greek practice and offices in Athens, regularly advising on Greek privatizations, PPPs, and cross-border M&A. Competes with Machas & Partners on the largest Greek mandates while offering broader international network.
• Linklaters: Global Magic Circle firm with significant Greek-related M&A, banking, and project finance capability. Frequently engaged as lead counsel on the largest Greek and Greek-related cross-border transactions, competing for mandates that Machas & Partners also pursues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/machas-&-partners-law-firm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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