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Decisive legal strategy for complex deals.
Introduction
Introduction
Masouros & Partners is the Athens-based corporate law firm built for clarity, speed and precision. We advise on market-defining M&A, investment structures, and strategic litigation across industries.
From tech exits to billion-euro resort developments, our work shapes Greece’s deal economy. We’re the first call for clients who value decisiveness over volume.
We think like investors.
We act like strategists.
What makes us different
What makes us different
Less volume. More insight.
We are not built for scale. We are built for precision. Every matter is partner-led, designed for results, and free of unnecessary process. We are fluent in the complexities of cross-border dealmaking and unafraid to question boilerplate thinking. Our lawyers combine academic depth with commercial clarity - an approach that delivers not just documents, but strategic advantage. Masouros & Partners is one of just 14 Greek firms awarded the Legal 500 “Client Satisfaction” badge - affirming the trust of those we advise.
"They have the chops to tackle deals of any magnitude and are relentless in their pursuit of meeting even the most daunting deadlines”
Practice areas
M&A
Special situations
Services
"Masouros has unmatched clarity and speed in M&A execution."
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Built for bold moves.
This is our core. From €3 million exits to €1+ billion acquisitions, we structure transactions that close cleanly and decisively.
We operate across sectors - tech, energy, real estate, infrastructure - advising boards, investors and founders at moments of inflection.
Our clients don’t just need a law firm. They need a legal strategist.
Hospitality & Leisure Transactions
Special situations
Services
"Masouros understands both the global hospitality model and the Greek legal ecosystem—an essential combination."
Trusted by the world’s top hotel brands.
Mandarin Oriental. Four Seasons. Aman. One&Only. We represent the world’s most prestigious operators and investors in Greek hospitality.
From resort acquisitions to franchise structures and employment counsel, we understand what it means to run a hotel business, not just own one.
We speak the language of global hospitality.
Employment
Special situations
Services
"Masouros' employment team gives straight answers, fast—and knows how to keep us compliant without overcomplicating."
Employment law, from deal rooms to boardrooms.
We advise across the entire employment lifecycle - from workforce integrations in M&A to sensitive executive exits and whistleblowing compliance.
We represent global hotel groups, corporates and funds with people operations in Greece, ensuring labour law risks are resolved, not managed.
Clear answers. Low friction. No surprises.
Corporate Finance
Special situations
Services
"Masouros uses excellent strategic thinking, especially on bond structures in complex deals."
Deals close when capital flows.
We advise both borrowers and lenders on the financing that underpins transformative transactions - especially bond loans.
Our guidance bridges regulatory, tax, and commercial needs into one coherent execution strategy.
When money moves, structure matters.
High-Stakes Litigation
Special situations
Services
"When it’s big, ugly and complicated—Masouros is the one you want in your corner."
One case a year. Always north of €50 million.
We take on one complex, high-value dispute per year. These are corporate battles, post-M&A breakdowns, hostile shareholder fights, or contested asset plays.
We litigate sparingly, with intention. When your core position is under threat, we step in.
Our courtroom record is quiet - but formidable.
Asset Protection Schemes
Special situations
Services
"…Masouros is a rising force in asset structuring."
Protecting wealth across borders.
We structure trusts and foundations for high-net-worth clients and family offices with cross-border interests.
Our Netherlands and Liechtenstein-focused work provides privacy, asset separation, and intergenerational continuity.
What we build lasts.
People
The team behind the strategy.
We hire for judgment, train for clarity, and promote based on contribution. Our lawyers write cleanly, think quickly, and execute with care. Every matter is a team effort. Every team member is sharp.
Pavlos
Managing Partner
Pavlos Masouros is the Managing Partner of Masouros Attorneys at Law and is consistently ranked among Greece’s top Corporate/M&A lawyers by Chambers, Legal 500 and IFLR1000. He has more than 15 years of experience in deal advisory and corporate litigation, having advised numerous Fortune 500 companies operating in Greece.
Alongside his practice, Pavlos has served since 2013 as Assistant Professor of Corporate Law at Leiden University in the Netherlands, and has previously held visiting professorships at universities including LUISS Guido Carli in Italy. He has an extensive publication record in leading peer-reviewed journals, and his scholarship is frequently cited in Greek case law.
Pavlos graduated 1st in his class from the Law School of the University of Athens and holds an LL.M. in Corporate Law and Governance from Harvard Law School, where he studied under a Fulbright Scholarship and received the Victor Brudney Prize for the best paper in Corporate Law. He also holds a Ph.D. in Corporate Law & Economics from Leiden University and ranked 1st in the Athens Bar Association examination (March 2010).
Pavlos is a member of the Athens Bar Association.
“Pavlos Masouros is the best you can find in an M&A lawyer. Sharp, quick, impressive. The closest you can get to perfection.” — Legal 500 client testimonial
Nelly
Partner
Nelly Peraki is a founding Partner of Masouros Attorneys at Law and is consistently ranked by IFLR1000 among Greece’s top lawyers in Corporate/M&A, with additional mentions in Chambers and Legal 500. She leads the firm’s Trusts, Foundations & HNWIs practice and advises on asset protection schemes and cross-border transactional matters, bringing more than 10 years of experience.
Nelly graduated with distinction from the Law School of the University of Athens ranking among the top 10 of her class and holds an Advanced LL.M. in European andInternational Business Law from Leiden University, where she received the merit-based Gold Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LexS).
Nelly is a member of the Athens Bar Association.
“Nelly Peraki leads the firm’s Trusts practice and is quickly making a name in attracting HNWIs for foundations, trusts and other complex cross-border arrangements. Clients love her.” — Legal 500 client testimonial
Antonis
Partner
Antonis Nikolaidis is a Partner at Masouros Attorneys at Law and is consistently recognised as one of Greece’s Rising Stars in Corporate/M&A by IFLR1000, with further mentions in Chambers and Legal 500. His practice focuses on deal advisory in the energy, hospitality and insurance sectors, and he has worked on notable corporate finance mandates for banking institutions.
Antonis graduated from the Law School of the University of Thrace and holds an LL.M. in International Commercial Law from the University of Birmingham, as well as an MSc in Banking & Finance Law from the University of Piraeus.
Antonis is a member of the Athens Bar Association.
“Antonis is a rising star with amazing work ethic.” — Legal 500 client testimonial
Prokopis
Counsel
Prokopis Iatropoulos is Counsel at Masouros Attorneys at Law and is consistently ranked by IFLR1000 among Greece’s Rising Stars, with further mentions in Chambers. He is a versatile practitioner advising on data protection, employment, real estate and commercial matters, with significant experience in cross-border engagements. His work is focused primarily on the hospitality, education and banking sectors.
Prokopis graduated from the Law School of the University of Thrace and holds an MSc in Law & Business from ALBA Graduate Business School. Since 2019, he has also been a Certified Data Protection Officer.
Prokopis is a member of the Athens Bar Association.
“Prokopis Iatropoulos provides speedy advice no matter the time of day or time ofyear. Irreplaceable.” — Legal 500 client testimonial
Thomas
Senior Associate
Thomas Georgiou is a Senior Associate at Masouros Attorneys at Law and has received mentions for his work by Legal 500. He is an employment law specialist with extensive litigation experience, advising clients mainly in the hospitality, education and logistics sectors.
Thomas graduated from the Law School of the University of Thrace and holds an LL.M. in Employment Law from the Law School of the University of Athens.
Thomas is a member of the Athens Bar Association.
“Thomas has vast litigation experience, which proves very useful when dealing with highly contentious labour disputes.” — Legal 500 client testimonial
Dimitris
Associate
Dimitris Marmarotouris is an Associate at Masouros Attorneys at Law and works with the Corporate/M&A team. He has experience in mandates in the energy and hotel sectors.
Dimitris graduated from the Law School of the University of Heidelberg and holds and holds an Advanced LL.M. in European and International Business Law from Leiden University, where he graduated ‘cum laude’.
Dimitris is a member of the Athens Bar Association.
Offices Designed for Deep Thinking
Japandi lines and quiet energy create an environment where thinking stays sharp and conversations stay productive. It helps us resolve issues faster and frame decisions with confidence.
Let’s talk strategy.
Our Japandi-style office is a calm space for complex legal thinking.