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Corporate and M&A, Banking and Finance, Investment Funds, Joint Ventures, Artificial Intelligence & Technology

Career

Ιoannis Charalampopoulos is Partner and Head of the Corporate and M&A practice of Machas & Partners Law Firm.

Ioannis specializes in Corporate law and advises clients in a wide range of transactions across various sectors and industries including technology, innovation & AI, financial services, real estate and infrastructure, hospitality and energy. His transactional expertise includes sophisticated corporate and financing transactions with a particular focus on complex cross-border merger and acquisitions, restructurings and divestments, public tender offers as well as project development and project finance transactions in the sector of renewable energy.

With significant experience in the negotiation of investment agreements, bespoke shareholders agreements and other commercial agreements, as well as in designing efficient corporate structures and investment schemes for the upstream flow of revenue to investors, Ioannis advises on strategic entry and exit planning of domestic and foreign direct investments. With a strong interest in tech and innovation, Ioannis provides comprehensive legal support on the establishment of venture capital funds and alternative investment funds as well as in the licensing of financial institutions and other financial intermediaries and alternative finance providers.

Professional Memberships

Athens Bar Association, 2016

Work Highlights

Ioannis represented the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) in its capacity as seller in the drafting of the Partition and Surface Rights Establishment Deed, the Conveyance Deed, the State Direct Agreement, the Deferred Payment Bond for an amount of up to EUR 349,191,349, as well as the Share Transfer Agreement for the sale and transfer of the entire share capital of Hellinikon S.A. at an aggregate purchase price of EUR 915 million

Ioannis leaded the merger of Intercontinental International REIC (ICI) into BriQ Properties REIC, being the first merger of listed REICs via a multi phase transaction leading to a combined real estate investment portfolio of a gross asset value exceeding EUR 280 million.

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Greek

Languages Spoken

Greek, English

Education

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

2016

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Master in Corporate Law & Corporate Finance Law (LL.M.)

2017 - 2018

University of Cambridge

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

2019 - 2020

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Ioannis Charalampopoulos acts on M&A transactions, restructurings, corporate governance and regulatory compliance. He acts for both public and private clients in the energy, asset management and real estate industries.

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Latest contributions provided by Ioannis Charalampopoulos

Global Practice Guide
Ioannis Charalampopoulos
Alexandros Saratsiotis
Petros Machas
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Ioannis Charalampopoulos, Alexandros Saratsiotis, Petros Machas
Article • Sep 2025
Global Practice Guide
Ioannis Charalampopoulos
Afroditi Kazani
Daphne Kasimati
Ioanna Exarchou
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Ioannis Charalampopoulos, Afroditi Kazani, Daphne Kasimati, Ioanna Exarchou
Article • Sep 2025
Global Practice Guide
Ioannis Charalampopoulos
Afroditi Kazani
Daphne Kasimati
Ioanna Exarchou
Authored by
Ioannis Charalampopoulos, Afroditi Kazani, Daphne Kasimati, Ioanna Exarchou
Article • Sep 2025

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Private Wealth 2025 | Greece | Trends and Developments
Authored by: Ioannis Charalampopoulos, Petros Machas, Vasileios Tsintzos
Global Practice Guide Jul 2025 Article
Real Estate 2025 | Greece | Law and Practice
Authored by: Ioannis Charalampopoulos, Nikolaos Koulocheris, Rozita Karasso, Dimitra Kotsovelou
Global Practice Guide Apr 2025 Article

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