Zepos & Yannopoulos continues its longstanding presence and active involvement in landmark transactions in the food & beverage retail sector in Greece. We advised ANEDIK Kritikos on the sale of 100% of ANEDIK Kritikos S.A. to Diamantis Masoutis S.A., paving the way for the creation of a new national retail group, subject to approval by the Hellenic Competition Commission.The transaction brings together two strong regional players with complementary geographic coverage, marking a strategically important development for the sector and reshaping competitive dynamics across Greece.Our team advised ANEDIK Kritikos on all legal aspects of the transaction, including deal structuring, tax and regulatory matters, and transaction documentation. The M&A team was led by Stefanos Charaktini...

At the close of the year, we reflect on our ongoing collaboration with Boroume, working together to address two deeply interconnected challenges: food waste and food insecurity. While tonnes of fresh food go unused every day, many people still struggle to access a nutritious meal in a dignified and respectful manner. Saving surplus food quickly and safely can start with a small act – like a few hours at a market – and at the same time have a big impact.Over the past year, 46 volunteers from Zepos & Yannopoulos dedicated their time to visiting local farmers’ markets and collecting fresh produce. These donations were then distributed to organisations supporting people with Alzheimer’s and other disabilities. Thanks to their efforts, a total of 3.953 kg of food was saved—equivalent to mor...

In collaboration with Library4all, we supported the renovation of the school library at the 1st Elementary School of Pylos, equipping it with furniture and books for students to enjoy. With this initiative, we have now supported 15 public schools across Greece, with ongoing efforts to support more schools.Every library we contribute to, reinforces our commitment toward creating equal access to education, giving students welcoming spaces to read, learn, and grow. We are always grateful to our partners at Library4all for sharing this journey around the country with us. ...

As part of our ongoing journey of technology and digital transformation, we are proud to announce the firm-wide rollout of legal Large Language Models (LLMs), following a year-long pilot involving more than 100 members of our firm. We are the first law firm of this scale in Greece to take this step.This latest milestone builds on our longstanding commitment to innovation and reflects our continuous evolution in adopting cutting-edge solutions. The pilot phase was deliberate and robust, combining hands-on testing and continuous training, ensuring our people understand the tools in-depth and use them responsibly and effectively to the benefit of our clients. Throughout the process, we adhered strictly to ISO standards, with security and data protection at the core of every decision.With the ...