Financial Crime 2026

GREECE Law and Practice Contributed by: Petros Machas, Dimitris Zanganas and Katerina Chrysi, Machas & Partners

Machas & Partners is a full-service Greek law firm headquartered in Athens, with additional offices in London and Monaco, maintaining a strong local and international presence to provide strategic legal ser - vices tailored to global business needs. Committed to transforming the model of a comprehensive law firm in Greece, the firm serves local clients in line with international standards and established global best practices. Machas & Partners aims to deliver commercially pragmatic and business-oriented legal services. With an international outlook and an estab -

lished network of collaborators, the firm supports cli - ents in both domestic and international transactions and disputes and has been recognised by leading le - gal directories for the quality of its services. The firm’s criminal law and white-collar crime practice is recog - nised as one of the leading forces in high-stakes legal defence in Greece and across jurisdictions. The team is distinguished for its efficiency in handling complex and high-profile cases, as well as for its extensive ex - perience and strategic approach to defence.

Authors

Petros Machas is the founding partner and chair of Machas & Partners. With over 25 years of experience, Petros is a prominent figure in the Greek legal market, handling high-profile cases. His

Dimitris Zanganas is a senior associate at Machas & Partners and specialises in criminal law with a particular focus on cases involving white-collar crime and medical malpractice. As a member of the

practice focuses on cross-border deal advisory, negotiation, litigation and dispute resolution. He has developed a pro-business approach and is respected for his multi-jurisdictional experience and effective legal practice. International investment and private equity funds seek Petros’ counsel on foreign investments in Greece, valuing his extended experience and his thoughtful advisory. Petros is ranked by Chambers and Partners is also a registered European lawyer with the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales.

criminal law and white-collar crime practice of Machas & Partners, Dimitris has gained extensive experience in handling cases of fraud, breach of trust, tax crimes, embezzlement, forgery, money laundering, abuse of a dominant market position, and medical malpractice, representing both individuals and corporate representatives both at the preliminary level and before the Greek criminal courts of all levels, achieving excellent results.

Katerina Chrysi is an associate of the criminal law and white-collar crime practice of Machas & Partners, with a strong focus on financial and white- collar crime. Katerina holds an LLM in Financial Criminal Law from the

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has been actively engaged in criminal proceedings at all stages – from pre-trial investigations to courtroom advocacy – ensuring the protection of clients’ rights with dedication and strategic judgment.

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