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Michalis Zachariou

EU Lawyer | Barrister (Ireland, EU) | Attorney (South Africa)

About Me

Cross - border legal practitioner, admitted in South Africa (2015) and Called to the Bar of Ireland (2022), currently practising as an EU Lawyer (Δικηγόρος EE) in Athens. I advise on corporate and commercial law, focusing on contracts, dispute resolution, and cross - border business transactions, including corporate restructurings, strategic investments, and share or asset transfers. Experienced in compliance, due diligence, and risk management, I also assist with residency - by - investment, global mobility, and family business matters for the Greek diaspora, providing practical, commercially focused solutions.

Jurisdiction

Ireland | Greece | South Africa

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience10-15 years
Current StatusActive
FounderNΞXT Professional Services & Solutions
2023 - Present

A boutique advisory practice (www.nextpss.com) helping international investors and the Greek diaspora navigate Greece with practical, business - focused legal and strategic solutions. • Advised clients on property, citizenship, inheritance, residency - by - investment, and real estate transactions, including global mobility solutions for digital nomads. • Provided cross - border corporate and commercial advisory services, including conducting due diligence and drafting, negotiating, and enforcing commercial contracts across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with strategic business objectives. • Provided strategic commercial advice on business operations, corporate structures, and investment activities. • Provided guidance on regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to local and cross - border legal requirements and mitigating legal risks. • Supported the launch and operation of a tourist accommodation business in Rhodes, Greece. • Managed property disputes and litigation, including adverse possession claims.

House Commercial Legal ConsultantAPU Global Research
2020 - 2023

Provided legal and strategic support for cross - border ventures and acquisitions. • Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions (including UK, EU and UAE). • Advised on corporate transactions, including cross - border share and asset transfers, corporate structuring, profit participation agreements, and negotiation of transaction documentation. • Ensured compliance with banking, regulatory, and anti - money - laundering frameworks. • Supported governance, risk, and internal - policy design for international operations.

AssociateIoannis Vassardanis & Partners Law Firm
2017 - 2020

• Worked on major international construction arbitration (ICC), preparing evidence and submissions. • Drafted and restructured complex commercial contracts for large - scale energy and infrastructure projects. • Delivered legal memoranda and advisory opinions on contract performance, interpretation, and dispute risk. • Participated in cross - functional teams ensuring successful closing and implementation of multimillion - euro contracts.

Candidate & Associate AttorneySchindlers Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers
2013 - 2015

• Practised in commercial litigation and property law, managing contract and debt - recovery disputes. • Handled municipal compliance and court appearances. • Drafted and negotiated a wide range of commercial agreements and settlements.

Education

Degree of LAWUniversity of the Witwatersrand
2007 - 2012
Masters of Transnational Commercial Law & Dispute Resolution International Hellenic University
2017 - 2018
Degree of Barrister at Law DegreeHonourable Society of King's Inns
2020 - 2021

Skills

Core skills1
Interests8
Languages2

Skills

Commercial Laws, International Business, Contract Drafting, Negotiation, Compliance Management, Corporate Governance, Real Estate, Global Mobility, Diaspora Studies, Acquisition Processes

Interests

International Law
International Arbitration
Cross-border transactions
Maritime Law
Commercial Law
transnational commercial law
contract drafting
corporate law

Languages

English
Greek

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