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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
Languages2

Skills

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

Languages

English
Greek

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