Evangelia Sakarellou

Associate

Evangelia Sakarellou joined Machas & Partners in 2024 as an Associate Lawyer in the Civil Law and Litigation team. She is licensed to practice law before the Court of First Instance.

Evangelia is an experienced lawyer with a Master’s degree in Maritime law (L.L.M. Thesis: “The Arbitration in Maritime Law”) and extensive litigation practice across diverse legal areas. Specialized in commercial and civil litigation, with additional knowledge in real estate law and banking law.

She is also, an accredited mediator, registered in the Greek Ministry of Justice, skilled in effective dispute resolution and negotiation.

Evangelia’s experience encompasses among others representing clients in high-stakes litigation cases, providing expert legal advice on civil law and corporate litigation matters, and ensuring compliance with both national and international laws and regulations. She has a deep understanding of the judicial system and legal procedures, enhancing her ability to provide strategic advice and effective solutions for our clients.

Her academic achievements include a praise of excellence by the Piraeus Bar Association for outstanding performance in the bar exams of June 2022. During her studies, Evangelia was acknowledged for her participation in the Helga Pedersen Moot Court Competition (formerly known as the European Human Rights Moot Court Competition) in association with the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, where she received an award for the Best Memorial for the Respondent’s side.

“For me, practicing law is about more than just interpreting rules and regulations- it's about making a tangible impact on our clients' lives and businesses. Being part of a dynamic team energizes me, as we combine our strengths to tackle complex challenges. Witnessing the positive outcomes of our collaborative efforts is profoundly rewarding. This sense of purpose fuels my dedication to continuous growth and excellence in every facet of my legal practice."
EXPERTISE
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.), Democritus University of Thrace, 2020
Master’s degree in Maritime Law (L.L.M.) National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2023
ADMISSIONS
Piraeus Bar Association, 2022
Accredited Mediator, Greek Ministry of Justice, 2023
LANGUAGES
Greek English French