Athos is a Solicitor in our Corporate & Private Equity team. 

Athos advises private equity sponsors, management teams, shareholders and companies on a broad range of corporate transactions. He has acted on numerous matters, including private equity investments and management buyouts, private equity exits, growth capital transactions, investment work, and general mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

He also advises investors and private equity sponsors on portfolio management, and regularly supports management teams throughout the investment lifecycle.

Athos has acted on transactions backed by private equity houses such as WestBridge Capital, Chiltern Capital, and Bowmark Capital.

Before joining Capital, Athos graduated with a First Class Honours from Durham University, where he received awards for the best performance in his cohort in both Revenue Law and Company Law. He later completed a Master of Laws in Corporate Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Athos is an active member of Consulegis, an international network of independent law firms. He is also a native Greek speaker.

 

Expertise

  • Private Equity
  •  Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Corporate Advisory
  • Growth & Venture Capital
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Recent work

WestBridge
Supported WestBridge on its circa £335m exit from APEM Group, the global environmental consultancy, and on the sale of APEM Group to the Applus+ Group.

WestBridge
Advised WestBridge on the management buyout of Koto, an international creative agency.

Chiltern Capital
Advised Chiltern Capital on their investment in Charis Grants.

Chiltern Capital
Advised Chiltern Capital on their investment in Burgess Farms.

Languages

  • Greek (native speaker)
  • French (reading)

Testimonials

  • I have a long term commercial relationship with Capital law and when I had an unexpected bump in the road of life I approached them for some help. It was in an area of disputes law that I’m not familiar with and following a few discussions with my contacts I was introduced to Carrie Jones. From our first conversation, Carrie was clear minded and confident that I had every right to hold my ground, and she was right. She had an exceptional command of the technical detail, and on one memorable call, she systematically dismantled the opposing lawyer’s arguments to the point where they backed down entirely. Thanks to Carrie, I ended up in a stronger position than before the dispute even began. She’s a formidable advocate and a brilliant strategist — and on top of all that, genuinely great company to work with. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.

    Richard Cottrell
    Pear Tree Consulting

  • Paul and Phillippa delivered an excellent AML and financial crime training session. The content was well-structured, engaging and struck the right balance between regulatory requirements and practical application. It provided a valuable refresher on the key legal principles while also offering useful real-world insights and tips that attendees can take away and apply in their roles. Both presenters were enviably knowledgeable, approachable and clearly passionate about helping people understand the subject matter.

    Gethin Bennett | Assistant Legal Counsel | The Royal Mint

  • Maria delivered an excellent training session that struck exactly the right balance between legal knowledge and practical application. The commercial contracts and data protection modules were a brilliant refresher on the core principles, but it was the practical tips, real-world examples and useful insights that really stood out. Maria’s style is engaging, approachable and easy to follow, making complex topics feel straightforward and relevant to day-to-day work.

    Gethin Bennett | Assistant Legal Counsel | The Royal Mint

  • Capital Law have become a trusted extension of our in-house team. They’re highly approachable, incredibly responsive and consistently provide clear, pragmatic advice that helps us get things done. What we particularly value is their ability to explain complex legal issues in plain English, which means we can quickly support our internal stakeholders without having to translate pages of legal jargon. They’re commercial, solutions-focused and genuinely enjoyable to work with.

    Gethin Bennett | Assistant Legal Counsel | The Royal Mint

  • Thank you for your support. Your guidance and close cooperation throughout were instrumental in successfully completing our FCA regulated transaction. We greatly appreciate your responsiveness and expertise during this process.

    Leo Poggiali | CEO, Ooodles

  • There’s no better tutor than Mark! He made the NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction course easy to follow, engaging, and enjoyable. His knowledge and support made a real difference. I’d highly recommend both Mark and the course.

    Alun Rees | Joint Director of King Site Services Ltd