PETROS MACHAS
Partner, Lykourezos Law Offices

Petros Machas was born in 1973 in Almyros - Volos, Greece. He served as member of the European Youth Parliament from 1988 to 1989.

In 1995 he graduated from the University of Athens Law School. While in university, he served as aid to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He also served as Member of the Board of the Student Body of the Law School.

In 1996 he obtained a postgraduate degree (LL.M.) in criminal law and philosophy of law from Julius Maximilians Universitaet Wuerzburg Law School in Germany (magna cum laude). In June 1999 and Fall 2003 he attended the Program on Negotiations and Arbitration at Harvard University Law School. He is currently Dr. Jur. candidate at University of Athens Law School. Mr. Machas entered Lykourezos Law Offices, one of the country's oldest and most prestigious legal firms in 1995. Since 1998 he practices law both in Greece and internationally. His main practice areas are criminal litigation, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, corporate negotiations, mediation and arbitration.

Throughout his career Mr. Machas has handled several high profile cases.