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Evangelos (Evans) Courakis

Evans is an accomplished lawyer specializing in energy law, international arbitration, complex litigation, and major concession projects. As the head of the Energy Sector and Data Privacy Departments and a core member of the Arbitration, Litigation, and Mediation team, he has built a notable reputation for handling high-profile cases and advising on critical legal matters.
Recognition: Evans is praised by Chambers for his “extensive experience of traditional and renewable energy mandates” and is described as a “trustworthy, well-versed energy lawyer.” Legal500 ranks his department as Tier 1 for its “excellent reputation for major domestic and international disputes” and a “strong track record” in energy law.
Career Highlights:
• Representation in ICC arbitrations involving claims over €150 million.
• Legal advisor on high-value energy acquisitions, including Wren House Infrastructure LP’s $88 million deal.
• Ongoing representation for large infrastructure clients like AEGEAN MOTORWAY S.A., overseeing numerous arbitration cases.
Academic Background:
• LL.M. in Commercial Law, Cambridge University
• Certified CEDR Mediator
• Fluent in Greek, English, German, and French
Evans’s strategic legal expertise, academic credentials, and extensive multilingual abilities position him as a leading figure in complex legal sectors.

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