Andreas Giannakopoulos
Barrister

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Bachelor of Civil Law (Distinction) (University of Oxford)
Andreas began his academic journey with a dual degree in French and English law at King’s College London.
He then decided to delve deeper into each of these two legal systems: for French law, he pursued a Master 1 in private law at Paris II University; for English law, he studied at Oxford University, where he earned his Bachelor of Civil Law.
Andreas ultimately chose English law: he entered City Law School in London and was called to the Bar in 2023.
Andreas practices both advisory and litigation work. He handles the most complex cases in all areas of English private law, from family law and commercial disputes to real estate law and bankruptcy law, with a particular interest in private international law and trust law.
Andreas also shares his expertise through teaching and numerous publications. His academic excellence has been recognized on numerous occasions: Andreas received the Law Faculty Prize in Advanced Property and Trusts from the University of Oxford, was awarded the Emer de Vattel Fellowship from The Hague Academy of International Law, and was also granted the Buchanan Prize and the Lord Denning Scholarship (The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn).
Andreas is fluent in French and also speaks Greek and Italian.
Andreas practices English private law.
“Trust and choice of forum clause within the Brussels I bis Regulation”, Rev. crit. DIP No. 3/2024
“Faulty analogies: the “essential steps” gateways for trusts and fiduciary duties” Trusts & Trustees 70, 2024
“Damages for breach of dispute resolution agreements and EU public policy” Lloyd’s Maritime and Commercial Law Quarterly 7 (co-authored), 2024
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