Michalis Makris

Michalis Makris is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Managing Legal Counsel at Klarna, focusing on corporate, finance, and M&A since August 2022, after previously holding the role of Legal Counsel for Treasury and Finance. Prior to Klarna, Michalis was with Delivery Hero for three years as Legal Counsel in Capital Markets and M&A, specializing in areas such as corporate finance and regulatory compliance. Earlier career experiences include a position as Support Lawyer at Linklaters, where expertise was developed in banking and corporate finance, and an Associate Lawyer role at KYRIAKIDES GEORGOPOULOS Law Firm, with a focus on banking, finance, and capital markets. Michalis began in the legal field as a Trainee Lawyer at the Hellenic Bank Association, concentrating on regulatory compliance and capital markets. Academic credentials include a Master of Laws in Finance from the Institute for Law and Finance at Goethe University Frankfurt and a Bachelor of Laws from Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon.