Mélina is a senior associate in the Asset Management Department of Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP in London. Mélina advises private equity stakeholders on a broad range of strategic transactions. With a global practice covering Europe, U.S. and emerging markets, she represents sponsors in the formation, structuring and operation of, and institutional investors investing in, domestic and international investment funds ranging from first-time funds to established investment platforms, across all major strategies. Mélina has extensive experience on secondaries and other liquidity solutions transactions across multiple jurisdictions, including the structuring of GP-led and continuation funds and the representation of limited partners in connection with portfolio sales and acquisitions.
Prior to joining Willkie in 2022, Mélina focused on private equity transactions and mergers and acquisitions at other large international law firms. She has previously completed a secondment to a world-leading private equity firm headquartered in Paris. In parallel with completing her law degree, Mélina worked 5 years at the legal department of a leading French insurance company.
Mélina is fluent in English, French and Greek.
Mélina maintains an active pro bono practice and has been recognised in the 2024 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales.
Prior to joining Willkie in 2022, Mélina focused on private equity transactions and mergers and acquisitions at other large international law firms. She has previously completed a secondment to a world-leading private equity firm headquartered in Paris. In parallel with completing her law degree, Mélina worked 5 years at the legal department of a leading French insurance company.
Mélina is fluent in English, French and Greek.
Mélina maintains an active pro bono practice and has been recognised in the 2024 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales.