Alexander Galanos
About Alexander Galanos
Alexander Galanos serves as General Counsel at Affinda, Vesparum Capital, and Draftable, bringing extensive experience in M&A and private equity. He has a strong educational background with degrees from KU Leuven, New York University, and the University of Melbourne, and has practiced law in both Australia and New York.
Work at Affinda
Alexander Galanos has served as General Counsel at Affinda since 2019. His role involves overseeing legal affairs and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Affinda focuses on providing innovative solutions in the field of document processing and data extraction, which requires a strong legal framework to support its operations.
Education and Expertise
Alexander Galanos holds multiple degrees in law and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) from the University of Melbourne. He furthered his education with a Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Law and Legal Studies from New York University School of Law, and another LL.M in International Taxation from the same institution. Additionally, he completed a Summer Program in Artificial Intelligence at KU Leuven in 2023.
Background
Before joining Affinda, Alexander Galanos worked in various legal roles. He was a Senior Associate at King & Wood Mallesons in Sydney, specializing in M&A and private equity deals. He also served as a Director at PwC Australia and as an Associate Attorney at Greenberg Traurig, LLP in New York, where he focused on mid-market private equity deals and fund formation.
Achievements
Alexander Galanos has been admitted to practice law in multiple jurisdictions. He has been a member of the New York State Bar since March 2018, and he has been admitted to the High Court of Australia since May 2010, as well as the Supreme Court of Victoria since April 2006. His extensive legal background includes significant experience in corporate law, particularly in private equity and M&A transactions.