Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Greece
Band 2
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+30 210 339 2600About
Provided by AKL Law Firm
AKL’s Banking and Finance practice has been growing and developing consistently over the past decade and is now widely recognised for its ability to handle large, complex and high-value transactions. Our growth has been driven by our dedication to deliver high quality legal services, our commitment to produce innovative and workable solutions, and our determination to tackle even the most demanding challenges.
Our dedicated Banking and Finance team is led by Alexandros Kosmopoulos and strengthened by George Zohios, both recognized experts in their field.
Our Banking & Finance Team acts for an extensive array of international and domestic clients and has enviable experience in a range of key sectors, including corporate finance, acquisition finance and project finance (including infrastructure, real estate, energy finance and PPPs), capital markets, NPLs, investment funds, and regulatory compliance.
The team also has significant experience dealing with cross-border transactions, often acting alongside leading international law firms.
Chambers Review
AKL Law Firm offers an esteemed financing practice that acts for both borrowers and lenders on cross-border financings. The team is particularly renowned for its prowess in handling bond loan transactions in connection with real estate, hospitality and energy projects. Additionally, the firm demonstrates strength in the restructuring of financings and syndicated loan transactions. The law firm is particularly sought after to handle the Greek law aspects of international transactions.
Work Highlights
- AKL Law Firm assisted Eurobank with a EUR500 million bridge facility to Ellaktor in order to partly refinance existing indebtedness under its high-yield notes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"AKL's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is highly commendable."
"The depth and breadth of their team is impressive and well suited for handling a wide range of legal challenges."
"Given their exposure to a wide variety of demanding and complex transactions, their commercial awareness is highly desirable."
"AKL's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is highly commendable."
"The depth and breadth of their team is impressive and well suited for handling a wide range of legal challenges."
"Given their exposure to a wide variety of demanding and complex transactions, their commercial awareness is highly desirable."
Notable Practitioners
Alexandros Kosmopoulos offers a highly regarded practice advising notable clients on bond loan transactions, often in connection with energy and real estate projects.
"Alexandros Kosmopoulos is one of the greatest lawyers I have worked with. His ability to provide sophisticated solutions and to explain everything is unique."
"His in-depth understanding of complex financial matters, coupled with his strategic insights, truly sets him apart."
"His overall engagement in each transaction, as well as his availability, attention to detail and business acumen, makes him stand out."
George Zohios is frequently seen representing well-known banks in a wide range of issues, including bond loans, debt refinancing and acquisition finance transactions.
"George Zohios has the remarkable ability to dissect complex financial scenarios and propose effective solutions."
"He is a dynamic and forward-thinking legal partner in the finance realm."
Associate-to-watch George Rafail Athanassiou continues to play an active role advising domestic and international banks with financing transactions and bond loan facilities.
"George Rafail Athanassiou combines strong legal expertise and knowledge with a highly developed commercial acumen, all while being responsive and ready to assist at all times."
"His meticulous attention to detail and thorough research skills were evident in every task he undertook."
Ranked Lawyers at
AKL Law Firm
Greece