Corporate/Commercial
Europe Guide 2024 : Greece
Band 3
About
Provided by A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners
With significant experience and expertise in national and cross-border M&A, the firm has advised buyers, sellers, financial advisors, funds and investors on all kinds of transactions, including public and private M&As, takeovers, management buy-outs, joint ventures and other types of commercial affiliations, with significant sector strengths in financial services, insurance, health, hospitality, media and aquiculture.
The firm has extensive experience in corporate transformations, having performed several mergers, de-mergers and spin-offs under laws of tax or development incentive nature, as well as the new law on corporate transformations and restructurings.
The firm’s in depth experience includes the establishment of funds and venture capital firms from hundreds of majority and minority high-value investments of several sectors in Greece and abroad. Its team of experts consistently advises fund managers, financial sponsors and strategic investors (including investment arms of the Greek State). The firm has acted as legal advisors to the first IPO of a venture capital firm in the Athens Stock Exchange, as well as contributing as experts to the transposition of the AIFM Directive and advising the Greek government on the establishment of the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations.
Chambers Review
A. S. Papadimitriou & Partners is an esteemed law firm that predominantly advises on investments, divestments and share acquisitions, acting for corporates and investment funds, as well as public investors. Additionally, the law firm assists with cooperation agreements and fund participations, with further expertise in Greek projects. The firm is well placed to assist with all daily corporate matters, drawing on its experience as a trusted adviser to domestic companies.
Work Highlights
- A. S. Papadimitriou & Partners advised Elikonos 2 SCA SICAR and EOS Capital Partners on their joint investment in Medfigo Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm's prompt and thorough communication ensures that clients feel supported and well informed throughout the legal process. Their dedication to maintaining a high standard of service is evident in their proactive approach to anticipating client needs and promptly addressing any issues that may arise."
"The firm's legal advisers have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in navigating intricate legal issues and providing comprehensive solutions."
"Papadimitriou and its lawyers have always been very helpful and innovative in their approach."
"The firm's prompt and thorough communication ensures that clients feel supported and well informed throughout the legal process. Their dedication to maintaining a high standard of service is evident in their proactive approach to anticipating client needs and promptly addressing any issues that may arise."
"The firm's legal advisers have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in navigating intricate legal issues and providing comprehensive solutions."
"Papadimitriou and its lawyers have always been very helpful and innovative in their approach."
Notable Practitioners
Evangelos Lakatzis is a well-regarded lawyer who regularly assists with investments in Greek companies, as well as cooperation agreements and fund participations.
"Evangelos Lakatzis combines in-depth legal knowledge with business sense. His market practice awareness and creative thinking allow him to work around difficult situations and propose viable solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each case."
"Evangelos consistently demonstrates exceptional levels of expertise and dedication. He exhibits a remarkable capacity to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner, which greatly benefits his clients."
"Evangelos Lakatzis is extremely attuned to prioritising his clients' needs and to the success of their projects."
Thenia Panagopoulou is an adept lawyer who specialises in advising investors such as private equity funds on M&A, with further experience in venture capital. Her clients also include banks and insurance groups.
"Thenia's proactive approach to anticipating potential challenges and her ability to devise effective solutions highlight her excellence. Overall, Thenia's remarkable performance, expertise and dedication make her an invaluable asset."
"Thenia is excellent. She is always available and knowledgeable, with a business sense and willingness to move things forward."
Ranked Lawyers at
A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners
Greece
Members
Provided by A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners
Dr. Mantha Varela
Eleni Likou
Head of Department
George Margaritis
Iliana Papapostolou
Nikolaos Alvertis
Roula Koumparouli
Sofia Kontou
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners
5G Ventures S.A. - Phaistos Investment Fund
Alexander S. Onassis Foundation
Archeiothiki S.A.
Attica Bank
Avramar Group
Beijer Ref AB
CBL (Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Laboratories) Patras S.A
CNL Capital
Dromeus Capital Group
Eleven Fund III Cooperatief U.A.
Elikonos 2 SCA Fund
Eurobank S.A.
Euroclinic Group
Gaslog
Global Finance S.A.
Go Plc
Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations S.A.
Hellenic Development Bank
Hellenic Development Bank of Investments
INTERAMERICAN Life Insurance Company S.A.
Institute of Life
Neuropublic Information Systems & Technologies
New Energy Partners
Oliaros S.A.
Paine Schwartz Partners
Prime Insurance
Rivulis Group
SMERemediumCap Fund
Swaplanet
Tsakos Group of Companies