Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Greece
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We advise on all aspects of banking and finance law, ranging from day-to-day straightforward loans to secured and syndicated loan transactions, securitisation, covered bonds, derivatives and other OTC and listed financial products. We also provide the industry opinions for the ISDA Master Agreement and the Global Master Repurchase Agreement of ICMA and TBMA.
We pride ourselves for always being at the cutting edge of financing through innovative financial instruments, including the first securitisation and covered bonds transactions in Greece. We combine innovative legal thinking with sound and detailed knowledge of traditional and innovative financial products to deliver accurate and business-oriented opinions and advice.
Chambers Review
Karatzas & Partners boasts a highly esteemed banking and finance practice, drawing on its unparalleled bench strength. The team is particularly sought after by international banks and investment funds for financing matters, with particular expertise in project financings in the infrastructure and real estate sectors. Furthermore, the firm offers a standout capital markets practice, advising on securitisation transactions and the issuance of bonds and notes, as well as large green and sustainability linked instruments. Clients additionally benefit from in-depth expertise in NPL transactions and debt refinancing matters, as well as a strong financial regulatory practice. Based in Athens, the department regularly operates on an international level, acting on behalf of an impressive roster of clients including banks, investment funds and corporates.
Work Highlights
- Karatzas & Partners advised Waterwheel Capital Management on Project Sunrise III, a securitisation of a book value of EUR500 million originated by Piraeus Bank.
Strengths
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"Karatzas's banking and finance department is extremely capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"Their aid was of the utmost importance. We were reassured that the interests of the company were safeguarded in the most efficient way."
"The team had a very strong commercial awareness and showed a solid understanding of the legal issues, while also applying a pragmatic approach in order to smoothly proceed the negotiations."
"The Karatzas team has a strong knowledge of the Greek banking market and an in-depth understanding of the commercial aspects related to complex financings."
"Karatzas's banking and finance department is extremely capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"Their aid was of the utmost importance. We were reassured that the interests of the company were safeguarded in the most efficient way."
"The team had a very strong commercial awareness and showed a solid understanding of the legal issues, while also applying a pragmatic approach in order to smoothly proceed the negotiations."
"The Karatzas team has a strong knowledge of the Greek banking market and an in-depth understanding of the commercial aspects related to complex financings."
Notable Practitioners
US and Greek-qualified practitioner Catherine Karatzas continues to be held in high regard for her expertise across various financing and capital market transactions. She regularly acts for prestigious banks and corporates on note issuances, NPL sales and sustainability-linked and green bonds.
"Catherine Karatzas heads the team and boasts vast knowledge of complex banking, finance and corporate transactions."
Stellar lawyer Christina Faitakis receives extensive market praise for her expertise in advising Greek investment firms and corporates on large securitisations and bond loans. She is also well placed to assist clients with real estate acquisition financings.
"Christina Faitakis boasts a longstanding presence in the banking and finance space, having led some of the most significant and complex transactions in Greece."
"Her thoughtful nature and extensive working relationship with corporates and international sponsors are the drivers behind her strong commercial awareness."
"She is one of the best lawyers we have worked with."
Alexandra Kondyli is regularly sought out by well-known banks and corporates to advise on large note issuances and green bond offerings.
"Alexandra Kondyli is a very knowledgeable and skilled professional who is on top of complex financial and capital markets matters."
Nikos Fragos is an adept lawyer who draws significant praise from interviewees for his banking and finance expertise. He is regularly seen advising both domestic and international financial service providers on NPL transactions and complex note issuances.
"I am always really happy to work with Nikos Fragos as he is an exceptional lawyer."
"He is an excellent practitioner who stands out from his peers in terms of his knowledge, expertise and responsiveness."
"He is capable of successfully handling complex negotiations and bringing through very difficult transactions."
Dionysis Flambouras offers extensive expertise covering a wide variety of finance mandates, including real estate financings, securitisations of receivables and bond loans.
"Dionysis Flambouras is a very effective lawyer with a great level of responsiveness and client service."
"He goes into the detail of matters and is able to offer commercial advice."
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