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General corporate and commercial law has been traditionally one of the mainstays of our firm and comprises a significant part of our work both for national and international clients. The field is very broad, and we take special pride in our detailed and deep knowledge of the law and in our firm’s many contributions in its development, be it through contributions to law commissions or through court judgments on disputed issues.
Within this context we provide not only one-off advice but also regular advice on day-to-day and extraordinary issues, often through secondment of our lawyers to undertakings active in various industries.
Chambers Review
Karatzas & Partners is a leading firm that draws on its impressive bench strength to cover the full spectrum of corporate and commercial work. The team is held in high esteem for its expertise in transactional matters, advising on both domestic and cross-border M&A mandates, including divestments and asset acquisitions in the real estate and energy sectors. Lawyers at the firm offer further expertise in complex corporate transformation projects, participation in tender processes and share purchase agreements, as well as share capital issues. Due to its excellent reputation in the financial world, the firm is frequently sought after by banks and investment funds to act on complex and often cross-border M&A mandates. Karatzas & Partners is also a popular choice with international firms to provide advice on the Greek law aspects of cross-border transactions.
Work Highlights
- Karatzas & Partners advised the private equity firm Cinven on Greek law matters in relation to its USD2.6 billion acquisition of Bayer Environmental Science Professional from Bayer AG.
Strengths
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"Karatzas & Partners have demonstrated an unparalleled level of expertise when dealing with intricate legal challenges or interfacing with regulatory authorities. I have complete trust in their capabilities to handle even the most challenging legal matters, and we are grateful to have them as our legal advisers."
"I cannot speak highly enough of their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. They demonstrate an exceptional level of strategic thinking and attention to detail. The team possess an impressive depth of knowledge and expertise, allowing them to navigate intricate legal challenges with ease."
"The team at Karatzas & Partners have deep know-how and a customer-centric approach."
"Karatzas & Partners is a legal powerhouse with very strong commercial acumen. The firm has always been able to pull in the right experts to complement the core deal team, which has been very helpful in situations when we needed more specialist technical advice."
"Karatzas & Partners has by far the best and most experienced team that I have seen, especially in relation to complex and sophisticated matters."
"Karatzas & Partners have demonstrated an unparalleled level of expertise when dealing with intricate legal challenges or interfacing with regulatory authorities. I have complete trust in their capabilities to handle even the most challenging legal matters, and we are grateful to have them as our legal advisers."
"I cannot speak highly enough of their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. They demonstrate an exceptional level of strategic thinking and attention to detail. The team possess an impressive depth of knowledge and expertise, allowing them to navigate intricate legal challenges with ease."
"The team at Karatzas & Partners have deep know-how and a customer-centric approach."
"Karatzas & Partners is a legal powerhouse with very strong commercial acumen. The firm has always been able to pull in the right experts to complement the core deal team, which has been very helpful in situations when we needed more specialist technical advice."
"Karatzas & Partners has by far the best and most experienced team that I have seen, especially in relation to complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Managing partner Catherine Karatzas offers excellence in corporate and commercial mandates, especially those involving large acquisitions in the energy sector and share capital issues.
"Catherine is not only an experienced, top-class business lawyer but also an outstanding manager."
"Catherine has a great depth of knowledge in corporate/M&A. She's very helpful and available to resolve issues, commercially minded, a tough negotiator and gets deals done."
"Catherine has excellent know-how and a superb client-facing approach."
"She is well known and deeply respected by the market."
Anna Manda advises on various corporate and commercial matters ranging from share capital transactions to mergers and acquisitions.
"Anna is exceptionally knowledgeable, bright and always on top of things. She does not leave any stone unturned when it comes to defending her clients' rights."
"Anna exhibits a remarkable level of dedication and expertise. She and her team promptly address our questions and keep us well informed at every stage."
"Besides her being a true expert in the areas of M&A, competition and corporate law, I was always impressed by how Anna could fully grasp the business issue and provide the best solution by thinking outside the box."
"Anna is a very capable legal professional who knows what her clients need and how to deliver it for them. She has very sound commercial judgement and the drive to deliver high-quality outcomes."
"She has significant experience and depth in her field. I admire her soft skills, client relationships and, most importantly, her technical background. It is always a great pleasure to work with Anna and her team."
Christina Faitakis is an adept lawyer who assists with transactions in the energy, real estate and banking sectors, including cooperation agreements and share acquisitions.
"Christina combines good knowledge of the marketplace with a client-oriented approach."
"Christina has an unparalleled level of dedication. She navigates the complexities of our legal matters with skill and precision, providing invaluable guidance and strategic insights."
Alexandra Kondyli is an increasingly prominent lawyer who receives strong market recognition from clients and peers alike. She is notably experienced in corporate law, particularly regarding high-profile domestic and international securities offerings and asset deals.
"Alexandra offers in-depth analysis and an overall excellent and reliable provision of legal support."
"Aleka's responsiveness and availability are outstanding. She is a strategic thinker and always pays attention to detail. Her communication skills are outstanding: she keeps me informed at every stage and explains complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner."
"Alexandra demonstrates exceptional expertise, excellent communication and dedication."
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