Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Greece
Band 2
About
Provided by Lambadarios Law Firm
Lambadarios is one of the leading Banking & Finance practices in Greece. We advise domestic and international clients in all aspects of financing, from origination and negotiation to documentation and closing, and, where necessary, enforcement and reorganization. We are also known for our work as lenders counsel to major project finance transactions and for supporting International Financial Institutions such as EBRD and BSTDB in their work in Greece.
Our Banking & Finance team works closely with colleagues in Capital Markets, Project Finance, M&A and Litigation to provide a seamlessly joined up service to a wide range of clients including Greek and international banks and major corporates.
The team was further strengthened last year with the arrival of Yannis Kourniotis, who brings a wealth of experience across all aspects of finance and a specialist focus on project finance, including many of the largest projects to occur in Greece over the last few years.
Our experience of working with all the major authorities and many financial institutions means that we can provide clients with advice that combines innovative thinking and problem solving with a practical, delivery-focused mindset. We have also established a reputation for excellence in handling matters relating to NPLs, where we have advised on several multi-billion-Euro transactions.
Chambers Review
Athens-based Lambadarios Law Firm is home to a well-reputed banking and finance practice. The department is highly regarded for its handling of project, real estate and acquisition finance transactions, as well as energy-related corporate financings. Lawyers in the team frequently act for leading Greek banks, as well as international investment funds, on the financing of Greek energy and real estate assets. Furthermore, the law firm demonstrates considerable visibility on NPE portfolio transactions.
Work Highlights
- Lambadarios Law Firm represented the National Bank of Greece and Piraeus Bank, as lead arrangers, in the EUR680 million project financing facility entered into by Hellas Gold for the development of the Skouries project in northern Greece.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lambadarios Law Firm was able to field staff with extensive experience across all aspects of the transaction."
"They have an excellent understanding of the commercial situation in Greece, particularly in relation to project finance."
"Lambadarios Law Firm was able to field staff with extensive experience across all aspects of the transaction."
"They have an excellent understanding of the commercial situation in Greece, particularly in relation to project finance."
Notable Practitioners
Prokopis Dimitriadis is sought after by local and international clients to advise on bond issuances, NPE portfolio transactions and project financing, especially in the real estate and energy sectors.
"Prokopis Dimitriadis has a can-do attitude that, combined with good experience, gets the job done."
"He is a capable, knowledgeable and effective lawyer with excellent closing skills."
Yannis Kourniotis continues to garner praise from national and international banks for his expertise in corporate and project finance transactions, especially those in the energy sector.
"Yannis is hard-working, commercially minded and able to understand how we operate as a company."
"He gets straight to the point and I have been very happy with the interactions we have had with him."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lambadarios Law Firm
Greece
Members
Provided by Lambadarios Law Firm
Christina Kyrgialani
Katerina Gini
Konstantina Siozou
Kostas Botopoulos
Head of Department
Theodoros Papadatos
Clients
Provided by Lambadarios Law Firm
Alpha Bank
Ambrosia Capital
Athens International Airport (AIA)
Attica Bank
Black Sea Trade & Development Bank
BriQ Properties REIC
Brook Lane Capital
Cardlink SA
EBRD
Eurobank SA
HRADF (Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund)
Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF)
Hines and Henderson Park
National Bank of Greece
Piraeus Bank
RWE Group
Industries
Provided by Lambadarios Law Firm
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Media
Mining & Metals
NPLs
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Renewable Energy
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
Utilities