Banking & Finance - Greece
What the team is known for
The banking and finance team at Papapolitis & Papapolitis regularly acts for funds on the acquisition of Greek loan portfolios, with further experience in significant debt capital markets mandates and securitisation transactions. Additionally, clients benefit from the firm's abilities in matters relating to the restructuring or refinancing of bank debt, as well as hospitality-related project financings. Due to its collaboration with major international firms, Papapolitis & Papapolitis is well placed to handle cross-border mandates.
Strengths
"Papapolitis counts on experienced banking and finance lawyers that are able to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"They are very responsive and offer a very good client service."
Work highlights
Papapolitis & Papapolitis advised Morgan Stanley, as lead arranger and financial adviser, on the sale by the National Bank of Greece of a portfolio of non-performing loans with a total book value of EUR1 billion.
Notable practitioners
Nicholas Papapolitis continues to garner praise for his expertise in the financial and capital markets arenas. He is well placed to advise international lenders and investors on bond and acquisition financings across Greece and the EU. "Nicholas Papapolitis is extremely commercial."
Nikolas Katsaros offers a strong capital markets and finance practice. He regularly advises international banks and financial institutions on bond and note offerings, as well as acquisition financing matters. "Nikolas Katsaros is a very diligent lawyer with good knowledge in his field of expertise." "He is a good lawyer who is quick to respond and understand the business."
