Corporate/Commercial
Europe Guide 2024 : Greece
Band 1
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Provided by Potamitisvekris
POTAMITISVEKRIS’ mergers & acquisitions practice has led to numerous outward and inward investment transactions, privatisations, and domestic reorganisations. The firm has a leading role in the context of several significant transactions that have had a lasting effect on the market, advising buyers, sellers, and State entities. Privatisation is another area in which it has advised on major transactions, playing a lead role in implementing innovative structures. The team advises Government entities, potential buyers and State-owned companies undergoing privatisation. It also advises creditors, for the most part banks, and debtors or their significant stakeholders in the reorganization of troubled entities. POTAMITISVEKRIS can add significant value to transactions through its collaborative approach starting from the early stages, through contributions to structuring, planning, investigating, implementing, and protecting the terms of corporate transactions. Moreover, the team has taken a leadership role in the elaboration of corporate governance rules and practices for both listed and closed Greek companies; and has acted as a contributor to the Greek Corporate Governance Code since its inception and advised on changes to the Company Law Code.
Chambers Review
The market-leading team at Potamitisvekris regularly handles M&A transactions and offers experience across a broad range of sectors, such as the travel, hospitality and energy industries. Expertise at the law firm encompasses the acquisition and sale of assets, mergers by absorption and joint venture set-ups, as well as the setting up of new entities in Greece. Furthermore, the team assists with licensing and partnership agreements, asset transfers and contract negotiations. Its clientele includes international investment funds, public entities and well-known corporates.
Work Highlights
- Potamitisvekris advised Motor Oil Hellas on its acquisition of a 30% stake in Ellaktor.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Potamitisvekris and its lawyers have very strong expertise in all aspects of law and this is an advantage when the case is complicated. Their advice is always in depth."
"Potamitisvekris demonstrated the ability to handle complex transactions with unique characteristics. The entire team from associate to partner is very strong and well equipped."
"Potamitisvekris and its lawyers have very strong expertise in all aspects of law and this is an advantage when the case is complicated. Their advice is always in depth."
"Potamitisvekris demonstrated the ability to handle complex transactions with unique characteristics. The entire team from associate to partner is very strong and well equipped."
Notable Practitioners
Stathis Potamitis is held in high esteem for his coverage of a broad range of corporate transactions from the sale and acquisition of companies to asset transfers and the setting up of new entities.
George Bersis is a trusted adviser who draws on considerable expertise and experience across various M&A transactions. He assists with acquisitions and investments across Greece with further strength in capital market-related topics such as share capital increases.
"George possesses great knowledge in multiple industry sectors, and his significant transactional experience along with his business acumen allow him to be a trusted adviser."
Leading lawyer Alexander Metallinos is sought after for his expertise across the full spectrum of corporate work, including complex transformation projects and divestments.
"Alexander Metallinos is a genius lawyer. He has amazing knowledge on all aspects of law, understands the business and can find the solution to any legal issue."
Ranked Lawyers at
Potamitisvekris
Greece
Members
Provided by Potamitisvekris
Alexandros Kortesis
Euripides Ioannou
Maria Perifanou
Head of Department
Theologos Mintzas
Vassilis Stergiou
Clients
Provided by Potamitisvekris
ALCON Laboratories
Aegean Airlines S.A.
Alpha Bank
Angelini
AstraZeneca S.A
Athens Water & Sewerage Company (EYDAP)
Blackstone/HIP
CSL Behring MEPE
CUBICO SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENTS LIMITED
China Energy Group
DIORAMA
DIORASIS
Damma Holding
ElSEWEDY ELECTRICITY
Fairfax Financial Holdings
Ferrovial S.A
Folli Follie
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund
IASO S.A.
Medtronic Hellas S.A.
Motor Oil Hellas
Oaktree Capital Management
PQH S.A.
Pasal Development S.A.
Procter and Gamble
Thrace Plastics
WELLA HELLAS MEPE
WIND Hellas