About

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.

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Corporate/Commercial - Greece

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What the Team is Known For

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

Provided by POTAMITISVEKRIS

  • POTAMITISVEKRIS assisted Piraeus Bank with the sale of a newly established entity created through a demerger. This included the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Sunshine Leases Single Member.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stathis Potamitis
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Stathis Potamitis
Head of Corporate/Commercial
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Senior Statespeople
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.

He is the best - accurate and fast.

I am very happy with Stathis and I value his skills.

Stathis is terrific, with a rare balance of legal issues and a commercially-minded approach.

George Bersis
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George Bersis
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Eminent Practitioners

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.

Alexander Metallinos
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Alexander Metallinos
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Band 1
Leading lawyer Alexander Metallinos is sought after for his expertise across the full spectrum of corporate work, including complex transformation projects and divestments.

Alexander is very helpful, insightful and supportive.

With Alexander, you won't have to fear any legal risks. You can fully trust him.

He is always available to assist and provide his advice.

Alexander is an excellent and exceptional lawyer and is one of the best in Greece. He has a strategic mind and understands the business needs and commercial aspects of the case.

He understands what you need and provides the best business advice. He is a genius in corporate and commercial matters.

Vassilis Stergiou
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Vassilis Stergiou
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Up and Coming

Vassilis Stergiou is gaining increasing visibility in the market for his broad expertise in corporate and commercial issues. Focusing on M&A, Stergiou also possesses knowledge in merger control and restructuring law. His clients notably span the energy, construction and infrastructure sectors.

Vassilis is excellent. He has the ability to reach simple but effective solutions to problems.

Ranked Lawyers at
POTAMITISVEKRIS

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Greece

Corporate/Commercial

Stathis Potamitis
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Stathis Potamitis
Head of Corporate/Commercial
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Senior Statespeople
George Bersis
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George Bersis
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Eminent Practitioners
Alexander Metallinos
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Alexander Metallinos
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Band 1
Vassilis Stergiou
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Vassilis Stergiou
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Up and Coming

Members

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Alexandros Kortesis

Christos Chionas

Euripides Ioannou

Konstantina Kyriakopoulou

Maria Perifanou

Stathis Potamitis

Stathis Potamitis

Head of Department

Theologos Mintzas

Vassilis Stergiou

Clients

Provided by POTAMITISVEKRIS

ALCON Laboratories

Aegean Airlines S.A.

Angelini

AstraZeneca S.A

Athens Water & Sewerage Company (EYDAP)

Blackstone/HIP

CSL Behring MEPE

CUBICO SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENTS LIMITED

China Energy Group

DIORASIS

Damma Holding

ElSEWEDY ELECTRICITY

FAIS GROUP

Fairfax Financial Holdings

Ferrovial S.A.

Folli Follie

Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund

IASO S.A.

Medtronic Hellas S.A.

Motor Oil Hellas

PQH S.A

Pasal Development S.A.

Thrace Plastics

WIND Hellas