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WFW was the first international firm to open in Greece in 1984. In 2007 the firm added an Athens office, when Virginia Murray, Marisetta Marcopoulou and Maira Galani joined the firm to add their Greek-law project finance and M&A expertise, particularly in the energy sector. 


WFW is a sector-focussed firm, which is well-known and highly regarded for its energy sector expertise, particularly in renewable energy. The WFW team in Athens has been closely involved in the Greek energy sector since it acted for the sponsors of the first energy project finance transaction in 1999, a EUR70 million five wind-farm loan for C. Rokas SA (now Rokas Iberdrola). Since then, the firm has either reviewed or been involved in part of almost all the major renewable energy portfolios in Greece, acting for developers, banks, equipment suppliers and potential or actual purchasers in a wide range of renewable technologies, from wind to photovoltaic, solar concentration, landfill gas and biomass. We also have significant conventional power experience, including CCGT.


We act for sponsors, borrowers and lenders in the energy sector and act on major multi-million euro transactions and projects, as well as on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and shareholder issues for companies within the sector. Clients look to WFW’s experience to advise on difficult issues arising during due diligence exercises, particularly in relation to regulatory issues, land rights and corporate matters.

Chambers Review

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Energy - Greece
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Band 2
What the team is known for

Watson Farley & Williams' team draws on its strong local and international expertise to advise on a broad variety of energy issues. The team has particular expertise in project financing and transactional work, notably in the renewable energy sector, such as wind farms and photovoltaic projects. The firm's clientele comprises developers and investors.

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Notable Practitioners

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Virginia Murray
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Virginia Murray
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Band 1

Top-ranked Virginia Murray wins widespread endorsement for her handling of energy project acquisitions and project development financing transactions on behalf of domestic and international investors.

"Virginia Murray is a pure delight to work with. I would recommend her to anyone looking for legal support in Greece."

Maira Galani
U
Maira Galani
U
Up and Coming

Maira Galani is an increasingly prominent lawyer who receives praise from the market for her experience in the renewable energy sector, as well as her handling of finance mandates.

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Virginia Murray
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Virginia Murray
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Band 1
Maira Galani
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Maira Galani
U
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Maira Galani

Marisetta Marcopoulou

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Alpha Bank SA

EDF EN Hellas SA

EREN Développements SA

Energy Developments (UK) Limited

HSBC

Investec Bank plc

Jasper Wind

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg

RF Energy SA

Silver Ridge Power (AES Solar Energy)/Iktinos SA

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