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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
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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"Watson Farley & Williams has a broad team which enables them to provide great advice, regardless of the practice area involved."
"WFW is very creative in finding solutions to complex issues."
"Watson Farley & Williams has a broad team which enables them to provide great advice, regardless of the practice area involved."
"WFW is very creative in finding solutions to complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
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 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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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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