Zepos & Yannopoulos
High Net Worth Guide 2024
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Zepos & Yannopoulos is a Greek leading law firm and one of the oldest in the country, established in 1893. Renowned for its long heritage, legal acumen and integrity, Zepos & Yannopoulos has a strong international orientation which is echoed in its structure, standards and approach, ultimately attested in the profile of its client base, rankings and network affiliations.The firm has more than 50 years of experience in advising private clients. We support clients in making the right decision regarding private, family and professional matters, assist them in the practicalities of implementing those decisions and ensure that they remain compliant within the ever-changing landscape of regulations and reporting requirements. Our services range from providing sophisticated advice on complex cross-border estate planning matters to accounting, tax preparation and compliance; most importantly, we listen to our clients' needs and always design and implement bespoke solutions that address their particular requirements. When the need arises, we will support them in dispute resolution and litigation, in order to best protect their interests and reputation.One of the firm's strengths lies in the fact that they have a dedicated and loyal team of deeply knowledgeable professionals who have been for many years working consistently together as a team, staying close to clients and addressing any issue, regardless of its complexity. The firm's Private Clients practice caters to wealthy individuals, families, family offices, entrepreneurs and business owners, private banks, art collectors, senior executives and private philanthropic foundations. It is also well placed to serve clients with multijurisdictional interests; the team maintains very close relationships with the world’s most prominent law firms and is able to draw on the necessary technical expertise to provide seamless service on a global scale.
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- Athens280 Kifissias Ave., Halandri, Athens, Athens, Greece, 152 32
- Web: www.zeya.com
- Tel: +30 210 696 7000
- Fax: +30 210 699 4640
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Zepos & Yannopoulos advised shareholders of BETA CAE Systems on the sale to Cadence
Zepos & Yannopoulos acted, in cooperation with Milbank LLP, for the shareholders of BETA CAE Systems International AG (“BETA CAE”), a leading provider of multi-domain engineering simulation solutions, on the sale of BETA CAE to Cadence Design Systems, Inc (“Cadence”).
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises Bracebridge Capital on National Bank of Greece securitisation
We are pleased to announce that we have advised Bracebridge Capital, a hedge fund manager based in Boston, in the acquisition of 95% of the mezzanine and junior notes in the Frontier II securitisation.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Piraeus Bank in completion of sale of 100% of Piraeus Direct Solutions
The transaction also involved the renewal and amendment of the servicing agreement between Piraeus Direct Solutions and Piraeus Group entities, securing the continuous provision of call center services to Piraeus Group's clientele.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises on Successful Private Placement for GEK TERNA S.A. by AXIA Ventures
Zepos & Yannopoulos is pleased to announce its role in advising AXIA Ventures Group Ltd, the global coordinator, and bookrunner, in the private placement of common voting shares for GEK TERNA S.A.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Eurobank and Grivalia Management SA on the acquisition of Athinaion Mela
In this transaction, which was structured as a share deal, our firm assisted throughout an intense due diligence process and the negotiation of the transactional documentation achieving a successful completion within a tight and challenging timeframe.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised DEPA Commercial S.A. in a JV with GEK Terna S.A. and Gener 2 SH.P.K.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised DEPA Commercial S.A. in a JV with GEK Terna S.A. and Gener 2 SH.P.K. for the development of the first thermal electricity production unit in Albania.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised large multinational Group on the acquisition of a leading company in the
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised a large multinational Group on the acquisition of 100% of one of the most dynamic companies in the Greek recycling sector, offering a wide range of technologically advanced solutions for optimal solid urban waste management.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised the four systemic banks on Enel Green Power Hellas landmark acquisition
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of a landmark transaction in the renewable energy sector. Macquarie Asset Management has acquired 50% of the share capital of ENEL GREEN POWER HELLAS, a leading renewable energy developer and operator in Greece, with a current 566 MW portfolio.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises on AIA landmark stock market debut
On February 7th, the Athens International Airport S.A. (AIA) made its debut on the Main Market of the Regulated Securities Market of the Athens Exchange. The IPO was the first in Europe for 2024 and the first combined offering in Greece for more than two decades.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised on the successful closing of 2 mega-deals and signing of Project Cell
We acted on behalf of AB CarVal Investors L.P., an established global alternative asset manager with USD17 billion in assets under management. Funds managed by AB CarVal purchased the Astir I securitisation portfolio, i.e., Attica Bank’s €312 million GBV NPE portfolio, which signed in August 2023.
Zepos & Yannopoulos assisted Thrivest with acquisition of qualifying holding in Pancreta Bank
Our firm assisted Thrivest Holding Ltd, a Cypriot investment vehicle owned by Messrs. Dimitris Bakos, Ioannis Kaimenakis and Alexandros Exarchou in obtaining approval from the European Central Bank (ECB) on 19 October 2023 on the acquisition of a 43.63% stake in Pancreta Bank.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Italgas Group in restructuring of DEPA Infrastructure subsidiaries
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Italgas Group and assisted in the successful merger and corporate restructuring of the Greek subsidiaries of DEPA Infrastructure SA (DSOs) through the absorption by DEDA of EDA Thessalonikis-Thessalias and EDA Attikis. Our firm acted as the external legal counsel of the G
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises Thrivest on its equity investment in Attica Bank
Thrivest Holding Ltd, an investment company owned by individual investors, namely Messrs. Dimitrios Mpakos, Ioannis Kaimenakis and Alexandros Exarchou, acquired on 28 April 2023 a 4.91% minority stake in Attica Bank, a medium size Greek bank.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises Club Med SAS in sale and lease back of Club Med Gregolimano Village
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Club Med SAS in the sale and lease back of the luxury resort Gregolimano Village located in the island of Evoia, Greece, to a Primonial Reim France SA, managed by Hova Hospitality for circa 70 million euros.
Zepos & Yannopoulos acts as legal counsel to Le Collectionist for acquisition of The Greek Villas
Zepos & Yannopoulos acted as Greek legal counsel to Le Collectionist, a Paris-based rental company with luxury homes across six continents, with the acquisition of The Greek Villas, Greece’s leading luxury villa operator following a very successful record-breaking year for The Greek Villas in 2022.
Zepos & Yannopoulos acts as legal counsel to Triathlon Holding on sale of majority stake to Sunlight
Triathlon Holding GmbH is a leading German producer of lead-acid batteries and lithium-ion battery systems with global presence, whereas Sunlight Group, a member of Olympia Group, is an international company specializing in innovative off-road mobility storage systems.
Zepos & Yannopoulos assists Adaptavist Group Ltd in the acquisition of Nimaworks Limited
Zepos & Yannopoulos assisted Adaptavist Group Ltd, a leader in digital transformation, in the acquisition of Nimaworks Limited, an Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner based in Greece and Cyprus.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Astir Palace Vouliagmenis Hotel (Astir) on its corporate restructuring
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Astir Palace Vouliagmenis Hotel Single Member Société Anonyme (Astir), a hospitality market leader of over 50 years, occupying some of the finest real estate globally.
Zepos & Yannopoulos assisted in the merger and corporate restructuring of NOVA/WIND
Our firm assisted in the successful merger and corporate restructuring of United Group’s Greek entities, NOVA/WIND, through the absorption of its subsidiaries.
Zepos & Yannopoulos acts as legal counsel of European Reliance SA in the tender offer of Allianz SE
Zepos & Yannopoulos acted as legal counsel on the sell side in the acquisition by Allianz SE of 72% of shares in European Reliance S.A.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises on the sale of Alpha Banks’s retail unsecured non-performing loans
Zepos & Yannopoulos has yet again advised Alpha Bank on the successful sale of a portfolio of retail unsecured non-performing loans of a total outstanding balance of Euro 238m. and of a total gross book value of Euro 0.4 billion, also known as “Project Light”.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises V GROUP for execution of one of the first non-vertical PPAs in Greece
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises V GROUP in connection with the execution of one of the first non-vertical PPAs of the Greek market
Zepos & Yannopoulos leads successful closing of Project Orbit
We are delighted to announce the successful completion of Project Orbit, Alpha Bank’s sale of a portfolio of retail unsecured non-performing loans of a total outstanding balance of Euro 2.1 billion and of a total gross book value of Euro 1.3 billion.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised MORE in the project financing for the ultimate acquisition of ANEMOS RES
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised MOTOR OIL RENEWABLE ENERGY SINGLE MEMBER S.A. and ANEMOS RES HOLDINGS SA in connection with the senior financing for the acquisition by ANEMOS HOLDINGS of all the shares of the company ANEMOS RES SA.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises Piraeus Bank S.A. in landmark deal with Resolute Asset Management Group
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Piraeus Bank S.A. in relation to the entering into a strategic partnership with Resolute Hellas S.M.S.A., a fully owned subsidiary of the Resolute Asset Management Group, for the management of the real estate portfolio of Piraeus Bank.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises Intrum Group on Piraeus Bank’s Sunrise III
We have advised Intrum AB and Intrum Hellas in relation to Sunrise III, the latest HAPS securitisation transaction originated by Piraeus Bank involving an NPE portfolio of €0.5 billion GBV.
Zepos & Yannopoulos leads successful closing of Project Light
Zepos & Yannopoulos is delighted to announce the successful completion of Project Light, Alpha Bank’s sale of a portfolio of retail unsecured non-performing loans of a total outstanding balance of Euro 238 million and of a total gross book value of Euro 0.4 billion.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises Bain Capital Credit on acquiring shares of Piraeus Bank Group’s leasing
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Bain Capital Credit in connection with the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Piraeus Bank Group’s leasing subsidiary Sunshine Leases,
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised FSN Capital Partners in the acquisition of MANTIS INFORMATICS S.A.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised FSN Capital Partners in the acquisition of MANTIS INFORMATICS S.A.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises SUSI Partners in financing LED street lighting retrofits in Greece
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises SUSI Partners in financing LED street lighting retrofits in Greece
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised shareholders of BETA CAE Systems on the sale to Cadence
Zepos & Yannopoulos acted, in cooperation with Milbank LLP, for the shareholders of BETA CAE Systems International AG (“BETA CAE”), a leading provider of multi-domain engineering simulation solutions, on the sale of BETA CAE to Cadence Design Systems, Inc (“Cadence”).
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises Bracebridge Capital on National Bank of Greece securitisation
We are pleased to announce that we have advised Bracebridge Capital, a hedge fund manager based in Boston, in the acquisition of 95% of the mezzanine and junior notes in the Frontier II securitisation.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Piraeus Bank in completion of sale of 100% of Piraeus Direct Solutions
The transaction also involved the renewal and amendment of the servicing agreement between Piraeus Direct Solutions and Piraeus Group entities, securing the continuous provision of call center services to Piraeus Group's clientele.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises on Successful Private Placement for GEK TERNA S.A. by AXIA Ventures
Zepos & Yannopoulos is pleased to announce its role in advising AXIA Ventures Group Ltd, the global coordinator, and bookrunner, in the private placement of common voting shares for GEK TERNA S.A.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Eurobank and Grivalia Management SA on the acquisition of Athinaion Mela
In this transaction, which was structured as a share deal, our firm assisted throughout an intense due diligence process and the negotiation of the transactional documentation achieving a successful completion within a tight and challenging timeframe.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised DEPA Commercial S.A. in a JV with GEK Terna S.A. and Gener 2 SH.P.K.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised DEPA Commercial S.A. in a JV with GEK Terna S.A. and Gener 2 SH.P.K. for the development of the first thermal electricity production unit in Albania.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised large multinational Group on the acquisition of a leading company in the
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised a large multinational Group on the acquisition of 100% of one of the most dynamic companies in the Greek recycling sector, offering a wide range of technologically advanced solutions for optimal solid urban waste management.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised the four systemic banks on Enel Green Power Hellas landmark acquisition
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of a landmark transaction in the renewable energy sector. Macquarie Asset Management has acquired 50% of the share capital of ENEL GREEN POWER HELLAS, a leading renewable energy developer and operator in Greece, with a current 566 MW portfolio.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises on AIA landmark stock market debut
On February 7th, the Athens International Airport S.A. (AIA) made its debut on the Main Market of the Regulated Securities Market of the Athens Exchange. The IPO was the first in Europe for 2024 and the first combined offering in Greece for more than two decades.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised on the successful closing of 2 mega-deals and signing of Project Cell
We acted on behalf of AB CarVal Investors L.P., an established global alternative asset manager with USD17 billion in assets under management. Funds managed by AB CarVal purchased the Astir I securitisation portfolio, i.e., Attica Bank’s €312 million GBV NPE portfolio, which signed in August 2023.
Zepos & Yannopoulos assisted Thrivest with acquisition of qualifying holding in Pancreta Bank
Our firm assisted Thrivest Holding Ltd, a Cypriot investment vehicle owned by Messrs. Dimitris Bakos, Ioannis Kaimenakis and Alexandros Exarchou in obtaining approval from the European Central Bank (ECB) on 19 October 2023 on the acquisition of a 43.63% stake in Pancreta Bank.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Italgas Group in restructuring of DEPA Infrastructure subsidiaries
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Italgas Group and assisted in the successful merger and corporate restructuring of the Greek subsidiaries of DEPA Infrastructure SA (DSOs) through the absorption by DEDA of EDA Thessalonikis-Thessalias and EDA Attikis. Our firm acted as the external legal counsel of the G
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises Thrivest on its equity investment in Attica Bank
Thrivest Holding Ltd, an investment company owned by individual investors, namely Messrs. Dimitrios Mpakos, Ioannis Kaimenakis and Alexandros Exarchou, acquired on 28 April 2023 a 4.91% minority stake in Attica Bank, a medium size Greek bank.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises Club Med SAS in sale and lease back of Club Med Gregolimano Village
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Club Med SAS in the sale and lease back of the luxury resort Gregolimano Village located in the island of Evoia, Greece, to a Primonial Reim France SA, managed by Hova Hospitality for circa 70 million euros.
Zepos & Yannopoulos acts as legal counsel to Le Collectionist for acquisition of The Greek Villas
Zepos & Yannopoulos acted as Greek legal counsel to Le Collectionist, a Paris-based rental company with luxury homes across six continents, with the acquisition of The Greek Villas, Greece’s leading luxury villa operator following a very successful record-breaking year for The Greek Villas in 2022.
Zepos & Yannopoulos acts as legal counsel to Triathlon Holding on sale of majority stake to Sunlight
Triathlon Holding GmbH is a leading German producer of lead-acid batteries and lithium-ion battery systems with global presence, whereas Sunlight Group, a member of Olympia Group, is an international company specializing in innovative off-road mobility storage systems.
Zepos & Yannopoulos assists Adaptavist Group Ltd in the acquisition of Nimaworks Limited
Zepos & Yannopoulos assisted Adaptavist Group Ltd, a leader in digital transformation, in the acquisition of Nimaworks Limited, an Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner based in Greece and Cyprus.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Astir Palace Vouliagmenis Hotel (Astir) on its corporate restructuring
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Astir Palace Vouliagmenis Hotel Single Member Société Anonyme (Astir), a hospitality market leader of over 50 years, occupying some of the finest real estate globally.
Zepos & Yannopoulos assisted in the merger and corporate restructuring of NOVA/WIND
Our firm assisted in the successful merger and corporate restructuring of United Group’s Greek entities, NOVA/WIND, through the absorption of its subsidiaries.
Zepos & Yannopoulos acts as legal counsel of European Reliance SA in the tender offer of Allianz SE
Zepos & Yannopoulos acted as legal counsel on the sell side in the acquisition by Allianz SE of 72% of shares in European Reliance S.A.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises on the sale of Alpha Banks’s retail unsecured non-performing loans
Zepos & Yannopoulos has yet again advised Alpha Bank on the successful sale of a portfolio of retail unsecured non-performing loans of a total outstanding balance of Euro 238m. and of a total gross book value of Euro 0.4 billion, also known as “Project Light”.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises V GROUP for execution of one of the first non-vertical PPAs in Greece
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises V GROUP in connection with the execution of one of the first non-vertical PPAs of the Greek market
Zepos & Yannopoulos leads successful closing of Project Orbit
We are delighted to announce the successful completion of Project Orbit, Alpha Bank’s sale of a portfolio of retail unsecured non-performing loans of a total outstanding balance of Euro 2.1 billion and of a total gross book value of Euro 1.3 billion.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised MORE in the project financing for the ultimate acquisition of ANEMOS RES
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised MOTOR OIL RENEWABLE ENERGY SINGLE MEMBER S.A. and ANEMOS RES HOLDINGS SA in connection with the senior financing for the acquisition by ANEMOS HOLDINGS of all the shares of the company ANEMOS RES SA.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises Piraeus Bank S.A. in landmark deal with Resolute Asset Management Group
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Piraeus Bank S.A. in relation to the entering into a strategic partnership with Resolute Hellas S.M.S.A., a fully owned subsidiary of the Resolute Asset Management Group, for the management of the real estate portfolio of Piraeus Bank.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises Intrum Group on Piraeus Bank’s Sunrise III
We have advised Intrum AB and Intrum Hellas in relation to Sunrise III, the latest HAPS securitisation transaction originated by Piraeus Bank involving an NPE portfolio of €0.5 billion GBV.
Zepos & Yannopoulos leads successful closing of Project Light
Zepos & Yannopoulos is delighted to announce the successful completion of Project Light, Alpha Bank’s sale of a portfolio of retail unsecured non-performing loans of a total outstanding balance of Euro 238 million and of a total gross book value of Euro 0.4 billion.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises Bain Capital Credit on acquiring shares of Piraeus Bank Group’s leasing
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Bain Capital Credit in connection with the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Piraeus Bank Group’s leasing subsidiary Sunshine Leases,
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised FSN Capital Partners in the acquisition of MANTIS INFORMATICS S.A.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advised FSN Capital Partners in the acquisition of MANTIS INFORMATICS S.A.
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises SUSI Partners in financing LED street lighting retrofits in Greece
Zepos & Yannopoulos advises SUSI Partners in financing LED street lighting retrofits in Greece