Yannis Seiradakis
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Band 2 : Energy
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About
Provided by Yannis Seiradakis
Practice Areas
Corporate and M&A, Energy, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), Privatisations, Project Development, Finance & PPPs.
Career
Yannis has a wide-ranging transactional practice which encompasses significant experience in acting in complex privatisations, public and private projects and mergers and acquisitions. He has a particular expertise in the energy, infrastructure, utilities and transport sectors.
Professional Memberships
Athens Bar, Athens Court of Appeals.
Publications
Greece Chapter to ICLG Oil and Gas Regulation published by Global Legal Group with Michael Burns of Ashurst LLP as contributing editor and Global Legal Insights to: Energy published by Global Legal Group and edited by Michael Burns and Antony Skinner of Ashurst LLP.
Experience
Yannis' vast experience in privatisations reaches back to his time as Special Secretary for Privatisations at the Ministry of Finance, in which capacity he managed the sale of numerous State owned companies, notably public utilities. Since joining the Firm in 2004, he has been involved in high profile privatisations of grid operators, motorways, ports, airports and railways.
Yannis is an expert in energy law, advising on the structuring, development, financing and implementation of transactions and projects in the conventional and renewable energy sectors. He advises extensively on legislative risk and compliance and counts leading energy companies, international investors, financiers and Government bodies among his clients.
Yannis advises both privately and State owned entities and consortiums on project financings and public private partnerships, with a specialisation in documenting and negotiating concession contracts. He also advises on the regulatory framework for the assignment of public contracts by way of tenders and for developing projects and public private partnerships.
Yannis advises public and private companies, investors and financial advisors in mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and divestments of primarily distressed assets. Much of his work in this area is cross-border and takes place in highly regulated sectors.
Yannis holds a Degree in Law from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is admitted to the Athens Bar (1986) and the Athens Court of Appeals (1993).
Chambers Review
Europe
Yannis Seiradakis is an eminent lawyer and is well known for his extensive experience acting on a wide range of transactions, including M&A, capital markets, privatisations and associated regulatory matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Yannis Seiradakis is a key individual in the firm. He is always available and provides workable and effective solutions."
"Yannis Seiradakis is a key individual in the firm. He is always available and provides workable and effective solutions."
Articles, highlights and press releases
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Bernitsas Law advises Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) on the acquisition of TERNA ENERGY
Bernitsas Law advised Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) on their agreement with GEK TERNA and other shareholders to acquire TERNA ENERGY. The deal represents the largest ever energy transaction on the Athens Exchange and one of the largest in the EU renewables industry.
Bernitsas Law advises Motor Oil on the acquisition of Thalis ES
Bernitsas Law advised Motor Oil on the acquisition of 100% of Thalis ES, a leading company in circular economy, active in solid, water and liquid waste management, recycling and treatment.
Bernitsas Law advises Hellenic Petroleum Renewables on the acquisition of a 16MW PV portfolio
Bernitsas Law advised Hellenic Petroleum Renewable Energy Sources SA in relation to the acquisition of a 16MW portfolio of operating PV plants from Trina Solar.
Bernitsas Law advises Vodafone Greece on Fiber To The Home (FTTH) Network
Bernitsas Law advised Vodafone Greece in relation to the financing, engineering, procurement, construction and installation of a Fiber To The Home (FTTH) Network for Inner & Outer Rings and Vertical buildings connections, within the regions of Attica, Thessaloniki, Patra, Ioannina, Volos ...
Bernitsas Law advises on Olympia Odos refinancing
Bernitsas Law advised Olympia Odos SA on the refinancing of its existing loans and advises on the financing for the construction of a 74.5km motorway extension between Patras and Pyrgos
Bernitsas Law advises Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) on the acquisition of TERNA ENERGY
Bernitsas Law advised Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) on their agreement with GEK TERNA and other shareholders to acquire TERNA ENERGY. The deal represents the largest ever energy transaction on the Athens Exchange and one of the largest in the EU renewables industry.
Bernitsas Law advises Motor Oil on the acquisition of Thalis ES
Bernitsas Law advised Motor Oil on the acquisition of 100% of Thalis ES, a leading company in circular economy, active in solid, water and liquid waste management, recycling and treatment.
Bernitsas Law advises Hellenic Petroleum Renewables on the acquisition of a 16MW PV portfolio
Bernitsas Law advised Hellenic Petroleum Renewable Energy Sources SA in relation to the acquisition of a 16MW portfolio of operating PV plants from Trina Solar.
Bernitsas Law advises Vodafone Greece on Fiber To The Home (FTTH) Network
Bernitsas Law advised Vodafone Greece in relation to the financing, engineering, procurement, construction and installation of a Fiber To The Home (FTTH) Network for Inner & Outer Rings and Vertical buildings connections, within the regions of Attica, Thessaloniki, Patra, Ioannina, Volos ...
Bernitsas Law advises on Olympia Odos refinancing
Bernitsas Law advised Olympia Odos SA on the refinancing of its existing loans and advises on the financing for the construction of a 74.5km motorway extension between Patras and Pyrgos