Bernitsas, working with Bonelli Erede, has advised Guala Closures on the acquisition of Astir Vitogiannis Bros, with an enterprise value of EUR 136 million, from a company within the Ideal Group.
Navigating the Revival: The New Era of Real Estate Law in Greece
Following a prolonged financial crisis, Greece’s economic recovery has significantly progressed in recent years, leading to a resurgence in the real estate market. This revival is not just a mere uptick but a significant surge, evident in rising property prices, increased transaction volumes, and growing interest from foreign investors. Prominent areas such as Athens and Thessaloniki and popular islands like Crete, Mykonos, and Santorini have experienced a substantial increase in real estate activity.
The Energy Market in Greece: Legislative Developments and Challenges
The energy market in Greece is undergoing dynamic changes and challenges. The country is trying to adapt to the requirements of the energy transition by focusing on the development of renewable energy sources (RES) and enhancing its energy independence. At the same time, legislative developments and initiatives aim to address existing challenges and promote sustainable solutions.
Navigating the Corporate and M&A Landscape in Greece: ESG Due Diligence in Focus for Sustainable Deal-Making
Despite a slowdown experienced in the Greek M&A sector in 2023, primarily attributed to factors such as inflation, increased interest rates, pervasive geopolitical instabilities, and diverging valuation perspectives between sellers and buyers, the ongoing year of 2024 has seen a notable upsurge in transaction activity. This upward trend underscores the robustness and resilience of the market, which is not only recovering but is also attracting heightened attention from international investors.
Koutalidis Advises Aegean Motorway on Debt Refinancing
Koutalidis has advised Aegean Motorway on refinancing its debt of over EUR 400 million.
Your Legal Partners Advises Premia Properties on Acquisition of Sunwing Hotels Hellas Single Member
Your Legal Partners has advised Premia Properties on its acquisition of Sunwing Hotels Hellas Single Member from Nordic Leisure Travel Group.
Bernitsas Advises Helleniq Energy on EUR 1.5 Billion Financing
Bernitsas has advised Helleniq Energy Holdings and its subsidiaries, Hellenic Petroleum and EKO on EUR 1.5 billion financing with Alpha Bank, Eurobank, Piraeus Bank, and the National Bank of Greece.
Papapolitis & Papapolitis Advises Arish Capital Partners on Student Housing Project in Patras
Papapolitis & Papapolitis has advised Arish Capital Partners on the acquisition of a property in Patras.
Papapolitis & Papapolitis Advises Intracom Holdings on Sale of KLM and Share Capital Increase
Papapolitis & Papapolitis has advised Intracom Holdings on the sale of its 27.6% shareholding in KLM SA for EUR 11.1 million to investors who will also participate in the share capital increase of Intracom Properties, a subsidiary of Intracom Holdings.
Papapolitis & Papapolitis Advises Hellinikon on EUR 106 Million Residential Land Sale
Papapolitis & Papapolitis has advised Hellinikon on the sale of five residential land plots in the Ellinikon Project totaling EUR 106 Million to Brook Lane Capital, Ten Brinke, Hellenic Ergon, and Daedalus Development.
Bernitsas Advises Helleniq Energy Group on Liability Management Exercise and New Issuance of Notes
Bernitsas has advised Helleniq Energy Group on a liability management exercise and a new issuance of notes.
Papapolitis & Papapolitis and Reed Smith Advise ECM Partners and Metric Capital Partners on Sale of Famar to MidEuropa
Papapolitis & Papapolitis, working with Reed Smith, has advised ECM Partners and Metric Capital Partners on the sale of Famar to MidEuropa. DLA Piper reportedly advised MidΕuropa.
Paris Tzoumas Becomes Head of Finance at Zepos & Yannopoulos
Zepos & Yannopoulos has appointed Partner Paris Tzoumas as its new Head of Finance.
Bernitsas Advises Thrivest Holding on Agreement with HFSH to Create the Fifth Banking Pillar in Greece
Bernitsas has advised Thrivest Holding on its agreement with the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund to create the "fifth banking pillar in Greece." Argyropoulos, Gissaki & Associates reportedly advised Thrivest Holding as well.
Deal Expanded: Interview with Your Legal Partners on the 2023 DOTY for Greece
Your Legal Partners’ Katerina Politopoulou, Maria Golfinopoulou, and Prokopis Linardos Talk About the Deal of the Year in Greece.
Koutalidis Advises Alpha Bank Group on Reorganization of Alpha Leasing’s Business
Koutalidis has advised Alpha Bank Group on the reorganization of Alpha Leasing’s business via a common demerger.
Bernitsas Advises Unity Holding Company on Acquisition of Entersoft
Bernitsas has advised Unity Holding Company on the acquisition of Entersoft. The firm also advised Unity Holding Company on obtaining the Phase 1 merger clearance for the acquisition from the Hellenic Competition Commission.
Zepos & Yannopoulos Advises Ayvens Group on Leaseplan Hellas and ALD Automotive Merger
Zepos & Yannopoulos has advised Ayvens Group, Leaseplan, and ALD on the merger of the Greek subsidiaries effected through the absorption of ALD Automotive by Leaseplan Hellas.