Greece's KLC Law Firm has assisted Italy's Edison on the sale of its Edison Exploration & Production subsidiary to Greece's Energean — a deal that closed on December 17, 2020.
The Buzz in Greece: Interview with Panagiotis Drakopoulos of Drakopoulos
“Things are pretty steady,” says Drakopoulos Senior Partner Panagiotis Drakopoulos, speaking about the current political climate of Greece. “The past few months have seen no major changes or updates, so there is nothing special to report on.” He says that, as most efforts have been focused on the pandemic, little room is left for anything else.
KLC Advises National Energy Holdings on Acquisition and Construction of Greek Solar Parks
Greece's KLC Law Firm has advised National Energy Holdings in its first investment in Greece — the acquisition and construction of five solar parks to be constructed in Central Greece, with a total capacity of 24 MW, for which it secured financing of EUR 22 million from Piraeus Bank.
Zepos & Yannopoulos Advises Generali Group on Acquisition of Athens Office Building
Zepos & Yannopoulos has advised the Generali Group on the acquisition of an office building in Athens from Panterra.
Zeya Helps Globecast France Participate in Hellenic Broadcasting Organization Tender
Zepos & Yannopoulos has assisted Globecast France throughout an international open tender procedure for the provision of global signal transmission by the Hellenic Broadcasting Organization
Allen & Overy and Linklaters Advise on Sale of Lamda Hellix to Interxion
Allen & Overy has advised Lamda Hellix on its sale to Digital Realty subsidiary Interxion. Linklaters advised the buyer on the deal.
ZEYA, White & Case, Norton Rose Fulbright, and Hogan Lovells Advise on Avis Greece's Green Mobility Securitization
White & Case and Zepos & Yannopoulos have advised the EIF and the EBRD on a EUR 130 million securitization of automotive leases originated by Olympic Commercial and Tourist Enterprises S.A., a car leasing company in Greece and master franchisee of the Avis Budget Group. Avis was advised by Norton Rose Fulbright and, reportedly, Kyriakides Georgopoulos, while Hogan Lovells and, reportedly, M&P Bernitsas, advised lead manager and sole arranger Citi and co-lead manager Piraeus Bank.
KG Law Enters into Collaboration Agreement with ArtSecure
Greece's KG Law Firm has entered into what it calls "a new, pioneering collaboration" with the ArtSecure boutique, which specializes in advising on art, intellectual property, and cultural property matters.
SEE Legal Group Establishes Employment and Immigration and Intellectual Property Practice Groups
The SEE Legal law firm alliance has announced the formal launch of two new practice groups, one dedicated to Employment and Immigration, headed by Kolcuoglu Demirkan Kocakli Counsel Maral Minasyan, and one dedicated to Intellectual Property, headed by Selih & Partnerji Partner Natasa Pipan Nahtigal.
The In-house Buzz: Interview with Stathis Mihos of Pfizer
“The past few months were hard on us,” says Stathis Mihos, Pfizer’s Legal Director for Greece, Israel, Malta, and Cyprus.
Ioanna Lazaridou Moves from Kelemenis & Co to KLC in Greece
Former Kelemenis & Co Partner Ioanna Lazaridou has joined the KLC Law Firm in Greece.
Kambourov & Partners Advises Bulgartransgaz on Acquisition of Stake in Gastrade
Kambourov & Partners has advised Bulgartransgaz EAD on its acquisition of a 20% stake in Gastrade S.A.
Greece Plays the Long Game
The novel coronavirus has sent markets into a tailspin and forced the scrapping of many plans for this business year. Commercial law firms, their businesses closely tied to the way economies ebb and flow, have been forced to adapt. This global phenomenon is in some ways particularly poignant in Greece, which was finally, after a decade of darkness, showing signs of returning to the light. Commercial Greek law firms, excited about the prospects of a highly-anticipated economic recovery, have discovered they’ll have to wait just a little bit longer. Still, they insist, good times are just around the corner.
Zepos & Yannopoulos Helps Pancreta Bank Transform into Societe Anonyme
Zepos & Yannopoulos has advised Pancreta Bank on its transformation from a cooperative bank into a "societe anonyme."
Norton Rose Fulbright Advises Admie on Electricity Interconnection Project in Greece
Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Admie, the owner and operator of the Greek electricity transmission grid, on the concession for the Crete-Attica high-voltage direct current interconnection project, granted to Admie’s subsidiary Ariadne Interconnection.
Koutalidis Advises Mandated Lead Arrangers and Issuance Advisors on Lamda Development Bond Issuance
Koutalidis has advised mandated lead arrangers Bank of Greece, Alpha Bank, Eurobank, Piraeus Bank, and Euroxx Securities, and issuance advisors Eurobank and Piraeus Bank, on Lamda Development S.A.'s issuance of a EUR 320 million bond and it admission to trading on the Athens Exchange.
Koutalidis Advises on Sale of Minority Stake in Skroutz to CVC Capital Partners
Koutalidis has advised investment fund Southbridge Europe Mezzanine and the founders of Skroutz S.A., on the sale of a minority stake in Skroutz S.A. to CVC Capital Partners.
Bahas, Gramatidis & Partners Advises Coffee Berry and Hans & Gretel on Corporate and Franchising Matters
Bahas, Gramatidis & Partners is advising Coffee Berry and Hans & Gretel on the creation of their corporate structures and the structuring of franchise agreements for Greece and abroad.