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The development of offshore wind farms in Greece represents an ambitious step in the country’s energy transition, further promoting the shift towards renewable energy sources and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. The regulatory framework governing the installation and operation of offshore wind farms has evolved significantly in recent years, reflecting both national and international energy commitments, as well as the technological and environmental challenges accompanying such investments.

Your Legal Partners has advised on the Public-Private Partnership project titled "Design, Construction, Financing, Maintenance and Operation of Seventeen School Units in the Region of Central Macedonia" to be undertaken by ATESE and Metlen Energy & Metals. Karatzas and Partners advised Piraeus Bank as the lender on the project.

Law 5123/2024 aims to modernize the institutional framework governing pledges by creating a streamlined and contemporary legislative structure. The new law is expected to come into force once the particulars of operation of the Electronic Pledge Registry are determined by the Hellenic Cadastre’s Board of Directors or the 31st of December 2024, whichever comes first. Specifically, for share pledges, the current legal regime involves numerous formalities, and reducing these requirements would be welcomed by legal practitioners.

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.

The renewable energy sector has seen significant growth and transformation over recent years, and Greece is no exception. With almost 45% of its total energy production coming from Renewable Energy Sources (RES) like solar and wind power, Greece is experiencing a shift towards more sustainable energy solutions.

Zepos & Yannopoulos, working with Milbank, advised the joint global coordinators, managers, and underwriters on Athens International Airport's IPO on the regulated market of the Athens Exchange. PotamitisVekris, working with Latham & Watkins, advised AIA. White & Case, Your Legal Partners, and Dracopoulos & Vassalakis advised the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund on selling its 30% stake in AIA. Koutalidis advised AviAlliance on the acquisition of a controlling stake of just over 50% in the Athens International Airport.

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Your Legal Partners is a leading law firm created in 2008 with an aspiration to introduce a new model of law firm that combines high quality advice, in both Greek and international transactions, adopting organizational standards akin to global law firms,  fostering  a “holistic” corporate lawyer model with soft skills and business acumen and mainly the establishment of a special partnership with the client where their challenges become our shared focus for success.

The four guiding principles that drive every aspect of our service and culture for 15 years now are: Creative, Agile, Smart, Efficient

Prominent international law firms ranking directories: The Legal 500 EMEA, IFLR1000 and Chambers Global & Partners Europe have included YLP and YLP lawyers among the leading law firms and leading lawyers in Greece.

YLP is the exclusive Greek member of Ally Law, an international legal network of more than 80 independent firms with 3,000 lawyers in over 100 business centers.

We deal with a wide range of areas of Business Law:

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