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V&P Law Firm

61-65 FILONOS STREET, 185 35 PIRAEUS, GREECE

Piraeus, Athens

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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Greece

Banking, finance and capital markets

Within Banking, finance and capital markets, V&P Law Firm is a third tier firm,

V&P Law Firm is closely linked to the maritime industry, but its work goes beyond traditional ship finance. Highlights included representing Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation on two separate bond issues worth $400m and $105m to fund the purchase of seven ships. John Papapetros is the key contact.

Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, V&P Law Firm is a second tier firm,

V&P Law Firm recently advised Hellenic Cables on its acquisition of industrial cable manufacturer Fulgor. The firm also represented Marfin Popular Bank in its €45m acquisition of a 49% shareholding in Rosprombank. Eliana Paschalides is a key contact.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, V&P Law Firm is a second tier firm,

V&P Law Firm has kept busy with a major shareholder dispute relating to the Daskalantonakis family’s shareholding in a major Greek hotel chain. Eliana Paschalides is a key figure.

EU and competition

Within EU and competition, V&P Law Firm is a third tier firm,

V&P Law Firm is well regarded for competition work. Clients include Marfin Investment Group.

Energy

Within Energy, V&P Law Firm is a second tier firm,

V&P Law Firm’s finance practice is regularly involved in energy-related project financing.

Insurance

Within Insurance, V&P Law Firm is a third tier firm,

V&P Law Firm often advises on insurance and reinsurance contracts and also represents clients in maritime salvage claims.

Intellectual property

Within Intellectual property, V&P Law Firm is a second tier firm,

V&P Law Firm is noted for its trade mark and domain name protection work. Clients have included Levi-Strauss and Sony.

Projects and privatisation

Within Projects and privatisation, tier 4

V&P Law Firm has good experience in energy and infrastructure projects. Marfin Bank is a major client.

Real estate and construction

Within Real estate and construction, V&P Law Firm is a second tier firm,

V&P Law Firm advises developers and retailers on their real estate issues, and is also highly experienced in maritime port matters.

Shipping finance

Within Shipping finance, V&P Law Firm is a second tier firm,

John Papapetros’ team at V&P Law Firm advised Navios Maritime and Marfin Bank on a $55m facility involving the sale and leaseback of vessels from Allied Maritime to the Diolkos group of companies.

Shipping litigation

Within Shipping litigation, V&P Law Firm is a second tier firm,

Alexandros Kalantzis at V&P Law Firm has a good reputation for charterparty and bill of lading disputes.

TMT

Within TMT, V&P Law Firm is a third tier firm,

V&P Law Firm often advises investors on regulatory and transactional issues regarding their investments in the TMT sector.

Tax

Within Tax, V&P Law Firm is a third tier firm,

V&P Law Firm’s Angelos Georgoussis has established a strong corporate tax practice, which regularly represents investment funds and multinationals, and the firm also advises high-net-worth individuals.

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