Mr Charalampos Kondis > Moussas & Partners Attorneys at Law > Athens, Greece > Lawyer Profile

Moussas & Partners Attorneys at Law
11 MARINOU ANTYPA STREET
(OLYMPIC STADIUM AREA - N IRAKLIO)
141 21 ATHENS
Greece

Work Department

LITIGATION, ARBITRATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION | BANKING, FINANCE AND CAPITAL MARKETS | CORPORATE / COMMERCIAL | REAL ESTATE | EU AND COMPETITION LAW

Position

PARTNER

Career

Charalampos specializes in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, civil and commercial litigation and corporate law. As of 2014 he also serves as Assistant Counsel to the Hellenic Deposit and Investment Guarantee Fund (TEKE) and from this position has enriched his knowledge on the regulatory regime in banking sector.

Drawing on his banking and corporate experience, Charalampos has recently advised Black Sea Trade and Development Bank with respect to a 10,000,000 Euro Loan Agreement entered into with Aegean Baltic Bank along with an Assignment Agreement to further secure financing under the Loan Agreement.

In the past he has been involved in tender offers for the acquisition, squeeze-out and delisting of Greek listed companies and has participated in the real estate privatization process by the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF).

He is currently advising and representing reputable EU based car manufacturers (VW AG, AUDI AG, SEAT SA) in relation to the diesel engines’ emission matter and monitors all aspects of this case (of civil, administrative and criminal nature) as it unfolds in Greece. Charalampos is a significant contributor to designing the defence strategy in the diesel emissions litigation case, a landmark and demanding contentious case, obtaining full or partial dismissal of vehicle owners’ claims before Greek Courts.

Charalampos has also built a strong practice in EPC related transactional work with a focus on EPC financing and shareholders agreements, as reflected in his recent work for major plants in the Middle East and Ghana and has been involved in international commercial arbitration proceedings conducted under the ICC Rules in the context of EPC related transactions.

Charalampos regularly contributes in litigation and arbitration legal publications.

ADMISSIONS

Supreme Court of Greece, 2018
Athens Bar Association, 2009

Languages

Greek and English

Education

Queen Mary, University of London: LL.M. in Commercial and Corporate Law, 2009

University of Athens School of Law: LL.B., 2007

Lawyer Rankings

Greece > Banking, finance and capital markets

With a ‘deep knowledge of the banking, finance and securities sectordeveloped through an impressive roster of fee-earning work, as well as through the firm’s involvement as counsel to the Hellenic Deposit and Investment Guarantee Fund (TEKE), Moussas & Partners Attorneys at Law is well placed to advise lenders and borrowers across the full spectrum of financial products from a transactional and regulatory perspective. Managing partner Nicholas Moussas has ‘outstanding knowledge of banking and finance law, practice and regulation’, and through his role as general counsel of TEKE has been able to provide clients with tremendous insight into legal developments in the banking and capital markets industry. Other key contacts include Vassilios Moussas, who has ‘long experience in large-scale projects and with respect to innovative products and financial services’, and Charalampos Kondis, who has ‘excellent knowledge of the banking legal framework’.

Greece > Real estate and construction

Advising on the full spectrum of real estate transactions, ranging from acquisitions, development, planning and construction, the multidisciplinary team at Moussas & Partners Attorneys at Law frequently acts on behalf of financial institutions and investment trusts. Vassilios Moussas has vast expertise in representing local and international clients in real estate and insurance-based court proceedings, while Charalampos Kondis specialises in M&A and commercial litigation. Nikos Sakkas focuses on complex investment projects, and Eirini Kontrafouri is knowledgeable in real estate transactions.

Greece > Dispute resolution

Fielding a team of ‘very experienced and skilful litigators’, Moussas & Partners Attorneys at Law has vast expertise in representing clients in disputes arising from shareholders’ agreements, M&A transactions, and regulatory compliance matters. Both Nicholas Moussas and Vassilios Moussas head the team, with the former showcasing ‘excellent knowledge’ in project finance and real estate-related litigation, whilst the latter focuses on commercial law claims. Maria Malikouti represents clients from various sectors in arbitration proceedings, and Charalampos Kondis is also noted.