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Paraskevas Law Firm

7 ASKLEPIOU STREET, 10679 ATHENS, GREECE

Tel:: Work +30 210 361 0333
Fax:: Fax +30 210 364 5329

Web:: www.paraskevaslaw.com
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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, Paraskevas Law Firm is a second tier firm,

Paraskevas Law Firm shows ‘awareness and sophistication in dealing with the sensitive issues concerning offshore private banking’. Dimitris Paraskevas, who is ‘polite and professional under stressful circumstances’, adopts ‘a hands-on approach’, and John Mazarakos shows ‘professionalism, timeliness and accuracy’. The firm recently acted as Greek counsel to Bank of America and Credit Suisse in a $1.3bn loan to various borrowers.

Corporate and M&A

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

Paraskevas Law Firm regularly earns referrals from international firms and is often involved on multi-jurisdictional deals. It recently acted as local counsel to MetLife on its $16.2bn acquisition of Alico. Dimitris Paraskevas has a very good reputation.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, Paraskevas Law Firm is a third tier firm,

Paraskevas Law Firm ‘provides a level of commercially minded, user-friendly service comparable with that of the leading international law firms’. It recently successfully represented an electronics manufacturer in a €33m litigation. Dimitris Paraskevas is highly regarded.

EU and competition

Within EU and competition, tier 4

Paraskevas Law Firm represents several automotive companies including Renault and Porsche.

Energy

Within Energy, Paraskevas Law Firm is a second tier firm,

Paraskevas Law Firm is well regarded for its advice to borrowers and lenders on major energy projects.

Projects and privatisation

Within Projects and privatisation, tier 4

Paraskevas Law Firm’s strong privatisation practice regularly acts for the Greek government, and is advising it on the proposed privatisation of Hellenic Aerospace Industry.

Real estate and construction

Within Real estate and construction, Paraskevas Law Firm is a third tier firm,

Paraskevas Law Firm represents clients in inbound and outbound real estate investments. Dimitris Paraskevas is recommended.

TMT

Within TMT, Paraskevas Law Firm is a third tier firm,

Paraskevas Law Firm recently advised on the debt restructuring of a major telecoms company.

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A practical insight to cross-border merger control issues

The legislative framework in Greece is set out in “Law 703/1977 on the Control of Monopolies and Oligopolies and the Protection of Free Competition”, as amended (“the Competition Law”). Also, as an EU Member State, the provisions of EC Regulations 1/2003 and 139/2004 will also be of relevance to the Greek jurisdiction.

- Elias Paraskevas Attorneys at Law

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Greek Société Anonymes: An introduction to the key rules

- Kelemenis & Co
Greek electricity and natural gas legislation following the recent legislative overhaul

Introduced in August 2011, Statute 4001/2011 on the Electricity and Natural Gas Markets has set de novo Greek energy legislation. In this chapter, Kelemenis & Co., which acted as the legal advisor to the Greek Ministry of Energy in drafting the new energy law, sets out, in a Q&A format, all key provisions for both the electricity and gas sectors.

- Kelemenis & Co
An outline of Greek corporate tax legislation

The sovereign debt crisis has caused successive revisions of Greek tax legislation. In this chapter, Kelemenis & Co. deals with the key provisions of Greek corporate tax legislation as currently in force whilst focusing on themes which are of high importance to both foreign and domestic investors.

- Kelemenis & Co
Employment Newsletter - Information on recent employment law developments in Greece

In this newsleer A. Reduction of minimum salaries and wages B. Amendment of framework on Collective Labour Agreements C. Changes in the Mediation and Arbitration System D. Suspension of salary increases based on seniority E. Qualification of employment contracts due to expire upon a certain age or upon completion of pension requirements as indefinite- term contracts.

- Zepos & Yannopoulos
Labour Law developments in Greece increase flexibility of employment

Recent labour law reforms in Greece significantly modify the labour scene regarding the employees working hours, their salaries and severance payment and other employment matters. All changes have been made in the spirit of preserving employment, increasing cost reduction and boosting competitiveness.

- Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm
Banking Newsletter March 2012

Informa+on on Greek Memorandum of Understanding and PSI

- Zepos & Yannopoulos
The Ultimate Legal Guide to Investing in Greece

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- Dryllerakis & Associates
Employment Law amendments boosts Foreign Direct Investments (F.D.I.)

Pistiolis-Triantafyllos & Associates law firm has one of the most dynamic and business-oriented corporate employment & labour law practices in Greece. We represent national and international corporations and we make it our business to keep up with the ever-changing complexities of employment law, so corporations can focus on running their business. Employment law is one of the most rapidly changing areas of our legal system. Against a backdrop of new legislation, regulations and reported cases, maintaining best practice is a real challenge.

- Pistiolis - Triantafyllos & Associates Law Fir
Competition Alert Hellenic Competition Commission adopts a new Leniency Program

The Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) recently issued decision 526/VI/2011, by virtue of which it adopted a “second generation” leniency program, which is fully aligned with the relevant EU provisions and practices.

- Zepos & Yannopoulos
P&P Newsletter - PV Energy

Update on the regulative framework of PV development following the recent enactment of Law 4001/2011 and the revised Regulation of Electricity Generation Licences for RES plants in Greece.

- Politis & Partners