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Norton Rose

126 KOLOKOTRONI STREET, 185 35 PIRAEUS, GREECE

Warsaw, Tokyo, Sydney, Singapore, Shanghai, Sandton and 28 more

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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, Norton Rose LLP is a second tier firm,

Dimitri Sofianopoulos’ strong team at Norton Rose LLP provides top-notch English and Greek law advice across the full range of financial issues. Highlights included advising the lead arrangers on the cross-border restructuring of Maillis Group. English-qualified partner Yianni Cheilas is recommended for his ‘commercial approach and very good knowledge of financial structuring issues’.

Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, Norton Rose LLP is a second tier firm,

Norton Rose LLP has been busy advising on local and cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures in the energy sector for clients such as EDF, Eni and Piraeus Equity Advisors. Elena Tsohou and Dimitris Assimakis are recommended.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, Norton Rose LLP is a first tier firm,

Norton Rose LLP is highly recommended for international litigation and arbitration as well as domestic disputes. Group head Marie Kelly ‘gives sharp and business-wise solutions’, and Dimitrios Rampos and Vassilis Koroxenidis show ‘knowledge of the Greek litigation system, as well as good strategic and commercial focus’.

Energy

Within Energy, Norton Rose LLP is a first tier firm,

Norton Rose LLP’s energy practice handles M&A, project finance and regulatory advice. On the regulatory side, it represented EGL Hellas in a case before the Supreme Administrative Court against various provisions of the Greek Grid Code. Energy specialist Dimitris Assimakis is well regarded.

Legal market overview

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The legal market has ridden the economic turmoil better than most sectors, partly because lawyers are less specialised than counterparts in larger jurisdictions and have maintained a flexible and robust approach to the changing demands of the market. Karatzas & Partners Law Firm, Koutalidis Law Firm, M & P Bernitsas Law Offices, Potamitisvekris and KGDI Law Firm are the most prominent Greek firms, with the latter the largest by size with around 100 lawyers. UK shipping law firms represent the bulk of international operations in Greece, and the majority have kept to the confines of this practice, with the exceptions of Norton Rose LLP with a full-service offering; Watson, Farley & Williams – Greek Branch for energy matters; and Reed Smith.

Projects and privatisation

Within Projects and privatisation, Norton Rose LLP is a second tier firm,

Norton Rose LLP is highly active on the energy front and recently represented Eolfi Wind Hellas on the licensing and development of its wind farm portfolio. Dimitris Assimakis is recommended.

Shipping finance

Within Shipping finance, Norton Rose LLP is a first tier firm,

Norton Rose has few rivals when it comes to advising lenders and borrowers on ship finance and shipbuilding contracts. It acted for Safe Bulkers regarding three credit agreements with Japan Bank of International Cooperation, and Citibank Japan in the $122m financing of the acquisition of three ships. Dimitri Sofianopoulos and Yianni Cheilas are among the best in the market.

Shipping litigation

Within Shipping litigation, Norton Rose LLP is a first tier firm,

Norton Rose is highly recommended for advice to shipowners and charterers on shipbuilding and charterparty disputes, and has good standing in English law litigation and arbitration. Marie Kelly and John Liberopoulos are highly rated.

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