The Legal 500 > Europe, Middle East & Africa > Greece > Banking, finance and capital markets

‘Professionalism, dedication, good knowledge, commitment.’

‘Bernitsas has the in-house competence to professionally handle practically all types of transactions relating to financing (Banks, Capital Markets), Equity Markets (IPO, Capital raising, listing, redomiciling) Corporate Finance (M&A,restructuring,etc). Can work on both Greek law and English law based deals.’

‘Knowledgable professionals, committed, hands-on, timely delivery, well connected in local market.’

‘An absolutely to- ranking firm. The firm’s capital market practice is a market leader in Greece. They have deep knowledge of the business and the transaction structure and they are very helpful in solving the problematic issues. Their attitude to clients is also remarkably positive. The team is excellent at all times. The service you get from Bernitsas on these transactions is top class. What differentiates them from their competitors is that they have a strong technical competence and work really hard. They also care passionately about developing relationships with their clients.’

‘Nikos Papachristopoulos, the Joint Head of the Banking, Finance & Capital Markets and Corporate and M&A groups at Bernitsas law firm, is the primary attorney that we have worked with. Nikos has huge expertise in these areas of law. He is also extremely commercial; he gets to the bottom line and has a good sense of what is viable to a counterparty. You can also call him at any time and get an opinion. Apart from being always on top of the case he is handling, he is also very good in mediating internal dialogues. In my opinion, he is one of the best in the Greek market at what he does, a good negotiator that you would like to have on your side.’

‘Commercial acumen, practical approach to problem solving.’

‘The legal team has the unique talent to understand the real legal and business risk of the client. In comparison with the other firms in Greece they can be part of the client’s team in order to find the best solution. We have always achieved the best possible outcome.’

‘Aleka Kondyli combines outstanding professional performance with dedication and experience. Managing partner Katerina Karatza has exceptional knowledge of the legal framework in financial sector and keeps the right balance between legal and business interests for their clients.’

‘Commitment, Professionalism, Experience, knowledge, focus on the result’.

‘K&P team in Banking Finance and Capital Markets is exceptional in terms of experience, knowledge, guidance, and providing practical solid and viable legal solutions not just theoretic recommendations.’

‘A unique, client-oriented team that can provide accurate, and ‘hands on’ legal services no mater how difficult or complex the project may be. Undoubtedly most highly recommended for every banking or project/corporate financing schemes and projects.’

‘Easy reachable team and easy to communicate with; client-friendly approach and support’.

‘Availability and commitment’.

‘High quality legal advice – speed of service & industry know how.’

‘The team working with us was very supportive, with very good legal knowledge, responding in a strict time-schedule.’

‘We worked with George Palogos, who supported us in a very satisfactory manner.’

‘When the law firm takes on a new project it appoints the right persons to it , using its wide range of experience,  in order to achieve maximum efficiency. The personal contribution of every  team member was significant but what  contributed the most was the team’s ability to combine each member’s strengths.’

‘All PotamitisVekris team members demonstrated commitment, responsibility and efficiency. They were available at all times to assist, worked overtime  to cater for delays caused by other persons involved in order to meet the deadline and they went over and above everyone’s expectations. The firm is one of the most well known in Greece as it outperforms the others.’

‘All of the firm’s members are bright, meticulous, self-motivated  with congenial personalities who have the expertise to cope with any project assigned to them.’

‘They do something extra that makes the difference between a capable and an outstanding professional.’

‘Anthea Terlegas facilitated the complex transaction numerous times. She is very experienced in business loans and transactions and the relevant laws that apply (Greek  & English Law) and has English as a mother tongue. Strong interpersonal skills allowed her to act as an intermediary between the teams involved explaining business terms and restrictions to those that had no financial background and legal terms to those who had no or different legal background safeguarding everyone’s interests at the same time.’

‘Nikolaos Kampantais was hands on at all times even when on vacation- demonstrated willingness and patience discussing any comments/disagreements that arose again and again until he could fully understand what lay beneath and propose the most suitable solution.’

‘Euripides Ioannou is the link that binds all together. He is very experienced, a real problem solver, with strong negotiation skills that when combined with his extensive knowledge and vast experience were the deal maker. He is a true leader that allows his team members to learn and evolve.’

‘I found them to be experienced, responsive, knowledgeable and honest. Whilst working with AK, I felt as though our situation was in adept and trustworthy hands. I would highly recommend AK to anyone seeking representation that is fair, honest and which will keep your best interest and unique needs at the forefront. I would not hesitate to seek representation from AK again.’

‘Wonderful representatives with calm preparedness during lengthy and tenacious negotiation processes. I so appreciated their knowledge, calming presence, and polite and respectful attitude. They have helped us to stay focused on the larger picture, and worked on our case(s) in a caring and timely manner.

‘They have represented us in the most professional manner, their ethics are of the highest standards. Their friendship, courtesy, knowledge and honesty have become very important to us during the last ten years.’ 

‘In unvarnished truth they will tell you exactly where you stand and what direction you should go. They will cut out the frivolous fluff that so many clients want to vent about.’

‘The team is a blend of well-organised, highly skilled professionals who can combine different aspects of legal expertise. Accordingly they are capable of providing full-spectrum legal advice, also being able to think out of the box and provide creative solutions to better address clients’ requirements and needs.’

‘The team leader and members of the team are highly efficient and reliable. They are highly experienced, capable of identifying the different aspects and key issues of each particular case, and of providing creative solutions. They also have a deep understanding of the client’s needs and are always available when their assistance is required. Special reference in this respect is made to partners Panagiotis Tzioumas and Xenofon Papayiannis.’

‘KLC is a firm that manages to maintain high quality of services in all cases that they have been engaged with. Starting with deep knowledge of the sectors that they are involved in, the team’s key advantages are complemented by experienced and trained associates and high partner involvement, assisting both as quality assurance and also problem solving in complex cases. By comparison to other firms operating in the country, KLC offers one of the sector’s highest quality of services, while maintaining an approach with timely response rates and billing transparency.’

‘Both partners and associates in KLC are very approachable and thorough in their counsels. Their experience is enabling them to provide accurate, flexible and swift solutions to complex situations. Dr. Tzioumas, managing partner, is an extremely experienced lawyer in various fields of the legal field making him an invaluable asset to any transaction team that he is a member in.’

‘What makes this practice unique is the combination of legal skills, responsiveness, flexibility, understanding of client’s needs and efficient allocation of work among the project team members.’

‘The lead partner Panagiotis Tzioumas has excellent legal skills, combined with commercial acumen and practicality. He is attentive to the client’s needs and accommodates the client’s concerns. Senior associate Georgia Mathiopoulou has very good legal skills, is very responsive and pays attention to detail.’

‘We have been dealing with KLC Law Firm as an external legal counsel for ten years, instructing on issues relating to banking, finance, security law and EU legislation. My overall impression of the team is excellent. Low profile, patient but persistent, as well as knowledgeable lawyers. Very well prepared in both preparatory meetings and negotiations. Always ready to accommodate our needs with total responsiveness and availability. Exactly what I like. As mentioned above, the absence of any kind of arrogance and the low-profile approach of well-prepared lawyers is something we highly appreciate.’

‘Panagiotis Tzioumas – very professional during discussions and negotiations with counterparts and always ready to support our interests. Well prepared with innovative proposals during negotiations with financial institutions. Very good approach to counterparts’ legal advisors and ready to lead negotiations. Well-structured and always available on short notice requests. Georgia Mathiopoulou – very professional, very calm and always very well prepared. She knows her stuff and plays a great role in supporting Panagiotis Tzioumas during negotiations.’

‘Thenia Panagopoulou is a very capable partner, able to handle complex transactions. She always provides value to her clients, is very reliable, effective and a hard-working partner. She is well aware of legislation, a gentle negotiator and is always oriented to providing value to her client.’

‘Commercial understanding, flexibility, responsiveness’.

‘Thenia and Stergios have been supporting us through complex transactions; both very nice people with business sense, aiming to help achieve the goal each time. With an eye for simple solutions that address concerns they are constructive in assisting the process each time.’

‘Knowledgeable, prompt and flexible, geared towards making a deal work’.

‘The team is focused on understanding the business logic and the argument for any decision leading to a legal issue. On this base they provide different scenarios and possible practical solutions. The information is presented comprehensibly to people without any legal background and at the same with full reference to the relevant laws and regulations in case some specialised deeper analysis is needed.’

‘I would put the following qualities as the most important: 1.)Personal involvement and dedication 2.)High competence and expertise combined with experience and knowledge about the sector. 3.)Availability’.

‘We really like that they are hands-on and offer almost immediate availability. They are efficient and quick.’

‘Responsiveness, problem-solving attitude, client-centric orientation are the main characteristics of this practice. Also they are vastly experienced in banking and finance and have deep knowledge of legislation. They can swiftly propose  innovative solutions to complex problems and draft high level documentation.’

‘Christina Papanikopoulou  is a partner with deep knowledge of banking and finance legislation. She is capable of handling complex transactions and very at ease when cooperating with international firms. She is well aware of the market trends and of the regulatory initiatives in the field and always provides positive feedback to her clients. She is reliable, a doer and can provide added value in difficult negotiations in favor of her client.’

‘Kely Pesketzi is a hard working, reliable and stable partner. She knows banking and finance legislation and has the ability to draft and negotiate high quality documentation in relation to complex  transactions.’

‘Moussas & Partners stands out due to its excellent cross-border skills, which it blends skillfully with its excellent knowledge of local law, regulations and the local market.’

‘Provides excellent and on-point advice on Greek law and is in a position to understand the commercial context of a dispute and to provide suitable solutions. They have a first-class reputation for cutting-edge banking and capital markets work and long experience in complex M&A transactions of all sizes.’

‘The team consists of highly motivated and proactive members, characterised by their smart thinking and resourcefulness, bringing out-of-the-box solutions in terms of deal structuring.’

‘Mr Moussas is recognised for having expertise of the highest level. The team provides very practical and creative advice on complex issues usually within very tight time-frames.’

‘Experience and commercial approach. They know the market very well and have proven great at identifying solutions. They can deliver to tight schedules which is always welcomed by our customers.’

‘They understand where we are coming from and are always available. Evangelos Politis has great experience and is well appreciated in the market. So having him on board is an asset in difficult transactions.’

‘Sarantitis law firm is managed by a forward thinking team of partners with a high commitment to providing top quality comprehensive and business oriented legal services, with reasonable prices.’

‘Dorotheos Samoladas and Alexandros Metaxas are among the leading partners for provision of banking, finance and capital markets, supported effectively by George Dedes, one of the senior associates, having an in-depth expertise both in shipping and industrial finance, proactive and business oriented, as well as Angeliki Agrimakis one of the junior associates which is highly effective and solution oriented.’