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Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm Offices

Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
28 DIMITRIOU SOUTSOU STR
115 21 ATHENS
Greece
Visit website 30 210 817 1500

Mrs Ioanna Antonopoulou

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+30 210 817 1568 i.antonopoulou@kglawfirm.gr View profile

Work Department

Project Finance | Banking & Finance, Capital Markets

Position

Partner

Career

Ioanna (Rea) has joined the firm in March 2010 and specializes in banking, corporate finance and project finance (including PPP projects and infrastructure/renewable energy/real estate projects) and has advised various financial institutions (both Greek and international – including IFIs) in a number of, innovative, demanding and high value transactions in her areas of practice. During the last two years Ioanna has also advised the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund in a number of complex transactions related to the hive down and capital increases of two of the Greek systemic banks. Prior to joining the firm, she held senior positions in the Legal Division of Emporiki Bank of Greece S.A. (absorbed by Alpha Bank S.A.) and has been involved in various bank projects both in Greece and abroad, including the expansion of Emporiki Bank in Eastern Europe.

Ioanna (Rea) has been selected as one of IFLR1000’s Women Leaders for 2021.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian and Russian

Memberships

  • Member of the Athens Bar since 1983
  • Member of the Hellenic Commercial Lawyers Association
  • Member of the International Bar Association
  • Member of the Queen Mary Alumni

Education

  • National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Law School (LLB)
  • University of London, Queen Mary College, Centre for Commercial Law Studies (LLM/Subject group: Commercial and Corporate Law)

Lawyer Rankings

Greece > Projects and privatisation

Counting corporations from the energy, mining, and transport sectors amongst its key clients, the Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm practice specialises in project finance issues and complex privatisations. The team is highly regarded for dealing with multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, as well as demonstrating extensive experience in handling EPC contracts and project agreements. Based in Athens, Gus Papamichalopoulos leads the group, focusing on the corporate and commercial aspects of cross-border proceedings, whilst Ioanna Antonopoulou routinely acts on behalf of financial institutions. Lydia Tsapara, Efi Palaiologou and Antonis Koumpias are also key contacts in the group.

Greece > Energy

Covering the gamut of energy-related work, ranging from project finance and M&A to public procurement initiatives, the Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm team acts on behalf of public authorities, investors and international renewable energy companies. The practice also has substantial expertise in the transport, social infrastructure and mining sectors, having frequently worked on landmark infrastructure and energy projects. Gus Papamichalopoulos leads the department from Athens, bringing vast experience of dealing with M&A and EPCs in the energy space. Ioanna Antonopoulou is a corporate finance specialist, while Lydia Tsapara focuses on privatisations. Efi Palaiologou and Antonis Kompias are also noted.

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