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POTAMITISVEKRIS > The Legal 500 Rankings
Greece > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1
POTAMITISVEKRIS acts for a plethora of clients in the banking and finance and capital markets arena, including national and international banks, institutional investors and issuers and borrowers of securities, on all types of matters, ranging from traditional banking and finance mandates to the restructuring of loans, the issuance and listing of equity and debt securities, as well as tender offers. Practice head George BersisPractice head(s):
George Bersis
Other key lawyers:
Stathis Potamitis; Euripides Ioannou; Vassilis Stergiou; Anthea Terlegas; Maria Perifanou; Alexander Metallinos
Testimonials
‘A multi-partner team that handles matters across the board, which is more commercial than most of their peers.’
‘The banking and finance team of PotamitisVekris is by far the best practice in Greece in this area of expertise. It is the most efficient, responsive and problem-solving practice, and we always feel safe and secure working with them.’
‘The team is excellent, and I couldn’t expect more from a law firm in the service they provide to us. They are always available, responsive and eager to help up on any issue we request.’
‘George Bersis is a true leader, while he is supported by an excellent team of many extremely competent lawyers.’
‘New colleagues that joined the firm from larger law firms abroad brought in significant experience and skill set.’
‘Knowledge of the subject is very important towards this practice, and the firm definitely possess it. Apart from that, the team is flexible, retains good relationships with the banking sector, and enjoys respect.’
‘Accessibility and excellent communication make the difference.’
Key clients
The Greek Government (Ministry of Finance)
Alpha Bank
Piraeus Bank
National Bank of Greece
Fairfax Financial Holdings
Bank of Cyprus
PQH
Hellenic Development Bank
Euroxx Securities S.A.
Eurobank S.A.
AMC Oak SARL / Praxia Bank
CITIBANK
Deca Investments Alternative Investment Fund
Terna Energy S.A.
Aegean Airlines S.A.
Gek Terna S.A.
Ambrosia Capital Hellas S.A.
Attica Bank S.A.
Newsphone Hellas S.A.
Intrakat S.A.
Optima Bank S.A.
Premia Properties S.A.
Lamda Development S.A.
Work highlights
- Represented Greek subsidiaries of Sani/Ikos International Group SCA, with a Group restructuring and refinancing of the total financial indebtedness against banking institutions in Greece amounting to €511m.
- Advised the Greek Government on the design, preparation and implementation of a public tender for awarding a concession for the “Sale & Leaseback Organisation”.
- Advised Piraeus Bank S.A. on multiple credit facilities to SPVs owned by National Energy Holdings for the purposes of financing the development of solar and wind energy projects with an aggregate power exceeding 172MW.
Greece > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
POTAMITISVEKRIS is active in advising on transactions, with an experienced team dealing with major matters in the financial services, telecommunications, and health sectors. The firm handles a wide range of significant cross-border and domestic M&A deals and has also assisted in standout disinvestment, privatisation, and demerger matters. The team is notable for its collaboration with the insolvency practice, allowing it to handle post-insolvency transactions. Practice head Stathis PotamitisPractice head(s):
Stathis Potamitis
Other key lawyers:
George Bersis; Alexandros Kortesis; Vassilis Stergiou; Theologos Mintzas; Maria Perifanou; Alexander Metallinos
Testimonials
‘We had an excellent collaboration with Ms. Amalia Balla.’
‘Knowledgeable, collaborative, solution oriented. Especially Alexandros Kortesis.
‘I have worked with our partner A. Kortesis for a number of years and I have received (and still receive) an extremely high level of service and support. Alexandros has deep knowledge of the pharma sector, he is customer- and results-oriented and demonstrates a teamwork spirit.’
‘Worked with Vasilis Stergiou. He is extremely professional, with attention to detail.’
‘Excellent communication, reasonable billings, prompt reply to our requests.’
‘The team is distinguished for quality of partners and their availability and engagement, appropriate resourcing, efficiency in delivering, communication & case/matter management and commercial knowledge of the industry.’
‘We have recently cooperated with Vassilis Stergiou, who amazed us with his exceptional quality, his negotiation/communication skills, as well as with his synthetic ability, professionalism, availability, efficiency and commercial knowledge. He is really a great partner and contributor.’
‘Mr. Alexandros Kortesis, partner, offers informed and insightful opinions and adopts a practical and business-friendly approach. Hands-on approach, supportive in difficult decision-making.’
Key clients
Bake Hellas
JB Capital
Lafarge Holcim
Piraeus Bank
DIORASIS
DIORAMA
Alpha Bank
AstraZeneca S.A
WIND Hellas
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund
Folli Follie
Fairfax Financial Holdings
Thrace Plastics
CSL Behring MEPE
Medtronic Hellas S.A.
Procter and Gamble
Angelini SA
ALCON Laboratories
Sarantis
PQH S.A.
Sony
Oaktree Capital Management
Motor Oil Hellas
China Energy Group
Ferrovial S.A.
Blackstone/HIP
IASO S.A.
Wella Hellas MEPE
FAIS Group
Athens Water & Sewerage Company
Elsewedy Electric
Cubico Sustainable Investments
Aegean Airlines S.A.
Premia Properties S.A.
Hellenic Dynamics
FHL Kiriakidis
Trade Estates REIC
Worldline
GEK Terna
Arrow Resources
Grivalia Management
International Real Estate Company
National Energy
Work highlights
- Advised WIND Hellas Telecommunications S.A. on a telecommunications transaction where UNITED Group acquired WIND Hellas.
- Advised majority shareholder of a leading public gas distribution company in the sale of its shareholding through an international public tender process.
- Advised a shareholder in a Greek financial institution on the sale of its shares to an institutional investor.
Greece > Employment Tier 1
Counting multinational and major domestic companies among its key roster of clients, POTAMITISVEKRIS has established itself as one of the top employment firms in the country. The team is regularly engaged in large-scale disputes and arbitrations, as well as overseeing employee transfer matters and providing ongoing HR assistance. Practice head Alexios PapastavrouPractice head(s):
Alexios Papastavrou
Other key lawyers:
Despoina Charakopoulou; Nikolas Sigkridis; Anastasia Platipodi
Testimonials
‘Expertise and experience.’
‘Throughout our longstanding collaboration, Alexios Papastavrou is provably unique in the field of employment law. His broad and deep knowledge of this field and his ability to understand the client’s needs and find practical solutions to even the most complex problems, makes him truly irreplaceable.’
‘The colleagues involved in the team supporting us are well-educated and know this field of law very well. They are quick, accurate and precise in the advice they provide. The results are always positive.’
‘The team has excellent knowledge of the law and the legal reality in Greece. They adopt a practical and business friendly approach that makes them real business partners.’
‘Alexios Papastavrou for being a business partner, for his strategic thinking and practical approach. Nikolaos Sygkridis for his diligence and knowledge of the law.’
‘Excellent know-how and consistent updates on developments with effective approach to business partnership and consulting.’
‘Excellent collaboration in individual level with easy and direct availability providing added value with their expertise in each issue they manage.’
Key clients
New Greek PostBank (Eurobank)
Philip Morris
AstraZeneca
Procter & Gamble
HSBC
Citibank
Johnson and Johnson
Angelini Pharma
The Royal Bank of Scotland (NatWest Markets Plc)
Janssen-Cilag
Notos Com Holdings
Trainose SA
Ergose SA
Schneider Electric
Bolton Hellas SA
McDonald’s
Lidl Hellas SA
Alfa Vita Vasilopoulos SA (Delhaize Group)
Attica SA
Newrest SA
AGET IRAKLIS (Lafarge Group)
METLIFE
ARVAL Hellas SA
Eurobank SA
The Nielsen Company
VolksWagen Bank GmbH
Holmes Place Med B.V.
Aegean Baltic Bank
YARA Hellas SA
Alcon Laboratories Hellas SA
HDI Global SE HELLAS
Vouchers Services SA (EDENRED)
Aegean Airlines
OTE
The American College of Greece (ACG)
ATHENIAN CALLIRHOE
WOLT Technoligies Hellas
Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.
Hilton International Co
Premia European Holdings S.A.R.L.
doValue Greece
Upstream
Wind SA
Rocket
Plastika Kritis SA
Hellas Gold SA
Closer 2021 Limited
Patras Port Authority S.A.
KEA Hara non-profit association
EYDAP S.A.
Philosofish S.A.
Apifon
Grant-Thornton
SNFCC (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center SA)
Mace
Kumon Greece
WorkMotion
NTE-PAL
Neogen Europe Ltd
To Your Door S.A.
Komvos (pro bono)
Work highlights
- Represented OTE against claims for reinstatement by employees who had been transferred following a spin-off to subsidiaries companies through the preliminary measures process initially and lawsuits afterwards.
- Represented Lidl Hellas before the Organization of Mediation and Arbitration with the signing of collective labour agreement.
- Advised Eldorado Hellas for the signing of labour agreement with the Union representing employees in the surface operations of the company for the implementation of 27/4 operation scheme.
Greece > EU and competition Tier 1
POTAMITISVEKRIS advises clients on a range of matters, including cartels, compliance issues, damages actions, merger control work and state aid mandates. The practice regularly represents multinational clients from a range of sectors, including the energy, pharmaceuticals and retail industries, before Hellenic Competition Commission in antitrust investigations and other infringement matters. Dimitris Loukas leads the practice and is further supported by Xenophon PaparrigopoulosPractice head(s):
Dimitris Loukas
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is responsive and has a business-oriented mindset.’
‘Dimitris Loukas is highly experienced in competition law matters.’
‘Full professionalism, excellent knowledge of their subjects, continuous availability, team spirit, technological sustainability.’
‘We work closely with Dimitris Loukas, who has a unique specialisation and hardworking spirit, providing us with state-of-the-art legal services.’
‘The team has a proven track record in EU competition matters and is adept at competition litigation. It has built a strong name in the market due to its work and is known for providing a personalised service.’
‘Dimitris Loukas is an extremely good lawyer, very precise in his advice and always available. He works in a very efficient and client-friendly way and communicates very clearly.’
Key clients
WORLDLINE SA
UNITED Group – NOVA Telecoms
Hellenic Development Bank
Autohellas – Hertz
LAFARGE HOLCIM Cement
TERNA Group
Nestlé
AEGEAN Airlines
BLACKSTONE Group Inc.
FARALLON Capital Investments
Vernicos Tugs
CHINA ENERGY
Nikas
COCA COLA Hellenic
MOTOR OIL
FCC Construccion SA
MASOUTIS
KLEEMANN Hellas SA
Gregory’s
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund
FAIRFAX
Oaktree Capital & IASO General Hospital
WIND Hellas
Grivalia Properties REIC
PROCTER & GAMBLE
ASTRAZENECA
PIRAEUS Bank
Work highlights
- Represented AEGEAN Airlines in Ryanair’s action for annulment of the EU Commission’s decision approving a state aid compensation measure of €120m before the General Court of the EU.
- Advised WORLDLINE SA on its acquisition of the merchant acquiring business of EUROBANK.
- Advised COCA COLA Hellenic on the HCC’s investigation into alleged abuse of dominance infringements in the Greek market for carbonated soft drinks.
Greece > Projects and privatisation Tier 1
POTAMITISVEKRIS regularly acts for sponsors and lenders on infrastructure concessions, construction projects and PPPs for waste management and other facilities in the infrastructure and construction industry. The firm has a stronghold in the energy sector and is advising the National bank of Greece S.A. and Piraeus Bank S.A. on financing Terna Energy’s Kafireas project, a 330MW wind farm portfolio. Euripides IoannouPractice head(s):
Euripides Ioannou
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team has huge experience and a full range of expertise, from finance to litigation to public procurement and contracts. Also really pleasant and constructive to work with.’
Key clients
Macquarie Group
Kopelouzos Group
The Hellenic Republic (Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation)
The Hellenic Republic (Ministry of Finance)
EYDAP (Athens Water and Sewage Company)
National Bank of Greece
Lamda Development
Alpha Bank
Piraeus Bank
Motor Oil
Wind Hellas
Terna Energy
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund
Work highlights
- Represented Alpha Bank in its role as Mandated Lead Arranger in connection with a €216m financing for the construction of the Southwest Peloponnese Road Axis.
- Assisted Hellinikon SA with the negotiation and signing in April 2022 of a €500m financing for the development of the first phase of Hellinikon Project.
- Advised Hellenic OpenFiber S.A on two financings of a €100m, for the construction and development within the Greek territory of the “Fiber to the Cabinet” / “Fiber to the Home” networks.
Greece > Real estate and construction Tier 1
POTAMITISVEKRIS advises on some of the largest acquisitions in the Greek real estate market, covering sectors from heavy industry and mining to commercial and residential property portfolios. The firm also covers financing and due diligence work. Practice head George BersisPractice head(s):
George Bersis
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Excellent team – in depth knowledge of the Greek real estate sector’
‘Theologos Mintzas – excellent professional, stands out in terms of cooperation, legal thinking, problem-solving’
‘The team is excellent, highly responsive and extremely knowledgeable in the field. We always feel secure when working with this firm and we believe thet it is the most accomplished law firm in Greece.’
‘Theologos Mintzas is a leading partner and one of the most knowledgeable Greek lawyers in the field. He is committed, responsive and problem-solver. He is supported by a team of very efficient and dedicated lawyers and Iliana Nikolaidi stands out as a very promising young lawyer.’
‘All the members of the team are flexible according to our needs. The team has in depth knowledge of the law and the market’
‘Theologos Mintzas : Theologos is a great lawyer, acting with professionalism throughout our cooperation. George Bersis : George is a great manager, and always available to provide on the spot advice’
Key clients
Treppides Investments & Holdings Ltd
Emma Capital Management
Dimand SA
GEK Terna SA
Arrow Resources AG
Lafarge Beton (Holcim Group Services)
Alpha Bank
Benaki Museum
Lamda Development SA
National Bank of Greece SA
Bank of Cyprus
The Blackstone Group
HI Partners
Dromeus Capital Management
Grivalia Management S.A. (former Grivalia Properties REIC)
Fairfax Financial Holdings
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund
LBRI (Ikos & Sani Hotels)
Mitsis Group
Oaktree Capital Management
Piraeus Bank
PQH
FOURLIS HOLDING SA
Premia Properties
Hines US LLC / Henderson Park
Azora FCR
Work highlights
- Advised a consortium of Gek Terna and Arrow Resources AG in the context of their bid for the acquisition of the plant, operations and several mines of Larco, a large nickel producer.
- Advised a consortium of Dimand SA (leading member), Premia Properties and EBRD, in the acquisition of a majority stake from Alpha Bank of a company holding a portfolio of more than 550 properties (offices, residential, commercial).
- Advised a Spanish fund on the acquisition of a 5 star hotel in Rhodes, through an asset deal. The scope of work included advice on the due diligence, drafting and negotiation of all contractual documents, establishment of the Geek SPV that acquired the asset, as well as financing of the transaction.
Greece > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 1
POTAMITISVEKRIS, headed by Stathis PotamitisPractice head(s):
Stathis Potamitis
Other key lawyers:
Konstantinos Rachianiotis; Eleana Baya; Konstantinos Papadiamantis; Alexandros Metallinos
Testimonials
‘Extremely High quality professionals.’
‘Rachaniotis Konstantinos is a high quality lawyer and he makes the client feels sure concerning his legal advice. He also is always available to answer any complicated legal questions.’
‘Excellent knowledge of restructuring and insolvency matters Immediate response to questions Business view’
‘Perfect cooperation and service provided by Mr. Potamitis and Mr. Papadiamantis.’
‘The most renowned Firm in this field in the Greek market, having contributed significantly in drafting the new insolvency law regime. Active in many of the recent major cases’
‘Stathis Potamitis is the best expert in this field in the Greek market. He has contributed significantly in drafting the new insolvency law and is active in most of the major cases of the recent years and beyond. Excellent expertise, communication and negotiation skills.’
‘Eleana Baya has worked on one of the most difficult rehabilitation cases of the recent years and has shown exceptional stamina, precise legal judgement, willingness to learn and to review all possible aspects, all in all excellent.’
‘Stathis Potamitis was very good.’
Key clients
Hellenic Ministry of Finance
Folli Follie
Agricultural Bank of Greece Liquidator
PWC
Hellenic Post Bank Liquidator
Alpha Bank / Cepal
Bank of Cyprus
Piraeus Bank / Intrum
EBRD
Eurobank/Dovalue
DIAS Aquaculture
Varangis Societe Anonyme
Farallon Capital Management LLC
ODEON SA / ODEON CINEMAS SA
Work highlights
- Advised Folli Follie in the execution and implementation of its rehabilitation agreement, a restructuring of more than €0.5bn debt with cross-border elements.
- Advised Farallon Capital in the restructuring of a Euromedica healthcare group with a total debt of €0.5bn and the transfer of its business to a new viable entity.
- Advised ODEON Group, a major group of companies operating in the entertainment sector through the distribution of movies and management of cinemas in Greece, in the negotiations for the execution of a rehabilitation agreement with its largest creditors.
Greece > Tax Tier 1
The tax team at POTAMITISVEKRIS handles tax matters for clients from a range of industries, including banking, pharmaceuticals, private wealth, oil and real estate. The team advises on day-to-day tax matters and related litigation, also supporting on tax audits and planning. The practice is led by Aspasia Malliou, who has expertise in matters related to inheritance tax, capital gains tax, international tax planning and tax structures for families. The team has been further strengthened at associate level by the recent arrivals of Charalampos Stampoulis and Grigoris Katsoras. Dimitra Katsipi is also recommended. Maria Kilatou left the firm in September 2023 for a role in tax consulting, and Gabriella Maniki left the firm since publication, too.Practice head(s):
Aspasia Malliou
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team demonstrates proactivity, they are paying extra attention to the details of each case, and that makes the difference in the outcome. They are very supportive, have one-team spirit, and provide an extremely high level of service.’
‘The team is always available, willing to help and has excellent knowledge of the legislation.’
‘Potamitisvekris team is extremely professional and able to deal with client issues with transparency and efficiency, and has a legal team that extends its service as needed and when needed. The team works in conjunction together, and the result is the best.’
‘Aspasia Malliou, Dimitra Katsipi and Grigoris Katsoras are standout partners and associates. They care for the client and have a high work ethic. Their judgement in relevant complicated tax cases.’
Key clients
EYDAP SA
D. Daskalopoulos Collection Non- Profit Civil Company
KALOGIROU SA
Azerbaijan Gas Supply Company
Grivalia REIC
PQH Single Special Liquidation S.A.
Kessaris Group of companies
Iliadis Family
Covas Family
Viktor Asser
Matsas & Son Co Ltd.
Astrazeneca SA
Bank of Cyprus
Hellenic Petroleum
Elinoil S.A.
Interamerican – Life Insurance SA
Gerolymatos Group
Citibank International Plc
Mionis Sabby family
Metaxas family
Papastavrou family
Forbisson Limited (Gabriel Panagiotidis)
John Olympios
Covid 19 Newsletter
Tax Law Bulletin “Deltio Forologikis Nomothesias”
Kalotina Klonaris
Evripides Chatzikraniotis
Apostolos Nikolakopoulos
Work highlights
- Represented Astrazeneca SA in the tax litigation which successfully concluded to the issuance of Athens’ Administrative Court of Appeal.
- Advised D. Daskalopoulos Collection on the tax treatment of the donation of important contemporary artworks.
- Advised EYDAP SA on the tax and accounting treatment of the agreements, concluded between EYDAP and the Greek State.
Greece > TMT Tier 1
POTAMITISVEKRIS stands out for its comprehensive coverage of TMT issues including intellectual property, social media and celebrity management, privacy, unfair competition, and dispute resolution. The firm offers advisory, transactional and litigation support and is particularly adept at handling regulatory matters as well as matters related to the protection of intellectual property rights in the employment context. Ioanna Alexopoulou is an expert in drafting and negotiating software licensing and service agreements. The team has been strengthened by the addition of Dimitra Iordanidou who has in-house telecommunications experience. The practice is headed by Stathis PotamitisPractice head(s):
Stathis Potamitis; Xenophon Paparrigopoulos; Alexandros Kortesis
Other key lawyers:
Aimilios Stragalinos
Testimonials
‘In connection with the foregoing some of the key capabilities of this team, is that they are able to identify easily first and primarily applicable local law advice and consultation, yet they are also effective into applying and delivering any solution under the global environment and most complex transactions. They are innovative enough when in need to secure the best possible timing for serving their clients, this may entail applicability of S/W tools or collaboration with experts in any other related area.’
‘Listens to the customer needs and adapts, by demonstrating reasonable agility. Ensures that its people can cover expertise essential to all Business areas. Partners will always have an overview and interfere where necessary. Collaboration is smooth and risk consultation, not risk aversion, is an area that PotamitisVekris ensures to provide with every case.’
‘Alexandros Kortesis is always well read and adequately connected to provide solid consultation.
‘Ioanna Alexopoulou is making significant progress in Pharma law and can provide solid contractual guidance & support.’
‘It is a big firm with specialized professionals’
‘Very responsive and understandable’
‘The team comprises intelligent legal experts who provide advice esp. on compliance with GDPR obligations. The advice is always provided in a timely and effective manner and always guides us properly to achieve the goals set.’
Key clients
The Procter & Gamble Company (USA)
Procter & Gamble Hellas
Wind Hellas
Coca-Cola Hellenic SAIC
Coca-Cola HBC Services MEPE
Antenna TV
Diageo Hellas
Alpha Satellite TV
Wolt Hellas,
Carpathian Springs
Hellenic Advertisers Association
New Generation for a New Agriculture
Hotel Investment Partners
AstraZeneca SA
Premier Capital Hellas SA
Melissa Kikizas AEVE
RT SAFE
PD Neurotechnology
Follie Follie Group
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
PricewaterhouseCoopers
PQH
Philippos Nakas Conservatory
Gerolymatos International
Angelini SA
Alpha Bank
OAKTREE Capital Management LP
Work highlights
- Acted as local legal advisor for Wind Hellas on a cornerstone transaction in the Greek telecommunications market. Under this transaction UNITED Group acquired WIND HELLAS, aiming to create a leading telco and media operator in Greece.
- Advised T-Mobile GmbH, a member of the Deutsche Telekom group, in connection with the launch of the inflight WiFi services in the fleet of a major Greek airline. Represented the Client before the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Committee for the issuance of the pertinent authorizations and assisted in all aspects for the launch of the service.
- Advised Antenna TV on corporate and regulatory matters, including a €225 million EUR capital increase, whereby MBC Group acquired 30% of the shares with voting rights in the holding company of ANTENNA Group. This was a milestone investment in the Greek media sector.
Greece > White-collar crime Tier 1
POTAMITISVEKRIS stands out for its expertise in representing corporate clients in both civil and criminal law. The team combines its knowledge of criminal law and procedure with knowledge in areas such as employment and tax to deliver a fully rounded defence to white collar crime. The practice has also recently expanded its scope to cover administrative offences, such as those related to tax and AML. The team is led by Konstantinos Papadiamantis who has over 25 years of experience representing financial institutions in commercial and criminal litigation. Dimitra Dai left for GIANNIDISKOURELEAS Law Firm in June 2023.Practice head(s):
Konstantinos Papadiamantis
Testimonials
‘First class law firm with an excellent overall reputation and position within the Greek legal system.’
‘Konstantinos Papadiamantis – First class partner. Extremely commercial. A very good litigator.’
‘Excellent team!’
‘Knowledgeful and experienced.’
‘They have an excellent reputation and are deeply knowledgeable and experienced.’
Key clients
Alpha Bank
Haris Siganos
John Minagias
Eleni Spanopoulou
Folli Follie
Fais Group
AstraZeneca Greece
PQH
Panagiotis Chilakos
Eurobulk Ltd
Work highlights
- Represented the CEO and sales’ manager of AstraZeneca Greece accused of unjustifiable refusal of sale to a specific Greek wholesaler and abuse of dominant position in the market of specific pharmaceutical products.
- Represented Haris Siganos under his capacity of ex Vice President of a Greek Bank, before the Supreme Criminal Court of Greece.
- Advised Folli Follie under its current management appointed by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, as claimant, against FF’s founders in pending criminal proceedings for accusations of breach of trust.
Greece > Dispute resolution Tier 2
The ‘proactive’ team at POTAMITISVEKRIS advises across a full spectrum of matters from public procurement to private wealth across forums. The firm has also developed a particular expertise in financial litigation and public law. Konstantinos Papadiamantis is experienced in a wide variety of commercial and civil disputes, including industry regulation matters. Alexandros Kortesis has particular experience of the life sciences and health care sectors.Practice head(s):
Konstantinos Papadiamantis; Alexandros Kortesis
Other key lawyers:
Theodora Souma; Catherine Androulaki; Fay Karkantzou
Testimonials
‘The team demonstrates proactiveness, they have a great customer approach, and they are always available and willing to help.’
‘High quality and availability. Efficient cooperation in high-stake cross-border dispute.’
‘Konstantinos Papadiamantis is a stellar practitioner, highly experienced and pleasant to work with. Theodora Souma is highly responsive and service oriented.’
‘Strong legal knowledge coupled with business sense. Outstanding responsiveness.’
‘Excellent expertise and vast experience in handling major cases. Great team, very organised.’
‘The team leader Konstantinos Papadiamantis is excellent in all aspects. He is success oriented with excellent expertise and soft skills. He is very capable in Court but also for difficult pre-litigation negotiations.’
‘An effective structure and a clear delegation of authorities allows the team to work harmoniously and efficiently.’
‘Each individual has a profound knowledge of his/her field. Also, they all have principles and values that makes the collaboration very honest.’
Key clients
INDOTEK GROUP
Masoutis
Hellenic Public Properties Company SA
PIRAEUS BANK
ALPHA BANK
Burford Capital
PwC
Angelini
PQH S.A.
Medtronic
Mediprime S.A.
CSL BEHRING HELLAS
AstraZeneca S.A.
IASO AE
Farallon Capital
FAIS GROUP
IREON INVESTMENTS LTD, belongs to the Motor Oil Group of companies
SFS MAEDADP
ANTENNA TV SA
Hellenic Capital Market Commission
Folli Follie
WIND HELAS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SA
John Minagias
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Diamantis Masoutis SA Super Market in insolvency court proceedings for the revocation of numerous transactions, whose total value exceeds the amount of €5.5m.
- Represented Ireon Investments Ltd in pending ICC arbitration proceedings against a foreign financial institution.
- Represented ASTRAZENECA SA in litigation against the Greek state regarding the imposition of clawback for 2020.
Greece > Energy Tier 2
POTAMITISVEKRIS‘ project finance and energy team enjoys a stellar reputation for its expertise in handling project finance mandates for international and domestic lender clients. Euripides IoannouPractice head(s):
Euripides Ioannou
Other key lawyers:
Anthea Terlegas; Nikolaos Kampantais
Testimonials
‘PotamitisVekris (PV) provides excellent legal advice. We have found their team knowledgeable, commercially reasonable, and adept at drafting financing documents.’
‘Our team has been impressed with their drafting capabilities and ability to identify mutual compromises.’
‘Large team, and one of the most experienced and internationally oriented firms in Greece. International standard of work.’
‘Euripidis Ioannou and Anthea Terlegas particularly stand out for their professionalism and skill.’
Key clients
Piraeus Bank
National Bank of Greece
Terna Energy
Cubico Sustainable Investments Limited
COPENHAGEN INFRASTRUCTURE NEW MARKETS FUND I K/S
National Energy
Aquila Capital
Motor Oil
Work highlights
- Advised Motor Oil (a large oil and RES group) on its acquisition of majority stake in a portfolio of 2GW (including 435MW storage) of operating and under development projects from Ellakor Group.
- Advised Piraeus Bank and National Bank of Greece on the financing a 330MW capacity wind project in Cape Kafireas that will be connected to mainland system via a submerged cable.
- Advised National Bank of Greece on the financing of a large wind project of a capacity in excess of 400MW developed by 547 Energy, a Texan company.
Greece > Intellectual property Tier 2
POTAMITISVEKRIS adopts a full-service approach which includes administrative, advisory, transactional and litigation support to clients. The team undertakes litigation and the enforcement of trade marks, copyrights and other IP rights. Notably, the team has represented Microsoft Corporation in their anti-piracy campaign and litigation in Greece. Xenophon PaparrigopoulosPractice head(s):
Xenophon Paparrigopoulos
Other key lawyers:
Eirini Zagalinka
Testimonials
‘They are able to identify easily applicable local law advice and consultation, yet they are also effective at applying and delivering any solution under the global environment and most complex transactions.’
‘They are innovative enough when in need to secure the best possible timing for serving their clients.’
‘I am always respectful of the eagerness of the P&V team to stand out, to be constantly updated in their areas of expertise and of their dedication into delivering the best results to their clients.’
‘The firm is big yet response time is short, different specialisations available when needed.’
‘People are highly professional, yet speak in a language we can understand.’
‘The team is always available and provides advice on the spot.’
‘Eirini Zaglanika is a great lawyer with in-depth knowledge of IP matters. She is very cooperative, available, and provides business-oriented opinions.’
Key clients
Coca-Cola Hellenic SAIC
Coca-Cola HBC Services MEPE, affiliate of Coca-Cola Hellenic SAIC
The Procter & Gamble Company (USA)
Procter & Gamble Hellas, subsidiary of the Procter & Gamble Company in Greece
Antenna TV
Diageo Brands BV
Diageo Hellas, Greek affiliate of the multinational company DIAGEO
GASTRADE S.A.
Wolt Hellas, Greek affiliate of WOLT OY
Carpathian Springs
Notos Com Holdings SA
Praktiker Hellas SA
Diorasis International
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
PQH
Olympia Xenia
Ikos Hotels Management SA
Sani Resorts
Euro Corpex Ltd
Nea Odos SA
Kentriki Odos SA
Melissa Kikizas AEVE
RT SAFE
Philippos Nakas Conservatory
Work highlights
- Representing Procter & Gamble Hellas MEPE before the Supreme Court in an action concerning counterfeit ARIEL products.
- Retained by ANTENNA EKDOTIKI EPICHEIRISI VIVLION SINGLE MEMBER PRIVATE COMPANY, a member of the Antenna Group to provide legal advice and support for the launch of a new subscription audiobooks service.
- Advising DIAGEO BRANDS BV in connection with the management of the Greek trademarks portfolio, owned by the Group.
POTAMITISVEKRIS > Firm Profile
POTAMITISVEKRIS is one of Greece’s largest full-service law firms. We are a recognized leader in key market sectors and practice areas and are highly regarded for our commercial acumen and focus on client relationships.
We all share a commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards. We foster effectiveness in problem-solving, a culture of respect and collaboration, openness, and equal opportunity.
Our law firm has earned the Great Place To Work® certification and has been recognized for its High Trust Culture Workplace, as a testament to our collegial work culture.
Our firm’s success is demonstrated by its recognition as “Greece Law Firm of the Year» in 2012, 2014, 2020, 2021, and 2023 by Chambers Europe and our Top-Tier rankings by all leading legal directories, including Chambers, Legal 500, and IFLR1000.
Moreover, POTAMITISVEKRIS follows a globally recognized approach for its Quality Management System and has been certified under ISO 9001 by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking & Finance | George Bersis | george.bersis@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Banking & Finance | Alexander Metallinos | alexander.metallinos@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Banking & Finance | Euripides Ioannou | euripides.ioannou@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Banking & Finance | Anthea Terlegas | anthea.terlegas@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380048 |
Privatizations | Maria Perifanou | maria.perifanou@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380032 |
Privatizations | Theologos Mintzas | theologos.mintzas@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380094 |
Privatizations | Vassilis Stergiou | vassilis.stergiou@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Capital Markets | George Bersis | george.bersis@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Capital Markets | Stathis Potamitis | stathis.potamitis@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Capital Markets | Alexander Metallinos | alexander.metallinos@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Corporate, mergers and acquisitions | Stathis Potamitis | stathis.potamitis@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Corporate, mergers and acquisitions | Vassilis Stergiou | vassilis.stergiou@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Corporate, mergers and acquisitions | Maria Perifanou | maria.perifanou@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380032 |
Corporate, mergers and acquisitions | Alexander Metallinos | alexander.metallinos@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Corporate, mergers and acquisitions | George Bersis | george.bersis@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Litigation & Arbitration | Konstantinos P Papadiamantis | konstantinos.papadiamantis@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Litigation & Arbitration | Alexander Metallinos | alexander.metallinos@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Litigation & Arbitration | Alexios Papastavrou | alexios.papastavrou@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Litigation & Arbitration | Aspasia Malliou | aspasia.malliou@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Litigation & Arbitration | Alexandros Kortesis | alexandros.kortesis@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
White-Collar Crime | Konstantinos P Papadiamantis | konstantinos.papadiamantis@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Employment & Social Security | Alexios Papastavrou | alexios.papastavrou@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
EU, Competition & Antitrust | Dimitris Loukas | dimitris.loukas@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
EU, Competition & Antitrust | Xenophon Paparrigopoulos | xenophon.paparrigopoulos@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Insolvency & Restructuring | Stathis Potamitis | stathis.potamitis@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Insolvency & Restructuring | Alexander Metallinos | alexander.metallinos@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Insolvency & Restructuring | Vassilis Stergiou | vassilis.stergiou@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Intellectual Property & Data Protection | Xenophon Paparrigopoulos | xenophon.paparrigopoulos@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Life Sciences/ Healthcare | Alexandros Kortesis | alexandros.kortesis@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Structured Finance, Projects & Energy | Euripides Ioannou | euripides.ioannou@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Structured Finance, Projects & Energy | Anthea Terlegas | anthea.terlegas@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380048 |
Public Procurement | Alexandros Kortesis | alexandros.kortesis@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Real Estate & Construction | George Bersis | george.bersis@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Real Estate & Construction | Theologos Mintzas | theologos.mintzas@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380094 |
Real Estate & Construction | Euripides Ioannou | euripides.ioannou@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Tax | Aspasia Malliou | aspasia.malliou@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
TMT | Xenophon Paparrigopoulos | xenophon.paparrigopoulos@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
TMT | Dimitris Loukas | dimitris.loukas@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
TMT | Alexandros Kortesis | alexandros.kortesis@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380000 |
Environmental & Town Planning | Theologos Mintzas | theologos.mintzas@potamitisvekris.com | +30 210 3380094 |