Ms Sofia Kizantidi > Tsibanoulis & Partners > Athens, Greece > Lawyer Profile

Underpinned by a deep knowledge of the complex underlying financial regulatory framework within the country, Tsibanoulis & Partners provides an holistic service to lenders and borrowers across a broad range of transactional work, running the gamut from syndicated lending matters to bond issuances and debt restructuring. Anna Apostolaki and Emmanouil Komis co-head the team and are both very adept at handling complex transactional and standalone regulatory mandates within the capital markets arena, as well as in the context of broader banking work. The firm is also skilled in handling financing work with a governmental aspect, with managing partner Dimitris Tsibanoulis having significant exposure to mandates relating to the recapitalisation of banks following the Greek debt crisis. Sofia Kizantidi is another key contact.

Counting financial institutions, private equity firms, and multinational conglomerates amongst its clients, the practice at Tsibanoulis & Partners has extensive expertise in assisting with M&A transactions and share capital increases. The team is regularly involved in complex corporate transformations and oversees the transfers of shares, as Athens-based Dimitris Tsibanoulis has a strong background in dealing with capital markets, corporate, and regulatory compliance issues. Anna Apostolaki is an expert in joint ventures and demergers, and Konstantinos Antonakis focuses on corporate governance matters, whilst Sofia Kizantidi is knowledgeable in commercial law affairs.