Norton Rose Fulbright > Athens, Greece > Firm Profile
Norton Rose Fulbright Offices
BUILDING K1, 1 PALEA LEOFOROS POSIDONOS & 3 MORAITINI STREET
175 01 DELTA PALAIO FALIRO
ATHENS
Greece
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Greece > Shipping finance Tier 1
Norton Rose Fulbright‘s Athens office combines deep industry knowledge with expertise across a broad array of financing arrangements for an impressive roster of banking (commercial banks and ECAs) and operator/owner clients, from both a new money and refinancing perspective. The team is also well-placed to advise on UK law (the prominent jurisdiction governing the finance documents) in part due to the expertise of dual Greek and UK-qualified partner Yianni Cheilas, and can also effectively leverage the firm’s market-leading London office. Dual-qualified Evi Platsidaki handles a range of financing transactions in the shipping/offshore space, including large syndicated facilities, leasing transactions and LNG facilities.Practice head(s):
Yianni Cheilas
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Alpha Bank
ABN AMRO Bank
Piraeus Bank
ING Bank
HSBC Bank
DVB Bank
Nordea Bank Finland plc
National Bank of Greece
Eurobank Ergasias
Credit Suisse
Citigroup
Bank of America Merill Lynch
Amsterdam Trade Bank
National Australia Bank
Korean Development Bank
Fortress Credit Advisors LLC
LMZ Shipping S.A.
Fomentos Armadora S.A.
Equinox Maritime Ltd.
Latsco Shipping Limited
Latsco LNG LLC
Costamare Inc.
Avin International SA
Empire Bulkers Limited
Hellenic Carriers Corporation S.A.
Arcadia Shipmanagement S.A.
Atlas Maritime Inc.
Safe Bulkers Inc.
Alassia NewShips Management Inc.
Cromar Insurance Brokers Ltd
Safety Management Overseas AS
International Trade SA
Skandinaviska Enskilda Bank (AB)
AB Maritime Inc.
Technomar Shipping Inc
Goldenport Shipmanagement Ltd.
Cymona Maritime Holdings Inc.
Byzantine Maritime Corp.
Greece > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2
Leveraging the expertise of a number of ‘very experienced and versatile lawyers’, as well as the ability to tap into international legal know-how by virtue of its vast global network, Norton Rose Fulbright delivers ‘a highly commercial approach’ to lenders and borrowers engaged in financings within the core firm-wide areas of sector expertise, including transport, energy and TMT. Splitting his time between Athens and London, triple Greek, UK and US-qualified team head Yianni Cheilas is well versed at handling large syndicated financings for commercial banks (including many underwritten by export credit agencies), often in the context of shipping and offshore financings.Practice head(s):
Yianni Cheilas
Other key lawyers:
Vassilis Koroxenidis; Evi Platsidaki; Niki Alexandrou; Dimitrios Rampos; Georgios Palogos; Sergios Karotsieris
Testimonials
‘Pioneering expertise in both local and international bilateral and syndicated loan transactions and the ability to draw from international law know-how.’
‘They are very experienced and versatile lawyers who provide a highly commercial approach.’
‘Being part of a global firm, the team understands complex matters, pays attention to detail and always provides comprehensive advice which is straight to the point.’
‘Vassilis Koroxenidis, Dimitris Rampos and Sergios Karotsieris are all easily accessible, commercially driven and happy to assist on complex legal matters and resolve legal issues.’
‘Professional experts, with business-oriented advisory know-how, excellent cooperation, and solid expertise.’
‘They are efficient, experienced, deeply understanding and professional.’
‘The team stand out for their commitment, excellent work deliverables, and in-depth knowledge of the banking and finance sector in Greece.’
Key clients
Alpha Bank A.E.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Eurobank S.A.
European Investment Bank
National Bank of Greece S.A.
Piraeus Bank S.A.
PPC Renewables S.A.
Citigroup
DNB NOR Bank
Nordea Bank Finland plc
Deutsche Bank
KfW
ING Bank N.V.
EDF
Cero
Lightsourcebp
Greece > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Norton Rose Fulbright has a strong reputation for advising on the full spectrum of corporate transactions, including multi-jurisdictional M&A and takeover offers, as well as capital markets issues. The team is particularly adept at handling acquisitions within the renewable energy, real estate, and pharmaceutical sectors, whilst displaying ‘collaboration and flexibility’ when addressing private equity matters. Elena Tsohou and Vassilis Koroxenidis co-head the group from Athens, bringing vast expertise in corporate and banking affairs to the outfit. Dimitris Rampos, Nikos Anagnostopoulos-Gioussas, and Sergios Karotsieris are also noted.Practice head(s):
Elena Tsohou; Vassilis Koroxenidis
Other key lawyers:
Dimitris Rampos; Nikos Anagnostopoulos-Gioussas; Sergios Karotsieris; Christina Korinthios
Testimonials
‘Collaboration and flexibility.’
‘Understand the business environment and the pharmaceutical world.’
Key clients
Independent Power Transmission Operator (Ariadne)
National Bank of Greece, Alpha Bank, Cepal, doValue, Eurobank, Piraeus Bank and QQuant
Blantyre Capital Limited
Copelouzos Group
Damco Energy S.A.
Strix Holdings LP (part of Blantyre Capital Group)
CAF S.A.
Neuraxpharm Arzneimittel GmbH
InnovaSea Systems, Inc.
RWE Renewables Hellas S.A.
Ameresco, Inc
AIG Europe S.A.
Greece > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
Acting alone or in collaboration with lawyers throughout its network of offices, including London, Norton Rose Fulbright is particularly effective at advising banks as creditors in domestic and cross-border restructurings. Although the firm is active in distressed mandates across a range of sectors, it is particularly well-placed to advise on mandates within the maritime sector, a core firmwide area of strength. Greek and UK-qualified team head Yianni Cheilas has deep underlying knowledge of financial products, and is at the forefront of the highest-profile restructuring work handled by the office.Practice head(s):
Yianni Cheilas
Other key lawyers:
Vassilis Koroxenidis; Dimitris Rampos; Georgios Palogos
Key clients
Alpha Bank
Citibank NA
Eurobank Ergasias SA
Piraeus Bank SA
Credit Suisse
Commerzbank AG
National Bank of Greece
Citibank International plc
DNB NOR Bank ASA
Work highlights
Greece > Shipping litigation Tier 2
Although it is better known for its financing prowess, particularly since the recent departure of John Liberopoulos to set up his own firm Libra Law, the 'very knowledgeable' team at Norton Rose Fulbright is able to harness deep industry knowledge and leverage wide-ranging overarching disputes and commercial/financing prowess to good effect across a myriad contractual disputes for owners and financial institutions in the sector. In this context, the team, which can leverage vast international resources, is particularly effective representing clients in multi-jurisdictional disputes excelling in providing 'global advice which is co-ordinated locally'. Yianni Cheilas heads up the overarching shipping group and although he is primarily a transactional lawyer, does handle work for banks and funds for example on enforcement matters and vessel arrests.Practice head(s):
Yianni Cheilas
Other key lawyers:
Ieronymos Bikakis; John Agapitos
Testimonials
‘The team provides meticulous and efficient advice.’
‘The very knowledgeable team excels in providing global advice which is co-ordinated locally.’
Key clients
Alpha Bank A.E.
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Piraeus Bank A.E.
ING Bank N.V.
HSBC Bank plc
DVB Bank SE
Nordea Bank Finland plc
National Bank of Greece S.A.
Eurobank Ergasias S.A.
Credit Suisse AG
Citigroup
Bank of America Merill Lynch
Amsterdam Trade Bank N.V.
National Australia Bank
Korean Development Bank
Fortress Credit Advisors LLC
LMZ Shipping S.A.
Fomentos Armadora S.A.
Equinox Maritime Ltd.
Latsco Shipping Limited
Latsco LNG LLC
Costamare Inc.
Avin International SA
Empire Bulkers Limited
Hellenic Carriers Corporation S.A.
Arcadia Shipmanagement S.A.
Atlas Maritime Inc.
Safe Bulkers Inc.
Alassia NewShips Management Inc.
Cromar Insurance Brokers Ltd
Safety Management Overseas AS
International Trade SA
Skandinaviska Enskilda Bank (AB)
AB Maritime Inc.
Technomar Shipping Inc
Goldenport Shipmanagement Ltd.
Cymona Maritime Holdings Inc.
Byzantine Maritime Corp.
Work highlights
Greece > Energy Tier 3
Acting on behalf of financial institutions, investors and project developers in renewable and conventional power projects, the Norton Rose Fulbright energy team shows ‘knowledge, experience and punctuality’ when supporting clients. The Athens-based practice demonstrates significant expertise in the solar photovoltaic and wind power spheres and is led by Elena Tsohou, a specialist in corporate and M&A transactions. Vassilis Koroxenidis and Yianni Cheilas focus on banking and restructuring. Dimitris Rampos is also noted.Practice head(s):
Elena Tsohou
Other key lawyers:
Vassilis Koroxenidis; Yianni Cheilas; Dimitris Rampos; Vaia Karathodorou; Vicky Zampaza; Christina Korinthios; Niki Alexandrou; Giorgos Palogos
Testimonials
‘Knowledge, experience, punctuality, readiness, helpful, finding solutions. NRF gives opportunities to its people to express themselves freely.’
‘I’d highlight Dimitris Rampos for his knowledge, experience and capability of finding solutions. Giorgos Palogos for his readiness and willingness to assist. Niki Alexandrou for her knowledge and experience.’
Key clients
Independent Power Transmission Operator (Ariadne)
Copelouzos Group
Damco Energy S.A.
EDF Renouvelables
RWE Renewables S.A.
Ameresco, Inc
Work highlights
Greece > Real estate and construction Tier 3
With a strong offering in the acquisition, financing and development of top-end hotels, the Athens-based Norton Rose Fulbright practice routinely acts on behalf of major financial institutions and renewable energy corporations. Elena Tsohou specialises in M&A in the financial services sector, while Vassilis Koroxenidis is an expert in energy and infrastructure matters. Dimitris Rampos focuses on project finance issues, and Nikos Anagnostopoulos is knowledgeable in privatisations.Practice head(s):
Elena Tsohou
Other key lawyers:
Vassilis Koroxenidis; Dimitris Rampos; Nikos Anagnostopoulos
Key clients
Fenix Golf Hotel
RWE Renewables
U.S. Trust
Work highlights
Greece > Dispute resolution Tier 4
Showing substantial activity in handling high-profile shipping litigation, in addition to representing major energy companies and financial institutions, the practice at Norton Rose Fulbright regularly leverages its global network of offices to handle cross-border cases. The Athens-based team also displays strength in all forms of alternative dispute resolution and regulatory enforcement. Vassilis Koroxenidis brings vast expertise in disputes in the shipping and energy industries to the outfit. Dimitris Rampos has ‘exceptional knowledge’, especially in EU law cases, whilst Sergios Karotsieris handles banking and capital markets cases.Practice head(s):
Vassilis Koroxenidis
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team has the knowledge and resources to advise not only on the merits of the litigation but also on the strategy to be followed. They are excellent at looking ahead and suggesting the actions that need to be undertaken to safeguard and successfully defend the client’s interests. They also take a pragmatic approach and they can advise their clients on the best action that they have to take with the minimum cost. These are factors that distinguishes them from other law firms.’
‘Dimitris Rampos is an extremely experienced lawyer with the ability to handle a variety of commercial disputes. He has an exceptional knowledge of Greek civil proceedings and he can present complex cases to the court in a comprehensive and succinct manner. Last but not least, his ability to propose the right strategy for the handling of a commercial dispute is an asset to the client.’
‘As a client, you get prompt responses and they put together a team to ensure we get the information we need during the meeting, not the following day.’
‘Competent with the communication skills that make it easy to discuss the relevant matter.’
‘Dimitris Rampos and Vassilis Koroxenidis have a thorough knowledge of the legislation, extensive experience in the field of litigation, and excellent negotiating skills as well as excellent communication skills with clients.’
Norton Rose Fulbright > Firm Profile
The firm: Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm providing the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. The firm has 3000+ lawyers and other legal staff based in more than 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Germany is at the heart of Europe with a powerful industrial legacy and one of the world’s strongest economies and financial centers. Norton Rose Fulbright’s offices in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich provide a full range of legal services to national and international clients, including corporates, credit institutions and private equity houses as well as German SMEs. The firm advises clients from all over the world conducting business in Germany and elsewhere in Europe.
With more than 130 lawyers based in Germany, the firm is able to draw upon the international practice’s capabilities to provide advice on both domestic and cross-border transactions, projects and disputes.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Head of Germany, Global Head of Real Estate | Stefan Feuerriegel | stefan.feuerriegel@nortonrosefulbright.com | |
Head of Hamburg | Constanze Bandilla-Dany | constanze.bandilla-dany@nortonrosefulbright.com |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Dimitris Assimakis | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Yianni Cheilas | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Vassilis Koroxenidis | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Dimitri Sofianopoulos | Partner, Head of Greece | View Profile | |
Ms Elena Tsohou | Partner | View Profile |
Other
Other offices : Amsterdam Other offices : Athens Other offices : Austin Other offices : Bangkok Other offices : Beijing Other offices : Brisbane Other offices : Brussels Other offices : Calgary Other offices : Canberra Other offices : Cape Town Other offices : Casablanca Other offices : Chicago Other offices : Dallas Other offices : Denver Other offices : Dubai Other offices : Durban Other offices : Düsseldorf Other offices : Frankfurt Other offices : Hong Kong SAR Other offices : Houston Other offices : Istanbul Other offices : Jakarta (in association with Norton Rose Fulbright Australia) Other offices : Johannesburg Other offices : London Other offices : Los Angeles Other offices : Luxembourg Other offices : Melbourne Other offices : Mexico City Other offices : Milan Other offices : Minneapolis Other offices : Montréal Other offices : Munich Other offices : Newcastle Other offices : New York Other offices : Ottawa Other offices : Paris Other offices : Perth Other offices : Piraeus Other offices : Québec Other offices : Riyadh (Norton Rose Fulbright for Legal Consultation PLLC) Other offices : San Antonio Other offices : San Francisco Other offices : São Paulo Other offices : Shanghai Other offices : Singapore Other offices : St. Louis Other offices : Sydney Other offices : Tokyo Other offices : Toronto Other offices : Vancouver Other offices : Warsaw Other offices : Washington, DC Other offices : In Africa, it has alliances with firms in Bujumbura, Harare, Kampala and Nairobi.Norton Rose Fulbright > Firm Profile
The firm: Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm providing the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. The firm has 3000+ lawyers and other legal staff based in more than 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Norton Rose Fulbright has been established in Greece since 1990 and has one of the leading legal practices in banking and finance, including shipping finance, project finance, and structured finance, as well as corporate, M&A and securities, financial regulation, energy, and litigation and disputes, as recognized by market commentators. The team comprises Greek and English-qualified lawyers based in Athens and Piraeus, who advise on Greek, English, European and international law.
The firm’s clients include Greek and multinational corporations, particularly in the financial institutions, insurance, shipping, renewable energy and real estate sectors, as well as governmental organizations and the Hellenic Republic. The firm has worked on some of Greece’s most prominent transactions and has a strong record advising Greek companies raising funds externally, and multinational corporations investing into Greece.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Head of Greece | Yianni Cheilas | yianni.cheilas@nortonrosefulbright.com |
Other
Other offices : Amsterdam Other offices : Austin Other offices : Bangkok Other offices : Beijing Other offices : Brisbane Other offices : Brussels Other offices : Calgary Other offices : Canberra Other offices : Cape Town Other offices : Casablanca Other offices : Chicago Other offices : Dallas Other offices : Denver Other offices : Dubai Other offices : Durban Other offices : Düsseldorf Other offices : Frankfurt Other offices : Hamburg Other offices : Hong Kong SAR Other offices : Houston Other offices : Istanbul Other offices : Jakarta (in association with Norton Rose Fulbright Australia) Other offices : Johannesburg Other offices : London Other offices : Los Angeles Other offices : Luxembourg Other offices : Melbourne Other offices : Mexico City Other offices : Milan Other offices : Minneapolis Other offices : Montréal Other offices : Munich Other offices : Newcastle Other offices : New York Other offices : Ottawa Other offices : Paris Other offices : Perth Other offices : Piraeus Other offices : Québec Other offices : Riyadh (Norton Rose Fulbright for Legal Consultation PLLC) Other offices : San Antonio Other offices : San Francisco Other offices : São Paulo Other offices : Shanghai Other offices : Singapore Other offices : St Louis Other offices : Sydney Other offices : Tokyo Other offices : Toronto Other offices : Vancouver Other offices : Warsaw Other offices : Washington, DC Other offices : In Africa, it has alliances with firms in Bujumbura, Harare, Kampala and Nairobi.Norton Rose Fulbright > Firm Profile
The firm: Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm providing the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. The firm has 3000+ lawyers and other legal staff based in more than 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Norton Rose Fulbright has been established in Greece since 1990 and has one of the leading legal practices in banking and finance, including shipping finance, project finance, and structured finance, as well as corporate, M&A and securities, financial regulation, energy, and litigation and disputes, as recognized by market commentators. The team comprises Greek- and English-qualified lawyers based in Athens and Piraeus, who advise on Greek, English, European and international law.
The firm’s clients include Greek and multinational corporations, particularly in the financial institutions, insurance, shipping, renewable energy and real estate sectors, as well as governmental organizations and the Hellenic Republic. The firm has worked on some of Greece’s most prominent transactions and has a strong record advising Greek companies raising funds externally, and multinational corporations investing into Greece.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
---|---|---|---|
Head of Greece | Yianni Cheilas | yianni.cheilas@nortonrosefulbright.com |
Other
Other offices : Amsterdam Other offices : Athens Other offices : Austin Other offices : Bangkok Other offices : Beijing Other offices : Brisbane Other offices : Brussels Other offices : Calgary Other offices : Canberra Other offices : Cape Town Other offices : Casablanca Other offices : Chicago Other offices : Dallas Other offices : Dar es Salaam Other offices : Denver Other offices : Dubai Other offices : Durban Other offices : Frankfurt Other offices : Hamburg Other offices : Hong Kong Other offices : Houston Other offices : Istanbul Other offices : Jakarta (in association with Norton Rose Fulbright Australia) Other offices : Johannesburg Other offices : London Other offices : Los Angeles Other offices : Luxembourg Other offices : Melbourne Other offices : Mexico City Other offices : Milan Other offices : Minneapolis Other offices : Monaco Other offices : Montréal Other offices : Moscow Other offices : Munich Other offices : New York Other offices : Ottawa Other offices : Paris Other offices : Perth Other offices : Port Moresby Other offices : Québec Other offices : Rio de Janeiro Other offices : Riyadh (in association with Mohammed Al-Ghamdi Law Firm) Other offices : San Antonio Other offices : San Francisco Other offices : São Paulo Other offices : Shanghai Other offices : Singapore Other offices : St Louis Other offices : Sydney Other offices : Tokyo Other offices : Toronto Other offices : Vancouver Other offices : Warsaw Other offices : Washington, DC Other offices : In Africa, it has alliances with firms in Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Zimbabwe.Legal Briefings
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