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Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch Offices
5th Floor, Building B
348, Leof. Andrea Siggrou
Athina 176 74
Greece
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Maira Galani
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SENIOR ASSOCIATE IN THE FINANCE GROUP
Position
Maira specialises in project and structured finance, mergers and acquisitions and regulations within in the energy sector.
She has extensive experience in the Greek energy market and related regulations, environmental law and land rights, as well as advising on corporate structures and corporate governance, employment law and insurance law.
Since joining the firm in 2007, she has worked on numerous complex share sale and acquisition transactions in the Greek energy and infrastructure sectors, as well as in privatisations.
Maira is recognised as a rising star in Energy by Legal 500 EMEA and is described as ‘insightful and meticulous’, with ‘a very good knowledge of the energy legislative and regulatory framework’ by one of the largest legal publications.
Lawyer Rankings
Greece > Energy
(Leading associates)Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch has in-depth knowledge of all aspects of project development, construction agreements and project finance issues, often supporting major financial institutions and international investors. The Athens-based Virginia Murray leads the department and is an expert in acquisitions and financings within the energy and infrastructure sectors. Marisetta Marcopoulou is a specialised banking and finance lawyer, and Maira Galani concentrates on environmental law and land rights. Valina Gouzelaki is also a key contact.
Greece > Commercial, corporate and M&A
With vast experience in share acquisitions and international privatisations, the Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch team is routinely called upon to assist clients in the energy, shipping and renewable energy sectors. Based out of Athens, the practice is headed by Virginia Murray
, who specialises in project finance and M&A in the infrastructure and energy industries. Marisetta Marcopoulou is knowledgeable in corporate restructurings, while Maira Galani is noted for her regulatory expertise.