Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch > Athens, Greece > Firm Profile

‘The professional, efficient and knowledgeable team provides an outstanding and commercial service.‘

‘Christina Giagka provides support, commitment and understanding for clients and provides solutions oriented advice.’ 

‘Christina Economides has excellent industry knowledge.’

‘It is a very client and business-oriented team.’

‘It is a diverse team with highly experienced and friendly professionals, who deliver results in a timely manner even in the most sophisticated matters.’

‘They have a deep knowledge of the shipping finance business.’

‘The team is truly insightful not only regarding the most legal-related issues but also regarding the energy business and in general, a great strategic partner that provides relevant information of the dynamics of the renewable energy sector in Greece.’

‘Virginia Murray has a deep knowledge of the sector and the market. She goes far beyond legal advice.’

‘Tasos Giannopoulos is a great lawyer and professional you definitely feel comfortable with. Tasos is the kind of lawyer you want to have by your side because of his extraordinary commitment, approachability, readiness and thoroughness, among others. He advises in a strategic manner considering the reality of the business and market, which is very appreciated especially when it comes to advice to a foreign company starting in Greece.’

‘Within the Greece market and renewable energy sector, Watson Farley and Williams is one of the most important law firms. They can combine the international experience with a strong knowledge of the local aspects. They cover all the legal aspects connected to a development process of renewable energy projects and are very well positioned with the most important players like the banks. ’

‘Virginia Murray is very commercial and one of the best contract negotiators with whom I worked. Also her team follows the same approach and it is able to provide a service very valuable for the client like us. I would like to mention Eleni Stylianou, Maira Galani, Katerina Stringari and Tasos Giannopoulos.’

‘This Team has a deep knowledge of the energy sector procedures and legislation in Greece. This Team is always up to date with the recent developments both on the legal and the Business environment within the Greek State.’

‘Hard working Individuals, always on time, never had a delay on deliverables. Ample understanding of the energy environment (procedures and legislation) in Greece. Top person Virginia Murray: I bet that there is no other lawyer in Greece with so much knowledge on this particular subject. Asimina Papakosta, Matina Kanellopoulou the other Jewels of the Team.’

‘WF&W has extensive experience and a deep knowledge of the renewables sector in Greece and has always provided valuable advice and support during our longstanding relationship.’

‘This team has a significant quality that we have never seen in other legal teams – it is fair to both parties! Often firm’s tactics mean a lot of bargaining and lots of wasted time and expenses, but the WF&W M&A team has a very different approach and the job is done fast.’

‘We have found each attorney to be of a high calibre and knowledgeable in the renewable energy space.’

‘Virginia Murray is, in our opinion, the top renewable energy attorney in Greece. She is knowledgeable across a wide range of legal areas and commercially minded.’