Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm advises on banking, finance and capital markets matters, including PPPs, complex project financings and bond issues across the renewable energy, infrastructure and hospitality sectors. The firm acts for sponsors, borrowers and lenders in high-value, cross-border transactions and is praised for its ‘deep knowledge and expertise in the project finance area’. The team is jointly led by Konstantinos Vouterakos, Theodore Rakintzis and Ioanna Antonopoulou. Vouterakos focuses on securitisations, bond issues and IPOs, while Rakintzis is experienced in IPOs and rights issues. Antonopoulou specialises in project finance, with recent work on privatisations and PPPs. Christina Chini frequently advises domestic banks on project finance, while Angeliki Chalikia is noted for her work on infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Penny Oikonomopoulou is another key team member, with expertise in M&A and IPO transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'KG has a reputable, well-known project finance team, mainly due to the individual characteristics and professional ethos of the team members. One of the first project finance teams to conduct reputable and sizeable projects.'
- 'Ioanna Antonopoulou and Angeliki Chalikia possess deep knowledge and expertise in project finance, with particular experience in the Concession Agreement and PPPs regime. They have a strong understanding of clients’ needs and consistently provide excellent services in complex matters in a timely manner.'
- 'Driven by deep expertise and strong dedication, KG's team delivers the requested outcome in a timely and efficient manner.'
- 'Great collaboration and working experience with Ioanna Antonopoulou and Christina Chini.'
- 'Angeliki Chalikia plays a key role as a professional with in-depth knowledge of the legal framework, a strong understanding of the specific needs and nuances of each transaction, and the ability to be both versatile and steadfast on critical issues. Angeliki creates an environment where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns and confident in seeking her advice. She is an exceptional partner to us, combining personal integrity with high-calibre expertise and professional ethos.'
- 'KG’s deep knowledge and expertise in the project finance area, combined with its ability to deliver out-of-the-box solutions, are its key attributes.'
- 'The team is excellent, very knowledgeable, quick, deeply understands the commercial aspects - the best advisor in complex project finance deals!'
- 'Angeliki Chalikia's work is exceptional: to-the-point, always covering all potential risks, high-quality and very quick; she generally stands out.'
- Angeliki Chalikia's work is exceptional: to the point, always covering all potential risks, high quality, and very quick; she generally stands out.
- Availability and hard workers. Also, strong commercial acumen next to legal knowledge.
Key clients
- Piraeus Bank S.A.
- European Investment Bank
- Société Générale
- Alpha Bank S.A.
- Optima Bank S.A.
- General Atlantic Service Company L.P.
- CBE Capital Ltd
- Black Sea Trade Development Bank
- iFOREX Financial Trading Holdings Ltd.
- LDA Capital Ltd.
Work highlights
Advised European Investment Bank, Piraeus Bank S.A. and Black Sea Trade Development Bank on the €306.5 million financing of a PPP for student accommodation — the University of Crete Dorms project.
Acted for Société Générale in connection with a €300 million dual currency term loan facility to Black Sea Trade and Development Bank, involving complex cross-border finance structuring and regulatory compliance under Greek law.
Advised General Atlantic Service Company L.P. on the €250 million convertible bond financing for its acquisition of Epsilon Net S.A., a deal involving multi-jurisdictional regulatory, capital markets and M&A considerations.
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Leading associates
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Angeliki Chalikia
Practice head
Konstantinos Vouterakos; Theodore Rakintzis; Ioanna Antonopoulou
Other key lawyers
Christina Chini; Angeliki Chalikia; Penny Oikonomopoulou