Karatzas & Partners is well-equipped to advise on banking and financing transactions, including securitisations, covered bonds, demergers and cross-border financing matters. The firm’s client base includes multinational and local banks, financial institutions and energy companies, with frequent involvement in multi-jurisdictional deals. The team is co-led by Christina Faitakis, who focuses on project finance and renewable energy, and Nikos Fragos, noted for his work in cross-border securitisations and debt financing. Catherine Karatzas brings deep expertise in sovereign finance and complex capital markets transactions, while Alexandra Th. Kondyli is skilled in equity and debt-related capital markets work. Dionysis Flambouras specialises in digital infrastructure and PPPs, and Katerina Dalamara advises on legal due diligence and PPP-related matters. Other notable practitioners include Maria Chronaki and Eleana Rouga, who contribute to the firm’s broad transactional capabilities.
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Testimonials
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- 'What truly sets Karatzas & Partners apart is not only the firm’s reputation, but also the calibre of the individuals within the team. The lawyers I have worked with combine deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, client-oriented approach that consistently adds value beyond the purely legal.'
- 'K&P is the leading Greek law firm in all matters relating to structured finance and project financing. They have been involved in virtually every major project in Greece over the past three decades, combining extensive experience with an ability to deliver consistently exceptional results.'
- 'Christina Faitakis is one of a kind; very experienced in structured finance, strategic, and deeply committed to her clients. She combines outstanding technical expertise with a practical, solution-oriented mindset and thinks creatively, going beyond conventional approaches to achieve the best possible outcome.'
- 'I deeply appreciate the level of expertise of K&P. Also their accessibility and hands on approach is equally highly important.'
- 'Karatzas Law Firm distinguishes itself through its deep expertise in complex banking and finance transactions, combining legal precision with a strong commercial understanding. The team is highly responsive, pragmatic, and consistently delivers top-tier advice across a wide range of financing structures and regulatory matters.'
- 'Stand-out partners such as Christina Faitakis and Nikos Fragos are known for their hands-on involvement, sharp legal insight, and ability to lead high-stakes deals seamlessly. Their leadership fosters a culture of excellence and collaboration across the team.'
Key clients
- Alpha Bank
- AXIA Ventures Group
- Bank of America Securities Europe
- Barclays Bank Ireland
- BNP Paribas
- Cenergy Holdings S.A.
- Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG
- Crédit Agricole CIB
- Deutsche Bank
- Egnatia Exploitation and Management of Real Estate S.M.S.A.
- Eurobank S.A.
- Euroxx Securities
Work highlights
Assisting Eurobank and National Bank of Greece as lenders on a €95 million bond loan to United Fiber SA (subsidiary of United Group/NOVA) for expanding Greece’s Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).
Advising Lamda Riviera Holdings (subsidiary of Lamda Development) on €185 million financing for a landmark 19,700m² shopping mall in Athens Riviera.
Acting for National Bank of Greece on its €700 million NPL securitisation (Project Frontier III), utilising Greece’s Hercules scheme.
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Practice head
Christina Faitakis; Nikos Fragos
Other key lawyers
Catherine Karatzas; Alexandra Th. Kondyli; Dionysis Flambouras; Katerina Dalamara; Maria Chronaki; Eleana Rouga