Zepos & Yannopoulos is well regarded for its ability to handle complex, high-profile transactions, with particular expertise in PPPs and project finance. The team demonstrates strong multi-jurisdictional capabilities and is regularly instructed by domestic and international banks, global investment management firms, hedge funds and private equity funds. Paris Tzoumas, head of finance and capital markets, is noted for his experience advising lenders and sponsors on project finance and PPP mandates, and frequently handles multi-jurisdictional facility agreements, regulatory compliance and tax advisory matters. Other key contacts include Efthymis Naoumis, Magda Tsatsi and Vivian Efthymiou, who are capable of providing support on a range of financial transactions.

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Testimonials

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'The senior members of the team stay actively involved in matters, from strategy through execution. Their advice is precise, pragmatic, and decision-ready and they provide high-quality outputs. They are collaborative and enjoyable to work with.'
'Among the individuals I work with, Efthymis Naoumis stands out. He consistently delivers partner-level service, he is proactive, genuinely enjoyable to work with, and able to take a matter from strategy through flawless execution. His deep technical knowledge is matched by sharp business sense, enabling strategic and analytical thinking that anticipates issues, frames practical options, and drives value-protective, momentum-preserving negotiations.'
'One thing that stands out to me beyond their capabilities as lawyers, is their commitment to adhere to agreed upon fee caps, which is rare in the current landscape, where, in our experience, the fee cap is never met and is always exceeded. Beyond being capable as lawyers, extremely professional and efficient, ZY are trustworthy and honest people to go into business with.'
'Integrity, adaptability, availability, knowledge.'
'We have appreciated their knowledge of the Greek market and of international best practice in acquisition financing.'

Key clients

Aktor Group of Companies
Bain Capital Credit
Intrum AB
Eurobank S.A.
National Bank of Greece
Piraeus Bank S.A.
Alpha Bank
Mirova
Foresight
Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP

Work highlights

Advised Aktor Group of Companies in connection with its leveraged buyout financing with Nomura and Attica Bank.

Advised a consortium of Foresight and Mirova on a multi-jurisdictional limited recourse project financing for the development and construction of photovoltaic parks in the region of Central Greece.

Advised Piraeus Bank S.A., Eurobank S.A. and Attica Bank S.A. in relation to a financing agreement with Intertrade Hellas S.A., a leading Greek manufacturer specialising in the production of paper products, for the implementation of its 150-million-euro investment plan.