Noted for its ‘significant experience in NPE transactions’, the team at PwC Greece | Vizas - Grigoriadou and Partners is skilled at handling structured finance, securitisation, restructuring and capital markets matters. Commended by clients for her ’strong business sense’ and ‘creative mind’, Kely Pesketzi is at the helm of the practice, bringing particular expertise in banking, finance and securitisations. Sophia Grigoriadou is often engaged to advise on real estate-related transactions and restructuring matters, while Palmyra-Maria Chantzara specialises in M&A and regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Kely Pesketzi is fantastic! She is a great lawyer, tremendously supportive in achieving business goals and she is keen to propose alternative solutions.'
- ‘Kelly Pesketzi is an expert in securitisations. She has a very strong business sense and a creative mind to find solutions.'
- ‘The team has proven to be a trusted advisor with significant experience in NPE transactions.'
- ‘Kely Pesketzi has provided ongoing support in NPE securitisation transactions and stands out both for her communication skills and for delivering unparalleled expertise and dedication in every engagement. Her attention to detail transformed complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions, elevating our capabilities and allowing us to meet our deadlines.’
Key clients
- Alpha Bank
- EOS Group
- Resolute Asset Management
- Dimand S.A.
- Piraeus Bank
- Credia Bank (former Attica Bank)
- Marathon A.E.D.A.K.E.S.
- Public Power Corporation S.A.
- NBG Pay
- Howden Insurance Brokers
Work highlights
Advised Alpha Bank S.A. on the combined securitisations of two non-performing loan portfolios of a combined GBV of c. EUR 1.1 billion under the HAPS government guarantee scheme.
Advised “Piraeus Financial Holding S.A.” and its 100% banking subsidiary “Piraeus Bank S.A.” on a strategic corporate restructuring through a merger by absorption of the PFH from Piraeus Bank S.A.
Advised the German investment group EOS on its acquisition of a non-performing loan portfolio serviced by DoValue Greece.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Kely Pesketzi
Other key lawyers
Sophia Grigoriadou; Palmyra-Maria Chantzara