With expertise in banking and finance, Politis & Partners advises both domestic and international financial institutions, including global banks and investment companies, on financing structures, regulatory issues and transactional mandates. The practice is jointly led by Vangelis Politis, who is described as ‘very experienced in banking matters’, along with Nikos Anastopoulos and Emmanouil Savoidakis. Politis brings particular strength in investments and financings, often involving renewable energy matters. Anastopoulos leads on due diligence and project finance matters, while Savoidakis frequently advises pharmaceutical clients on banking, finance and leasing transactions. Dimitrios Theodoropoulos focuses on corporate and project finance, regularly supporting transactional work, and Angeliki Saratsi is noted for her ’precise, business-savvy advice’ and her ‘proactive, clear’ approach.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team demonstrates strong expertise and competence in their areas of responsibility.’
- ‘Vangelis Politis is an outstanding individual, both in terms of legal knowledge and experience.'
- ‘Vangelis Politis is very experienced in banking matters and Nikos Anastopoulos is very diligent and pays attention to detail.'
- ‘The team at Politis & Partners stands out for its responsiveness, commercial mindset, and understanding of cross-border lending issues. What we value most is their ability to coordinate with international stakeholders and banks across different jurisdictions. Their advice is always clear and tailored to our business needs, especially when dealing with financing documents across multiple subsidiaries.’
- ‘We work mainly with Vangelis Politis and Emmanouil Savoidakis, who are both highly organised and pragmatic. Their support has been critical in ensuring smooth execution of our financing transactions.’
- ‘Politis & Partners offers pragmatic, deal-focused support, even in multi-jurisdictional settings. The team stands out for being responsive and commercially minded, especially when navigating complex finance documentation or regulatory questions involving cross-border lenders. Their collaborative style and ability to adapt to client structures are real strengths.’
Key clients
- Metavallon Venture Capital
- Bank of Cyprus S.A.
- Eurobank S.A.
- Survey Digital S.A.
- Eurobank Leasing S.A.
- NetData Inc.
- SPI Energy Co. Ltd (SPI)
- Abbott Laboratories Hellas SA
- Bosch Rexroth Group
- Bausch Health
- Sun Chemical
- Fos Capital Venture Capital
Work highlights
Acted for Eurobank Leasing SA in two high-value leasing financings which were provided to one of the biggest global telecom operators.
Represented the Bank of Cyprus in connection with a Cyprus law bond financing in the amount of €10.5 million for the purpose of financing the construction, renovation and operation of a hotel located in the centre of Athens.
Acted for Eurobank SA in financing a 40MW wind farm, owned by a major Greek energy group.
Practice head
Vangelis Politis; Nikos Anastopoulos; Emmanouil Savoidakis
Other key lawyers
Dimitrios Theodoropoulos; Angeliki Saratsi