Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch frequently represents both international and local developers, with expertise spanning project finance, construction agreements, land acquisitions, and licensing matters. The team is regularly engaged in wind, photovoltaic, and battery storage projects. Virginia Murray specialises in joint ventures, acquisitions, and financings, while Marisetta Marcopoulou focuses on project finance. Maira Galani is experienced in energy market regulations and land rights issues. The practice is jointly led by Murray, Marcopoulou, and Galani. Tasos Giannopoulos supports on transactions and is noted as a ‘valuable collaborator.’
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Testimonials
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- ‘Tasos Giannopoulos is a fantastic lawyer you can rely on as an on-site professional who not only provides legal advice but also market insights. He is a valuable collaborator when doing business in Greece.'
- ‘The individuals I work with demonstrate exceptional professionalism, dedication, and client focus. What sets them apart is their ability to provide clear, practical advice while maintaining a high degree of commercial awareness. They are approachable, proactive, and always willing to go the extra mile to deliver value. I particularly value their reliability, integrity, and ability to anticipate potential challenges before they arise.'
- ‘I have mostly worked with Virginia Murray, Maira Galani, and Tasos Giannopoulos. Each one brought something exceptional to our collaboration. Virginia stands out for her strategic clarity and calm leadership. Maira is very responsive and precise, and her attention to detail is remarkable. Tasos is also incredibly responsive and commercially minded, always finding practical paths through complex issues.'
- ‘The team is collaborative, responsive, and consistently delivers cross-border solutions with precision. I really value their strategic insight and ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.'
- ‘The team at Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch stands out for its deep sector knowledge and strong commercial understanding of the energy market. They combine technical excellence with a pragmatic approach, ensuring that complex regulatory and transactional matters are handled smoothly and efficiently. Their ability to collaborate seamlessly across practice areas and jurisdictions provides us with a high level of confidence and comfort. Compared to other firms, their responsiveness, attention to detail, and innovative use of technology and project management tools make them a trusted partner for our business needs.’
Key clients
- Aer Soléir and 547 Energy
- NextEnergy Capital
- Ib vogt GmbH
- VALOREM Group
- Attica Bank S.A.
- Eurobank S.A.
- Lux North S.A.
- TotalEnergies SAS
- CNI Group
- Cantreva Group
- The Mirova Energy Transition 5 (MET5)
Work highlights
Advised Aer Soléir and 547 Energy and their Greek wind project subsidiaries on the acquisition, financing, development and construction of three new utility-scale wind farms in Greece.
Advised ib vogt GmbH on the sale of its Greek PV and BESS portfolios to Faria Renewables.
Advised independent French renewable energy operator VALOREM Group on the preparation of a legal due diligence report regarding its 6.6 GW European projects portfolio as part of a proposed €200m fundraising on one side and the sale by 3i Infrastructure of its stake in Valorem on the other side.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Virginia Murray; Marisetta Marcopoulou; Maira Galani
Other key lawyers
Tasos Giannopoulos; Vasso Koumpli