POTAMITISVEKRIS is well-equipped to advise on a broad range of transactions, including M&A, restructurings, privatisations, and financings. The firm is particularly active in the hospitality, real estate, and tourism sectors. Co-leading the team, George Bersis specialises in finance and privatisations, while Theologos Mintzas is praised for his ‘exceptional legal expertise and dedication’, with a practice spanning M&A and large-scale construction projects. Other notable practitioners include, Ilia-Aikaterini Boura and Iliana Nikolaidi, who both provide support on construction contracts and environmental planning mandates.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Theologos Mintzas is an excellent lawyer; he is highly qualified, and leads his team with courtesy and efficiency.'
- ‘I highly recommend Theologos Mintzas for his exceptional legal expertise and dedication to client service. He combines deep knowledge of the law with a strong commercial perspective that adds real value.'
- ‘Theologos Mintzas is an excellent practitioner, with profound knowledge of real estate legislation and jurisprudence, while being very resourceful, client and solution-oriented.'
- 'The firm's expertise covers tax and financing.'
- 'The team is responsive and commercially oriented.'
- 'Theologos Mintzas stands out for his exceptional knowledge and dedication. He is an excellent practitioner with deep experience and knowledge of the Greek real estate market.'
Key clients
- Bank of Cyprus
- Brookfield
- Dimand SA
- Divani Collection Hotels
- Dromeus Capital Management
- FOURLIS HOLDING SA
- GEK Terna SA
- Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund
- HI Partners
- Highgate
- Hilton Hotels
- Indotek Group
Work highlights
Advised DIMAND S.A. and Premia Properties on the acquisition of a 65% stake in Skyline Real Estate Single Member S.A. from Alpha Group Investments Limited, a member of the Alpha Bank Group.
Served as Greek counsel to Blackstone and HIP on the legal due diligence, and negotiations of all transactional documents for the acquisition through a competitive tender of GRAND HYATT Athens, one of the largest city hotels in Athens and Greece.
Advised the Sani/Ikos Group on its acquisition of a company owning three hotels from Goldman Sachs.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
George Bersis; Theologos Mintzas
Other key lawyers
Ilia-Aikaterini Boura; Iliana Nikolaidi