Department profile
Bernitsas

International & Cross-Border Capabilities

Global Guide 2026 : Greece


Bernitsas

About

Provided by Bernitsas

Bernitsas Law is a market leader in the provision of commercial law services in Greece and one of the largest firms in the country. We deliver an international level of service. A substantial part of the firm’s practice concentrates on complex cross-border transactions and disputes and we have enduring relationships with leading law firms all over the world across our areas of practice and act together with many of these firms regularly in providing a seamless and integrated international service to our clients.

Our geographical footprint extends beyond Greece to participation across our practice areas in major cross border finance, projects, real estate, joint venture, merger, acquisition and restructuring transactions throughout Europe, the United States and Asia.

The firm’s established international clients include banks, investment firms and other financial institutions, insurance companies, funds, multi-national corporations, global market leaders, small - to medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs from a range of industries, to whom we provide advisory, transactional and litigation services across our areas of expertise.

Over the last three decades, we have participated in the vast majority of significant deals to have taken place in terms of both complexity and value in Greece and have structured and executed numerous pioneering transactions, many of which involved international investors, sponsors and advisors.

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International & Cross-Border Capabilities - Greece

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Bernitsas Law is a large Greek law firm providing a full-service offering to local and international clients across the full spectrum of legal areas. It is regularly a law firm of choice for clients requiring local law expertise on the Greek aspects of international matters, collaborating effectively with global firms on foreign direct investment.

At Bernitsas Law, teams adeptly handle cross-border financing matters, involving both private sponsors and institutional lenders, and the law firm is a trusted adviser to clients on inbound M&A. Equally, its contentious groups are well-versed in representing clients in cross-border cases, primarily serving as local counsel on multi-jurisdictional disputes. The law firm also brings industry expertise in energy and infrastructure to bear in project financing transactions and displays proficiency advising on deals in the TMT and real estate spaces.

Strengths

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  • Whether its navigating multi-jurisdictional rules or advising under tight timelines, they've shown a deep understanding of both the legal framework and the commercial context.

    International & Cross-Border Capabilities respondentGlobal
  • Bernitsas couples unparalleled depth of Greek market insight with an international, deal-making mindset, delivering technically flawless, commercially astute advice on the most sophisticated mandates.

    International & Cross-Border Capabilities respondentGlobal
  • The lawyers at Bernitsas are highly skilled and experienced in both local and international matters, making them great at handling complex issues.

    International & Cross-Border Capabilities respondentGlobal
  • Their ability to navigate local legal issues while keeping in mind the broader commercial and cross-border context has been particularly valuable.

    International & Cross-Border Capabilities respondentGlobal

Members

Provided by Bernitsas

  • Yannis Seiradakis

  • Marina Androulakakis

  • Lambros Belessis

  • Linda Vasaka

  • Athanasia Tsene

  • Panayotis Bernitsas

    Head of Department

  • Nikos Papachristopoulos

  • Evi Kitsou

  • Christos Paraskevopoulos

  • Dimitris Roussis

  • Fotodotis Malamas

  • Yannis Chryssospathis

  • Tania Patsalia

  • Maria Kloni

  • Maria Nefeli Bernitsa

  • Alexia Kefalogianni

  • Eleni Stazilova

  • Christina Zakopoulou

  • Efstathia Kada

  • Elia Kotsoni

  • Anastasia Mallerou

  • Evangelos Mamalakis

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