About

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Banking, Finance & Capital Markets

One of the foremost practices in Greece with an expertise in both benchmark and mainstream domestic and cross-border transactions. 

Project Finance, Development & PPPs 

A market leading practice, with experience in large-scale projects in Greece dating back to the opening of the concessions market in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Recent Experience

  • Athanasia Tsene and team advised CrediaBank in connection with the financing of the reconstruction, development and refurbishment of a luxury hotel resort developed by Hinitsa Bay Holdings in Porto Heli, Argolida.
  • Nikos Papachristopoulos, Maria Nefeli Bernitsa and team advised Metlen Energy & Metals on the groundbreaking dual-listing of Metlen Energy & Metals PLC on the London and Athens Stock Exchanges. This landmark dual-jurisdiction listing strategy positions Metlen for enhanced international visibility, improved access to global capital markets, supports its corporate transformation and broadens its international shareholder base.
  • Maria Nefeli Bernitsa, Nikos Papachristopoulos and team advised a number of Underwriters and Joint Bookrunners, in relation to the successful initial public offering and listing on the main market of ATHEX of Qualco Group SA. The offering, which was structured as a Combined Offering to Greek and international investors, marks a significant milestone for Qualco Group SA and the Greek capital markets.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Greece

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What the Team is Known For

Bernitsas Law offers exceptional expertise across the banking and finance spectrum. The law firm enjoys an excellent standing in capital market transactions, handling large bond and note issuances and listings, as well as receivables securitisations and structured finance mandates. Additionally, its clientele benefits from in-depth expertise in NPL transactions including the sale and acquisition of portfolios and all regulatory issues. Lawyers at the firm frequently assist with the Greek aspects of pan-European finance deals, acting for a wide range of prestigious financial institutions and private companies.

Work Highlights

  • Bernitsas Law acted as local counsel for the Hellenic Healthcare Group on the issuance of a EUR1 billion common secured bond loan.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Panayotis M Bernitsas
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Panayotis M Bernitsas
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Senior Statespeople

Managing partner Panayotis Bernitsas continues to garner extensive praise for the depth of his expertise and for his standing in the Greek banking and finance world.

Athanasia G Tsene
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Athanasia G Tsene
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Market-leading partner Athanasia Tsene is widely appreciated for her comprehensive coverage of complex finance and capital market transactions, ranging from corporate credit facilities and non-performing receivables sales to structured finance deals and NPL transactions.

She has a proven track record and excellent knowledge on various legal aspects.

Athanasia clearly articulates her thought processes in difficult situations and displays exceptional commitment to ethical standards, ensuring transparency and integrity in all actions.

Athanasia is the most efficient lawyer I've ever worked with. She is smart, knowledgeable and quick to respond.

She delivers high-quality work in a timely manner, demonstrates a strong level of leadership, and can handle shifting priorities and change focus quickly.

Nikos Papachristopoulos
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Nikos Papachristopoulos
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Nikos Papachristopoulos continues to enjoy stellar market recognition for his expertise in note and bond issuances, as well as listings. He is frequently seen acting for bookrunners, banking syndicates and corporates.

Nikos is an exceptional lawyer with an excellent technical and commercial awareness, and the quality of his client service is unmatched.

Nikos Papachristopoulos is a most respected and knowledgeable capital markets lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bernitsas Law

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Greece

Banking & Finance

Panayotis M Bernitsas
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Panayotis M Bernitsas
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Senior Statespeople
Athanasia G Tsene
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Athanasia G Tsene
Head of Banking & Finance
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Capital Markets

Nikos Papachristopoulos
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Nikos Papachristopoulos
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Band 1
Athanasia G Tsene
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Athanasia G Tsene
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Band 2

Members

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Adonis Sfyris

Alexia Kefalogianni

Alexia Zeriti

Anastasia Mallerou

Athanasia G Tsene

Athanasia G Tsene

Head of Department

George Ioannidis

George Margaritis

Katia Zigoulianou

Lefteris Mikros

Maria Nefeli Bernitsa

Head of Department

Marina Spinthouraki

Nikos Papachristopoulos

Nikos Papachristopoulos

Head of Department

Sildia Fotopoulou

Vicky Soumpasakou

Clients

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Aktor

Alpha Bank

Apollo Global Management

BNP Paribas

Bank of New York Mellon

CVC Capital Partners

Credia Bank

Deutsche Bank

Elpedison Power SA

Eurobank Ergasias SA

Goldman Sachs

HSBC

Hellenic Healthcare Group

Hellenic Petroleum

Intrum AB (publ)

JP Morgan

Metlen

Morgan Stanley

Motor Oil Group

National Bank of Greece

PIMCO

Piraeus Bank

Societe Generale

Industries

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Industry Specialisations include financial, telecommunications, energy, gaming, utilities, pharmaceutical, food, retail.