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 loan 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 advised Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company on its EUR3.2 billion acquisition of a controlling stake in Terna Energy from GEK Terna.

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
Head of Banking & Finance
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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.

Athanasia is super knowledgeable and explains very complicated issues in a very easy manner, even for non-lawyers.

Athanasia Tsene provides a high level of service. She is client-friendly and one of the most experienced professionals in the market.

Athanasia is an excellent professional – she's dedicated, always available and consistently provides the right answers. She handles complex situations with calmness and clarity.

Sildia Fotopoulou
Sildia Fotopoulou
Associates to watch

Sildia Fotopoulou has expansive experience assisting clients with corporate financings, bond loan issuances and securitisation transactions.

Sildia stands out for her deep technical expertise and ability to translate complex issues into actionable insights. Her calm, solutions-oriented approach under pressure is particularly valuable.

Sildia Fotopoulou is always available, well organised and knowledgeable on our company's peculiarities. Our cooperation is always smooth and efficient.

Sildia is experienced, focused on meeting strict timelines and providing the requested results while protecting her clients' interests.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Banking & Finance

Panayotis M Bernitsas
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Panayotis M Bernitsas
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Athanasia G Tsene
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Athanasia G Tsene
Head of Banking & Finance
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Sildia Fotopoulou
Sildia Fotopoulou
Associates to watch

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 Zygoulianou

Lefteris Mikros

Maria Nefeli Bernitsa

Head of Department

Marina Spinthouraki

Nikoleta Markaki

Nikos Papachristopoulos

Nikos Papachristopoulos

Head of Department

Sildia Fotopoulou

Vicky Soumpasakou

Clients

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Alpha Bank

Apollo Global Management

BNP Paribas

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Bank of Cyrpus

CVC Capital Partners

Cepal SA

Citigroup

Commerzbank

Credit Agricole

Credit Suisse

Davidson Kempner European Partners LLP

Deutsche Bank

Dodoni SA

Ellington Management Group

Eurobank Ergasias SA

European Bank of Reconstruction and Development

European Investment Bank

HSBC

Hellenic Financial Stability Fund

Helleniq Energy

Hoist Finance AB

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Intrum AB (publ)

JP Morgan

Masdar Abu Dhabi Future Energy

Morgan Stanley

Motor Oil Group

Mubadala Investment Company PJSC

N.M. Rothschilds and Sons Limited

National Bank of Greece

PIMCO

Piraeus Bank

RIA Payment Institution

Santander UK

Société Générale

Titan Group

Vivartia SA

Industries

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