Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Greece
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About
Provided by Bernitsas Law
Energy
Our team have vast experience in advising market leaders on the compliance, management, development and financing of their activities in these sectors and our lawyers have advised on many of the major pioneering energy and resources projects to have taken place in Greece. Our clients include market leaders in the conventional energy and renewables industries, leading oil companies, international financing institutions and lending banks, as well as government bodies, to whom we provide advisory, transactional and litigation services.
Recent Experience
- Offshore Wind Parks: Yannis Seiradakis and team advised a major Greek energy group with international presence in relation to the development, operation and management of offshore wind parks.
- Carbon Capture and Storage: Panayotis Bernitsas, Yannis Seiradakis and team advised a Greek energy group in relation to the legal aspects of the development and operation of Carbon Capture and Storage facilities in Greece.
- Alexandroupolis LNG Project: Panayotis Bernitsas, Yannis Seiradakis and team acted for Gastrade in relation to the development and financing of the Alexandroupolis Independent Natural Gas System (INGS), a c.€360m cutting edge technology project comprising an offshore floating unit for the reception, storage and regasification of LNG and a system of a subsea and an onshore gas transmission pipeline.
Chambers Review
Bernitsas Law's energy team advises both domestic and international clients on energy matters, frequently working alongside international law firms on cross-border mandates. The law firm is knowledgeable in contractual and financing agreements pertaining to gas infrastructure projects. The team additionally assists with transactions and developments relating to a range of renewable energy sources, including photovoltaic energy. Its lawyers also advise on licensing topics.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Bernitsas has a high ability of communication and provides great responses."
"Bernitsas provides an excellent service, they are very knowledgeable in the infrastructure and energy sectors."
"The team at Bernitsas has a high ability of communication and provides great responses."
"Bernitsas provides an excellent service, they are very knowledgeable in the infrastructure and energy sectors."
Notable Practitioners
Yannis Seiradakis is an eminent lawyer and is well known for his extensive experience acting on a wide range of transactions, including M&A, capital markets, privatisations and associated regulatory matters.
"Yannis Seiradakis is a key individual in the firm. He is always available and provides workable and effective solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bernitsas Law
Greece
Members
Provided by Bernitsas Law
Eleni Stazilova
Katerina Fotopoulou
Konstantina Karveli
Manto Karamanou
Panayotis Bernitsas
Head of Department
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Bernitsas Law
Alpha Bank
CNIC Corporation Limited
CVC Capital Partners
China Three Gorges
Gastrade SA
Hellenic Petroleum Renewables SA
Hellenic Petroleum SA
Hellenic Republic
ICGB AD
Masdar
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power
Motor Oil
National Bank of Greece SA
PIMCO
PPC (Public Power Corporation)
RWE Supply & Trading
S'ENERGY Renewable Energy
SINO-CEE Fund
Shanghai Dahzong Utility
Solarmacht
Taaleri Energia
Vinci Energies
YHS STRYMON SA