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We advise on all aspects of banking and finance law, ranging from day-to-day straightforward loans to secured and syndicated loan transactions, securitisation, covered bonds, derivatives and other OTC and listed financial products. We also provide the industry opinions for the ISDA Master Agreement and the Global Master Repurchase Agreement of ICMA and TBMA.

We pride ourselves for always being at the cutting edge of financing through innovative financial instruments, including the first securitisation and covered bonds transactions in Greece. We combine innovative legal thinking with sound and detailed knowledge of traditional and innovative financial products to deliver accurate and business-oriented opinions and advice.

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Banking & Finance - Greece

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What the Team is Known For

Karatzas & Partners boasts a highly esteemed banking and finance practice, drawing on its unparalleled bench strength. The team is particularly sought after by international banks and investment funds for financing matters, with particular expertise in project financings in the infrastructure and real estate sectors. Furthermore, the firm offers a standout capital markets practice, advising on securitisation transactions and the issuance of bonds and notes, as well as large green and sustainability-linked instruments. Clients additionally benefit from in-depth expertise in NPL transactions and debt refinancing matters, as well as a strong financial regulatory practice. Based in Athens, the department regularly operates on an international level, acting on behalf of an impressive roster of clients including banks, investment funds and corporates.

Work Highlights

  • Karatzas & Partners assisted Lamda Riviera Holdings with the financing of the construction of a shopping mall in the Athens Riviera.

Strengths

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Karatzas & Partners consistently demonstrates a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters with professionalism and precision.

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The firm has a robust team with solid coverage across key areas. The senior leadership is highly experienced, and the associates are capable and responsive.

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Karatzas & Partners demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.

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Two of the key strengths that distinguish the Karatzas & Partners finance team from their competitors are their deep commercial understanding and their legal precision.

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Notable Practitioners

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Catherine Karatzas
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Catherine Karatzas
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Eminent Practitioners

US- and Greek-qualified practitioner Catherine Karatzas continues to be held in high regard for her expertise across various financing and capital market transactions. She regularly acts for prestigious banks and corporates on note issuances, NPL sales and sustainability-linked and green bonds.

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Christina Faitakis
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Christina Faitakis
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Band 1
Stellar lawyer Christina Faitakis receives extensive market praise for her expertise in advising Greek investment firms and corporates on large securitisations and bond loans. She is also well placed to assist clients with real estate acquisition financings.

Christina offers a high level of professionalism and expertise across all key dimensions. Her client service is excellent: she is responsive, thoughtful and consistently aligned with client needs.

Christina Faitakis provides a high level of service and brings her years of experience to each deal.

Christina's commitment and knowledge is truly outstanding. She is always responsive and accessible, and is creative and proactive in her approach.

Christina has a good balance of experience and legal know-how in the sector.

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Nikos Fragos
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Nikos Fragos
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Band 2

Nikos Fragos is regularly seen advising both domestic and international financial service providers on NPL transactions and complex note issuances.

Nikos demonstrates a strong command of legal principles and consistently delivers high-quality advice tailored to the client’s needs.

Nikos's leadership inspires trust, and he consistently delivers high-impact advice that balances legal precision with commercial pragmatism.

Nikos Fragos has extensive transactional experience and expertise, and shows a commitment to highly demanding projects.

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Dionysis Flambouras
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Band 4
Dionysis Flambouras offers extensive expertise covering a wide variety of finance mandates, including real estate financings, securitisations of receivables and bond loans.

Dionysis is always there to provide his knowledge and support. He is responsive and on top of the process, with quick turnarounds, and he has extensive experience.

Dionysis Flambouras has a very profound knowledge of civil and banking law and is always available.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Banking & Finance
Catherine Karatzas
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Catherine Karatzas
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Eminent Practitioners
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Christina Faitakis
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Christina Faitakis
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Band 1
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Nikos Fragos
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Nikos Fragos
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Band 2
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Dionysis Flambouras
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Band 4
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