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Karatzas & Partners
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Provided by Karatzas & Partners

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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Band 1

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

Provided by Karatzas & Partners

  • Karatzas & Partners acted for Lamda Development on the financing of its acquisition of Project Hellinikon.

Strengths

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Karatzas's team have the ability to undertake tasks in an expedited manner due to the firm's capacity.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

All the lawyers at Karatzas & Partners are knowledgeable and cooperative.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

They have extensive experience in capital markets transactions.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

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.

Catherine is excellent.

She is a great lawyer and leader in a great firm.

Catherine is a strong leader and lawyer.

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Christina Faitakis
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Christina Faitakis
1
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's expertise in finance is unparalleled, and her strategic thinking and attention to detail have been invaluable to our cases. Christina is also a pleasure to work with on a personal level.

Her ability to navigate complex legal landscapes with ease, combined with her sharp commercial acumen, sets her apart as a truly outstanding lawyer.

Christina is very experienced, always responsive and knows how to address all legal issues.

Christina's commercial understanding of complex transactions, quick turnaround, helpful advice and good relationship with counterparties make her a leader in the market.

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Nikos Fragos
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Nikos Fragos
3
Band 3

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

He provides solid legal advice on a number of complex and specific issues.

Nikos stands out thanks to his in-depth knowledge, integrity, sound judgement and collaborative spirit.

Nikos's understanding of banking and business is a very valuable asset. He will tell you exactly where you stand and what direction you should go, and he always delivers excellent results.

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

He is brilliant and experienced. We are very happy.

Dionysis is an excellent lawyer.

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Catherine Karatzas
E
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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Dionysis Flambouras
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Band 4
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