Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Greece
Band 2
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Provided by Karatzas & Partners
The geographical position of Greece makes it not only a potential hub for the transfer and distribution of energy but also a potential key producer of energy from renewable resources, especially solar and wind. We have had extensive experience in energy-related projects and specialise in the financing of renewable energy projects, having acting for the financing parties of renewables with total output of over 700 MW.
A very important energy project in Greece is the Transadriatic Pipeline, a 10 bcm gas pipeline starting from the Greek-Turkish border and ending in Italy. K&P have been advising the owner of the project (TAP AG) since its inception and recently advised TAP AG in relation to the financing of the project.
Chambers Review
Karatzas & Partners handles significant transaction mandates across the gas and renewable energy sectors. The team has strong experience in financing arrangements for wind parks and energy infrastructure projects, often appointed by domestic banks. The department regularly acts alongside major global law firms.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Karatzas & Partners offer a very good quality of work and responsiveness in complex legal matters."
"Karatzas & Partners offer a very good quality of work and responsiveness in complex legal matters."
Notable Practitioners
Christina Faitakis is an accomplished lawyer who has extensive experience handling significant transactions on behalf of domestic and international financial institutions and energy companies. She is held in high regard for her work on finance deals in the renewable energy sector.
"Christina Faitakis is a highly sophisticated lawyer with a strong insight into what the industry needs."
"Christina is practical, flexible and responsive. We had an excellent partnership."
Valia Apostolopoulou is an increasingly prominent lawyer who is frequently seen advising financial institutions and energy companies on transactions in the sector. She offers experience in M&A, financing and capital markets mandates.
"Valia Apostolopoulou is capable of dealing with difficult energy matters successfully."
"Valia is always available and very flexible. She understands very well our position and the business interests of the company."