Chambers Review
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Corporate/Commercial - Greece
What the Team is Known For
Koimtzoglou-Bakalis-Venieris-Leventis has a highly regarded practice that frequently acts for clients in the shipping and healthcare sectors, as well as investment funds and private equity firms, on high-profile M&A. The team also advises on restructurings, corporate governance, insolvency procedures and commercial agreements.
Strengths
KBVL have a business-oriented approach. They are extremely responsive, avoiding legal jargon and staying focused on our business.
One of the key strengths is KBVL's unwavering commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.
KBVL always focus on delivering proper, efficient and practical solutions.
I appreciate their high legal expertise, combined with top-notch business acumen and customer-centricity. The firm has a unique ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters.
KBVL provides us with the security to operate as if we had an in-house legal team, while actually collaborating with a well-established firm with vast experience, manpower and resources.
Work Highlights
Koimtzoglou-Bakalis-Venieris-Leventis advised Hellenic Shipyards on its EUR45 million restructuring as well as on asset sales, regulatory compliance and operational governance.
Notable practitioners
Ilias Koimtzoglou is an accomplished transactional lawyer who advises his clients on acquisitions, disposals, investment funds and corporate restructurings.
He is an excellent professional with a business-centric approach and a problem-solving attitude.
Ilias is a legal maestro and works efficiently to achieve the desired result.
Ilias is the in-house counsel's dream come true. He is always there for his customers.
He explains all aspects of the subject in a very comprehensive manner and takes the responsibility to provide clear guidance.
His responsiveness and his client-centric approach make him a highly valued and trusted adviser.
Michalis Pattakos has a proven track record in corporate law. He regularly advises multinationals on projects, M&A and structuring matters. His sectors of expertise notably include retail, shipping, natural resources, real estate and fintech.
Michalis is an exceptionally strong lawyer in all aspects.
He is outstanding, consistently delivering high-quality services. His responsiveness, client-centric approach and problem-solving skills make him a highly valued and trusted adviser.
He understands our business very well, has a strong commercial approach and is able to bridge the gap between legal and business views.
Through times of crisis, he always prevails as a quiet strength, offering solutions to even the most complicated matters.
Michalis is considered an asset to our company. Since the very beginning he has been working relentlessly towards our needs.