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Koutalidis Law Firm

Capital Markets

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Koutalidis Law Firm

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Provided by Koutalidis Law Firm

Koutalidis is established in the market as one of the leading Greek law firms in the field of banking and finance, being present in key, complex and demanding transactions in all areas of financial law, ranging from corporate finance, acquisition finance, asset or structured finance, bond loans, credit facilities, secured or unsecured, bilateral or syndicated, as well as OTC derivatives and related collateral arrangements to leveraged buy-outs, bank recapitalizations, NPL portfolio sales, securitizations as well as sovereign and corporate debt restructuring. We advise lenders and borrowers ranging from international and Greek credit and financial institutions to major domestic and multinational companies.

We advise on all aspects of project financing, including project structuring, project documents, finance documents, security package, legal due diligence and related competition, state aid, real estate and licensing matters. Our clientele comprises of all significant market participants, on the lenders’, sponsors’ and contractors’ side, as well as governmental institutions acting as tendering authorities.

The Head of our Banking and Finance Department is Nikos Koritsas. Ioannis Kaptanis heads the project finance practice and Effie Papoutsi heads the corporate finance practice.

Industries (13)

  • construction
  • energy (oil, gas, renewable energy sources)
  • utilities
  • telecommunications
  • media
  • pharmaceuticals
  • food industry
  • financial services
  • Infrastructure (motorways, bridges, airports, railways, ports) finance
  • social infrastructure (hospitals, schools, public buildings, sport structures and green areas) finance
  • energy infrastructure (power generation and transmission) finance
  • information & communication technology (ICT) finance
  • water and waste management finance

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Capital Markets - Greece


What the Team is Known For
Koutalidis Law Firm is highly sought after by domestic and international lenders for capital markets and financing mandates. The firm regularly advises on complex bond issuances and financing transactions via capital market instruments including securitisations. Additionally, clients benefit from the department's prowess in handling debt restructurings as well as energy, real estate and infrastructure-related project financings. Lawyers in the team also offer experience in the sale and securitisation of NPL portfolios. The team's close cooperation with international law firms allows Koutalidis to handle cross-border transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Koutalidis advised Pireaus Bank on its role as bondholder agent in Aktor Concessions issuance of a secured bond loan of up to EUR275 million.

Strengths

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  • The team has highly qualified lawyers who are dedicated to delivering successful outcomes and ensuring the smooth completion of a transaction.

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  • The team devotes time and energy to understanding the specificities of the matter at hand and seeks solutions that address the needs of the client, taking into account all legal and business aspects.

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  • Koutalidis delivers excellent outcomes, representing clients at the highest level. Their work enhances our credibility and ensures our interests are protected in complex transactions.

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  • Koutalidis's high responsiveness and expertise, as well as the excellent cooperation we have with them, brings value to our team and the company.

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  • They have extensive experience and provide continuous support in all stages of a project.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersNikos Koritsas
    Eminent PractitionersNikos Koritsas

    Nikos Koritsas

    Nikos Koritsas often advises on syndicated loan facilities relating to corporate finance, debt restructuring and project financings, with particular experience in the infrastructure sector. He is also well placed to advise clients on complex capital markets transactions.
    • Nikos Koritsas is an excellent partner.

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    • Nikos Koritsas leads topics in a very calm and efficient manner.

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    • Nikos is an excellent professional with solutions to challenging situations and the ability to handle complex commercial cases.

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  • Band 3Effie Papoutsi
    Band 3Effie Papoutsi

    Effie Papoutsi

    Effie Papoutsi is often seen advising well-known lenders on NPL transactions, debt refinancings and acquisition financings.
    • Effie is an excellent professional who is result-oriented and takes a commercial approach to close the deal.

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    • Effie is always there to provide solutions with a view to moving the transactions forward, with a great knowledge of commercial law.

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    • Effie demonstrates exceptional legal expertise, strategic thinking and a pragmatic approach to problem solving. She is highly professional, articulate and possesses outstanding negotiation skills.

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  • Band 3Ioannis Kaptanis
    Band 3Ioannis Kaptanis

    Ioannis Kaptanis

    Ioannis Kaptanis boasts extensive expertise in advising clients on project finance mandates, including on bond loans, tender processes and debt financing for infrastructure and energy projects. He also advises clients on capital markets matters, including bond issuances and EMTN programmes.

    • Ioannis dedicates time to understanding the needs of the client and organises the work to address them. He seeks to find legally solid solutions and addresses concerns effectively.

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    • Ioannis is a very good negotiator who is able to think outside the box.

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    • Ioannis Kaptanis is very knowledgeable and always ready with solutions.

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