About

Provided by Koutalidis Law Firm


Our practice has a proven track record in complex domestic and cross-border corporate deals, drawing from a pool of expert transactional lawyers with deep experience in the field. Our strength lies in our in-depth experience and high awareness of market practice coupled with our innovative mindset and ability to design optimal structures tailored to the legal and business objectives of our clients.


We demonstrate considerable strength in general corporate advisory, M&A and privatizations advising in public and private transactions, including mergers, divisions, spin offs, share deals, asset deals, transfers of going concerns, conversions and shareholder agreements. We also advise listed, private and state-controlled entities in the context of IPOs, rights offerings and tender offers covering a wide range of equity and debt products. Our client base composes of household-name corporates, SMEs, financial institutions and government agencies while we cover a broad range of industries including energy, financial services, pharmaceuticals and real estate.


We advise on all aspects of transactions including transaction structure, drafting and negotiation of transaction documents, conducting due diligence and regulatory compliance. We also assist clients with day-to-day issues as well as with strategic decisions regarding their business activities, including the establishment, restructuring and unwinding of companies, corporate governance, commercial contracts and insolvency matters.



Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Greece

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Koutalidis Law Firm offers a well-established corporate and commercial practice group. The team regularly assists with a range of transactions, with particular prowess in handling share sales, acquisitions and privatisations at both a domestic and global level. Additionally, clients benefit from the law firm's growing strength in public tender proceedings and corporate transformation projects. Koutalidis's client roster includes well-known players from the energy, banking and technology sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Koutalidis advised Aegean Baltic Holding on its acquisition of majority control of Aegean Baltic Bank.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nikos Koritsas
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Nikos Koritsas
Head of Corporate/Commercial
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Eminent Practitioners

Nikos Koritsas is a trusted adviser due to his longstanding experience in the Greek corporate market. He regularly advises on share sales, acquisitions and privatisations, with further expertise in banking and finance mandates.

Nikos has strong crisis management skills, deep knowledge, excellent expertise in agreements and a dynamic, yet calm presence that instils confidence in the client.

Katia J Protopapa
2
Katia J Protopapa
2
Band 2
Katia Protopapa is an adept lawyer with a significant practice assisting private companies and financial institutions with acquisitions and shareholder matters.

Katia knows how to manage a project in the most efficient way and is very experienced.

Katia is business-minded, close to client needs and solution-oriented.

Yiannis Loizos
4
Yiannis Loizos
4
Band 4
Yiannis Loizos is an increasingly prominent lawyer who supports international investors and corporate clients on a wide range of acquisitions.

Yiannis provides guidance and clear explanations without overwhelming the client or leaving questions unanswered.

Yiannis is highly responsive, pragmatic and completely attuned to client needs.

Ranked Lawyers at
Koutalidis Law Firm

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Greece

Corporate/Commercial

Nikos Koritsas
E
Nikos Koritsas
Head of Corporate/Commercial
E
Eminent Practitioners
Katia J Protopapa
2
Katia J Protopapa
2
Band 2
Yiannis Loizos
4
Yiannis Loizos
4
Band 4

Members

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Chrysanthi Karlou

Dora Karagiorgou

Katia Protopapa

Head of Department

Nikos Koritsas

Nikos Koritsas

Head of Department

Yiannis Loizos

Industries

Provided by Koutalidis Law Firm

Energy

Financial Services

Food and Beverage

Hotels and Tourism

Pharmaceuticals

Privatizations

Real Estate

Technology

Telecoms