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POTAMITISVEKRIS‘ banking team has a consistent and successful track record of advising on some of the most significant and innovative transactions in the market and is widely recognized as one of the leaders in this field. It offers comprehensive services, ranging from the establishment of banking activities and qualifying holding acquisitions and banking M&A and compliance, to traditional banking, financing and restructuring of loans. In addition, the team advises on the entire spectrum of capital markets, including tender offers, securities listings, investment services, and fund management.

Its clients include Greek and foreign commercial and investment banking institutions, institutional lenders and investors, as well as private equity funds, hedge funds, strategic buyers, borrowers and issuers of securities.

The team combines its extensive knowledge of the relevant industry with POTAMITISVEKRIS’ business-orientated and practical approach to matters. It also works with attorneys in the Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions, EU, Competition & Antitrust, and Restructuring & Insolvency groups to provide seamless representation and fully integrated legal services.

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Banking & Finance - Greece

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Potamitisvekris is highly respected for its excellent coverage of all banking and finance-related mandates. The firm is particularly popular with Greek and international banks for advice on bilateral and syndicated lending, as well as capital markets deals and regulations. Its lawyers are a top choice for national and international investors and corporates, offering strong expertise in real estate and project financing transactions. Furthermore, the team is well reputed for assisting lenders with refinancing and restructuring agreements, including debt restructuring, and also offers expertise in handling NPL portfolio transactions owing to the team's prominent role in the development of legislation. The team further assists clients with regulatory matters, often acting in the hospitality, energy and infrastructure sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Potamitisvekris advised Pancreta Bank on a non-performing loan securitisation transaction.

Strengths

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They possess deep industry knowledge, an exceptional client-centric approach, effective communication, a strong ethical foundation and innovative solutions.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

The firm delivers top-quality services among law offices in Greece for very complex structures.

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Notable Practitioners

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Stathis Potamitis
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Stathis Potamitis
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Senior Statespeople
Senior statesperson Stathis Potamitis boasts longstanding experience advising notable clients on all banking and finance mandates ranging from NPL transactions and bond offerings to regulatory matters. He is also highly regarded for his restructuring and insolvency practice, advising major corporates on liquidations and restructuring agreements.
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George Bersis
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George Bersis
Head of Banking & Finance
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Eminent Practitioners
George Bersis is a notable lawyer who is well placed to assist lenders and borrowers with the refinancing of projects and corporate financings, with particular expertise in the real estate sector.

George is a top-of-the class service provider.

He is very knowledgeable, delivering high-quality service.

George is a market-leading lawyer.

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Alexander Metallinos
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Alexander Metallinos
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Band 1

Alexander Metallinos continues to be a frontrunner in the Greek financing world. He is highly esteemed for the breadth of his expertise in NPE securitisations, structured finance projects and refinancing of existing facilities as well as acquisition financing.

Alexander is a banking and finance mastermind.

Alexander is one of the star lawyers.

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Euripides Ioannou
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Euripides Ioannou
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Band 2
Euripides Ioannou is a noteworthy lawyer in the Greek banking and finance sphere. He offers extensive experience advising clients on project-related transactions, particularly those in the energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors.

Euripides possesses deep industry knowledge, an exceptional client-centric approach and effective communication.

Euripides is excellent.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Greece

Banking & Finance
Stathis Potamitis
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Stathis Potamitis
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Senior Statespeople
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George Bersis
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George Bersis
Head of Banking & Finance
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Eminent Practitioners
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Alexander Metallinos
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Alexander Metallinos
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Band 1
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Euripides Ioannou
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Euripides Ioannou
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Band 2
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Members

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Alexandros Vaisidis

Anthea Terlegas

Eleana Baya

Elena Theocharakou

Eleni – Amalia Ph. Giannakopoulou

Elisabetta Lentsiou

George Bersis

George Bersis

Head of Department

Ivi Karra

Katerina Pappa

Nikolaos Kampantais

Nikos Stefas

Sophia Thanou

Vasilis Tsintavis

Vassilis Stergiou

Clients

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AMC Oak SARL / Praxia Bank

Aegean Airlines S.A

Alpha Bank S.A.

Alumil S.A.

Ambrosia Capital Hellas S.A.

Bank of Cyprus

Cubico Sustainable Investments Limited

Deca Investments Alternative Investment Fund

Eurobank

Euroxx S.A.

Fairfax Financial Holdings

GR. SARANTIS S.A.

Gek Terna S.A.

Grupo Dolphin

Hellenic Development Bank

Intrakat S.A.

Motor Oil

National Bank of Greece S.A.

Newsphone Hellas S.A.

Optima Bank S.A.

PQH

Piraeus Bank S.A.

Premia Properties S.A.