About

Provided by POTAMITISVEKRIS

POTAMITISVEKRIS’ Mergers & Acquisitions practice has led to numerous outward and inward investment transactions, privatisations, and domestic reorganisations. The firm has a leading role in the context of several significant transactions that have had a lasting effect on the market, advising buyers, sellers, and State entities. Privatisation is another area in which it has advised on major transactions, playing a lead role in implementing innovative structures. The team advises Government entities, potential buyers and State-owned companies undergoing privatisation. It also advises creditors, for the most part banks, and debtors or their significant stakeholders in the reorganization of troubled entities. POTAMITISVEKRIS can add significant value to transactions through its collaborative approach starting from the early stages, through contributions to structuring, planning, investigating, implementing, and protecting the terms of corporate transactions. Moreover, the team has taken a leadership role in the elaboration of corporate governance rules and practices for both listed and closed Greek companies; and has acted as a contributor to the Greek Corporate Governance Code since its inception and advised on changes to the Company Law Code.

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Corporate/Commercial - Greece

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

The market-leading team at POTAMITISVEKRIS regularly handles M&A transactions and offers experience across a broad range of sectors, such as the travel, hospitality and energy industries. Expertise at the law firm encompasses the acquisition and sale of assets, mergers by absorption and joint venture set-ups, as well as the setting up of new entities in Greece. Furthermore, the team assists with licensing and partnership agreements, asset transfers and contract negotiations. Its clientele includes international investment funds, public entities and well-known corporates.

Work Highlights

  • POTAMITISVEKRIS assisted GEK Terna with the EUR3.2 billion sale of its majority stake in Terna Energy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stathis Potamitis
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Stathis Potamitis
Head of Corporate/Commercial
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Senior Statespeople
Stathis Potamitis is held in high esteem for his coverage of a broad range of corporate transactions from the sale and acquisition of companies to asset transfers and the setting up of new entities.

Stathis Potamitis is truly outstanding and much more than a lawyer.

George Bersis
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George Bersis
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Eminent Practitioners

George Bersis is a trusted adviser who draws on considerable expertise and experience across various M&A transactions. He assists with acquisitions and investments across Greece, with further strength in capital market-related topics such as share capital increases.

Alexander Metallinos
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Alexander Metallinos
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Band 1
Leading lawyer Alexander Metallinos is sought after for his expertise across the full spectrum of corporate work, including complex transformation projects and divestments.

Alexander is an extremely knowledgeable professional with strong business insight who is able to navigate complex legal matters.

Alexander is a genius lawyer with expertise in all aspects of commercial law.

Vassilis Stergiou
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Vassilis Stergiou
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Band 4

Vassilis Stergiou advises on corporate and commercial issues with a focus on M&A. He also possesses knowledge in merger control and restructuring law. His clients notably span the energy, construction and infrastructure sectors.

Vassilis is one of the most easy to work with and well-read lawyers. He is one of the best in the market and is so well trusted.

Vassilis is an excellent lawyer - very commercially astute, concise and precise in his advice.

Vassilis provides an outstanding service and solid advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
POTAMITISVEKRIS

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Greece

Corporate/Commercial

Stathis Potamitis
S
Stathis Potamitis
Head of Corporate/Commercial
S
Senior Statespeople
George Bersis
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George Bersis
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Eminent Practitioners
Alexander Metallinos
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Alexander Metallinos
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Band 1
Vassilis Stergiou
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Vassilis Stergiou
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Band 4

Members

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Alexandros Kortesis

Christos Chionas

Euripides Ioannou

Konstantina Kyriakopoulou

Maria Perifanou

Stathis Potamitis

Stathis Potamitis

Head of Department

Theologos Mintzas

Vassilis Stergiou

Clients

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ALCON Laboratories

Aegean Airlines S.A.

Angelini

AstraZeneca S.A

Athens Water & Sewerage Company (EYDAP)

Blackstone/HIP

CSL Behring MEPE

CUBICO SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENTS LIMITED

China Energy Group

DIORASIS

Damma Holding

ElSEWEDY ELECTRICITY

FAIS GROUP

Fairfax Financial Holdings

Ferrovial S.A.

Folli Follie

Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund

IASO S.A.

Medtronic Hellas S.A.

Motor Oil Hellas

PQH S.A

Pasal Development S.A.

Thrace Plastics

WIND Hellas