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Zepos & Yannopoulos

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Greece


Zepos & Yannopoulos

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Our Finance team is at the forefront of the Greek finance market, having advised on many of the jurisdiction’s most complex and high-profile transactions. We are trusted by all Greek systemic banks, leading international investment banks and global alternative investors across the full breadth of finance work. Our experience spans across project finance, structured finance, real estate financing, corporate lending, restructurings & refinancings, export finance, derivatives and asset management giving us unmatched scope in the market. We are recognised for our ability to structure and deliver complex financing structures.

Our Capital Markets & Financial Services Regulation practice combines high-end transactional expertise, specialist regulatory knowledge and first-hand experience in the operation, governance and supervision of financial market infrastructures. We advise banks, investment firms, asset managers, listed companies, fintechs and corporates on the full spectrum of capital markets, financial services and market infrastructure matters — from licensing and market entry to ongoing compliance and enforcement. Our work covers trading and post-trading rules, issuer obligations, corporate governance, ESG and sustainability regulation, fund regulation, capital markets transactions and innovative financial products. We support clients in designing structures that are commercially sound, operationally workable and regulatorily robust.

Clients (9)

  • Pireaus Bank
  • European Reliance
  • Thrivest Holding
  • Alpha Bank
  • Intrum AB
  • Bracebridge Capital
  • Klarna Bank AB
  • Nexi Payments Greece Société Anonyme
  • Citibank Europe

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Greece

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Zepos & Yannopoulos is a Greek law firm with excellent services in financing transactions. The team is well positioned to advise international financial institutions and Greek banks on restructuring and refinancing matters. The firm also regularly assists with loan portfolio management operations, securitisation transactions and NPL acquisitions. Lawyers at the firm additionally offer expertise in corporate lending transactions, debt restructurings and debt capital markets deals including bond and note-related issues. Clients also benefit from the team's collaboration with the firm's excellent tax experts.

Work Highlights

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  • Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Foresight and Mirova on a multi-jurisdictional financing for the development of photovoltaic parks in Central Greece.

Strengths

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  • Zepos & Yannopoulos is one of the most prestigious firms in Greece and they have worked on high-calibre transactions, so they are very knowledgeable.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • The team at Zepos & Yannopoulos demonstrate a clear and thorough understanding of our operations, along with strong commercial awareness.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • The firm's responsiveness, commercial awareness and ability to provide clear, practical legal advice under tight timelines clearly distinguishes it from others in the industry.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • The team are very supportive from the beginning, accommodating to all requests, responsive and knowledgeable.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingParis Tzoumas
    Up and ComingParis Tzoumas

    Paris Tzoumas

    Up-and-coming partner Paris Tzoumas elicits significant praise from interviewees for his expertise in the Greek banking and finance sector. He is particularly well versed in securitisations and share capital increases.
    • Paris has extensive experience in the field, focuses on results, and has extensive knowledge and negotiating skills.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Paris provides high-level services and professionalism.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Associates to watchVivian Efthymiou
    Associates to watchVivian Efthymiou

    Vivian Efthymiou

    Vivian Efthymiou advises on regulatory matters relating to financial institutions. She acts for international payment institutions and banks.

    • Vivian has very good knowledge all round.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Vivian is very knowledgeable in her domain and knows the market. Her advice is to the point.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Vivian is a professional in her field. She covers all the aspects of a project and has a response for any question we have.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Vivian provides clear feedback and guidance.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

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Greece

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