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George Bersis

George Bersis

Global 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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About

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Global

Practice Areas

Banking & Finance

Capital Market

Real Estate

Corporate and M&A

Career

George is a dedicated expert in the field of banking, capital markets and real estate. He has played a pivotal role in the recent development of the Greek banking sector, contributing to the redrafting of the HFSF law, which paved the way for the 2013 bank recapitalizations as well as participating in many of the mergers and acquisitions which consolidated the sector. His finance practice includes advising clients, mainly banks, on their entry into syndicated loans, bond loans and restructurings, including voluntary and Article 99 processes. He has considerable experience in tender offers, rights issues and merger and acquisition transactions, with a focus on listed companies and privatizations. George has a broad expertise in the area of Real Estate, advising on traditional asset acquisitions, as well as complex structurings and financings. He has acted in many of the landmark real estate transactions which have occurred over the last few of years.

Professional Memberships

Admission:

Athens Bar Association, 1998

New York State Bar Association, 1997

Personal

Education:

New York University School of Law LLM, 1996

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens LLB, 1994

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance - Greece

Eminent Practitioner
Eminent Practitioners

Individual Editorial
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.

Corporate/Commercial - Greece

Eminent Practitioner
Eminent Practitioners

Individual Editorial

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.

Banking & Finance - USA

Expertise Based Abroad
USA, expertise based abroad in Greece

Individual Editorial
Athens-based George Bersis of Potamitisvekris boasts notable experience in the banking space and is admitted to the New York Bar. He provides counsel to clients on restructurings and syndicated loans.

Strengths

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  • George is a resourceful and reliable expert.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
  • George Bersis is a trusted, responsive and commercially focused adviser who adds significant value to every transaction.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
  • George Bersis is a super talented, strategic and creative lawyer and he adds tremendous value to us as an adviser.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
  • George Bersis combines first-class legal expertise with a deep understanding of business and strategy. He acts as a trusted partner providing clear, practical and commercially aware advice.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
  • George Bersis is innovative and commercial.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at POTAMITISVEKRIS (14)

Greece

USA

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