The ‘hardworking, dedicated, and responsive’ projects team at Bernitsas Law specialises in the financing aspects of privatisations, project structuring and implementation, and the regulations governing tender procedures. Demonstrating specific industry expertise across the finance, technology and energy spheres, the practice is frequently called upon to represent Greek and international entities. Panayotis Bernitsas is an expert in major renewable and infrastructure initiatives, while Nikos Papachristopoulos focuses on take-over bids, and Dimitris Roussis is knowledgeable in public tender proceedings. Yannis Seiradakis has vast experience in acting on behalf of clients in the utilities and transport sectors.

Cementing its place at the summit of projects and privatisations, Koutalidis Law Firm demonstrates ‘deep knowledge and unique expertise’ on high-profile privatisation projects in connection with infrastructure and energy assets. The team is particularly strong in advising on international tender processes, covering all elements of financing, operation, and maintenance, with the ‘excellent’ Gregory Logothetis being an expert in handling complex public tenders and concessions. With the team operating out of Athens, Nikos Koritsas and Nikos Salakas specialise in M&A and banking matters, whilst Ioannis Kaptanis leads the project finance offering. Effie Papoutsi focuses on project finance issues, Yiannis Loizos is knowledgeable in energy and concession projects, having been promoted to partner in January 2023, and Despoina Koutsou is also noted.

Counting corporations from the energy, mining, and transport sectors amongst its key clients, the Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm practice specialises in project finance issues and complex privatisations. The team is highly regarded for dealing with multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, as well as demonstrating extensive experience in handling EPC contracts and project agreements. Based in Athens, Gus Papamichalopoulos leads the group, focusing on the corporate and commercial aspects of cross-border proceedings, whilst Ioanna Antonopoulou routinely acts on behalf of financial institutions. Lydia Tsapara, Efi Palaiologou and Antonis Koumpias are also key contacts in the group.

Housing a team of specialists who are ‘approachable and easy to communicate with’, Lambadarios Law Firm advises sponsors, lenders, and investors throughout public tenders relating to major infrastructure and energy initiatives. The practice covers both project finance and non-finance work relating to projects, including drafting concession agreements, EPC contracts, and public procurement. Providing ‘prompt and clear advice’, the Athens-based head Yannis Kourniotis acts for governments and lenders on construction, gambling, and energy developments, whilst George Panopoulos has ‘in-depth knowledge and experience’ in both advisory and litigation matters.

The structured finance and privatisation practice at POTAMITISVEKRIS is routinely instructed by the Greek government, financial institutions, and international energy companies. The team has vast experience in advising lenders on the financing of major renewable energy projects, alongside dealing with project finance and general operation aspects of global infrastructure initiatives. Based out of Athens, Euripides Ioannou heads the group, leveraging his expertise of representing prominent players in the real estate and energy sectors, whilst George Bersis regularly acts on IPOs and share capital increases. Alexander Metallinos focuses on corporate law and arbitrations, Anthea Terlegas is an expert on the project financing side, and Dimitra Rachouti is another key contact in the group.

With extensive expertise across the financial services, infrastructure, and real estate industries, the AKL Law Firm team specialises in obtaining licenses for urban development projects and handling project financing aspects of motorway initiatives. The practice demonstrates strong cross-border capabilities, routinely dealing with projects spanning across the US and European jurisdictions. Athens-based Alexandros Kosmopoulos heads the group, focusing on both corporate finance matters and the privatisation market, whilst Helen Alexiou is an expert on project development. George Zohios is knowledgeable in M&A transactions, and Kostas Fatsis is another key contact in the group.

Frequently providing advice on the full project cycle, including planning, financing, and due diligence, the Dryllerakis & Associates projects practice has handled many privatisation cases on behalf of the Greek government. The team has special expertise in regulatory compliance and drafting project exploitation agreements, with the Athens-based head Emmanuel Dryllerakis being an expert in corporate financing and privatisations. John Dryllerakis specialises in competition law and Greek State tenders, whilst Cleomenis Yannikas assists with high-profile cases in the energy sector.

Led by Athens-based Christina Faitakis, the team at Karatzas & Partners regularly handles complex projects and privatisation matters, often spanning across various jurisdictions. The team has vast expertise in the renewable energy sphere, frequently dealing with solar and photovoltaic initiatives. Faitakis specialises in all aspects of banking, financing, and commercial law issues, whilst Valia Apostolopoulou brings in-depth knowledge of project finance and M&A transactions to the outfit. Sophia Mavridou focuses on international tenders, and Katerina Dalamara is an expert in financings and restructurings.

The Athens-based energy and natural resources team at Reed Smith LLP frequently represents a range of Greek and international companies on every aspect of infrastructure and energy project developments and financings. The practice has extensive experience in handling solar photovoltaic and wind projects, along with gas-fired combined-cycle gas turbine initiatives. Dimitris Assimakis heads the group, specialising in energy infrastructure and clean technology matters, whilst Minas Kitsilis focuses on regulatory issues in the oil and gas sector. George Fountas is knowledgeable on financing transactions, and Georgia Koui is also noted.

Counting major financial institutions and international energy consortiums amongst its key clients, the Sagias and Partners Law Firm practice specialises in all aspects of the tender process, spanning from the planning to the implementation. The team routinely deals with the project financing behind the construction, operation, and management of renewable energy initiatives, with the Athens-based heads Ifigenia Vourdouni and Nikolas Sagias bringing vast experience of handling important privatisation projects of public enterprises and investment plans to the group. Spyros Sagias is an expert on direct foreign investments in Greece, and Athena Papikinou focuses on commercial agreements.

Described as a ‘trustworthy, efficient’ law firm which ‘pays attention to details’, Your Legal Partners has a vast track record acting for sponsors, lenders, and entities on large PPP and privatisation projects. The team’s expertise spans across the whole spectrum of tender processes, including the design, financing, and construction aspects, with co-head Katerina Christodoulou focusing on infrastructure projects and investment funds. The other co-head, Katerina Politopoulou, is a PPP and project finance expert, whilst Fotini Mavrikaki is knowledgeable in real estate acquisitions.

Headed by the Athens-based duo of Dimitris Diakopoulos and Nikolas Avgouleas, the Fortsakis, Diakopoulos, Mylonogiannis & Associates Law Firm projects practice is regularly involved in major privatisation procedures and provides extensive regulatory advice. Diakopoulos exhibits ‘outstanding efforts of professionalism’, bringing vast knowledge on privatisations and investment projects to the group, whilst Avgouleas is an expert on energy and public procurement law. Meanwhile, Spyridon Skliris assists major domestic and international legal entities.

Being one of the top choices for major foreign investors and the Greek State, KLC Law Firm has ‘specialised knowledge’ in both privatisation projects and renewable energy initiatives. The team also provides full legal support on all aspects relating to real estate, public, and tax law, with Athens-based Xenofon Papayiannis an expert on the EU and Greek regulatory framework. Vassilis Voutsakis focuses on international tenders and development projects.

Michailopoulos & Associates is a boutique law firm specialising in the preparation and implementation of investment plans and co-financed projects. The team has substantial expertise in the construction, energy, and real estate spheres, and routinely works with government agencies on contentious and litigious matters. The ‘excellent expert’ Gregorios Michailopoulos leads the Athens-based team, focusing on public finance and public procurement law issues, whilst Marios Markatos and Eftychia Pournara consistently advise multinational and local businesses.

With considerable expertise in handling project finance proceedings on behalf of developers, lenders, and financial advisors, the projects practice at Politis & Partners routinely deals with the whole gamut of issues surrounding privatisation initiatives. Operating out of Athens, Vangelis Politis leads the group, specialising in the development and construction of renewable and privatisation initiatives, whilst Nikolaos Anastopoulos focuses on financial transactions. Emmanouil Savoidakis regularly oversees cross-border transactions, and Dimitra Rossopoulou is also highlighted as key.

Providing tailored advice to domestic and international corporations in relation to major renewable energy initiatives, and public procurement procedures, the Zepos & Yannopoulos team is highly praised. The practice has broad expertise, acting on behalf of companies in the defence, energy, and IT sectors, and the Athens-based co-heads Anastasia Makri and Sofia Chatzigiannidou bringing vast experience of dealing with judicial tender related disputes and large-scale projects to the group. Nasia Gkouma focuses on administrative law, and Smaragda Spyrou is also highlighted.