Former Counsels Maria Nefeli Bernitsa and Fotodotis Malamas have been appointed to Partner positions with Greek law firm Bernitsas.

Former Senior Associate Tania Patsalia has been promoted to a Partner position with Bernitsas.

Bernitsas Law has advised Dodoni on its issuance of a EUR 75 million bond loan with mandated lead arrangers Piraeus Bank and Eurobank. Koutalidis reportedly advised Piraeus Bank and Eurobank.

Zepos & Yannopoulos has advised mandated lead arrangers and coordinators Piraeus Bank and Eurobank on the financing for the 35-year concession agreement regarding the financing, operation, maintenance, and exploitation rights of the Egnatia Odos Motorway and its three vertical road axes.

Papapolitis & Papapolitis has advised Intralot on its issuance of a bond loan up to EUR 100 million in total value, maturing on June 30, 2025, with arrangers Piraeus Bank and the National Bank of Greece and initial bondholders Piraeus Bank, the NBG, Optima Bank, Attica Bank, and Pancreta Bank. Lambadarios reportedly advised the banks.

Former Counsels Christina Chini, Vasilis Douzenis, and Niki Orfanidou have been promoted to Partner positions with Kyriakides Georgopoulos.

Former Koutalidis Partner Nikos Salakas has left the firm to join Alpha Bank as its new Chief of Corporate Center and General Counsel.

In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.

Did you know that the CEE Q1 leaderboards are available through the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website?

Greece is doing a solid job of showcasing its economic resilience, according to Machas & Partners Partner Ioannis Charalampopoulos, who takes a closer look at its intricacies and spotlights the banking sector’s revival, booming real estate opportunities, and a promising horizon for mergers and acquisitions.

CMS has advised the Greek Sfakianakis Group on its acquisition of Ajar Car Rental from the Saudi Arabian Al Jomaih Group. PHH reportedly advised the seller.

Reed Smith has advised PPC Renewables subsidiary Phoebe Energy on a EUR 294.4 million financing from the EU, Eurobank, and Piraeus Bank for the construction and operation of a 550-megawatt solar photovoltaic project in Western Macedonia. Karatzas & Partners advised Eurobank and Piraeus Bank.

In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.

In The Inside Track, General Counsels across CEE share the nuances of their roles, challenges, and strategies for success. Since now is the time when plans for next year are made (and budgeted for) this time we asked GCs: Is your in-house legal function’s budget increasing, decreasing, or remaining the same in 2024?

Papapolitis & Papapolitis has advised Intralot on its EUR 130 million debut public bond issuance listed on the Athens Stock Exchange, completed in February 2024.

Lambadarios has advised RWE Renewables and PPC Renewables on the financing for their 940-megawatt portfolio of solar farms in Amyntaio, Western Macedonia, through their Meton joint venture company. Karatzas & Partners advised Eurobank, Alpha Bank, and the National Bank of Greece on the financing.

Reed Smith has advised PPC Renewables on its acquisition of a wind projects portfolio – totaling approximately 164 megawatts – from Intrakat as well as on the parties' strategic cooperation on developing a further 1.6 gigawatts in renewable energy projects. Argyropoulos-Gissaki & Associates reportedly advised Intrakat.

Did you know that the early 2024 deal leaderboards are already available via the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website?