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Avramopoulos & Partners-Banking, finance and capital markets

Avramopoulos & Partners

Athens, Greece
+30 210 6912200
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Deals

  • Conducting legal due diligence and consulting the client in relation to the acquisition of an NPL Portfolio.
    Provision of advice regarding the filing of the non-binding offer and assistance throughout the phase of shortlisted bidders.
  • Filing of the application and supporting documents, for the licensing of an investment services provider in Greece. Follow-up communication with the Regulator and coordination with the entity under licensing.
  • Provision of advice for the return of suppliers’ guarantees upon completion of their assignment. Issuance of Participation and Performance Guarantees after having reviewed and negotiated their wording.
  • Provision of legal advice with regards to a financial leasing agreement in place with the National Bank of Greece and the assignment of third-party claims to the Bank as a security.
    Provision of advice and assistance in resolving a dispute with the National Bank of Greece with regards to non-transparent bank charges.
    Provision of advice with regards to the cancellation of a performance bank guarantee upon completion of the project, for which the guarantee has been issued. Negotiations with the successor of the issuing Bank because the original Bank Guarantee has been lost and cannot be physically returned to the Bank.
  • Provision of legal advice in order to update the Company’s notification to the Bank of Greece for the limited Network exemption pursuant to the second payment services directive, PSD2, as transposed into local law, following the issuance of the EBA’s Guidelines in February 2022. Coordinating the relevant correspondence with the local Regulator and representing the Client before the same.
  • Provision of legal advice to a major UK based financial institution with regards to the provision of Merchant Acquiring Services, as well as the use of POS and PEDS devices.
  • Provision of legal advice and assistance in the negotiations with the company managing  the Non-Performing Loan (NPL) of the said client.
    Review of a new settlement agreement regarding the client’s NPL, consultations with the company managing the loan and support throughout the negotiations for the execution of such settlement agreement.
  • Provision of legal services and counseling to the Greek Consignment Deposit and Loans Fund with reference to loans (including Greek public entities [municipal authorities] and the European Investment Bank), consignments, securitization, etc.
  • Provision of legal advice to a leading IT Company, as to whether its activities in Greece fall under the limited Network exemption pursuant to the second payment services directive, PSD2, as transposed into local law. Coordinating the relevant correspondence with the local Regulator and representing the company before the same.
  • Provision of legal advice with regards to financial leasing agreements with the National Bank of Greece and Eurobank.
    The client is in process of acquiring CISCO and other equipment under financial leasing schemes in place with the above systemic banks and we have provided our legal advice in this respect and in particular in relation to early termination clauses.
  • Provision of legal advice to a client with regards to EU Directives on the settlement finality in payment and security settlement systems and their implementation in Greek legislation as well as the irrevocability, enforceability etc of Clearing and Settlement Agreements concluded between the client and the Greek company “Interbanking Systems S.A.”, which was founded by the Hellenic Bank Association and has developed and runs the DIAS payment system that services and clears electronic payments both domestic as well as cross border.
  • Provision of legal advice to a leading IT company in relation to the launching of a machine-learning risk engine for the avoidance of fraudulent transactions. The above product was focused to payment processing by financial institutions so as to support them in compliance with security requirements, pursuant to the Second Payment Services Directive, such as Strong Customer Authentication, etc.
  • Provision of legal advice to a European Payment processor with regards to the EU Directives on the settlement finality in payment and security systems (including their implementation under Greek legislation) as well as the irrevocability and enforceability of clearing and settlement agreements.
  • Offering commercial solutions to bank institutions and shipping companies, structuring the loan transactions and drafting loan documentation for the financing and acquisition of bulk carriers, chemical tankers, tugs, cruise ships and yachts as well as for working capital, refinancing, etc.
  • Provision of on-going legal advice to a major international ATM manufacturer & IT services provider on a broad range of legal matters, including various corporate governance issues to complex commercial transactions (e.g., contemplating a recapitalization plan, negotiating contracts, drafting and advising on dispute resolution).
  • Provision of legal services and consultation to the Greek subsidiary of a German company in relation to a secured facilities agreement with a UK banking institution.
  • Provision of legal services and consultation to the Greek Consignment Deposit and Loans Fund with reference to loans (including Greek public entities and the European Investment Bank), consignments, securitization, etc.
  • Provision of legal services to a world’s leading premium drinks business, regarding credit facilities to be granted to employees of a third country (associate) company.
  • Provision of legal services to a Greek bank for the granting of various loan facilities for client refinancing. Our services included:
    Drafting the loan agreement, the security documents and the corporate authorizations.
    Attending the execution of the loan agreement and the respective security documents.
    Supervising the transaction.
  • Provision of legal services to various hotel groups of companies regarding the issuance of bond loans.
  • Provision of legal advice and services on corporate lending and financing to various companies.
  • Provision of legal services and legal opinions to several hotel groups of companies, regarding the restructuring of their loan agreements, etc.
  • Provision of legal advice, negotiations, review of agreements and legal opinion to a European group of companies, in relation with the introduction to its customers of consumer finance products.
  • Provision of legal services to a Greek branch for the granting of various loan facilities for client refinancing. Services included drafting the loan agreement, the security documents and the corporate authorizations, attending the execution of the loan agreement and the respective security documents, and supervising the transaction.
  • Advice for a compliance procedure with the Hellenic Capital Market Commission for the merger of a Greek bank and its leasing subsidiary.
  • Negotiations, drafting of security documents and accession deeds to a senior multicurrency term and revolving facilities agreement.
  • Participation in the negotiations and drafting of a Syndicated Bond Loan Agreement.

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Our Firm’s lawyers have a wide range of expertise in all financing schemes, including regulatory matters, and closely monitor the trends in the banking sector, so as to efficiently address our clients’ needs. The attorneys strive for creative and practical solutions to the issues and problems that arise in today’s complex and competitive financing and business environment. Our goal is to provide a responsive and efficient personal approach, sensitive to the needs of the client, utilizing a small core working group to take primary responsibility for the transaction, and calling upon the specialized talents of other attorneys as required.

PRIVATE EQUITY/VENTURE CAPITAL:

Avramopoulos & Partners has been active in the private equity field for many years, representing private equity investors in fund formation and a wide array of investment transactions.

Avramopoulos & Partners serves private equity, institutional and corporate investors, pursuing opportunities in a wide variety of industries and regions. We provide them with comprehensive counseling on a coordinated basis to assure optimum results. Our membership in the SCG Legal makes us particularly effective in handling international fund formation, cross-border investment and the sourcing of investment opportunities.

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