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STELIOS AMERICANOS & CO LLC

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STELIOS AMERICANOS & CO LLC fields a ‘great team’ under the joint leadership of Despina Americanou and Stelios Americanos. The department has dealt with a significant volume of high-value and cross-border transactions relating to acquisition and project financing. It has played a key role in advising on the financing aspects of projects spanning real estate, IT,  and energy. In addition, the dynamic team is recommended for its work on a variety of syndicated and bilateral lending deals, as well as refinancings. It is equally adept at advising lenders and borrowers. Additionally, it frequently works with international law firms. Olga Petrova is another name to note.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Great team. Very qualified.’

  • ‘The banking and finance practice stands out due to its deep industry expertise, personalised service, and commitment to client success. It’s important to know that this team excels in structuring and implementing complex financial transactions.'

  • 'They consistently deliver prompt, pragmatic advice, and their responsiveness is truly impressive. What sets them apart from other firms is their client-centric approach.'

  • 'Their dedication to collaboration extends beyond internal teams; they actively engage with clients and industry partners to create holistic solutions. This collaborative mindset ensures that clients receive comprehensive support tailored to their specific challenges.’

  • ‘Stelios and Despina consistently exemplify exceptional professionalism, profound legal expertise, and a genuine commitment to achieving the best outcomes for their clients. What truly sets them apart from competitors is their ability to deliver practical solutions that extends beyond traditional legal advice.'

  • 'Their seamless teamwork and outstanding communication not only foster trust and confidence but also create a collaborative environment where clients feel valued and understood.’

  • ‘The team is diverse and comprised of members who are well-versed in various industries. The team also has active collaborations with industry specialists with very in-depth expertise in their respective fields.’

  • ‘The individuals we work with stand out for their intellect and ability to provide solutions to complex issues. Stelios Americanos who is the named partner is certainly worth mentioning.’

Key clients

  • JSC Sense Bank
  • Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A.
  • Raiffeisen Bank S.A.
  • Société Générale
  • Hines International Fund Management Company S.A.R.L.

Work highlights

  • Advised Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. on the refinancing of the loan facilities for the operation of four chartered vessels.
  • Advised Banca Comerciala Romana S.A. in relation to the refinancing of loan facilities for the management and exploitation of a large industrial and logistics park in Romania.
  • Advised the Cyprus Technology University in relation to a multi-million financing agreement with the European Investment Bank for the purposes of the construction of student halls and faculty buildings within the Limassol and Paphos campuses.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Despina Americanou, Stelios Americanos

Other key lawyers

Olga Petrova