The ‘very responsive’ team at Alexandros Economou LLC works with an impressive list of international clients. It works with major banks and financial institutions and possesses extensive experience in advising both lenders and borrowers. It has acted for clients at all stages of the financing/refinancing process. Head of department Alexandros Economou has a wide and varied practice – he specialises in banking and finance, capital markets, securitisations and private equity transactions. He has particular expertise in shipping finance matters too. Newly promoted partner Maria Katsikidou is also recommended. Electra Theodorou is another primary contact.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team has incredible expertise in banking and finance. The team works efficiently, fast and with a terrific understanding of clients' needs. One of the key advantages is that they are very flexible.’

  • ‘Their massive experience and their willingness to bring a successful outcome on banking and finance transactions make them the best team to work with.’

  • ‘Their professionalism, commercial experience and understanding make them problem solvers in difficult transactions. Alexandros Economou, Maria and Electra are the best team! ’

  • ‘Very swift and highly professional responses and work products. Very responsive and task-oriented professionals.’

  • ‘The team puts care along with knowledge in delivering their services, and they take the time to actually understand and capture what the clients' needs are. The collaboration with Alexandros Economou LLC is always prompt and to the point.’

  • ‘Maria Katsikidou offers significant experience, care and value to the team, and stands out for her problem-solving attitude.’

  • ‘Steadfast legal and business advice and opinion by the team. I was happy to see Maria Katsikidou become a partner (well deserved).’

  • ‘Excellent knowledge of the subject matter, with a practical focus. Alexandros Economou served as an expert witness in my case and was very calm under cross-examination. I also worked with his colleague Electra Theodorou, who is excellent.’

Key clients

  • Dentons Europe CS LLP
  • Theova UHS Enterprise Solutions Ltd
  • Dufry Group
  • Tatra Banka, a.s.
  • Penta Group
  • Kinross Gold Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised a Slovak group of companies in connection with a multimillion revolving financing and a related group restructuring affecting the underlying securities.
  • Advised a consortium of banks on the financing of a €900m investment and its restructuring.
  • Advised an international bank in connection with a multi-million financing and a subsequent refinancing.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alexandros Economou

Other key lawyers

Maria Katsikidou, Electra Theodorou