Recognised for its ‘proactive approach and reliability’, Saplegal - A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners Law Firm advises on a broad range of banking and finance matters, including bond loan documentation, project finance, securitisations, and loan share purchase agreements. The practice is led by Thenia Panagopoulou, whose recent work includes advising credit institutions on securitisation transactions. She is supported by Lila Papadaki and Elisavet Gounari, who contribute across various mandates. Noted for her ’deep regulatory insight and pragmatic approach to structuring deals’, Mantha Varela is a key contact within the team and has recently been engaged in banking operational mergers and capital markets regulatory work.
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Testimonials
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- 'Teams adapt quickly to client needs and remain consistently accessible. Their collaborative approach, combined with innovative use of technology and client-friendly billing, sets them apart from more rigid competitors.'
- ‘Thenia Panagopoulou, Mantha Varela, and Lila Papadaki stand out for their exceptional flexibility and responsiveness. They consistently adapt to client needs with speed and precision, setting them apart from competitors. Their proactive approach and reliability have been invaluable.’
- 'Saplegal – A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners stands out for its combination of technical depth and strategic foresight. The team is highly regarded for its ability to handle complex financial transactions with precision while maintaining a strong commercial perspective. Their reputation for reliability and adaptability makes them a trusted advisor for banks, corporates, and investors.'
- 'Mantha Varela stands out for her deep regulatory insight and pragmatic approach to structuring deals, precision in drafting and adaptability under pressure. She is also highly collaborative and detail-oriented, ensuring smooth execution of transactions.'
Key clients
- Attica Bank
- Eurobank S.A.
- Piraeus Bank S.A.
- SMERemediumCap Fund
- Avramar Group
- Grant Thornton
Work highlights
Advising Attica Bank on the operational merger with Pancreta Bank, supporting the full integration of systems, contracts, personnel, and procedures.
Advising Eurobank S.A. on a synthetic securitisation involving Credit Linked Notes (CLNs) backed by a performing corporate loan portfolio.
Advising Eurobank S.A. on Project Leo, a high-profile multi-asset NPE securitisation involving housing, business, and consumer loans.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Thenia Panagopoulou
Other key lawyers
Lila Papadaki; Elisavet Gounari; Mantha Varela