Drawing upon ‘deep knowledge of the banking, finance and securities law sector’, Moussas & Partners Attorneys at Law excels in providing ’innovative and commercially-minded solutions’ to commercial banks, development banks, funds and fintech companies across a wide range of regulatory and transactional mandates, from both a domestic and multi-jurisdictional perspective. Part of the firm’s strength in the area is rooted in its longstanding association with the Hellenic Deposit and Investment Guarantee Fund (TEKE), ensuring that it has kept abreast of developments in the finance sector, as well as being at the forefront of the regulatory overhaul of the Greek banking sector. As well as his role as General Counsel to TEKE, managing partner Nicholas Moussas is also noted for his ability to provide ‘practical, accurate and high level legal advice’ across a range of loans and capital markets work, as well as on disputes in the sector. ’Focused on finding a solution rather than pinpointing the problem’, Charalampos Kondis also has deep regulatory knowledge through his role as assistant counsel to TEKE which informs his standalone advisory work as well as banking and capital markets transactional work.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team has deep knowledge of the banking, finance and securities law sector.'
  • 'In-depth legal knowledge and an always up-to-date understanding of the banking environment.'
  • 'They excel in providing innovative and commercially-minded solutions.'
  • 'Nicholas Moussas provides practical, accurate and high level legal advice.'
  • 'Nicholas Moussas has profound knowledge of banking and finance law, practice and regulation. He always has an up-to-date understanding of the business and banking environment.'
  • 'Charalampos Kondis is characterized by smart thinking and resourcefulness, which are blended skilfully with his excellent knowledge of the banking legal framework. He is exceptionally efficient and focused on finding a solution rather than pinpointing the problem.'

Key clients

  • Mubadala Capital
  • Jobchain
  • The Public Servants’ Supplementary Insurance Fund (ETEA former TEADY)
  • Express Insurance SA (under liquidation)
  • Insurers’ and Insurance Companies’ Personnel’s Pension Fund (TEA-EAPAE)
  • ELIA CONSTRUCTIONS S.A.
  • Black Sea Trade and Development Bank
  • Mytilineos Holdings SA (now Metlen Energy & Metals)

Work highlights

  • Assist Mubadala on its acquisition of Fortress from Softbank, with respect to regulatory considerations pertaining to the holding of an entity active in the sector of Non-Performing Loans (NPL) Servicers in Greece.
  • Represents one of the largest State pension funds on its ongoing claim against an investment firm on securities fraud.
  • Advised Black Sea Trade and Development Bank with respect to a €10m Loan Agreement entered into with Aegean Baltic Bank along with an Assignment Agreement to further secure financing under the Loan Agreement.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nicholas Moussas, Vassilios Moussas, Charalampos Kondis

Other key lawyers

Maria Malikouti, Konstantina Margariti