Leveraging the expertise of a number of ‘very experienced and versatile lawyers’, as well as the ability to tap into international legal know-how by virtue of its vast global network, Norton Rose Fulbright delivers ’a highly commercial approach’ to lenders and borrowers engaged in financings within the core firm-wide areas of sector expertise, including transport, energy and TMT. Splitting his time between Athens and London, triple Greek, UK and US-qualified team head Yianni Cheilas is well versed at handling large syndicated financings for commercial banks (including many underwritten by export credit agencies), often in the context of shipping and offshore financings.
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- 'Pioneering expertise in both local and international bilateral and syndicated loan transactions and the ability to draw from international law know-how.'
- 'They are very experienced and versatile lawyers who provide a highly commercial approach.'
- 'Being part of a global firm, the team understands complex matters, pays attention to detail and always provides comprehensive advice which is straight to the point.'
- 'Vassilis Koroxenidis, Dimitris Rampos and Sergios Karotsieris are all easily accessible, commercially driven and happy to assist on complex legal matters and resolve legal issues.'
- 'Professional experts, with business-oriented advisory know-how, excellent cooperation, and solid expertise.'
- 'They are efficient, experienced, deeply understanding and professional.'
- 'The team stand out for their commitment, excellent work deliverables, and in-depth knowledge of the banking and finance sector in Greece.'
Key clients
- Alpha Bank A.E.
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
- Eurobank S.A.
- European Investment Bank
- National Bank of Greece S.A.
- Piraeus Bank S.A.
- PPC Renewables S.A.
- Citigroup
- DNB NOR Bank
- Nordea Bank Finland plc
- Deutsche Bank
- KfW
- ING Bank N.V.
- EDF
- Cero
- Lightsourcebp
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Yianni Cheilas