Katia Protopapa
Koutalidis Law FirmLed by Nikos Koritsas and Katia Protopapa, Koutalidis Law Firm stands out for its work in complex joint ventures and project finance proceedings, with experience in transactions across numerous jurisdictions. The team represents a diverse array of clients from the energy, telecoms and financial services industries, alongside covering leveraged buyouts and tender procedures in the traditional and renewable energy spheres. The ‘business minded’ Protopapa is renowned for her M&A and competition law expertise. Koritsas ’brings a wealth of experience’ in finance and restructuring procedures, while Yiannis Loizos routinely deals with capital markets issues.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Accuracy, availability, competency.’
‘Vast experience in their field and up to date with market developments. Trusted partners.’
‘Katia Protopapa is business minded and responsive, easily accessible and client attentive.’
‘Highly accessible and responsive, very high level of expertise and content.’
- 'Yiannis Loizos stands out for his ability to manage complex transactions with confidence and precision. He is always available, providing practical, timely advice, which I’ve found invaluable. His dedication to understanding clients’ goals and consistently delivering results demonstrates a commitment to excellence that’s hard to match.'
- 'I would mention Nikos Koritsas (Managing Partner). Nikos brings a wealth of experience and a high level of skill to every matter, reinforcing the firm’s great reputation.’
‘Yannis Loizos navigated every intricate detail with precision, always anticipating potential challenges and addressing them with strategic and viable solutions. Top notch negotiations, ensuring to achieve best possible outcome. Deal had many challenging legal aspects in due diligence and Yannis managed to find solid and amicable compromises. Can be trusted with negotiating SPAs and help the client's objectives. Available 24/7.'
Key clients
- Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund S.A. (HRADF)
- Alpha Bank
- AviAlliance GmbH (member of PSP Investments)
- Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF)
- ELVALHALCOR S.A. (member of Viohalco group)
- IDEAL Holdings
- NN Group
- Aegean Baltic Holding AG
- Macquarie Asset Management
- Green Investment Group
- Southbridge Europe
- Fraport
- WPP Group
- United Group B.V.
- Sunlight Group
- Sfakianakis S.A.
- Viva Wallet
- Helleniq Energy S.A.
- Sidma
- Mirae Asset
- Everty
- Alpha Bank
- Piraeus Bank
- Eurobank
- National Bank of Greece
- Hellenic Financial Stability Fund
Work highlights
- Advised Green Investment Group (part of Macquarie Asset Management) on the acquisition of a 50% equity interest in Enel Green Power Hellas.
- Advised AviAlliance (member of PSP Investments Group) on a controlling stake in Athens International Airport in the context of the IPO of AIA on the Athens Stock Exchange.
- Advised HFSF on the landmark merger and investment agreement for the corporate transformation of Attica Bank through its merger with Pancreta Bank, and the further investment of the shareholders in the share capital of the new combined bank.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nikos Koritsas, Katia Protopapa