Counting global financial institutions and equity firms amongst its key clients, the ‘reputable and well-positioned’ team at Karatzas & Partners specialises in handling multi-jurisdictional strategic investments and complex joint ventures. The practice’s expertise is especially broad, spanning across the energy, finance, and data sectors, enabling its lawyers to deal with complex transactions involving both M&A and financing elements. Catherine Karatzas leads the group from Athens, and is an expert in the corporate and banking spheres, whilst Christina Faitakis is experienced in international tenders. The ’highly dedicated’ Anna Manda routinely advises on corporate debt restructurings, and Georgios Minoudis assists with investment agreements. Alexandra Kondyli focuses on capital market matters.
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‘In-depth knowledge of legal issues. Profound awareness and experience of similar transactions. Immediate responses to various requests and questions. Flexibility in scheduling meetings. Excellent in meeting deadlines. A range of highly skilled professionals. Excellent collaboration not only between teams but also among individuals, without any communication gaps.’
‘The team stands out for its impeccable conduct in collaborating with us, not only on a professional basis but also on a personal level. I was very happy and fortunate to work with all the team members from Karatzas, but I would particularly like to praise the contributions of Anna Manda and Vassilis Goulielmos.’
‘Reputable and well-positioned practice in Greece with high-quality individuals.’
‘Anna Manda is highly dedicated, committed, pragmatic, solution oriented, commercially experienced, and knowledgeable.’
Key clients
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- National Bank of Greece (NBG)
- Piraeus Bank S.A.
- Alpha Bank S.A.
- Eurobank Ergasias S.A.
- Antenna Group
- Cinven YesItalgas
- Viohalco S.A.
- Ad Ηoc Group of Noteholders of FrigoglassGroup
- Allwyn AG
- Österreichische Post
- Kpler
- BC Partners
- EDP Renewables EUROPE SLU
- Dromeus Capital Group (UK) Ltd
- Prodea Real Estate Investment Company
- Etem Bulgaria
- ABB Ltd
- CNP Assurances S.A.
- Matrix S.A.
- SIDMA SA
- Lamda Development
- Sazka Group
- doValue SPA
- Ellaktor S.A.
- Sitecore Corporation Holding II A/S
- Pharmathen Group
- Power Factors
Work highlights
- Advised on Greek law matters relating to the closing of the sale of Bayer's Environmental Science Professional business to the private equity firm Cinven.
- Advised J.P. Morgan in connection with its strategic investment in Viva Wallet S.A., a financial holding company which is the sole shareholder of VivaPayments S.A. and VivabankS.A.
- Advised Italgas S.p.A. in respect to its participation in both the first and the second (binding) phases of the international tender for the sale of 100% of the shares of DEPA Infrastructure S.A.,the Greek gas distribution system operator.
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Catherine Karatzas