PwC Greece | Vizas - Katrinakis and Associates Law Firm
Covering a wide spectrum of disciplines, including M&A, corporate and commercial law, alongside real estate and energy, the PwC Greece | Vizas - Katrinakis and Associates Law Firm team has in-depth expertise in handling corporate transformations and complex share purchase agreements. The team displays broad experience in dealing with all financial, tax, and legal due diligence aspects of transactions, with Vassilios Vizas frequently acting on behalf of banks, private equity funds, and active investors. Elias Siskos focuses on privatisations, investments, and divestments, whilst Spyros Valvis is an expert in corporate and commercial affairs.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent cooperation and efficient communication. Ability to work with foreign investors to protect their interests.'
- 'Always available to discuss and explain complicated legal issues. The individuals' professionalism and knowledge of Greek corporate and tax law helps clients to properly evaluate the risks and take commercial decisions as necessary.'
- 'A flexible and easygoing team, which goes the extra mile to meet tough project requirements. They pay attention to detail. Custom-made and transparent billing policy, with no surprises beyond the agreement. An inclusive team with great management.'
- 'Our key contact person was Vassilios Vizas. He is very responsive, and easy and fun to work with. Great team management and always on duty.'
- 'The team is strong, solid, capable and very easy to work with.'
- 'They are very competent technically and our relationship with them is unbeatable.'
- 'What stands out is the team's high level of expertise, valuable input and commitment to meeting their clients' requirements in the best way.'
- 'A very well-structured and organised team with members who respect each other and cooperate in an excellent way to support the client's business.'
Key clients
- Alpha Bank S.A
- Olympia Group Ltd
- Pancreta Bank S.A
- Molgas Energia S.A.U
- ECM PARTNERS, INC
- Athenian Brewery S.A
- Augmenta Holding SAS
- PPC SA
- Dimosia Epicheirisi Aeriou Anonymi Etaireia (DEPA S.A)
- Smeremediumcap Limited
- Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A
Work highlights
- Advised Alpha Bank on the spin-off of its merchant acquiring business unit to a newly established payment institution and its joint venture with Nexi.
- Advised Smeremediumcap Ltd on the acquisition of a controlling stake in ESA Security Solutions S.A. through its facility management subsidiary Cordia S.A.
- Advised Augmenta Holding SAS and its founders in the context of the transfer of approximately 90% of its share capital to the company under the trade name CNH Industrial N.V, including through the exercise of employees’ share options.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Vassilios Vizas, Elias Siskos, Spyros Valvis