Commercial, corporate and M&A

POTAMITISVEKRIS

Displaying extensive expertise in advising corporations from the banking, energy, and pharmaceutical industries, POTAMITISVEKRIS fields a team of ‘experienced lawyers at all levels’, routinely handling the sale of shares and corporate transformations. The practice is especially strong in assisting domestic and international clients with tender offers, cash-out mergers, and refinancing matters. Based in Athens, Stathis Potamitis is an expert in the banking sector, while George Bersis frequently acts on behalf of banks and financial institutions. Alexandros Kortesis is knowledgeable in relation to commercial law affairs, and Alexander Metallinos has extensive experience in M&A and corporate law. Vassilis Stergiou and Maria Perifanou focus on high-profile M&A transactions.

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Testimonials

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‘PotamitisVekris law firm is unique due to its team of highly experienced lawyers at all levels. Most importantly, the partners of the firm have been colleagues for many many years - they are like a family and this remains the same even with new people arriving.'
‘Alexander Metallinos knows almost everything about the law - it is amazing to work with him and you trust him from the first minute. Working with him, I always feel that I have a colleague inside the company, not an external lawyer.’
‘Good-value, prompt, accurate advice.’
‘Alexandros Kortesis is a accessible, prompt and accurate - he is an excellent advisor.’
‘The PotamitisVekris M&A team is extremely knowledgeable and up-to-date. They are capable of handling complex deals, identifying risks and providing innovative solutions.’
‘Alexandros Metallinos and his team rank high in handling demanding negotiations, and are business-oriented and prompt in addressing requests.’
'The people and the teamwork are amazing and they are always one step ahead in terms of identifying trends and consulting with us on the appropriate way to protect our interests.'
'The partners and associates at PotamitisVekris are excellent, both in terms of expertise but also in terms of attitude and collaboration. They are true partners for our organisation and throughout the years they have proved multiple times the critical impact they have in our company.'

Key clients

Clinigen Group
JB Capital
Lafarge Holcim
Piraeus Bank
DIORASIS
DIORAMA
Alpha Bank
AstraZeneca S.A
Oaktree Capital Management
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund
Folli Follie
Fairfax Financial Holdings
Thrace Plastics
CSL Behring MEPE
Medtronic Hellas S.A.
IASO S.A.
Angelini SA
Hellenic Dynamics Plc
Sarantis
PQH S.A.
Sony
Motor Oil Hellas
China Energy Group
Ferrovial S.A.
Blackstone/HIP
WELLA HELLAS MEPE
FAIS GROUP
Athens Water & Sewerage Company (EYDAP)
Aegean Airlines S.A.
Premia Properties S.A.
Hellenic Dynamics
FHL Kiriakidis
Trade Estates REIC (member of Fourlis group)
Worldline
GEK Terna
Arrow Resources
Grivalia Management (member of Eurobank)
International Real Estate Company (member of Eurolife)
National Energy
Aquila Capital
COPENHAGEN INFRASTRUCTURE NEW MARKETS FUND I K/S
Piraeus Bank SA
Cepal Services and Holdings SA
Dromeus Capital Group
Paulson & Co. Inc
Berlin Packaging Group
Hellenic Post SA
ELTA Courier SA

Work highlights

Advised Motor Oil Hellas on the acquisition of circa 30% of Ellaktor, together with the acquisition of a controlling interest in Anemos, the RES branch of Ellaktor.
Advised Piraeus Bank SA on the completion of the sale of leasing portfolios held by Piraeus Bank's leasing entities, resulting in the reduction of the non-performing exposure of the bank.
Advised the EBRD on the preparation of a corporate governance report for listed companies and banking institutions to be published as part of the EBRD’s reporting on EU corporate governance practices.

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