Consistently advising international financial institutions and major investment funds, the team at Souriadakis Tsibris displays ‘thorough knowledge’ when handling corporate restructurings, M&A transactions, and high-value IPOs. Based in Athens, Michael Tsibris and Pigi Konstantinou co-head the practice, with the former specialising in capital markets transactions, whilst the latter acts on behalf of clients on company formation matters.
Testimonials
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‘They have the ability to first understand their client's objectives and then protect their interests to the highest degree. Due to this mentality, they have structured their team in such a way as to enable them cooperate effectively. They always update their thorough knowledge of the legislation and jurisprudence as well as familiarising themselves with modern software and standardisation systems in order to offer innovative solutions to their clients.’
‘Each member of Souriadakis Tsibris' team is specialised in one particular field of interest and has the ability to provide the solution in any legal matter that may occur. They offer quality legal support in every case and the deliverables are always on time. In every transaction, they take extra care in keeping close, personal contact with their client so as to handle every step in a productive manner.’
Key clients
- Mytilineos SA
- KLM shareholders (Lappas Family)
- Gr Sarantis SA
- Genepharm SA
- Energy Aspects Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Mytilineos in relation to Fairfax's increase of its existing participation in the company by EUR 100 million, through a combination of stock purchase and of a specially issued exchangeable bond loan.
- Advised the controlling shareholders of I. Kloukinas-I. Lappas S.A in connection with the sale of their 46.6% stake in KLM to Intracom S.A., acting together with its newly established subsidiary Intracom Properties S.A.
- Advised Gr Sarantis SA on its sale of its 49% participation in the JV with The Estée Lauder Companies for an aggregate price of €55.2 million.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Tsibris, Pigi Konstantinou