Renowned for its 'deep sector expertise' in banking, insurance, and renewable energy, Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch advises on complex asset and share transactions, joint ventures, and privatisations. Co-leader Virginia Murray focuses on acquisitions and financing in infrastructure and energy. Also co-leading, Nikolaos Kostikas handles cross-border corporate and project work, especially relating to M&A and real estate. Maira Galani covers energy regulation, while Valina Giouzelaki and Matina Kanellopoulou advise on financing deals.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ability to appreciate the problem and what is required to be in a position to make a decision and/or solve it. Guidance on matters of Greek law and regulations. Virginia Murray in particular is a key point of contact and has been instrumental in the delivery of the services.’
- ‘The team is very experienced, flexible, client-friendly and with commercial sense. They have a great quality of services. They are great in negotiations and very well organised.’
- ‘Virginia Murray is a valuable partner - always available and approachable. She is great at negotiations and problem-solving.’
- ‘What makes the WFW team unique is their deep sector expertise combined with a highly collaborative, client-first approach. They are not just technically excellent lawyers; they also understand the commercial realities of our industry and tailor their advice to be practical, solution-oriented, and immediately actionable.’
- ‘The individuals we work with at WFW stand out for their responsiveness, commercial mindset, and ability to simplify complex issues. Unlike competitors, they combine deep sector knowledge with practical solutions that align with business goals. I particularly value their approachability, clarity of advice, and consistency under pressure.’
Key clients
- Aer Soléir and 547 Energy
- Ib vogt GmbH
- VALOREM Group
- NextEnergy Capital
- Mirova Energy Transition 5 (MET5)
- Smart Energies
- Howden Hellas SA
- TotalEnergies SAS
- Azora Group
- BOB W
- Instant Managed Offices Limited
Work highlights
Advised Aer Soléir and 547 Energy and their Greek wind project subsidiaries on the acquisition, financing, development and construction of three new utility-scale wind farms in Greece.
Advised ib vogt GmbH on the sale of its Greek PV and BESS portfolio to Faria Renewables.
Advised Azora, acting on behalf of investment funds under management, in its strategic investment partnership for the acquisition of a majority equity stake in Donkey Hotels S.A.
Practice head
Virginia Murray; Nikolaos Kostikas
Other key lawyers
Maira Galani; Valina Giouzelaki; Matina Kanellopoulou