Energy

Bernitsas Law

Characterised by its ‘high level of professionalism’, Bernitsas Law regularly assists with the development and operation of high-value solar and wind renewable initiatives. On the corporate side, the practice is well versed in overseeing acquisitions of international and domestic energy companies, alongside managing joint venture formations. Based out of Athens, team leader Yannis Seiradakis displays ’detail and sophistication’ when handling complex privatisations, project financings and infrastructure projects. Managing partner Panayotis Bernitsas has vast expertise across the whole spectrum of renewable and conventional energy issues. The highly regarded Eleni Stazilova frequently negotiates commercial and finance agreements.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Very good knowledge of the market, business oriented, responsive.’
‘One of the oldest and biggest law firms. Well organized.’
‘Vaggelis Mamalakis is an excellent litigation lawyer. Eleni Stazilova is an excellent corporate lawyer. Christos Paraskeyopolos is an experienced litigation lawyer with commercial perspective.’
‘High level of professionalism - a mixture of expertise, coherence, collaboration and understanding of the specific needs of each client and the transaction characteristics. Bernitsas Law is the go-to law firm in the energy sector.’
'Yannis Seiradakis demonstrates a unique ability to approach issues with detail and sophistication - has deep knowledge of the energy field and the M&A strategy and agile support - during the negotiations kind but at the same time persistent when supporting client's interests.'
'Konstantina Karveli offers excellent availability and responsiveness to all our queries and demands.’
‘The team is very well versed on all matters of energy law. Crucially, their experience in managing transactions and complex administrative practices is what makes them stand out.’
‘Eleni Stazilova: Eleni is very capable and effortlessly navigates through the complexity of legal matters.’

Key clients

BayWa
China State Grid
ERKA
European Investment Bank
FInvest
Helleniq Energy SA
Helleniq Renewables SA
Gastrade SA
Goldman Sachs
Greenvolt Power
Greenvolt Next
KOMMUNALKREDIT AUSTRIA AG
Luxcara
Masdar Abu Dhabi
Motor Oil
Motor Oil Renewable Energy
Pyletech
RWE Supply and Trading

Work highlights

Advised Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) on its agreement with GEKTERNA and other shareholders to acquire TERNA ENERGY.
Advising China State Grid in relation to its participation in the tender for the sale of a 20% stake in Ariadne Interconnection, a subsidiary of IPTO, implementing the electricity interconnection between Attica and the Island of Crete.
Advise Gastrade, the project company, on the development and operation of the Alexandroupolis Independent Natural Gas System (INGS) project, comprising an offshore floating unit for the reception, storage and regasification of LNG, and a system of a subsea and an onshore gas transmission pipeline.