KBVL
A popular choice among international energy corporations and major real estate companies, KBVL's energy department specialises in the regulatory and contractual elements of energy projects. The team has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and routinely deals with joint ventures and M&A within the energy sphere. Labelled as being ‘very insightful’ and ’business oriented’, George Paidakakis leads the Athens-based group, focusing on regulatory, commercial and competition law advice, while Konstantina Gkouti is knowledgeable in M&A and corporate finance.
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Testimonials
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‘Experts in energy regulation and corporate law.’
‘The team is led by George Paidakakis who is very insightful, business oriented, understands client's needs and business and always delivers the best outcome meeting highest of standards. George is one of the few people who knows very well and has a deep understanding of the energy industry and has provided significant help/legal advice to our company in developing its new projects.’
'George Paidakakis is always well-prepared and informed, ahead of the curve, providing to-the-point advice meeting client's business needs. Never leaves a stone unturned. Always accurate and within the set tight timeframes. We have always been happy with the outcome of his work.’
'The Legal Team showed a high level of expertise for a sophisticated issue.'
'Flexibility, adaptability, direct and simple communication for a sophisticated subject.'
Key clients
- Xi’an Electric Engineering
- Regulatory Authority for Energy
- LAMDA Development
- HelleniQ Energy
- Mediterranean Gas
Work highlights
- Advised Helleniq Energy on the acquisition of a portfolio of wind parks.
- Advised Mediterranean Gas on the exemption application and the performance of the market test procedure before the Regulatory Authority for Energy for the expression of interest by potential users in contracting capacity in the ARGO LNG Terminal.
- Advised LAMDA Development in connection with the development of the former national airport property, Hellinikon, into a ‘smart and sustainable city’.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
George Paidakakis