Karatzas & Partners
Headed by Valia Apostolopoulou and Christina Faitakis from Athens, the Karatzas & Partners team is highly regarded for its advice on long-term energy initiatives and project financing in the renewable sector. Counting global financial institutions and gas companies among its clients, the practice regularly supports businesses throughout complex tender processes and multi-jurisdictional pipeline transactions. Apostolopoulou is an expert in the Greek regulatory environment; Faitakis regularly acts on behalf of European investment banks; and Anastasia Petta is knowledgeable on the developments behind renewable energy ventures.
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Testimonials
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‘Their dedication to the client and the matter is insuperable: they partner with the client as if its issues and goals are their own, and they so do while remaining genuine and approachable.’
‘Valia Apostolopoulou is an amazing lawyer and a wonderful person: committed, always available and dedicated. Her touch in the interactions with the counterparts is firm and smooth at the same time, making it effective.'
‘They are by far the greatest market experts in the energy field. They can see behind the lines and assist transactions from both the legal and commercial perspectives. They have deep knowledge in technical issues that they can intertwine with their legal skills.’
‘They are always available for long calls. They assist even in the minor issues and they got a great response rate. Excellent services from all the team members. Extra kudos to: Valia Apostolopoulou, Vasiliki Salaka, Nikos Zachos, Pantelis Zalokostas.’
‘Κ&P has gathered a very strong team, with people of different backgrounds, capable of tackling any related issue arising with projects concerning the energy sector.’
‘Their dedication in completing any project, on time, with precision and accuracy on solving the issues arising and with focus on the detail.'
- 'So far we have had a very fruitful cooperation with Valia Apostolopoulou.’
- ‘The team in general is very good.’
Key clients
- Italgas S.p.A.
- National Bank of Greece SA
- National Bank of Greece & Eurobank S.A.
- European Investment Bank
- Vitol Gas and Power BV
Work highlights
- Advised HELLENiQ ENERGY on a significant transaction for the financing of renewable energy investments.
- Advised a client on its participation in the first and the second (binding) phase of the international tender for the sale of 100% of the shares of DEPA Infrastructure.
- Advised Alpha Bank on the signing of an RRF co-financed loan for the construction of five PV farms in Western Macedonia, as part of a larger solar park in the former lignite mine of Ptolemaida.
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Christina Faitakis, Valia Apostolopoulou