Providing the ‘highest calibre legal advice’ to financial institutions and international energy companies, POTAMITISVEKRIS has extensive expertise in traditional and renewable energy project finance and M&A. The practice demonstrates a particular specialism in handling solar and wind power initiatives, dealing with all aspects surrounding their financing, development and construction. Based out of Athens, ’exceptional’ practice head Euripides Ioannou advises domestic and international clients on infrastructure and energy project financings, while Anthea Terlegas is experienced in overseeing cross-border transactions, having been promoted to partner in August 2022. Dimitra Rachouti, Nikolaos Kampantais and Vasilis Tsintavis are also key contacts.
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Testimonials
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‘Highest calibre legal advice both in corporate and energy law. Second to none in Greece.’
‘Level of legal insight and experience is highest grade, strong relationship that provides a strong insight to our way of working and ability to assist. I'd highlight Euripides Ioannou, Dimitra Rachouti and Efstathia Yperifanou.’
‘Very engaging in brainstorming even before being formally appointed.’
‘They were available and spent time both on explaining the issues, commenting on the materiality of the risk and proposing mitigates.’
‘Potamitis Vekris is a solid law firm with great expertise in a number of fields and with a client centric approach.’
‘Euripides Ioannou, head of Energy, is an exceptional partner with a strong focus on the client and with a positive spirit during tough times.’
‘Excellent knowledge of the sector, specialized individuals, dedicated team, strong track record, ideal price-quality ratio.’
‘The individuals we work with are not only characterized by excellent knowledge of the sector involved but also understand our needs and adapt to our requirements.’
Key clients
- Piraeus Bank
- National Bank of Greece
- COPENHAGEN INFRASTRUCTURE NEW MARKETS FUND I K/S
- Terna Energy
- ENTRICITY
- National Energy
- Motor Oil
- ABO GROUP
- Vendavel
Work highlights
- Advised Vendavel, in its capacity as seller, on the negotiations and execution of a ten-year corporate power purchase agreement in relation to a 39.6MW wind project with Viohalco as buyer.
- Acted as lenders’ legal adviser to National Bank of Greece on the financing of the development of a solar projects portfolio sponsored by the Mytilineos Group.
- Act as legal adviser to Larissa Thermoelectric Electricity Production with regard to the development, construction and financing of a gas-fired combined cycle gas turbine power plant in Larissa, Thessaly.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Dimitra Rachouti
POTAMITISVEKRISNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Anthea Terlegas
POTAMITISVEKRISPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Euripides Ioannou