MStR Law | Michelis Strongylaki Reinhardt is highly specialised in supporting investors, developers and EPC contractors in major multi-jurisdictional wind and photovoltaic power projects. Noted for its ‘great communication’, the firm is especially strong in supporting clients in M&A and real estate matters, with Athens-based co-heads Nassos Michelis and Dirk Reinhardt having experience in contractor’s remuneration cases and energy law issues. Antonia Strongylaki is an administrative and tax law expert, and Xanthi Kourti primarily focuses on environmental law proceedings.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We’ve had great communication with Nassos and Dimitra, who consistently keep things clear and on track. The collaboration with their team has been quick and easy, making the whole process smooth and efficient.’

  • ‘This firm excels in both regulatory and practical knowledge in the Energy sector. This last aspect is of vital importance since it anticipates the vicissitudes of the procedures before the administration and other authorities. They have good clients that endorse their practice.’

  • ‘The professionals with whom we work at MStr are distinguished by their involvement in the matters and by the partner's leadership and involvement in all aspects of the dossier entrusted to them.’

  • ‘Exceptional, hard-working team, eager to provide viable solutions and fast responses to any queries. Working with MStR team is always productive and much appreciated.’

  • ‘The partner Nassos Michelis stands out for his effectiveness and long experience in the Greek RES market. The associate lawyers, in particular Xanthi Kourti and Anastasia Nikolakopoulou, are a key strength of the firm; they stand out for their skillfulness and dedication.’

Key clients

  • JUWI Hellas
  • ABO Energy
  • Greencells group
  • B.GRIMM
  • Energiequelle
  • Pfalzwerke
  • German Solar Power
  • VSB Renewables Hellas

Work highlights

  • Advised Greencells Group, as borrower, on obtaining €65m development financing for its solar plant portfolio across seven jurisdictions in Europe, having supported all matters subject to Greek law.
  • Handled a RES permits cancellation case before the Council of State in favour of ABO Energy.
  • Supported JUWI Hellas in securing the installation licence for a new 100 MW photovoltaic project.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nassos Michelis, Dirk Reinhardt

Other key lawyers

Antonia Strongylaki, Xanthi Kourti, Anastasia Nikolakopoulou, Theodoros Kriarakis