Under the leadership of the highly regarded Dimitris Assimakis, the Reed Smith LLP team has in-depth insight into the gamut of financing, development and construction matters arising in major solar photovoltaic and natural gas projects. The firm has experience of acting in cross-border antitrust investigations, alongside handling M&A and strategic cooperations. From Athens, Assimakis primarily focuses on energy infrastructure initiatives and privatisation transactions, while Minas Kitsilis is knowledgeable on power purchase and gas supply agreements. George Fountas is a banking and capital markets expert, and Georgia Koui concentrates on public procurement law matters. Zissis Papazissis is also noted.
Testimonials
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‘High level of expertise and professionalism, exceptional team and level of collaboration. They demonstrate deep knowledge on this subject - they are very effective and consistent.'
'Minas Kitsilis stands out as a remarkable professional due to his deep expertise, innovative mindset, and unwavering commitment to client success. His ability to navigate complex legal issues with a strategic approach sets him apart from many of his competitors. What makes him truly unique is his combination of technical precision with a genuine understanding of the broader business context, allowing him to offer legal advice that is both practical and insightful. His ability to balance technical rigor with a personalized, forward-thinking approach is a key factor in his success and the trust he has earned from his clients.’
Key clients
- Alpha Bank S.A.
- Anemos RES S.A.
Work highlights
- Advised National Bank of Greece on the successful €436.1m non-recourse financing provided to Alexandroupolis Electricity Production, a JV of Public Power Corporation (PPC), DEPA Commercial and Copelouzos Group.
- Advised PPC Renewables, the renewables arm of PPC, on the successful acquisition of a portfolio of wind assets (operating and/or under construction) totalling approximately 164 MW from Intraka.