Demonstrating substantial strength in advising on the negotiation of insurance contracts and regulatory issues, the Bernitsas Law insurance team is highly regarded for representing Greek and international companies. Based out of Athens, Lambros Belessis leads the practice, specialising in private sector mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructurings. Evi Kitsou is an expert on the insurance, consumer goods and automobile industries, and Christos Paraskevopoulos is knowledgeable in contractual disputes. Senior associate Aristeidis Papathanasiou is also noted.
Testimonials
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- ‘Knowledge, experience, efficiency.’
- 'Bernitsas has produced bespoke advice on a number of occasions where requested on relevant issues and assisted in trying to achieve the client's objectives.’
'Pelina Leontiadou has produced helpful guidance on the bespoke issues when requested and dealt with my follow up queries well.'
Key clients
- CVC
- CNP Zois SA
- CNP Asfalistiki Ltd (Greek Branch)
- Ydrogeios Insurance
Work highlights
- Advised the majority shareholders of Ydrogios Insurance on their entry into an agreement for the sale of 80% of their share capital with the Italian Reale Group.
- Advised an international life insurance company established in the EU in relation to the distribution of a unit-linked life insurance product from a regulatory, consumer protection and tax perspective.
- Represented a leading insurance company in proceedings initiated against it before the Greek Courts by its software provider.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lambros Belessis