Routinely assisting major insurance companies and financial institutions with M&A transactions, insurance misrepresentation claims and regulatory compliance measures, Bernitsas Law demonstrates strong cross-border expertise. Athens-based team leader Lambros Belessis is an expert in private sector mergers, joint venture partnerships and corporate restructurings, while Evi Kitsou is highly knowledgeable in commercial transactions and regulatory compliance. Christos Paraskevopoulos specialises in white-collar crime disputes.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent knowledge of the subject, expertise, strong team, great to work with. ’
‘Professionality, excellent knowledge of the subject, immediate availability, excellent communication, excellent quality of cooperation.’
Key clients
- CVC
- CNP Zois SA
- CNP Asfalistiki Ltd (Greek Branch)
- Ydrogeios Insurance
Work highlights
- Advised the majority shareholders of Ydrogios Insurance on the successful completion of the sale of a majority stake to Reale Group, following regulatory approval by the Bank of Greece.
- Advises several subsidiaries of the CNP Group of Companies in Greece on an ongoing basis on compliance requirements, corporate governance and commercial issues.
- Represents CNP Zois, a member of the CNP Cyprus Insurance Group, as legal advisors in insurance-related matters and in insurance-related disputes concerning insurance products sold in the Greek market.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lambros Belessis