Projects and privatisation

Bernitsas Law

The ‘hardworking, dedicated, and responsive’ projects team at Bernitsas Law specialises in the financing aspects of privatisations, project structuring and implementation, and the regulations governing tender procedures. Demonstrating specific industry expertise across the finance, technology and energy spheres, the practice is frequently called upon to represent Greek and international entities. Panayotis Bernitsas is an expert in major renewable and infrastructure initiatives, while Nikos Papachristopoulos focuses on take-over bids, and Dimitris Roussis is knowledgeable in public tender proceedings. Yannis Seiradakis has vast experience in acting on behalf of clients in the utilities and transport sectors.

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Testimonials

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‘Immediate, deeply scientific response to all requests. Extremely high confidentiality standards.’
‘Ethos, hard-working approach, profound industry knowledge and detailed background.’
‘Hard-working, dedicated, and responsive. Efficient, business-oriented, value for money, keeping deadlines and motivated.’
‘Hard-working, efficient, knowledge of the market and legislation.’
‘This practice at Bernitsas law firm is exceptional. The team is very efficient, responsive and is capable of solving complex queries and concerns which are raised by the client. They have extended knowledge in the Greek concession market and are aware of standard practices, risks and difficulties which are inherent to these kind of projects.’
‘The partners Yannis Seiradakis and Dimitris Roussis are always present in meetings and are always available to discuss urgent matters. Their skills and knowledge in the sector are key in decision making and their advice is accurate and informed.'
'Stella Papakosta is excellent, skillful, resourceful and always delivers on time.’

Key clients

Avax
Credit Agricole
CVC
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Gastrade SA
Grant Thornton
Helleniq Energy
The Recovery and Resilience Facility Agency
ICGB AD
Masdar Abu Dhabi
Motor Oil Hellas
Mytilineos Group
National Bank of Greece SA
Olympia Odos SA
Pyletech
Piraeus Bank
Taaleri Energia
TIIC Infrastructure Fund
The Hellenic Republic
Vinci Group
Vodafone

Work highlights

Act for the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development in connection with the design, financing, construction and maintenance of the student accommodation facility of the University of Thessaly and the development of a Government Park.
Advising a consortium in their participation in the tender launched by the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund regarding the award of the concession agreement for the financing, operation, maintenance and exploitation of Attica Motorway.
Advise Vodafone in relation to the development of a fiber network as well as the development of a submarine cable system for the interconnection of several islands in Greece.

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