Housing a team of specialists who are ‘approachable and easy to communicate with’, Lambadarios Law Firm advises sponsors, lenders, and investors throughout public tenders relating to major infrastructure and energy initiatives. The practice covers both project finance and non-finance work relating to projects, including drafting concession agreements, EPC contracts, and public procurement. Providing ’prompt and clear advice’, the Athens-based head Yannis Kourniotis acts for governments and lenders on construction, gambling, and energy developments, whilst George Panopoulos has ‘in-depth knowledge and experience’ in both advisory and litigation matters.
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‘Unique knowledge of the practice in the sector of transport projects and related privatisations. Ability to quickly mobilise resources and respond to emergencies.’
‘Flexibility, ability to meet tough deadlines and formulating strategies.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable and experienced of local legislation and requirements in the Greek PPP market. All individuals in the team are fully up to speed with the project requirements so it is very easy to communicate with any one of them on the input required.'
‘The individuals involved are all approachable and easy to communicate with. There is a constant flow of communication and awareness of timelines, issues, and potential delays. They all have an excellent response time in queries and are available after hours.’
‘The team is highly skilled in the field of public works, PPP projects and concessions, as well as in the legal aspects of project finance and they provide accurate and insightful responses to our queries. Very responsive and always available; they are able to handle pressing deadlines and deliver excellent service.’
‘George Panopoulos has in-depth knowledge and experience of the commercial and operational aspects of the public works, construction and energy sectors.’
‘Personal involvement of the partners, listening to the client's requests and needs and open to constructive criticism with a target to always improve their services offered.’
‘The team is highly skilled in PPPs in Greece and procurement procedures in project finance transactions from a public sector perspective. The team holds experience in IFIs requirements during PPP preparation.’
Key clients
- Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF)
- Piraeus Bank
- Hellenic Republic (Ministry of Public Works and Transportation)
- EYDAP (National Water and Sewerage Company)
- Hellenic Republic (Information Society S.A.)
- A1 Yacht Trade Consortium
- Blue Sea Power
- Waterfall Capital Investors LLC
- Gastrade S.A.
- Keolis
- GEK Terna
- Energean PLC
- Hellenic Petroleum S.A. (HELPE)
- RWE
- PPC Renewables
- Intrakat
- Egis
- Meridiam
- Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV)
- Orsted
Work highlights
- Engaged by Hellenic Republic Development Fund (the privatisation fund of the Hellenic Republic) on the €1.5 billion Egnatia Odos motorway concession project, which will be the second largest motorway project in Greece.
- Engaged by Hellenic Republic (Ministry of Public Works and Transportation) on the Enipeas River Dam PPP project. We are advising Hellenic Republic (Ministry of Public Works and Transportation) in the international public tender for the construction, operation, financing and maintenance of the Enipeas River Dam PPP project.
- Acted as tender authority in the international public tender for the award of a public contract concerning the operation of the waste treatment plant of Psyttalia.
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Yannis Kourniotis