Providing comprehensive real estate law support, the ‘highly experienced’ real estate outfit at POTAMITISVEKRIS specialises in overseeing major development and urban projects, in tandem with providing zoning and environmental law advice. The team has significant expertise in representing domestic and international clients throughout tender bidding processes, with Athens-based practice head George Bersis being an expert in the hotel and leisure sector. The ’very proactive’ Theologos Mintzas is knowledgeable on property management and development matters, while Iliana Nikolaidi focuses on asset acquisitions and is another key member of the ‘resilient and adaptable’ team.
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‘A highly experienced team which delivers results in the most efficient way. Business oriented, with services that create value. ’
‘Theologos Mintzas: very proactive, knowledgeable on the Greek real estate market, natural in communication.'
‘Concise reports- to the point yet thorough, attention to detail, prompt, easy access to partner when required.’
‘Compact team under the leadership of Theologos Mintzas comprising of young lawyers with enthusiasm and experience in real estate transactions. Resilient and adaptable team navigating us through a difficult and demanding transaction and offering flexibility and clear options for problem solving situations.’
‘Individuals at any level involved are result oriented. Confidence for the deliverables is one of the key competitive advantages vs competition.’
'Maria Perifanou: experienced and fast, responsive to all client's needs.’
Key clients
- Eurobank SA
- Indotek Group
- Philosophish SA
- Emma Capital Management
- Dimand SA
- GEK Terna SA
- Arrow Resources AG
- Lafarge Beton (Holcim Group Services)
- Alpha Bank
- Lamda Development SA
- Bank of Cyprus
- The Blackstone Group
- HI Partners
- Dromeus Capital Management
- Grivalia Management S.A. (former Grivalia Properties REIC)
- Fairfax Financial Holdings
- Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund
- Ikos & Sani SA
- Mitsis Group
- Oaktree Capital Management
- PQH
- FOURLIS HOLDING SA
- Premia Properties
- Azora FCR
Work highlights
- Supported Sani/Ikos LBRI in the vendor's due diligence in the hotels of the company in Greece.
- Supporting a consortium of Dimand, Premia Properties and EBRD in the acquisition of a majority stake from Alpha Bank of a company holding a portfolio of more than 550 properties.
- Advised HRADF on the tender process regarding the privatisation of a former US military base.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Theologos Mintzas
POTAMITISVEKRISPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
George Bersis