Real estate and construction

POTAMITISVEKRIS

Regularly managing the development and construction stages of high-profile carbon capture projects and acquisitions in the nickel production sector, POTAMITISVEKRIS is routinely praised for its ‘very strong legal expertise’. The team is especially active in infrastructure tender processes and financial leases, alongside overseeing construction contracts. Based out of Athens, George Bersis and Theologos Mintzas co-lead the practice, with the former specialising in privatisations and financings and the latter being an environmental and building law expert. Anastasia Bolari has experience in property management issues and development agreements, and both Ilia-Aikaterini Boura and Iliana Nikolaidi stand out for their insights into lease agreements.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Specialization of teams for different industry needs, high level of experience.’
‘Great knowledge of individuals, business perspective, high evaluation and clarity skills.’
‘The firm is very well organized, with excellent record keeping. It also uses modern technology to deliver its services. The project teams are well populated so that they are always available and consist of qualified experienced lawyers. Ability to deal with complex and demanding problems, they are always able to provide secure legal advice.’
‘Εxperienced and highly knowledgeable in all areas of law. Very capable of dealing with difficult and complex issues. Support in negotiations with contractors. Courtesy in communication. Availability. Especially Mr Theologos Mintzas is a highly educated lawyer who is always available to provide solutions or suggestions to complex issues.’
‘One of the best real estate teams in the city: Priority on client's needs. Attention to detail. Very strong legal expertise. Experience in dealing with complex matters.'
‘Theologos Mintzas: Theologos is one of the best lawyers I have worked with. He truly understands our needs and is always available to provide his support and advice with patience and motivation. Devoted, experienced, hardworking, with deep knowledge of his field and an amazing character. One of PV's greatest assets.'
'Iliana Nikolaidi: Iliana is a hard-working and experienced professional, extremely devoted and motivated. Very happy to work with her.’

Key clients

Alpha Bank
Arrow Resources AG
Avax Group
Azora FCR
Bank of Cyprus
Brookfield
Brooklane Capital
Dimand SA
Divani Collection Hotels
Dromeus Capital Management
Emma Capital Management
Eurobank SA
Fairfax Financial Holdings
Fourlis Holding SA
GEK Terna SA
Grivalia Management S.A.
Hellenic Public Properties
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund
HI Partners
Highgate
Hilton Hotels
Indotek Group
Lafarge Holcim Group
Lamda Development SA
Lampsa Hellenic Hotels
Mitsis Group
Oaktree Capital Management
Philosophish SA
PQH
Premia Properties
Resolute Cepal Greece
Sani Ikos Group
Société d’ Etudes Techniques et Economiques S.A. (SETE)
The Blackstone Group

Work highlights

Supporting a consortium of Dimand SA, 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 (offices, residential, commercial).
Advising Eurobank SA in the restructuring of service level agreements relating to its portfolio of repossessed real estate properties with Grivalia Management (as Master Manager).
Advise HIP on the legal due diligence, and negotiations of all transactional documents for the acquisition through a competitive tender of GRAND HYATT Athens, a large city hotel in Athens and Greece in general.