Leveraging the skills of a number of ‘highly specialized and skilled attorneys with expertise in restructuring and insolvency’, and also leaning into complementary practice areas including M&A, banking and tax, Karatzas & Partners has the critical mass and skill to handle a significant range and volume of high-quality mandates. The firm has strong lender ties, as well as also handling work for funds as bondholders. Team head Vassiliki Salaka has a multi-faceted approach that is particularly well-suited to restructuring and including workouts relating to NPL portfolios. Dionysis Flambouras joined the firm in September 2023 from Bernitsas Law.
Testimonials
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'It is a team of highly specialized and skilled attorneys with expertise in restructuring and insolvency.'
‘They instil confidence in their ability to handle complex legal matters effectively and efficiently. ’
Key clients
- JP Morgan
- Eurobank Ergasias
- KKR/Pillarstone Greece
- B2Holding
- Alantra
Work highlights
- Advised the Ad Hoc Group of Noteholders in relation to the consensual recapitalization and restructuring of the Frigoglass group.
- Advised Antenna Group with respect to a successful tender process organised and conducted by Eurobank SA concerning the acquisition of a 100% equity stake, accompanied by a debt restructuring, in the company “Village Roadshow Hellas SA”, which is one of the leading movie theatre operators in Greece.
- Successfully advised the lenders of Schur Flexibles Group, an international sustainable custom packaging solutions manufacturer with presence in Greece through two Greek subsidiaries, in the context of its lender-led financial restructuring.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Vassiliki Salaka