Papanikolopoulou & Partners Law advises on the full spectrum of banking, finance and capital markets matters, including securitisation, capital markets advisory and financing transactions. The firm regularly acts for banks, funds and financial institutions. Christina Papanikolopoulou leads the team, while Mary Nigritinou and Athina Palli are also key contacts within the practice.

Saranti and Partners Law Firm is well-positioned to advise on NPL portfolio securitisation transactions. The practice is led by Sonia Saranti, who brings expertise in structured finance, project finance and corporate restructuring. Alexandra Agorastou also supports the team across transactional matters.

Bernitsas Law, praised by clients as an ‘outstanding firm with highly experienced lawyers’, advises on domestic and cross-border transactions for major banks, investment firms, funds, and public and private companies. The team is jointly led by Maria Nefeli Bernitsa, Nikos Papachristopoulos and Athanasia Tsene. Bernitsa, commended for her ‘impressive legal expertise’ and ‘interpersonal skills’, specialises in financial services and ESG law, with recent work involving corporate restructuring, financing and privatisation transactions. Papachristopoulos focuses on capital markets, corporate and M&A matters, including IPOs and equity investment and capital raising. Tsene brings expertise in banking and finance, advising on sale and purchase agreements, refinancing and restructuring. Sildia Fotopoulou frequently assists on renewable energy and banking-related transactions.

Karatzas & Partners is well-equipped to advise on banking and financing transactions, including securitisations, covered bonds, demergers and cross-border financing matters. The firm’s client base includes multinational and local banks, financial institutions and energy companies, with frequent involvement in multi-jurisdictional deals. The team is co-led by Christina Faitakis, who focuses on project finance and renewable energy, and Nikos Fragos, noted for his work in cross-border securitisations and debt financing. Catherine Karatzas brings deep expertise in sovereign finance and complex capital markets transactions, while Alexandra Th. Kondyli is skilled in equity and debt-related capital markets work. Dionysis Flambouras specialises in digital infrastructure and PPPs, and Katerina Dalamara advises on legal due diligence and PPP-related matters. Other notable practitioners include Maria Chronaki and Eleana Rouga, who contribute to the firm’s broad transactional capabilities.

Praised by clients for its ‘combination of technical expertise, proactive problem-solving, and genuine client knowledge and dedication’, Koutalidis Law Firm handles the full array of project finance, corporate finance, capital markets and banking matters. The team is jointly led by Nikos Koritsas, Ioannis Kaptanis, and Effie Papoutsi. Koritsas leads the banking and finance group, as well as the capital markets team, bringing expertise in debt restructuring, merger and investment agreements, and share purchase agreements. Kaptanis, commended for his ‘exceptional mastery of the law’, heads the project finance team, with recent work on major energy and infrastructure projects. Papoutsi leads the corporate finance team, advising on debt acquisition, restructuring and securitisation. Other key team members include Dimitris Kalyvas and Georgia Koutsoukou.

Lambadarios Law Firm’s banking and finance practice covers project, acquisition, energy, infrastructure and transport financing. The team is jointly led by Constantinos Lambadarios, Prokopis Dimitriadis, and Konstantina Siozou. Lambadarios focuses on banking clients, advising on regulatory compliance, cross-border transactions and PPPs. Dimitriadis heads the banking and finance team, with expertise in structured and project finance, corporate bonds and credit facilities. Siozou handles capital markets and project finance, particularly due diligence and transport infrastructure deals for domestic banks. The team was recently bolstered by the arrival of Stamatis Kotsiras from Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch in March 2025. Other key team members include Katerina Gini and Christina Kyrgialani.

Praised by clients as a ‘very commercially focused, responsive and proactive team’, POTAMITISVEKRIS offers a broad practice covering M&A, financings and IPOs, with frequent involvement in cross-border transactions for asset managers, banks, insurers and aviation clients. George Bersis is highly experienced in IPOs, derivatives and securitisation deals, while Stathis Potamitis remains active across banking and capital markets mandates. Alexander Metallinos brings expertise in banking and capital markets, recently advising on loan securitisation and refinancing matters. Euripides Ioannou focuses on project finance and senior debt financing, particularly in infrastructure, renewable energy and construction. Anthea Terlegas leads on the financing aspects of real estate transactions, working alongside Maria Perifanou, who heads the corporate and M&A side of these deals. Elena Theocharakou is a key contributor to the team, regularly advising on capital markets and financial regulation issues.

AKL Law Firm focuses on advising domestic Greek banks, acting for both lenders and borrowers in leveraged and acquisition finance. The firm also handles complex banking disputes, asset tracing and real estate projects. The team is led by Alexandros Kosmopoulos, who regularly oversees high-profile transactions involving urban regeneration, real estate development and financing matters. George Zohios brings deep expertise in banking, finance and M&A, with specialist knowledge of English law. George Athanassiou frequently supports the team on banking and finance mandates, while Amalia Vardakoulia assists on asset and project finance matters.

Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm advises on banking, finance and capital markets matters, including PPPs, complex project financings and bond issues across the renewable energy, infrastructure and hospitality sectors. The firm acts for sponsors, borrowers and lenders in high-value, cross-border transactions and is praised for its ‘deep knowledge and expertise in the project finance area’. The team is jointly led by Konstantinos Vouterakos, Theodore Rakintzis and Ioanna Antonopoulou. Vouterakos focuses on securitisations, bond issues and IPOs, while Rakintzis is experienced in IPOs and rights issues. Antonopoulou specialises in project finance, with recent work on privatisations and PPPs. Christina Chini frequently advises domestic banks on project finance, while Angeliki Chalikia is noted for her work on infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Penny Oikonomopoulou is another key team member, with expertise in M&A and IPO transactions.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises banks on domestic and cross-border financings across the energy, infrastructure and transport sectors, with expertise in renewable energy, refinancing and project finance under both Greek and English law. Yianni Cheilas leads the team, splitting his time between London and Athens, and is highly experienced in financial transactions, including debt financings, bond loan facilities and option agreements. Vassilis Koroxenidis focuses on bond loan facilities and refinancing matters, while Evi Platsidaki specialises in shipping finance. Other key team members include Niki Alexandrou and Dimitrios Rampos.

Papapolitis & Papapolitis is noted for its ‘deep capital markets expertise’ and ‘blend of technical expertise and practical, commercially focused advice’, advising foreign investors, international investment banks and lenders on a range of corporate finance and capital markets matters. The team is jointly led by Nicholas Papapolitis, Nikolas Katsaros and Elena Papachristou. Papapolitis brings expertise in international transactions, while Katsaros focuses on cross-border finance and capital markets work. Papachristou, described by clients as an ‘exceptional professional, combining deep legal expertise with outstanding business acumen’, is experienced in large-scale equity and debt capital market transactions, M&A and asset finance. Maria Karabella handles securitisations and corporate and acquisition finance, Alexis Kontogiannis supports equity and debt capital markets matters, and Erna Kritikou is involved in IPOs, acquisitions and sale transactions.

Highly regarded for its ‘business acumen and international exposure’, the team at Platis – Anastassiadis & Associates Law Partnership is regularly instructed by banks, multinational financial services corporations, and funds. Its key services include regulatory banking issues, corporate finance, and capital markets. Practice co-head Eirinikos Platis is skilled in handling regulatory compliance and due diligence matters, while co-head Vassileios Mavrommatis brings expertise in these areas as well as in corporate governance. Alexandra Balta frequently assists with transactional matters.

Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch is noted for its banking and finance expertise, with a particular focus on insurance regulatory advice. The team’s project and structured finance specialists include practice co-heads Virginia Murray, Marisetta Marcopoulou and Nikolaos Kostikas. Murray and Marcopoulou regularly advise on the financing of renewable energy projects, often involving cross-border elements. Kostikas focuses on domestic and international corporate transactions, financings and refinancings, particularly within the hospitality sector. Valina Giouzelaki, described as ‘an excellent project finance solicitor’, specialises in renewable energy and frequently assists on related mandates. Georgia Mathiopoulou and Dimitrianna Kolonia provide support across a range of project finance matters.

Your Legal Partners is regularly instructed by lenders, sponsors, developers and government entities on real estate and project financing transactions. The team is co-led by Katerina Christodoulou and Katerina Politopoulou, both of whom bring expertise in project finance and infrastructure mandates. Politopoulou is particularly experienced in PPPs involving construction projects and the financing of renewable energy developments, while Fotini Mavrikaki is also a key team member. Prokopis Linardos advises on PPPs, due diligence and project finance documentation, Anastasia Kakali supports the team on banking and finance matters with cross-border elements, and Sofrini Sideri handles finance transactions, including the drafting of finance and security documents. Anastasia Papadopoulou frequently assists on construction and renewable energy projects.

Zepos & Yannopoulos is well regarded for its ability to handle complex, high-profile transactions, with particular expertise in PPPs and project finance. The team demonstrates strong multi-jurisdictional capabilities and is regularly instructed by domestic and international banks, global investment management firms, hedge funds and private equity funds. Paris Tzoumas, head of finance and capital markets, is noted for his experience advising lenders and sponsors on project finance and PPP mandates, and frequently handles multi-jurisdictional facility agreements, regulatory compliance and tax advisory matters. Other key contacts include Efthymis Naoumis, Magda Tsatsi and Vivian Efthymiou, who are capable of providing support on a range of financial transactions.

Bahas, Gramatidis & Partners has expertise in advising non-performing loan management companies and financing large-scale projects, with particular strength in aviation finance. Regularly involved in issues concerning financial transactions and regulatory compliance matters, Marios Bahas co-leads the team alongside Dimitris Emvalomenos, who is skilled at handling capital structuring issues. Betty Smyrniou brings expertise in aviation law, often working on transactional and cross-jurisdictional issues. Maria Tranoudi frequently assists on corporate financing matters, while George Alexandris is also a key team member.

Dryllerakis Law Firm provides banking, finance and capital markets services, covering regulatory compliance and financings, particularly in the energy, real estate and hospitality sectors. The practice is co-led by Emmanuel Dryllerakis, who is active in financing and refinancing transactions, and Stella Yannika, who focuses on non-performing loan matters. Themelis Zamparas offers expertise in project finance and syndicated loans. Additional key team members Eirini Chagiou and Vasiliki Georgiou provide support across a range of issues.

KERAMEUS & PARTNERS advises on financing, capital markets and securitisation transactions, with particular strength in loan acquisitions and structured deals. The team is noted for its ‘deep understanding of both domestic and cross-border financing structures’. Clients include investment groups, domestic banks and international funds. Irene Nicolaou leads the practice and is praised for her ‘deep technical knowledge' and 'uniquely broad expertise across banking, finance, capital markets and cross-border transactions’. Calliopi-Christina Stavropoulos is also a key member of the team, supporting transactional work.

Recognised for its experience in ‘providing legal services in project financing and particularly in renewable energy projects’, KLC Law Firm regularly advises domestic banks, international financial institutions, investors and corporates. Practice head Evi Dimitropoulou brings expertise in project finance and regulatory and due diligence matters in the renewable energy and digital banking spaces. Panagiotis Tzioumas focuses on project finance transactions involving construction and renewable energy projects, while Arianna Chatzimarkou is another key contact.

Praised by clients for its ‘technical excellence, commercial pragmatism, and a genuinely collaborative client approach’, Moratis Passas Law Firm advises on banking and finance matters for domestic and international financial institutions, investment and commercial banks. The team is co-headed by Dimitris Passas and Vassilis Saliaris, who has expertise in NPL portfolios and securitisation transactions. Other key practitioners include Pelagia Klara, who advises on regulatory matters, and Maria Androulaki, who provides support on transactional work.

Moussas & Partners Attorneys at Law is recognised for its ‘deep knowledge of the banking, finance and securities area’, with a client base that includes funds, asset managers, listed companies and banks. The firm is noted for its strength in capital markets, regulatory matters and litigation. The team is jointly led by Nicholas Moussas, Vassilios Moussas and Charalampos Kondis. Nicholas Moussas, praised for his ‘practical and accurate legal advice’, handles regulatory issues, cross-border transactions and civil litigation, including appearances before the Supreme Court. Vassilios Moussas focuses on dispute resolution and debt recovery, while Kondis advises on contractual and regulatory matters. Maria Malikouti is another key team member, advising across litigation and transactional mandates.

With expertise in banking and finance, Politis & Partners advises both domestic and international financial institutions, including global banks and investment companies, on financing structures, regulatory issues and transactional mandates. The practice is jointly led by Vangelis Politis, who is described as ‘very experienced in banking matters’, along with Nikos Anastopoulos and Emmanouil Savoidakis. Politis brings particular strength in investments and financings, often involving renewable energy matters. Anastopoulos leads on due diligence and project finance matters, while Savoidakis frequently advises pharmaceutical clients on banking, finance and leasing transactions. Dimitrios Theodoropoulos focuses on corporate and project finance, regularly supporting transactional work, and Angeliki Saratsi is noted for her ‘precise, business-savvy advice’ and her ‘proactive, clear’ approach.

Specialising in the maritime and shipping sector, PPT Legal is well-positioned to advise on complex, multi-jurisdictional financing transactions. The team primarily represents banks in shipping finance matters and is led by Dimitris Manolopoulos, who handles high-value deals for both borrowers and lenders, including debt and loan facility refinancing. Vicky Katsouli brings expertise in financing and refinancing and is also adept at navigating regulatory and operational issues. The team has been commended for its ‘client focus’ and ‘deep market understanding’.

Recognised for its ‘proactive approach and reliability’, Saplegal - A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners Law Firm advises on a broad range of banking and finance matters, including bond loan documentation, project finance, securitisations, and loan share purchase agreements. The practice is led by Thenia Panagopoulou, whose recent work includes advising credit institutions on securitisation transactions. She is supported by Lila Papadaki and Elisavet Gounari, who contribute across various mandates. Noted for her ‘deep regulatory insight and pragmatic approach to structuring deals’, Mantha Varela is a key contact within the team and has recently been engaged in banking operational mergers and capital markets regulatory work.

With a focus on M&A and regulatory advisory, particularly licensing, within the financial services sector and banking institutions, the team at Sarantitis is also equipped to handle capital markets and securities law matters. The practice is led by Alexandros Metaxas, who is frequently engaged in banking and finance regulatory work. Other key team members include Antonis Katsigiannis and Villie Sarli, who support the practice across a range of mandates.

Tsibanoulis & Partners demonstrates capabilities in regulatory compliance, capital markets and insurance licensing. The team’s client base includes government ministries, banks, state-owned entities and investment firms. The practice is jointly led by Dimitris Tsibanoulis, recognised for his ‘deep knowledge of capital markets legislation’, Emmanouil Komis, who focuses on regulatory compliance, and Konstantinos Antonakis. Anna Apostolaki advises on banking law and regulatory frameworks, while Kanellos Klamaris contributes to securities matters. Sofia Kizantidi is noted for her work on licensing and compliance issues.

Tsoukala and Partners Law Firm is well positioned to advise on banking and finance transactions, including financing arrangements and loan agreements. The team has a strong focus on fintech and regularly acts for multinational investment groups, technology companies, banks and clients in the real estate and construction sectors. Eleni Tsoukala leads the practice and is praised by clients as ‘highly experienced, versatile, commercial and a real guru in large-scale cross-border transactions’. Ioanna Moumtzoglou heads the international projects team and is a key contact for financing and regulatory compliance.

Noted by clients as ‘very diligent and professional’, the team at Avramopoulos & Partners advises on loan agreements, real estate and project finance, as well as bond loan transactions. The firm frequently acts for hotel franchises, IT companies and aviation businesses. The practice is led by Athanassios Avgeros, who focuses on financing and loan-related mandates. Barbara Angelopoulou is experienced in real estate transactions and revolving credit facilities.

KPP Law is equipped to advise on banking and finance matters, often acting for domestic banks on acquisition financing, debt restructuring and refinancing transactions. The team is co-led by George Kerameus, described as an ‘experienced finance lawyer’ with ‘strong negotiation skills’, and Anestis Papadopoulos, who is an experienced litigator. Other key team members include Iliana Koraki, Effrosyni Bletsi and Georgia Giokari.

Machas & Partners Law Firm advises lenders and borrowers on financing transactions, with a focus on project finance, credit facilities and acquisition financing for technology companies. The team is active in real estate projects and regularly handles cross-border mandates. Ioannis Charalampopoulos leads the practice, bringing expertise in multi-jurisdictional project finance. Daphne Kasimati and Afroditi Kazani support the team across a range of matters.

Noted for its ‘significant experience in NPE transactions’, the team at PwC Greece | Vizas - Grigoriadou and Partners is skilled at handling structured finance, securitisation, restructuring and capital markets matters. Commended by clients for her ‘strong business sense’ and ‘creative mind’, Kely Pesketzi is at the helm of the practice, bringing particular expertise in banking, finance and securitisations. Sophia Grigoriadou is often engaged to advise on real estate-related transactions and restructuring matters, while Palmyra-Maria Chantzara specialises in M&A and regulatory matters.

With particular expertise in banking law and NPL portfolios, Sioufas & Associates Law Firm regularly advises Greek banks, loan servicers and leasing companies. The team is noted for its ‘strong reputation and track record in the banking and NPL market’. It is jointly led by George Sioufas, Olga Eftychidou and Nikolaos Katiforis. Marios-Panagiotis Skouras also provides support across key mandates.