With nearly three decades of experience in the legal and technology sectors, Space Hellas General Counsel Konstantinos Argyropoulos reflects on his journey as an international lawyer, from studying law in Athens, Paris II, and Harvard to leading the legal team of a multinational tech company.
Know Your Lawyer: John Kyriakides of Kyriakides Georgopoulos
An in-depth look at John Kyriakides of Kyriakides Georgopoulos covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about him as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Greece: Key Differences and Selection Criteria in Concession Agreements vs Public-Private Partnerships
Governments increasingly involve the private sector in infrastructure projects through concession agreements or public-private partnerships (PPPs). While both models attract private investment, they differ significantly in financial structures, risk allocation, and regulatory framework. Choosing the appropriate model depends on project objectives, revenue generation potential, and public sector involvement in funding and oversight.
Zepos & Yannopoulos Advises Kersia Group on Acquisition of Majority Stake in Ikochimiki
Zepos & Yannopoulos has advised France-based Kersia Group on its acquisition of a majority stake in Greece-based Ikochimiki.
Lambadarios Advises European Dynamics on Investment from CAPZA and Abry Partners
Lambadarios, working with Ashurst, has advised European Dynamics on an investment from CAPZA, through its Flex Equity Mid-Market 2 fund, and Abry Partners. Paul Hastings reportedly advised CAPZA. Kirkland & Ellis reportedly advised Abry Partners.
AKL Advises Alpha Bank on Financing of Stoa Arsakeio Revitalization Project
AKL Law Firm has advised Alpha Bank on the financing for Legendary Food for the Stoa Arsakeio redevelopment project in central Athens. KBVL reportedly advised Legendary Food.
Booming Greece: A Buzz Interview with Panagiotis Sardelas of Sardelas Petsa
Greece is booming in 2025, with robust investments across construction, hospitality, and energy sectors, according to Sardelas Petsa Managing Partner Panagiotis Sardelas, who stresses that digital infrastructure and capital markets are also gaining momentum.
Koutalidis Advises Alpha Bank on Establishment of New Green Bond Framework
Koutalidis has advised Alpha Bank on the creation of its new Green Bond Framework.
Zepos & Yannopoulos Advises Bracebridge Capital on Frontier III NPL Securitisation
Zepos & Yannopoulos has advised the entities managed by Bracebridge Capital on the securitization of the Frontier III portfolio, a EUR 700 million non-performing loan portfolio originated by the National Bank of Greece.
Papapolitis & Papapolitis and Bernitsas Advise on Qualco Group on IPO on Athens Stock Exchange
Papapolitis & Papapolitis has advised Qualco Group and its majority shareholder Wokalon Finances Limited on the successful initial public offering and listing of Qualco's shares on the regulated market of the Athens Exchange. Bernitsas and, reportedly, Latham & Watkins advised the banks.
Zepos & Yannopoulos Advises Banks Syndicate on EUR 155 Million Intertrade Financing
Zepos & Yannopoulos has advised Piraeus Bank, as the coordinator, account bank, and bondholder agent, as well as Eurobank and Attica Bank on the EUR 155 million financing of Intertrade’s investment plan.
Zepos & Yannopoulos Advises Eurobank on Entersoft Acquisition Financing
Zepos & Yannopoulos has advised Eurobank on the bond loan facilities extended to companies ultimately co-controlled by Olympia Group as part of Project Unity, a financing arrangement supporting the acquisition of Entersoft.
Zepos & Yannopoulos Advises Aktor Group on EUR 367 Million Acquisition of Aktor Concessions
Zepos & Yannopoulos has advised the Aktor Group of Companies on the acquisition of Aktor Concessions.
The Epidemic of Generic: The Problem with Law Firm Messaging
Big law firms can coast on boring slogans. They’ve got the clout, the infrastructure, and the impressive list of past clients to do the talking. But if you’re a smaller firm and your website sounds like everyone else’s, you are disappearing into the beige background of legal marketing noise.
Kinstellar, Koutalidis, and Potamitis Vekris Advise on Advent's Acquisition of TBI Bank in Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, and Turkey from 4finance Holding
Kinstellar and Potamitis Vekris, working alongside Milbank, have advised Advent on its acquisition of TBI Bank from 4finance Holding. Koutalidis, working with White & Case, advised 4finance Holding. Arendt reportedly advised Advent as well.
Why Most Law Firm Websites Won’t Meet the 2025 Accessibility Deadline
The European Accessibility Act (EAA), approved in 2019, takes effect on June 28, 2025. The Act requires a wide range of products and services – such as consumer electronics, vending machines, websites, and mobile apps – to meet accessibility standards for people with disabilities.
CEE Legal Matters Comparative Legal Guide: Litigation 2025 is Now Out!
CEE Legal Matters is proud to introduce the latest in our Comparative Guides series. This one focuses on Litigation in CEE.
Litigation in Greece
Contributed by Kyriakides Georgopoulos.