Founded in 1946, Bernitsas Law advises on all areas of business law. It is among the most prestigious firms in the market with over 50 lawyers based in Athens under the management of Panayotis Bernitsas.
Highlights
Bernitsas Law advised the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) in the acquisition of a controlling stake in Terna Energy from GEK Terna and other key shareholders. The firm also advised on the structuring of the acquisition financing from a Greek law perspective, drafting financing documentation, and assisting with conditions precedent to ensure the financing was on a certain funds basis. The deal closed in November 2024.
Through the deal teams also provided legal advice on the transaction structure, transaction documents, energy project agreements, and legal due diligence on domestic assets and projects.
The team added Alexia Kefalogianni joined as counsel in September 2024, focusing on banking, finance, and capital markets. Sildia Fotopoulou was promoted to senior associate.
Testimonials
“Professionalism, high level consulting in difficult cases – their work and services on capital markets are at a very high level.” - Banking & Finance
“Excellent team, really knowledgeable, business acumen, business enabler.” - Banking & Finance
“Thorough and detailed process, adequate employment of resources.” - M&A
“We can count on their expertise on every issue that the business facing in the market.”- M&A
“The firm demonstrated exceptional expertise in project financing through bank leasing. Their team was highly knowledgeable, responsive, and proactive in addressing complex legal and regulatory aspects.” - Project Finance
“What truly stood out was their ability to translate legal intricacies into clear, actionable guidance, which helped us move forward with confidence.” - Project Finance
“The collaboration was seamless, deadlines were consistently met, and their strategic input added real value to the project” - Project Finance
“Their professionalism and deep understanding of the financial sector made them a trusted partner throughout the process.” - Project Finance
“Nikos Papachristopoulos is an expert in capital markets, company law, corporate governance and compliance, he is one of the best European Lawyers in capital markets.” - Capital Markets
“Nikos Papachristopoulos is a well-educated and hands on lawyer.” - M&A
“Athanasia Tsene and her team handle our cases with the utmost professionalism and care. Their proactive approach saves our company time and money.” - Banking & Finance
“Athanasia Tsene is a real business enabler.” - Banking & Finance
“Athanasia Tsene is extremely knowledgeable, she explains in very simple language all the risks and enables you to take a decision. She is kind, supportive, smart, and a real business partner.” - Banking & Finance
“Lambros Belessis has a tight overview of all his cases; he is excellent at his work.” - M&A
“Eleni Stazilova has been an outstanding partner throughout our collaboration. She is highly effective, consistently proactive, and demonstrates a deep understanding of the legal and commercial aspects of the project.” - Project Finance
“Eleni Stazilova’s communication is always clear and timely, and she brings a collaborative spirit that makes working with her both productive and enjoyable. What truly sets her apart is her ability to anticipate potential issues and offer practical, solution-oriented advice that keeps the process moving smoothly. Her professionalism and dedication have been instrumental in the success of our project.” - Project Finance
“Sildia Fotopoulou is extremely professional, and knowledgeable, and always went the extra mile to support us in our cases.” - Banking & Finance
“Evi Kitsou is excellent, no need for improvement.” - M&A
Key Clients
Helleniq Energy, Hoist Finance AB, Partners Group, Eurobank, National Bank of Greece, Piraeus Bank, Eurobank Holdings, Eurobank, Piraeus Financial Holdings, Citibank, Aktor Group, Masdar, Metlen Energy & Metals, CVC Hellenic Healthcare, BMW Hellas, Maris Polymers, Growthfund, Gastrade, Vinci, Vodafone Hellas, Olympia Odos
