Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm is one of the oldest Greek corporate law firms with offices in Athens and Thessaloniki since 1930. The firm has 15 partners and approximately 100 lawyers.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is active in advising clients on both cross-border and domestic transactions in banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A and project development.
In banking and finance the firm advises clients on both domestic and cross-border transactions such as direct financing, acquisition financing, debt refinancing and most notably in project financing.
In capital markets it is particularly experienced in advising issuers on note issues, as well as acquisition and restructuring of debt products.
The firm has a prolific corporate and M&A practice which includes advising all sides of the table on sales, acquisitions, share transfers and mergers, as well as on corporate governance, regulatory matters and business entities formation. It’s active in various industries, including banking, retail, IT, energy and real estate.
In project development it advises clients on projects and concessions mainly in the real estate and energy sectors, both oil and gas and renewable energy.
Key clients
Among its clients are SENS LSG Wircon, AXPO, Lightsource bp, Steag Solar Energy, Siemens Gamesa, DESFA, Synrg Holding, Exelient Investements, Darien Holdings, Uni Systems, YES Hotels, Orlando Equity Holding and Synesis Aviation.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period the firm was particularly active in banking and finance as well as M&A.
In terms of banking and finance the team at Kyriakides Georgopoulos has assisted both borrowers and lenders, mainly from the financial services sector.
In the M&A field the firm has advised mainly sellers and acquirers on deals in technology, hospitality and pharmaceuticals among other industries.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Ideal Holdings €11 million common secured bond loan
Enel Green Power Hellas €430 million bridge financing
Ocado Group €10.5 million acquisition of Myrmex Ventures
