Founded in 1898, Papapolitis & Papapolitis is a corporate law firm, based in Athens, Greece, and has an office in London, United Kingdom.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is experienced in all areas of corporate law and project development.
In banking and finance, it has a record of representing all sides of the table in domestic and international transactions, including direct financing, acquisition financing and bond loans.
Its capital markets practice includes representing clients in a broad variety of debt capital markets transactions such as issue, purchase and restructuring of bonds, notes and receivables.
The corporate and M&A team is experienced in representing both the acquisition and the sell side on share transfers, acquisitions, and sales of businesses in a versatile range of industries.
The project development team of the firm has a prolific record of representing the acquirers in real estate acquisitions.
Key clients
Among its clients are ECM Partners, Depa Commercial S.A., Lamda Development S.A., Intralot S.A., Intracom Holdings S.A., Piraeus Bank S.A., Eurobank S.A., Invel Real Estate, Prodea Investments, London and Regional Properties, Taconic Capital Advisors UK LLP, Arish Capital Partners, Famar AVE.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period the firm was active in banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, and project development.
In banking and finance, it advised both borrowers and lenders on corporate financing and acquisition financing. The firm’s clients in this field mostly came from the financial services and investment management industries.
In capital markets the firm was active in both equity and debt transactions.
In terms of debt capital work the firm advised on issues such as green bonds and acquisitions of secured bonds and loan portfolios as well as receivables. In terms of equity work, the firm advised mostly on share capital increases.
The M&A team advised sellers and acquirers on deals in real estate, banking, telecommunications and technology.
The project development team advised mainly acquirers mostly on real estate acquisitions as well as land acquisitions.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
1. ECM Partners' US$ 250 Million acquisition financing facility for the 100% acquisition of the Pavlidis Marbles Group
2. Depa Commercial's US$ 475 Million deal for a 840 MW CCGT Power Plant in Alexandroupolis
3.Intracom Holdings' restructuring with a capacity of approximately US$ 0.5 Billion through a spin off
4. Lamda Development's US$ 326 Million strategic cooperation with Temes S.A. for the joint development of 2 state-of-the-art, luxury 5-star hotels and residences on the coastal front of Hellinikon
5. Intralot's US$ 144,5 Million pre-emptive share capital increase
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
M&A
"Fast execution and end-to-end solutions."
Elmina Chadio
"Providing solutions. Good communication. Positive attitude."
