Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch has in-depth knowledge of all aspects of project development, construction agreements and project finance issues, often supporting major financial institutions and international investors. The Athens-based Virginia Murray leads the department and is an expert in acquisitions and financings within the energy and infrastructure sectors. Marisetta Marcopoulou is a specialised banking and finance lawyer, and Maira Galani concentrates on environmental law and land rights. Valina Gouzelaki is also a key contact.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Témoignages

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  • 'Excellent knowledge of the Greek renewables market, very experienced M&A team, hands-on partner.'
  • 'Very strong team across all areas of Greek law, excellent local knowledge.'

Clients clés

  • Aer Soleir Management Limited
  • CANTREVA SA
  • NextEnergy Capital
  • TotalEnergies Hellas SA
  • Eurobank SA
  • Cubico Sustainable Investments Limited
  • Attica Bank
  • Motor Oil Renewable Energy SA

Points forts

  • Advised Attica Bank, as lead arranger, on a €63m term bond loan facility granted to Jasper Wind Hellas to finance the development and construction of three wind farms, with total installed capacity of 41 MW in Laconia.
  • Advised the beneficial owners of construction company Cantreva on their sale of 75% of the shares of Unagi to Motor Oil Renewable Energy.
  • Advised Thermoilektriki Komotinis, an SPV of GEK TERNA Group, and Motor Oil Hellas on the €325m non-recourse financing provided by Piraeus Bank, Eurobank and Optima Bank for the development and construction of a new 877 MW gas-fired combined-cycle gas turbine power plant.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Meilleurs collaborateurs

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Responsable de la pratique

Virginia Murray

Autres avocats clés

Marisetta Marcopoulou; Maira Galani; Valina Giouzelaki; Matina Kanellopoulou; Stamatis Kotsiras; Maria Charontaki; Anastasios Giannopoulos; Vasso Koumpli; Katerina Stringari; Georgia Mathiopoulou; Anthi Antonakou; Eleftheria Bitzaraki; Katerina Maria; Fotini Nassou; Christianna Papageorgiou