Greece

Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm is one of the oldest Greek corporate law firms with offices in Athens and Thessaloniki since 1930. The firm is led by managing partner John Kyriakides and has 15 partners and approximately 100 lawyers.

Highlights

KG Law Firm acted as lead legal advisor for the syndicate of Greek systemic banks (Alpha Bank, Piraeus Bank, Eurobank) in the financing of Fibergrid, a newly established subsidiary of Greece's main electricity provider Public Power Corporation (PPC), for the development of an optic fibre network covering at least 3 million homes and the provision of wholesale telecommunication services. The transaction is a limited recourse project finance scheme employing funds under the Resilience and Recovery Fund (RRF) and is split into three phases: Phase A1 (RRF Bond Loan of EUR465 million), Phase A2 (rest of RRF finance documents prepared), and Phase B (non-RRF finance documents prepared).

KG acted for AON Delta Netherlands in relation to share transfer transactions within three AON Group companies, AON Greece, AON Cyprus, and AON Turkey. Specifically, KG represented AON Delta Netherlands in its acquisition of 100% shareholding ownership in AON Greece from three individuals and Bacon & Woodrow Partnerships Limited. The deal closed in November 2024.

KG advised EQT Infrastructure IV Investments on its public offer to acquire a stake in OX2, an international developer of renewable energy projects. The Greek portfolio included PV and wind projects with a total installed capacity of 738 MW. KG performed due diligence on the Greek assets and delivered a legal risk analysis regarding licensing, grid connection, and land rights.

Vasileios Douzenis and Christina Chini were promoted to partner in 2024. Tryfonia Angelidou, Iakovos Koulouris, and Antonis Koumpias were promoted to senior associates in 2024.

Testimonials 

Diligence in analysis and availability of the team to address issues as these arise. -  Banking & Finance  
 
They are very straightforward in their advice - Capital markets  
 
Quality and reliability - M&A 
 
Customer orientation and focus to results - M&A 
 
The firm has deep knowledge of subject matter, and the team is available at any time. -  M&A 
 
They have an understanding of the overall process, commitment to the deadlines and getting the result, and coordination with partners in other countries. - M&A  
 
We appreciate the full respect of their expertise and their prompt reaction on our requests. - M&A 
 
“They have for every kind of legal matters arising out of renewable energy projects (photovoltaic) specialists. They are pushing all involved parties, negotiating hard and proactive.” - Project development 
 
Asides from the evident outstanding legal expertise, they are next to their clients every step of the way. They provide immaculate client service on every level, which is particularly hard to find. - Project development  
 
Meletios Andrianos immediately responds to the client and always delivers a full answer. - M&A 
 
Nikoletta Nagy is an expert on corporate matters and supporting with KYC-processes with the Bank. 
 
Elisabeth Eleftheriades is always customer oriented and ready to provide any kind of assistance required. - M&A 
 
Elisabeth Eleftheriades collaborates with clients by focusing on their needs and on business-oriented solutions. - M&A 
 
John Kyriakides has the rare talent to provide structured approach to problem solving, negotiating strategy.  He is exceptionally sharp, with a structured legal mind and deep expertise. Calm, compassionate, and always client-first, he brings both clarity and care to every case. A truly outstanding professional. - Project Development 
 
Theodore Rakintzis always gives a definitive answer. - Capital Markets 
 
Theodore Rakintzis has profound legal and industry expertise, is problem solver, an exceptional team leader, and is available 24/7. - Banking & Finance 
 
Key Clients 

Frigoglass, Grimaldi Group, European Investment Bank, Hellenic Public Properties Company, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development/ PPF Facility, STARVERY New Energy, Lightsource