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PotamitisVekris

Greece

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Key contacts
Managing Partner: George Bersis
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Senior Partner: Stathis Potamitis
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Quick facts
Number of lawyers

88

Number of partners

15

Languages

Greek, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Banking
Project finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
M&A
Project development
Firm overview

Leading Greek commercial law firm Potamitisvekris is recognised by international legal directories for its market recognition and breadth of practice coverage. The firm, based on the twin pillars of advisory and dispute resolution work, offers complete legal services to modern corporates and organisations. Practice areas are led by prominent legal practitioners, who uniquely combine an international outlook with an in-depth knowledge of the local market and a commitment to problem solving. Our team is united by our dedication to raising the provision of legal services in Greece to a new level of competence, quality of service and integrity.

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Key transactional practices
Address:
11 Omirou Street,
10672 Athens
Tel:+30 210 338 0000 Fax:+30 210 338 0020 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.potamitisvekris.com
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PotamitisVekris
Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate
PotamitisVekris is Greek commercial law firm. The firm is led by managing partner George Bersis and has a relatively large team with over 150 professional staff members. A top tier firm across the financial and corporate practice areas, the team is especially well known for its work in banking and finance and capital markets. This year, the banking and finance team, led by Alexandros Metallinos, advised Intrum on its EUR 4.48 billion recapitalisation, a transaction which one the Restructuring Impact Deal Award at the IFLR 2026 Europe Awards. Metallinos, along with George Bersis and Dimitris Loukas, also advised Eurobank in its acquisition of minorities in Hellenic Bank through a tender offer and squeeze out. Key clients of the firm include Alpha Bank, Piraeus Bank, National Bank of Greece, Eurobank, CrediaBank, Gek Terna, Aegean Airlines, EOS Capital, ELLAKTOR, Lafarge Holcim, DIORASIS, Aer Soleir, national Energy, Elsewedy Electric, and Vendavel.

Testimonials
‘The lawyers at PotamitisVekris are knowledgeable in their field with clear expertise; specific in their position and advice, decisive, and provide clear guidance with equal representation of all alternatives and no need to revert to clear a point; well organized with balanced teams on hand; readily available and easily approachable; and understand the client's particular needs and able to tailor a solution around them.’ (Capital Markets: Equity)
‘They have a deep knowledge of pharma/health sector. They demonstrate significant business understanding and give value to the organization. They are always available and have excellent approach.’ (Insolvency)
‘A strong differentiator of PotamitisVekris is their responsiveness—queries are acknowledged and addressed quickly, often with clear interim views where a full analysis is still in progress, which keeps transactions moving without delay. Equally important is the level of detail in their work: advice is thorough, well-structured, and anticipates follow-on issues, reducing the need for repeated back-and-forth.’ (M&A)
‘What stands out most is their practical, business-oriented approach. Rather than focusing purely on theoretical legal positions, they tailor their advice to the commercial context, offering solutions that are workable and aligned with deal dynamics. This combination of speed, depth, and pragmatism makes their support particularly effective in transactional settings.’ (M&A)
‘We appreciate the firm’s deep expertise and top-tier legal analysis, commercial grounded solutions, partner is closely involved in the project.’ (M&A)
‘George Bersis is an expert on capital transactions, transaction structuring, and workaround solutions.’ (Capital Markets: Equity)
‘Elena Theocharakou delivers quality work on time, is very competent at legal structuring, and keeps track of all legal developments.’ (Capital Markets: Equity)
‘Marialena Ntelekou is a solid researcher, diligent in her work, puts an emphasis on detail, and is a hard worker.’ (Capital Markets: Equity)
‘Alexandros Kortesis demonstrates high professionalism. He has a really excellent knowledge of the pharma sectorand he really gives extra value to the organization. Quick understanding, proactiveness, and business orientation are some of his key characteristics.’ (Insolvency)
‘Vassilis Stergiou consistently delivers outstanding value by combining speed, precision and commercial judgment, making him a trusted adviser who materially enhances both deal execution and strategic decision‑making. He stands out for exceptional responsiveness and availability, providing timely and well‑considered input, often under tight deadlines. His advice is highly practical and commercially grounded, focusing not only on legal risk but also on workable solutions that align with business objectives.’ (M&A)
‘Vassilis Stergioudemonstrates a strong ability to anticipate issues before they arise and to distil complex legal matters into clear, actionable guidance for decision‑makers. Attention to detail is a key strength: documents are carefully reviewed, key points are thoroughly covered, and nothing material is overlooked.’ (M&A)
‘Spyros Roussakisis highly responsive and dependable, with a clear ability to translate complex legal analysis into pragmatic, business‑focused advice. He approaches matters with strong commercial awareness, offering solutions that are both legally sound and operationally workable, and their careful attention to detail provides real confidence that key risks are identified and managed effectively. He has a clear and direct communication style that cuts through complexity and aids efficient decision‑making.’ (M&A)
‘I could name Alexandros Metallinos a'genius' in all aspects of law, especially in corporate, restructuring, and M&A. He will understand the issue at once and always will find a solution.’ (M&A)
‘Reginna Keramida is hard-working, reviews everything in detail, responsive, responsible, and a really good lawyer.’ (M&A)
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George Bersis
Firm:
PotamitisVekris
Rating:
Market leader
Practice Area:
Banking
Capital markets
Jurisdiction:
Greece
Bar Admission:
Greece
New York
Euripides Ioannou
Firm:
PotamitisVekris
Rating:
Highly regarded
Practice Area:
Banking
Project finance
Project development
Jurisdiction:
Greece
Industry Sector:
Energy
Oil and gas
Bar Admission:
Greece
Alexandros Kortesis
Firm:
PotamitisVekris
Rating:
Highly regarded
Practice Area:
M&A
Jurisdiction:
Greece
Bar Admission:
Greece
Alexander Metallinos
Firm:
PotamitisVekris
Rating:
Market leader
Practice Area:
Banking
Capital markets
M&A
Jurisdiction:
Greece
Bar Admission:
Greece
Theologos Mintzas
Firm:
PotamitisVekris
Rating:
Highly regarded
Practice Area:
Corporate and M&A
M&A
Real estate
Jurisdiction:
Greece
Industry Sector:
Real estate
Construction and materials Energy Utilities Transport Social Infrastructure Technology and telecommunications
Bar Admission:
Greece
Maria Perifanou
Firm:
PotamitisVekris
Rating:
Rising star
Practice Area:
Capital markets
M&A
Jurisdiction:
Greece
Stathis Potamitis
Firm:
PotamitisVekris
Rating:
Market leader
Practice Area:
Banking
Restructuring and insolvency
M&A
Jurisdiction:
Greece
Bar Admission:
Greece
New York
Spyros Roussakis
Firm:
PotamitisVekris
Rating:
Rising star
Practice Area:
Corporate and M&A
Jurisdiction:
Greece
Bar Admission:
Greece
Vassilis Stergiou
Firm:
PotamitisVekris
Rating:
Highly regarded
Practice Area:
Corporate and M&A
Restructuring and insolvency
Jurisdiction:
Greece
Anthea Terlegas
Firm:
PotamitisVekris
Rating:
Rising star partner
Practice Area:
Project development
Project development
Jurisdiction:
Greece
Bar Admission:
Greece
Elena Theocharakou
Firm:
PotamitisVekris
Rating:
Rising star
Practice Area:
Capital markets
M&A
Jurisdiction:
Greece
Vasilis Tsintavis
Firm:
PotamitisVekris
Rating:
Rising star
Practice Area:
Project finance
Projects : Energy
Jurisdiction:
Greece
Bar Admission:
Greece
Deal Highlights
47 results47 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Piraeus Bank SA - Bond Issue
2021-06-01
PotamitisVekris
Greece
Bond issue
Piraeus Bank SA
Issuer
Alpha Bank SA - M&A
2021-02-22
PotamitisVekris
Greece
M&A
Alpha Bank SA
Seller
Alpha Bank SA - Project finance
2021-01-20
PotamitisVekris
Greece
Project finance
Euripides Ioannou
Alpha Bank SA
Lender
Lamda Developemnt - Project finance
2022-02-26
PotamitisVekris
Greece
Project finance
Euripides Ioannou
Lamda Developemnt
Sponsor
National Bank of Greece SA - Project finance
2022-01-20
PotamitisVekris
Greece
Project finance
Euripides Ioannou
National Bank of Greece SA
Lender
National Bank of Greece SA; Piraeus Bank SA - Project finance
2022-02-26
PotamitisVekris
Greece
Project finance
Euripides Ioannou
National Bank of Greece SA, Piraeus Bank SA
Lender
Piraeus Bank SA - Project finance
2021-10-20
PotamitisVekris
Greece
Project finance
Euripides Ioannou
Piraeus Bank SA
Lender
Piraeus Bank SA - Project finance
2022-02-01
PotamitisVekris
Greece
Project finance
Euripides Ioannou
Piraeus Bank SA
Lender
Eurobank SA; Piraeus Bank SA; National Bank of Greece SA; Alpha Bank SA - Bond issue
2021-12-15
PotamitisVekris
Greece
Bond issue
Stathis Potamitis
Eurobank SA, Piraeus Bank SA, National Bank of Greece SA, Alpha Bank SA
Underwriter
National Bank of Greece SA Alpha Bank SA Piraeus Bank SA - Bond issue
2021-01-25
PotamitisVekris
Greece
Bond issue
George Bersis
National Bank of Greece SA Alpha Bank SA Piraeus Bank SA
Underwriter
Sol Group - M&A
2021-02-20
PotamitisVekris
Greece
M&A
Stathis Potamitis
Sol Group
Acquirer
Oaktree Capital Management - M&A
PotamitisVekris
Greece
M&A
George Bersis
Oaktree Capital Management
Acquirer
Berlin Packaging - M&A
2021-06-01
PotamitisVekris
Greece
M&A
Stathis Potamitis
Berlin Packaging
Acquirer
Newsphone Hellas SA - M&A
PotamitisVekris
Greece
M&A
George Bersis
Newsphone Hellas SA
Acquirer
Hotel Investment Partners - M&A
2022-01-20
PotamitisVekris
Greece
M&A
George Bersis
Hotel Investment Partners
Acquirer
COPENHAGEN INFRASTRUCTURE NEW MARKETS FUND I KS - Project development
PotamitisVekris
Greece
Project development
Euripides Ioannou
COPENHAGEN INFRASTRUCTURE NEW MARKETS FUND I KS
Sponsor
Intrakat SA - M&A
2021-08-04
PotamitisVekris
Greece
M&A
George Bersis
Intrakat SA
Merger party
Oaktree Capital Management - M&A
2021-12-31
PotamitisVekris
Greece
M&A
George Bersis
Oaktree Capital Management
Merger party
Intrakat SA - M&A
2021-04-08
PotamitisVekris
Greece
M&A
George Bersis
Intrakat SA
Merger party
Aegean Airlines SA - Secondary share offering
2021-05-19
PotamitisVekris
Greece
Secondary share offering
George Bersis
Aegean Airlines SA
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