IFLR1000 has recognised once more the caliber and innovative work of Zepos & Yannopoulos team members. Specifically, Banking & Finance and Capital Markets: Debt have received a Tier 1 ranking and M&A, Project Development and Capital Markets: Equity respectively are ranked in Tier 2.   Furthermore, the people of Zepos & Yannopoulos have conversely been recognised for the level of service and commitment they provide to clients. Christina Papanikolopoulou, head of finance and capital markets, was recognised both as Market Leader and as one of Women Leaders. Stefanos Charaktiniotis, head of the M&A, was distinguished as Highly Regarded practitioner. Athina Skolarikou, head of the Corporate Law & Compliance and Anastasia Makri, head of Energy, were recognised as N...

Zepos & Yannopoulos advised SMERemediumCap (SMERC) Investment Fund on its investment in the historical soft drinks company EPSA. The investment aims at the capital reinforcement of EPSA, while at the same time focusing on the upgrade of the company’s production capabilities and facilities and the development of new sales networks and destinations, building upon the wide recognition and customer loyalty of the EPSA brand. Our firm advised SMERC from the preparatory stages of the transaction, including structuring of the investment, and undertook the drafting and negotiation of all transactional and ancillary documentation. Our team comprised Stefanos Charaktiniotis, partner, Stathis Orfanoudakis and Nadia Axioti, senior associates, and Rania Koliouli, associate, assisted by Elpida...

Zepos & Yannopoulos supported Transport Law Seminar // 13th Annual Arbitration Conference // Public Procurement Seminar organized by AIJA - International Association of Young Lawyers on September 14-16. Nikos Koukos, senior associate of our Public Procurement & Concessions practice group, participated as speaker in the panel discussion ‘’Defense Procurement in the EU: Does it really differ that much?’’. AIJA events bring together young legal professionals and provide a platform for attendees to gain valuable insights, exchange ideas, and forge strategic partnerships. You can find out more here.  ...

Zepos & Yannopoulos’ energy practice group acted as legal advisor to HELLENiQ RENEWABLES in a multi-million deal pertaining to the acquisition from LIGHTSOURCE RENEWABLE ENERGY GREECE HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED of a PV portfolio of up to 180MW in the area of Kozani, Northern Greece. The transaction will be completed upon the start of the commercial operation of the projects. Our team advised HELLENiQ RENEWABLES on all aspects of the transaction, addressing complex legal matters and providing full-scope legal advice and support throughout the due diligence and the negotiations for the conclusion of the share purchase agreement and the ancillary transaction agreements. The team was led by Anastasia Makri, partner, head of the firm’s energy practice and Sofia Chatzigiannidou, partner, as...