BANKING AND FINANCIAL LAW

Our firm delivers comprehensive legal services across the full spectrum of banking, finance, and capital markets law, serving both corporate borrowers and financial institutions. We combine legal precision with a solutions-oriented approach, working closely with our clients to navigate the complexities of modern financial transactions and regulatory frameworks.

Legal Advisory in Banking Transactions

We advise companies of all sizes, from startups to listed corporations, on a wide range of banking and financial matters, including:

• Corporate loan agreements and syndicated facilities

• Bond issuance and private placements

• Documentary credits and trade finance instruments

• Letters of guarantee and other credit support mechanisms

Our guidance extends from contract negotiation and structuring to regulatory compliance and dispute prevention. We ensure that our clients’ financial arrangements are both legally sound and commercially viable.

Counsel to Financial Institutions

We provide ongoing legal counsel to domestic and international banking institutions, with deep expertise in:

• Regulatory and supervisory frameworks under Greek and EU law

• Drafting complex legal opinions, often involving multi-jurisdictional elements

• Designing and reviewing financial product documentation

• Advising on compliance with capital markets and MiFID II regulations

Our firm has been entrusted with the development of standard banking product agreements for a prominent Greek private investment bank, reflecting our capacity to handle technically complex and industry-critical legal work.

Banking Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Our litigation team has a proven track record in banking and finance-related disputes, with many years of successful cooperation with a major systemic Greek bank. We have represented clients in matters involving:

• Debt recovery and enforcement proceedings

• Disputes over abusive or non-transparent contractual terms

• Contentious enforcement of guarantees or loan securities

We approach banking litigation with a strategic and commercially aware perspective, aiming to resolve disputes efficiently while preserving long-term business interests.

Debt Restructuring & Banking Mediation

We regularly act for both financial institutions and corporate borrowers in debt restructuring negotiations, including both in-court and out-of-court settlements. Our lawyers are also experienced in banking-related mediation, helping parties achieve mutually beneficial resolutions without resorting to prolonged litigation.

Capital Markets & Stock Exchange Law

Our firm advises publicly listed companies on all legal aspects of capital markets and securities regulation, including:

• Ongoing compliance with Athens Stock Exchange rules

• Interaction with Greek regulatory authorities (e.g., Hellenic Capital Market Commission)

• Disclosure obligations, insider trading rules, and market abuse regulations

• Corporate governance and shareholder rights

We offer both transactional and regulatory support, helping clients navigate the increasingly complex landscape of capital markets law with clarity and confidence.