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Bernitsas Law is a market leader in the provision of commercial law services in Greece and one of the largest firms in the country.
Bernitsas law acted as Greek counsel to Piraeus Bank in connection with its first public NPE securitisation in the Greek market, with a gross book value of €1.92bn comprised primarily of non-performing residential mortgage loans. The securitisation is expected to be enrolled in the Hercules Asset Protection Scheme (Hercules), a guarantee scheme introduced by the […]
Bernitsas Law contributes to Hogan Lovells COVID-19: Summary of National Payment Moratoria Measures in Europe which summarises key national payment moratoria measures and other reliefs related to the COVID-19 pandemic which have been introduced in various European countries and which are relevant in the context of structured finance transactions.
Bernitsas Law is proud to support the important work of the Foundation for Education and European Culture (IPEP). Since its establishment in 2006, IPEP has awarded over 329 scholarships and grants to young scientists and postgraduate students, making it possible for them to further their education and conduct important research. During the academic year 2019-2020 […]
November’s Monthly Tax Briefing covers recent developments in tax legislation, including: Decision A.1258/2020 Provides Guidelines on the Submission of Invoicing Data to the Digital Platform of the Ministry of Finance through a Service Provider Circular E.2188/2020 Provides Clarification with regard to Stamp Duty on Bond Loans Circular E.2189/2020 Provides Guidelines on Tax Deductibility of Expenses […]
Bernitsas Law advise CVC in connection with the acquisition by funds managed or advised by it of a controlling stake in Vivartia Holdings SA (Vivartia). Vivartia is a diversified food company in Greece, with a leading market position in the dairy and drinks, frozen foods and food service and entertainment industries. The transaction was signed […]
Athanasia Tsene contributes the Greece Chapter to The Insolvency Review, published by Law Business Research and edited by Donald S Bernstein of Davis, Polk & Wardwell LLP. The title once again offers an in-depth review of market conditions and insolvency case developments in key countries. This year’s book is being published as the world continues […]
Bernitsas Law acted as Greek law counsel to Piraeus Bank in connection with the demerger by way of hive-down of its banking activity sector and its contribution into a new banking entity. The demerger completed on 30 December 2020, further to which the existing Piraeus Bank will become a financial holding company under the name […]
Yannis Seiradakis and Eleni Stazilova contribute the Greece Chapter to Global Legal Insights to: Energy 2021 published by Global Legal Group and edited by Michael Burns and Julia Derrick of Ashurst LLP.
Bernitsas Law is once again ranked as a Top Tier firm by IFLR 1000 (The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms) 30th Edition across all practice areas and receives recognition from clients and the market for its work in Banking and Finance, Capital Markets: Debt, Capital Markets: Equity, M&A and Project Finance. Banking […]
October’s Monthly Tax Briefing covers recent developments in tax legislation, including: Circular E.2173/2020 Provides Guidelines οn the New Tax Provisions Regarding the Liability of BoD Members Decision A.1231/2020 Clarifies Exit Tax Liability
