1 December 2013

Chambers Europe

The recently published 2013 edition of Chambers Europe says the following about Kelemenis & Co.:

Corporate/Commercial

THE FIRM

Kelemenis & Co has had a busy year representing its largely international client base in a range of instructions, most notably capital markets and restructuring matters. It advised Baring Private Equity Asia on the acquisition of equity and debt participations of a number of Greek-listed companies. The team also assisted Chevron with its restructuring programme.

Sources say

“The advice is accurate, thorough, and certainly up to international standards.”

KEY INDIVIDUALS

Managing partner Yannis Kelemenis combines corporate and commercial know-how with expertise in litigation. He recently advised General Mills on the Haagen-Dazs franchise in Greece.

Dispute Resolution

THE FIRM

This firm is well reputed for its dispute resolution work, particularly in the energy and leisure sectors. Highlights include acting for the Greek independent power transmission operator (ADMIE) on litigation against two power suppliers who defaulted with their payments, and successfully representing the Greek brewery of Atalanti in a claim against Anheuser-Busch InBev relating to the termination of a distribution relationship.

Sources say

“A reliable team of lawyers who know what they’re talking about and are correct, quick and efficient.”

KEY INDIVIDUALS

Founder and managing partner Yannis Kelemenis is praised for his in-depth examination of cases. He regularly assists Chevron with disputes.

Employment

THE FIRM

Kelemenis enters the rankings this year having received warm endorsement from market commentators for its excellent employment practice. The compact team offers ongoing employment advice to clients such as GE, Champion and Adecco. Recently, it assisted Chevron with the redundancy process following the close of its downstream lubricants business in Greece.

Sources say

“Our close co-operation has made me consider the lawyers at Kelemenis as our people.”

Energy

THE FIRM

With a strong energy focus since its inception, this firm continues to be highly regarded for its transactional and regulatory advice to both public and private entities. Recently, the team assisted the system operator of PPC with regulatory and litigation proceedings. Other clients include DEPA, Endesa and Veolia.

Sources say

“Very satisfied with the quality of their work and their consistency.”

KEY INDIVIDUALS

Managing partner Yannis Kelemenis wins praise from clients for his contentious and non-contentious energy work.

Sources say

“He is fantastic – he’s very clear thinking, and can also express himself clearly.”

Tax

The tax team at Kelemenis & Co handles significant tax mandates. In a standout case, the team is representing Texaco in an appeal regarding a substantial tax refund. “They have deep knowledge and understanding of this field,” praise sources.

Chambers Global

The recently published 2013 edition of Chambers Global says the following about Kelemenis & Co.:

Corporate/Commercial (Band 2)

Managing partner Yannis Kelemenis combines corporate and commercial know-how with expertise in litigation. He recently advised General Mills on the Haagen-Dazs franchise in Greece.

Dispute Resolution (Band 2)

Founder and managing partner Yannis Kelemenis is praised for his in-depth examination of cases. He regularly assists Chevron with disputes.

IFLR 1000

The recently published 2013 edition of IFLR 1000 says the following about Kelemenis & Co.:

The Kelemenis financing team worked on the financing arrangements for Youtravel.com last year including negotiations with Santander. In corporate the team acted for Chevron and the sale of its Greek aviation fuel business and AON on the acquisition of a listed insurance portfolio. Projects linked work includes advice on various issues for the Greek Electricity Transmission System Operator.

Legal 500

The recently 2013 published edition of Legal 500 says the following about Kelemenis & Co.:

Banking, finance and capital markets

Kelemenis & Co advised Youtravel.com on its financing by Santander. It also has experience in refinancings and derivatives.

Dispute resolution

Kelemenis & Co has a large following in the energy sector, and it recently acted for a subsidiary of the Public Power Corporation in a €100m dispute against two suppliers. Yannis Kelemenis is an experienced litigator.

Employment

The team at Kelemenis & Co has a strong focus on employment law. Clients include GE, Chevron, Aon and Champion Europe.

Energy

Kelemenis & Co has a good reputation, particularly on the regulatory side. It is the main adviser to the Greek TSO, the nation’s power grid operator which is a subsidiary of the PPC. The firm also advised DEPA on regulatory issues, and on its further privatisation. Yannis Kelemenis is well regarded.

EU and competition

Kelemenis & Co’s strong regulatory practice recently advised Greek spirits maker, Metaxa, on EU laws regarding labelling and bottling.

Insurance

The team at Kelemenis & Co is active in insurance regulatory and transactional matters. The firm advised Arch Insurance on litigation and regulatory issues arising from standing policies in Greece.

Intellectual property

Kelemenis & Co handles a mix of trade mark, patent and IP licensing matters. Clients include ABSOLUT, Metaxa and youtravel.com.

Projects and privatisation

Kelemenis & Co advised DEPA on all regulatory issues relating to its upcoming privatisation. The firm is also advising on several solar energy projects in Greece.

Tax

Kelemenis & Co handles the full range of tax issues. It represented Texaco in the Court of Appeal for a tax refund. Other clients include Chevron, GE, Metaxa, and Cargill.

Tax Directors Handbook

The Tax Directors Handbook 2013 notes the following about Kelemenis & Co.

Kelemenis & Co. is recommended for tax litigation and advisory work. It recently advised Chevron on tax compliance as well as the retrieval of refunds that were frozen by the Ministry of Finance.