1 December 2015

Chambers Global

The recently published 2015 edition of Chambers Global says the following about Kelemenis & Co.:

Corporate/Commercial

The “very intelligent” Yannis Kelemenis has a solid market reputation for advising clients in the tourism, food and beverage, and energy sectors. In addition to his corporate/commercial practice he acts as the firm’s managing partner.

Dispute Resolution

Yannis Kelemenis of Kelemenis & Co is praised by clients for being “clever, punctual and consistent.” Clients also value his “significant expertise, flexibility and analytical way of thinking.”

IFLR 1000

The recently published 2015 edition of IFLR 1000 says the following about Kelemenis & Co.

Kelemenis & Co has a balanced practice across the various practice areas, though it is perhaps best known for its finance work. “Kelemenis & Co provided exemplary service to us and ensured that we had efficient, practical and commercial solutions to the issues at hand. The team maintains high standards of professionalism and client service,” says one client. Another adds that the firm provides “very constructive cooperation, it is well organised and keeps deadlines.”

The finance team at Kelemenis & Co has been active on project finance matters in the energy sector in the last 12 months. On the banking side a team led by Yannis Kelemenis acted for Alpha Bank as lead arranger on a syndicate bond loan of €95 million used for refinancing purposes. In the capital markets Kelemenis acted for Arch Insurance Company on a surety bond issue in Greece and Cyprus.

In M&A, Kelemenis acted for AGC Equity Partners on the acquisition of the Astir Palace Hotel, advised Chevron and Petrolina on the sale of their Greek aviation fuels business, and acted for the FTI Group on the acquisition of a stake in a Greek tour operator. The firm moved into the rankings that year.

In restructuring matters, the firm advised Colliers on the restructuring of its Greek subsidiary, including its liquidation. Kelemenis also advised Kleva Pharmaceuticals on a restructuring designed to separate local and international activities.

Legal 500

The recently published 2015 edition of Legal 500 says the following about Kelemenis & Co.

Dispute Resolution

Kelemenis & Co and Yannis Kelemenis have a strong track record of representing energy clients. The team is acting for the Greek power Transmission System Operator in several multimillion-euro litigations against energy suppliers and traders that have defaulted on debts.

EU and Competition

Kelemenis & Co recently represented GE Healthcare, DEPA and the Greek Power Market Operator (LAGIE) before the European Commission and the Greek Competition Commission. Yannis Kelemenis heads the team.

Corporate and M&A

Kelemenis & Co has a burgeoning corporate practice that advised AGC Equity Partners on its €400m acquisition of Astir Palace Hotel from NBG. Yannis Kelemenis heads the team.

Employment

The team at Kelemenis & Co has a strong track record in employment matters. Clients include Metaxa, Petrolina, General Electric and Granite.

Energy

Kelemenis & Co provides excellent support to energy clients in contractual, regulatory and litigation matters. It is advising the Greek power operator, LAGIE, on the current regulatory framework governing its operations. The firm is also helping DEPA (the Greek public natural gas supply corporation) to redesign the legislative structure to allow greater openness and competition in the gas retail market. Yannis Kelemenis is very well regarded.

Insurance

Kelemenis & Co has been representing General Union in all aspects of its liquidation. Other clients include Axa Insurance, Lloyd’s of London and Arch Insurance. Yannis Kelemenis and associate Persi Bouna are both very active.

Projects and Privatisation

Kelemenis & Co represented China Development Bank on the €80m project financing of a solar park in Bulgaria.

Tax

Kelemenis & Co’s clients include China Development Bank, Chevron, General Electric and Metaxa.