1 December 2017

Chambers & Partners

The recently 2017 published edition of Chambers & Partners says the following about Kelemenis & Co.

Corporate/Commercial

What the team is known for

Has experience working for high-profile international clients in the energy, food and beverage and technology sectors. Advises on M&A, asset deals, corporate compliance and contractual mandates.

Notable practitioners

Yannis Kelemenis is managing partner of the firm and advises key clients on strategic corporate and M&A issues.

Employment

What the team is known for

Enters the rankings this year as a result of positive market feedback. Noted employment team handling matters on behalf of employers across a range of sectors. Advises on issues such as collective redundancies, employment contracts and transfers of business. Regularly instructed on various employment disputes, including proceedings before the Greek Supreme Court.

Strengths

Interviewees praise the team’s availability. “We have the best working relationship!” enthuses a pleased client. “They have a very commercial approach and they always deliver on time. They’re always there when we need them.”

Work highlights

Represented GE Power in a Supreme Court litigation concerning a EUR1.1 million claim made by a former employee.

Assisted Sunpower with the termination of an employee in a senior management position at its Greek subsidiary.

Notable practitioners

Yannis Kelemenis is a key contact for clients.

Energy

Basic facts about the department

– Head of department: Yannis Kelemenis

What the team is known for

Respected energy team with a wide-ranging client base comprising key international energy players and state bodies. Offers notable expertise in regulatory, project financing and litigation matters. Known for having significant cross-border capability.

Strengths

Clients appreciate the lawyers’ pragmatic approach. They say that the team is “very good,” offering “practical and considered advice” within “an excellent response time.” Another client states: “I feel safe working with them.”

Work highlights

Assisted GE with regulatory issues related to its operations in Greece and general corporate and commercial matters.

Advised ADMIE, Independent Power Transmission Operator, on regulatory issues as well as significant litigation cases.

Notable practitioners

Head of department Yannis Kelemenis is a “very commercially aware” and “practical” lawyer with a strong regulatory focus. He is frequently engaged by the Greek state as well as privately owned companies on energy issues. “He’s expert and reliable,” comments one source.

Legal 500

The recently 2017 published edition of Legal 500 says the following about Kelemenis & Co.:

Energy

Kelemenis & Co is advising DEPA on several matters, including a dispute with DESFA. It is also acting for the Greek Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES) in the institutional, legislative and contractual implementation of the Energy Performance of Public Buildings initiative. Yannis Kelemenis has ‘a wealth of experience in the energy sector’.

Commercial, Corporate and M&A

The ‘very experienced’ team at Kelemenis & Co provides an ‘excellent service’. It is advising new client KKR on its Greek investment targets, and advised Granarolo on the acquisition of the majority stake in a leading Greek dairy company.

Employment

Kelemenis & Co is advising GE Power in a claim involving a former officer of the company, and is also instructed by clients such as SunPower, Chevron and Moptil.

Insurance

Recent work for Kelemenis & Co includes advising Lloyd’s of London on regulatory matters, and acting for General Union in its liquidation. Lanova and Delta Insurance Advisors are also clients. Yannis Kelemenis heads the team, which also includes Persi Bouna.

Dispute Resolution

Kelemenis & Co is representing Geox in a claim against a Greek distributor, and is advising Chris Cash & Carry on matters relating to the bankruptcy of the Marinopoulos supermarket chain.

Tax

Kelemenis & Co is advising Youtravel.com on a contentious tax matter. Chevron Marine and General Electric are also clients.