Infrastructure & Transport

Our firm advises project sponsors, contractors, lenders, and public sector entities on the legal and regulatory aspects of infrastructure and transport projects in Greece and the European Union. We possess extensive experience in navigating public procurement regimes, concession frameworks, and project financing structures, including under Greek Law 4412/2016 and the EU Concessions Directive. Our track record includes advising on major infrastructure developments across highways, rail networks, airports, and port facilities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and funding requirements. We regularly support the structuring of public-private partnerships under Greek Law 3389/2005, the negotiation of concession agreements, and the management of environmental and zoning approvals. In addition, we represent clients in disputes arising from project execution, including complex arbitration and litigation proceedings, combining technical legal expertise with a strong understanding of project dynamics.

We provide comprehensive legal support throughout the full lifecycle of infrastructure and transport projects, from initial planning and tendering to construction, operation, and refinancing. Our services include drafting and negotiating key project documentation, such as engineering, procurement and construction agreements, operation and maintenance contracts, and concession arrangements. We advise on environmental permitting and regulatory compliance, including requirements under EU environmental impact assessment frameworks and national spatial planning laws. Our team supports the structuring of project finance through a combination of debt, equity, and EU funding instruments, including resources available under the Recovery and Resilience Facility and other European funding mechanisms. We also guide clients through complex tendering procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable procurement rules and addressing legal challenges that may arise during the bidding process. Our approach is commercially driven, with a focus on delivering legal certainty in large-scale and capital-intensive projects.

Greece’s infrastructure and transport sector is undergoing a period of significant development, supported by substantial EU funding and targeted national investment strategies. Ongoing projects focus on expanding urban transportation systems, modernizing rail networks to strengthen integration with the broader European corridor, and upgrading port infrastructure to reinforce Greece’s position as a key logistics hub in the Mediterranean. Recent legislative reforms have streamlined approval and procurement processes, improving the overall investment environment for large-scale infrastructure projects. At the same time, the sector is increasingly shaped by sustainability considerations, including alignment with the European Green Deal, environmental impact requirements, and the transition toward low-emission transport systems. These factors contribute to a more sophisticated but also more demanding regulatory landscape for investors and project developers.

Greece presents a wide range of investment opportunities in infrastructure and transport, particularly in projects linked to urban mobility, logistics, and sustainable development. Key growth areas include metro and rail expansions, electric vehicle infrastructure, and smart city initiatives integrating digital and energy-efficient solutions. The ongoing privatization of transport assets, including regional airports and port terminals, continues to attract strong interest from international investors and operators. At the same time, large-scale cross-border projects and energy-integrated transport infrastructure further enhance Greece’s strategic importance within the region. Supported by EU funding and national recovery programs, these developments create a dynamic environment for infrastructure investment, combining long-term growth potential with increasing emphasis on sustainability and technological innovation.