Private Capital

Our firm has extensive expertise advising private equity (PE), venture capital (VC), and institutional investors on structuring, executing, and managing investments across diverse sectors in Greece. We provide legal counsel on fund formation, regulatory compliance, and transaction structuring under Greek and EU frameworks, including the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) (Directive 2011/61/EU).

Our experience includes supporting clients in private placements, leveraged buyouts, and growth equity investments, ensuring compliance with Greek Law 4706/2020 on corporate governance and the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) (Regulation (EU) No 596/2014). We assist in conducting due diligence, negotiating shareholder agreements, and executing cross-border transactions, leveraging our deep understanding of local market dynamics and regulatory requirements.

We provide tailored legal solutions for private capital investments, including fund structuring, tax optimization, and regulatory filings with the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC). Our services encompass drafting and negotiating investment agreements, share purchase agreements (SPAs), and financing arrangements, ensuring alignment with Greek corporate and commercial laws.

We advise on governance frameworks for portfolio companies, ensuring compliance with corporate governance codes and ESG criteria under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). Our team assists with exits, including IPOs, secondary sales, and strategic mergers, while addressing legal risks and tax considerations. Additionally, we provide guidance on co-investment structures, joint ventures, and shareholder disputes, offering robust representation in arbitration and litigation.

Greece’s private capital landscape is evolving, driven by increasing investment opportunities in renewable energy, real estate, infrastructure, and technology. The Investment Incentives Law 4399/2016 and Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) funding have enhanced the country’s appeal for private capital, providing incentives for strategic projects.

Investors must navigate regulatory challenges, including compliance with Greek tax laws, foreign investment screening under EU Regulation 2019/452, and reporting obligations for fund managers under the AIFMD. The growing emphasis on ESG criteria and corporate governance standards has also shaped investment strategies, requiring alignment with EU sustainability regulations and local market practices.

Significant opportunities exist in renewable energy, with investments in offshore wind, photovoltaic projects, and energy storage supported by government incentives and EU funding. The technology sector, particularly fintech, AI, and e-commerce platforms, continues to attract venture capital investments.

The privatization of state-owned assets, including energy distribution networks, airports, and ports, presents lucrative prospects for private equity funds. Additionally, distressed asset acquisitions and NPL portfolio management remain high-yield opportunities. Greece’s expanding real estate market and growing demand for logistics infrastructure further bolster the private capital landscape, offering diverse opportunities for institutional and private investors alike.