We are delighted to announce that Koutalidis Law Firm has contributed to two key sections of the latest Chambers and Partners Project Finance 2025 Global Practice Guide – a comprehensive resource for legal professionals, investors, and project sponsors navigating the complexities of project finance worldwide.
“Law & Practice: Navigating Greece’s Complex Project Finance Framework”
Our analysis examines the intricate balance between opportunity and regulatory complexity in Greek project financing. We explore critical legal mechanisms, from upstream/cross-stream security in related-party transactions to the creditor ranking system prioritising lenders with in rem security over assets in liquidation. How are international lenders navigating Greece’s unique bond loan structure, given its advantages like extensive tax exemptions and minimal security registration costs? What makes the Greek SPV model attractive for cross-border financiers, despite security trusts not being recognised? What are the registration requirements for security rights under the new Digital Pledge Registry? Discover the legal pathways sophisticated investors use to structure bankable deals in one of Europe’s dynamic markets.
“Trends & Developments: Greece’s Transformation into an Energy & Infrastructure Powerhouse”
Greece is undergoing a significant shift in its development landscape. The energy sector is moving from subsidy-driven renewables to corporate PPAs. Simultaneously, the country is laying groundwork for hydrogen infrastructure under its 2025 legislative framework and deploying €31 billion via the National Recovery and Resilience Plan for strategic investments. Beyond energy, Greece is witnessing major urban regeneration, like the €8 billion Ellinikon Smart City, and the emergence of data centres as critical digital infrastructure. Yet the transition has challenges. As merchant risk increases and grid bottlenecks persist, what risk allocation strategies are proving effective? How are sponsors structuring offtake agreements for first-of-their-kind hydrogen projects amid technological and regulatory uncertainty? Explore how Greece is redefining project finance and where the next opportunities lie.
Read the full guides here:
📖 Law & Practice: Project Finance 2025 – Greece
📖 Trends & Developments: Project Finance 2025 – Greece
