Energy

“2010 saw Norton Rose LLP promote Dimitris Assimakis to head its energy practice. Assimakis is valued for his ‘diligence, intelligence and motivation’, while the team as a whole ‘combines great personalities with a high degree of professionalism’. The group advised Heliogenesis on the €10m financing of a 5MW photovoltaic power plant in central Greece.”
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011

“According to interviewees, this firm performs “ahead of the pace” in its reaction to legislation. Clients also appreciate the close working relationship it enjoys with its London office. The energy team is headed by the “extremely capable and knowledgeable” Dimitris Assimakis, who possesses extraordinary understanding of the market and “excellent regulatory awareness.” The group is heavily involved in solar projects, advising SunPower Corp on the acquisition of SunRay Renewable Energy’s collection of 70 MW photovoltaic projects. Lawyers also assisted Deutsche Bank in a joint venture with Alpha Grissin regarding the development of four wind farm projects totalling 90 MW."
Chambers and Partners 2011

Our Greek office has particular expertise in energy projects. Our clients include Greek and international companies, both private and state, as well as financial institutions investing or lending to energy companies. We have worked on energy related matters with the Greek Regulatory Authority of Energy (RAE), the Hellenic Transmission System Operator (HTSO), PPC, and the only independent power producer to date in Greece (T-Power of Hellenic Petroleum Group).

The energy team comprises 2 partners, 4 lawyers and one professional support lawyer all of whom are qualified Greek lawyers.

Our office follows every step in the deregulation of the Greek energy markets as well as the developments in renewable energy.