Katerina is a member of our Banking & Finance team, supporting the team in advising on financing transactions and legal due diligence reviews, primarily in the real estate, infrastructure and energy sectors. She is involved in various phases of financing transactions, including drafting corporate and security documentation, coordinating financial close processes and reviewing construction and project agreements.
Katerina’s work experience prior to joining the firm includes working as in-house counsel for a construction company advising on commercial and corporate matters.
POTAMITISVEKRIS acted as the Greek legal advisor in the largest open-market real estate portfolio transaction in Greece.
We are proud to announce that POTAMITISVEKRIS acted as the Greek legal advisor in the largest open-market real estate portfolio transaction in Greece.
Our team advised DIMAND S.A. and Premia Properties on the acquisition of a 65% stake in Skyline Real Estate Single Member S.A. from Alpha Group Investments Limited, a member of the Alpha Bank Group. We also provided counsel on the incorporation, structuring of the shareholders’ relationship and investment implementation within the acquisition vehicle, which includes the participation of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Skyline is a real estate investment platform encompassing c. 460 commercial and residential properties, with a total acquisition value of c. EUR 300 million. The joint venture plans to redevelop, reposition, and divest these assets, marking this transaction as one of the most transformative and impactful transactions in Greek real estate in recent years.
As part of the transaction, Alpha Bank financed Skyline through a bond loan facility and will remain a lessee of part of the real estate portfolio. Concurrently, Alpha Real Estate Services S.A., Alpha Bank’s listed real estate management company, entered into an asset management services agreement with Skyline.
This landmark transaction was made possible through the collaboration of our multidisciplinary team:
- Real Estate Team: Led by Theologos Mintzas (Partner) and supported by Valia Anastasopoulou (Associate).
- Finance Team: Led by Anthea Terlegas (Partner) and supported by Theodoros Fostieris, Alexandros Vaisidis and Katerina Gerari.
- M&A Team: Led by Maria Perifanou (Partner) and supported by Spyros Roussakis (Senior Associate), Eliza Koliopoulou (Associate), and Vicky Kotsili (Associate).
We congratulate our clients and all parties involved in this landmark project!
POTAMITISVEKRIS acted as legal counsel to Zeus+Dione on a unique transaction that sets a new precedent in the Greek fashion industry.
We are delighted to announce that POTAMITISVEKRIS acted as legal counsel to Zeus+Dione on a unique transaction that sets a new precedent in the Greek fashion industry.
Growth Private Equity Fund, managed by Halcyon Equity Partners S.C.A. SICAR, has made its first strategic investment in the renowned Greek luxury lifestyle brand Zeus+Dione. This collaboration not only underscores the brand’s tremendous growth potential but also highlights the increasing interest in the Greek luxury lifestyle market.
This landmark deal was led by our partners Maria Perifanou and Anthea Terlegas, with the support of associates Christos Charatsis and Katerina Gerari.
A special thanks and congratulations to Julia Bernard, whom successfully held the reins for Zeus+Dione, as well as the Lambadarios Law Firm for their exceptional collaboration and contribution to the achievement of this milestone.
Admissions
Athens, 2021
Languages
Greek
English
German
Education
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, LLB, 2018
University of Piraeus, MSc in Law and Economics, 2022
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, LLM in Corporate Law and Finance, 2023
We are proud to announce that POTAMITISVEKRIS acted as the Greek legal advisor in the largest open-market real estate portfolio transaction in Greece. Our…
We are delighted to announce that POTAMITISVEKRIS acted as legal counsel to Zeus+Dione on a unique transaction that sets a new precedent in the…