We are delighted to announce that the sale of Depa Infrastructure SA by the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) and Hellenic Petroleum SA to Italgas, one of the leading gas distributors in Italy and the third largest market player in Europe, has been successfully completed. This is a landmark transaction for the Greek energy sector and our economy in general, in a very crucial and sensitive period for the entire European energy market. Maria Perifanou, Senior Associate of our M&A team, with the guidance of our Managing Partner Stathis Potamitis and the assistance of Associate Palmyra Chantzara, successfully led the effort. The team was also valuably assisted by Partner Dimitris Loukas and Associate Kostas Manikas on competition law & regulatory matters, Senior Associate Alexia Tzouni on corporate law matters, and Senior Associate Dimitra Rachouti on energy law matters.

Partner Dimitris Loukas and associate Kostas Manikas advised a global financial holding company in relation to the HCC’s merger control approval process over its acquisition of a major hospitality services provider in Greece.

Partner Dimitris Loukas and associates Kostas Manikas and Konstantina Markomichali are advising a major producer and supplier of electricity and gas in relation to the HCC’s ongoing ex officio investigation for possible infringements in the market for the wholesale and retail supply of electricity in Greece.

Partner Dimitris Loukas and associates Athanasios Taliadouros and Kostas Manikas advised a global carbonated soft drinks producer in relation to the HCC’s ex officio investigation for suspected abuse of dominance breaches in the market for the supply of beverages for on-premise consumption in Greece.

Partner Dimitris Loukas and associate Kostas Manikas advised a major food caterer in relation to the settlement of the HCC’s ex officio cartel investigation in the market for the provision of catering services to migrants & refugees in Greece.

Partner Dimitris Loukas and associates Kostas Manikas and Alexandros Ntallas advised a local ferry services provider in relation to the settlement of the HCC’s ex officio cartel investigation in the market for the provision of ferry connection services in Northern Greece.