Theologos is a real estate expert advising domestic and foreign investors and international funds on a wide range of transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and leases of portfolios and individual assets and other real estate investments, as well as on property management, construction and development.
He leverages his expertise in environmental, building, planning and zoning law and relevant regulatory matters to help clients successfully conclude all types of real estate transactions.
Theologos has been involved in numerous landmark real estate transactions and has significant experience in privatizations of public assets as well as mergers & acquisitions and other corporate arrangements in multiple industries including hospitality.
Theologos is a member of the Executive Committee of the Urban Land Institute Greece & Cyprus.
POTAMITISVEKRIS supported a major transaction in the cement and quarry industry
We are happy to announce that our law firm supported HERACLES Group in the negotiation and execution of the agreement for its acquisition of Larsinos SA, a landmark transaction in the Greek cement and quarry industry. Our team is led by Partners Vassilis Stergiou (M&A), Dimitris Loukas (Competition), and Theologos Mintzas (Real Estate & Environment), and supported by Associates: Nikolas Sigkridis, Kostas Manikas, Ioanna Kefaloniti, Ilia Boura, Anastasia Bolari, Marialena Papageorgiou, Elisavet Lentsiou, Nikoleta Nikolaou, and Elena Theodoropoulou.
POTAMITISVEKRIS advised on the acquisition of Alpha Bank’s Skyline Portfolio
Our real estate team, led by Partner Theologos Mintzas, and assisted by Associate Ioanna Kefaloniti, supported the consortium of Dimand and Premia Properties in the acquisition of Alpha Bank’s Skyline Portfolio. The transaction involves 573 properties, with a gross surface of 500.000 sqm, and has a value of approx. 440 mil Euro, making it one of the largest, if not the largest, open market real estate transaction of recent years in Greece, with unique urban development potential. All assets will pass under a new entity in which Dimand and Premia will participate with 65% and Alpha Bank with 35%, while the properties will be managed by Alpha Real Estate, a novel structural approach which paves the way for similar future transaction structures.
POTAMITISVEKRIS advised on landmark privatization of the ex-US military base in Gournes, Crete
We are happy to announce that the landmark privatization of the ex-US military base in Gournes, Crete has now been completed. Our Real Estate team, led by Partner Theologos Mintzas, supported the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF / ΤΑΙΠΕΔ) throughout the tender process until its successful completion, which marks the start of the largest tourist and commercial land development in Crete.
POTAMITISVEKRIS contributed to the privatization process of LARCO
We are happy to announce that our firm advised the preferred bidder of the tender process initiated by the Greek State and the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund for the long-term lease of the Larco metallurgical plant in Larymna, as well as of the tender process initiated by Larco’s Special Administration for the sale of certain assets and metallurgical rights of Larco. Despite the difficulties it has been facing in recent years, Larco remains one the largest producers of ferronickel in the world and the forthcoming transactions are critical for the sustainable revitalization of ferronickel production in Greece. Our team was led by Partner Theologos Mintzas, and included Senior Associates Alexia Tzouni, Dimitra Rachouti, Nickolas Sigkridis, as well as Associates Iliana Nikolaidi, Anastasia Bolari, Ioanna Kefaloniti, and Konstantina Markomichali.
POTAMITISVEKRIS advised on the biggest deal in the European hotel sector since the Covid-19 pandemic
We are happy to announce that our firm supported a leading luxury beach resort group in the Mediterranean, with all Greek law-related aspects regarding the sale of a majority stake to the Singaporean sovereign wealth fund. A landmark deal which valued the luxury beach resort group at €2.3bn, the biggest deal in the European hotel sector since the Covid-19 pandemic. Our team was led by Partners George Bersis and Theologos Mintzas who were supported by Eirini Zaglanika (IP), Anastasia Platipodi (Employment), and Ioanna Loudarou (Finance).
POTAMITISVEKRIS advised on the biggest deal in the European hotel sector since the pandemic
We are happy to announce that our firm supported Sani/Ikos Group with all Greek law related aspects regarding the sale of a majority stake to the Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC. A landmark deal which valued Sani/Ikos Group at €2.3bn, the biggest deal in the European hotel sector since the Covid-19 pandemic. Our team was led by Partners George Bersis and Theologos Mintzas who were supported by Eirini Zaglanika (IP), Anastasia Platipodi (Employment), and Ioanna Loudarou (Finance).
POTAMITISVEKRIS assisted in the acquisition of a majority stake in a company holding 2 marina concessions in the eastern Peloponnese
Our Real Estate team assisted an international fund in the acquisition of a majority stake in a company holding two marina concessions in the eastern Peloponnese. The team assisted in the due diligence as well as in the negotiations and conclusion of the contractual documentation. Partner Theologos Mintzas, who was assisted by Associate Anastasia Bolari, lead the effort.
Acquisition of a hotel resort located in Elounda, Crete
Co-Managing Partner George Bersis and Senior Associate Amalia Balla advised one of the largest owners of hotel resorts in Southern Europe on the complex acquisition of a company owning and operating a hotel resort, situated in Elounda, Crete, following its demerger. The team was joined by Partner Theologos Mintzas and Associate Anastasia Bolari, who advised on the negotiations regarding the refurbishment and management of the resort.
POTAMITISVEKRIS advised a major international concrete company in the acquisition of a quarry and two RMC plants
Partners George Bersis, Vassilis Stergiou and Theologos Mintzas, assisted by Associates Ioanna Kefaloniti and Dimitra Androulakaki, successfully advised a major international concrete company in the acquisition of a quarry and two RMC plants in Attica, Greece. Our team provided legal support in the complex due diligence exercise as well as throughout the negotiations and the execution of this challenging transaction.
POTAMITISVEKRIS advised a major international concrete company in the acquisition of a quarry and two RMC plants
Partners George Bersis, Vassilis Stergiou and Theologos Mintzas, assisted by Associates Ioanna Kefaloniti and Dimitra Androulakaki, successfully advised a major international concrete company in the acquisition of a quarry and two RMC plants in Attica, Greece. Our team provided legal support in the complex due diligence exercise as well as throughout the negotiations and the execution of this challenging transaction.
POTAMITISVEKRIS advised HRADF on its landmark privatisation of the North Afandou property in Rhodes
We are happy to announce that today the landmark privatization of the North Afantou property in Rhodes, the largest real estate privatization after Hellinikon, was finally completed. Partners George Bersis and Theologos Mintzas have been assisting the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund with the tender process and throughout the challenging road towards the completion of the privatization.
Admissions
Athens, 2008
Languages
Greek
English
Education
University of Athens Law School, LLM in Environmental Law 2020
University of Pennsylvania, Law School LLM, 2010
The Wharton Business School, Business & Law Certificate, 2010
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens LLM, 2009
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, LLB, 2006
“Theologos is consistent and concerned about the client’s needs at all times, always looking for the best alternatives to the queries, problems and matters raised. He is tireless, reliable and shows high negotiating skills."
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022
Theologos Mintzas, partner of our Real Estate, Construction, and Environmental practice, shares a comprehensive viewpoint in “The Power Game” regarding the Greek Real Estate…
Theologos Mintzas, partner of our Real Estate, Construction, and Environmental practice, will participate in the RED Meeting Point 2023 on May 3rd and moderate…
Partner Theologos Mintzas, and Associates Ilia Boura and Elli Anastopoulou, members of our Environmental Law team, authored a commentary in the latest issue of Theory and Practice of Administrative Law (11/2022) published by NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI . Their commentary discusses the recent Council of State decision (1381/2022) allowing for minor illegal constructions that support a basic public infrastructure work within an area under reforestation.
Partner Theologos Mintzas, and Associates Ilia Boura and Elli Anastopoulou, members of our Environmental Law team, authored a commentary in the latest issue of…
We are happy to be featured in Prodexpo Magazine, a well-regarded yearly publication that provides valuable insights into the Greek real estate industry. The…
Prodexpo Magazine 2021 features an article written by POTAMITISVEKRIS Real Estate Partners: George Bersis and Theologos Mintzas.
Reproduced with permission from Prodexpo
On October 26, our Partner, Theologos Mintzas, will participate in the 22nd Prodexpo Conference, a major event in Greece for all key players and…
We are pleased to announce that Theologos Mintzas has been elected as the 11th Partner of POTAMITISVEKRIS. Theologos is an expert in real estate…
On March 18, our Senior Associates Theologos Mintzas (Real Estate) and Maria Kilatou (Tax) will present a seminar on the structure of a real…
Δημοσιεύτηκε στο Δελτίο Φορολογικής Νομοθεσίας, 2017
Δημοσιεύτηκε στην εφημερίδα Καθημερινή (www.kathimerini.gr), 2012