Avramopoulos & Partners is uniquely positioned to assist clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions in Greece.
We often represent clients in the acquisition of Greek entities and assets, both in privately negotiated transactions and in public tender offers and mergers, whether by way of statutory merger, asset acquisition, share purchase or share exchange. In these transactions, we have responsibility for all phases of the project, including structuring, due diligence investigation, negotiation, documentation, securing any necessary regulatory approvals, financing and closing.
Our mergers and acquisitions group is supported by specialists in key areas such as tax, employee benefits, environmental regulation, competition, intellectual property and real estate.
We have developed special expertise in the area of tax planning for cross border acquisitions. Our lawyers advise clients on the tax consequences and provide more effective strategies for cross-border and domestic consolidations and restructuring.
Indicative transactions handled by our firm include, chronologically:
- Representing Yorkshire Industries Limited in its negotiations, legal, environmental, etc due diligence, drafting and conclusion of agreements for the purchase of the Greek textile dyes company Viochrom S.A. It has further offered its legal services to above client in relation with environmental issues of Viochrom S.A., the subsequent sale and purchase of the business of Viochrom S.A. by Yorkshire Chemicals Plc. and the closing of the industrial unit in Athens, Greece.
- During 2001 - 2002 Avramopoulos & Partners represented the Greek hotel management group "GRECOTEL" in its negotiations, due diligence, drafting and conclusion of agreements for the purchase of the owning company of the hotel SHERATON in Sophia, Bulgaria.
- Most recently, we represented Dutch-based Campina, one of Europe's leading dairy companies, in its acquisition of Quality Brands International SA (QBI) in Greece. Our firm was responsible for the handling of all the due diligence as well as the drafting and conclusion of the share purchase agreement and shareholders agreement.
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