Banking and Finance
Clients value our unique ability to navigate the complexities of this demanding and constantly evolving market
We support Greek and foreign clients on complex corporate finance transactions, including acquisitions of non-performing loan portfolios. Our team advises independent servicers of non-performing loans granted by Greek banks and financial institutions to individuals and enterprises in Greece on matters related to their establishment and licensing, operation, and efficient debt management.
Having been involved in numerous finance transactions representing both creditors and debtors, we are committed to providing legal assistance in the most efficient way. Our clients appreciate our lawyers’ in-depth knowledge, responsiveness, and pragmatic approach to their issues.
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successful case studies
ACQUISITION OF A LOAN PORTFOLIO
KBA Law Firm advised a Greek subsidiary of a well-established Norwegian Group active in the Greek plastics manufacturing industry on the acquisition of a single-name loan portfolio from a Dublin-based fund. Our team assisted the acquirer’s side in every phase of the transaction, such as drafting, negotiating and execution of all transactional documentation.
KBA Law Firm advised SafeSize on raising €14M Series B funding round
Our team advised SafeSize, the innovative retail tech company that is helping people find the perfect fitting shoes in physical and online stores, on raising €14 million in Series B funding with participation of Phaistos Investment Fund as well as existing investors Convent Capital and 3TS Capital Partners.
SafeSize has pioneered a new way for footwear retailers to provide their customers with personalized shoe recommendations, strengthening its leadership position in the footwear virtual fit market. Through its proprietary technology, powered by AI, it matches consumers’ 3D foot data and personal preferences with the world’s largest shoe database to provide highly accurate and personalized shoe recommendations, in just a few seconds.
SafeSize powers the largest retailers in the footwear industry today, such as INTERSPORT, Decathlon, Sports Direct, HOKA, New Balance, Sketchers, Super Sports Xebio, CCC and Marks & Spencer helping them increase conversion, drive sales, build customer satisfaction, capture valuable data and at the same time reduce returns.
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Acquisition of a Greek Forex Broker - EU regulated
KBA Law Firm advised an international fintech company on the acquisition of one of the most dominant Greek Forex Brokers authorized and regulated in the European Union by the HCMC serving on approximately 180 countries.
KBA law firm successfully represented the BoD members of a Greek bank
KBA law firm successfully represented all the members of the Board of Directors of a Greek bank before the Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal. The Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal rejected the lawsuit and the appeal respectively, which were filed by one of the bank's stake-holders against the BoD members, finding that the plaintiff’s arguments were totally unfounded and that the conditions for BoD’s liability were not met.
AMENDMENT OF €120 M. BOND LOANS
KBA Law Firm advised a Greek group of hotel companies on the amendment of bond loan agreements amounting to approx. €120 million. Our team led the negotiations with the Greek banks and drafted the legal documentation required for the implementation of the abovementioned amendments.
ADVISING ON €37 M. SHARE CAPITAL ACQUISITION
Our law firm acted as legal advisor to the seller for the sale of the total share capital of a Greek company owning one of the top luxury branded hotels in Chania, Crete, to one of the leading hotel companies in Greece and Cyprus.
Amendment of €38 m. bond loans
KBA Law Firm acted as legal advisor to a Greek independent servicer of non-performing loans on the extension and amendment of four bond loans of total value €38 million.
Acquisition of non-performing loans
Our team advised a private equity fund for the acquisition of non-performing loans (the NPL Portfolio) in shipping.
Amendment of €18 m. bond loans
KBA Law Firm acted as legal advisor to a Greek independent servicer of non-performing loans on the implementation and amendment of 2 bond loans of total value €18 million.
KBA advises a UK crowd funding platform
Our team acted as sole advisor to a UK registered crowd funding platform, looking to become the inaugural operator in this sector in Greece.
Advising a Greek banking corporation on proceedings before the Council of State
Our team acted as lead legal advisor to a Greek banking corporation in its case at the Greek Council of State against the Greek State, to help reinstate the client as a fully licensed financial institution.