Bernitsas Law is ranked across all practice areas as a Top Tier Firm by the IFLR 1000 (The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms) 35th Edition, which are:
- Banking and Finance
- Capital Markets
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Project Development
Our lawyers have also been recognised in the Guide:
Managing Partner Panayotis Bernitsas is ranked as an Expert Consultant in Banking.
Partners Nikos Papachristopoulos and Athanasia Tsene are ranked as Market Leaders in Capital Markets and M&A and in Banking, Capital Markets, Structured Finance and Securitisation and Financial Services Regulatory respectively. Athanasia Tsene is also ranked as in the Women Leaders category.
In the Highly Regarded category, partners Lambros Belessis and Evi Kitsou are recognised for their work in M&A. Partner Yannis Seiradakis is recognised in Project Development, Project Finance and M&A and Counsel Linda Vasaka for her work in M&A.
Partner Maria Nefeli Bernitsa is ranked as a Rising Star Partner in Capital Markets and Banking and Finance. Counsel Eleni Stazilova and Senior Associate Sildia Fotopoulou are ranked as Rising Stars in Project Develpment: Energy and in Capital Markets and Banking and Finance respectively.
Partner Dimitris Roussis is ranked as a Notable Practitioner in PPPs and PFIs and Counsel Anastasia Mallerou and Senior Associate Stella Papakosta are ranked as Notable Practitioners in Banking and Capital Markets and in Project Development respectively.
Client feedback: 35th edition (2025/2026)
Banking and Finance
'Excellent team, really knowledgeable, business acumen, business enabler.'
Capital Markets
'Professionalism, high level consulting in difficult cases – their work and services on capital markets are at a very high level.'
M&A
'We can count on their expertise on every issue that the business facing in the market.'
'Thorough and detailed process, adequate employment of resources.'
Project Finance
'Their professionalism and deep understanding of the financial sector made them a trusted partner throughout the process.'
'The firm demonstrated exceptional expertise in project financing through bank leasing. Their team was highly knowledgeable, responsive, and proactive in addressing complex legal and regulatory aspects.'
'What truly stood out was their ability to translate legal intricacies into clear, actionable guidance, which helped us move forward with confidence.'
'The collaboration was seamless, deadlines were consistently met, and their strategic input added real value to the project.'
Lambros Belessis
'He has a tight overview of all his cases; he is excellent at his work.'
Evi Kitsou
'Excellent, no need for improvement.'
Nikos Papachristopoulos
'An expert in capital markets, company law, corporate governance and compliance, he is one of the best European Lawyers in capital markets.'
'He is a well-educated and hands on lawyer.'
Athanasia Tsene
'Athanasia and her team handle our cases with the utmost professionalism and care. Their proactive approach saves our company time and money.'
'She is extremely knowledgeable, she explains in very simple language all the risks and enables you to take a decision. She is kind, supportive, smart, and a real business partner.'
'A real business enabler.'
Eleni Stazilova
'She has been an outstanding partner throughout our collaboration. She is highly effective, consistently proactive, and demonstrates a deep understanding of the legal and commercial aspects of the project.'
'Her communication is always clear and timely, and she brings a collaborative spirit that makes working with her both productive and enjoyable. What truly sets her apart is her ability to anticipate potential issues and offer practical, solution-oriented advice that keeps the process moving smoothly. Her professionalism and dedication have been instrumental in the success of our project.'
Sildia Fotopoulou
'Extremely professional, and knowledgeable, and always went the extra mile to support us in our cases.'
