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Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure
"The team has all the necessary disciplines, is experienced in the field and has cross-border capabilities."
Chambers & Partners Europe, 2019
Our firm is well known for having one of the very few practice groups in the country dedicated exclusively to energy infrastructure related projects.
We have played a significant role in the liberalization of the electricity and gas market and we continue to be active in most of the privatization initiatives in these sectors whilst our track record of more than 40 years supports our leading role in the market (Greece and the region of south east Europe).
We have developed an innovative specialization in renewable energy sources (e.g. wind, solar, hydro, biomass, waste to energy, biogas and geothermal) besides our oil and gas.
Our team addresses with success the rapid transformation of the energy sector and continues to lead most of the important and innovative ‘country first’ transactions and has developed extensive knowledge on the development of energy storage, LNG-to-power, licensing of FSRU’s.
Our advice is attuned to our clients’ commercial imperatives, as well as the political, technical and stakeholder relationship aspects of our clients’ businesses and operations. We use a multidisciplinary, team-based approach to legal advice and problem solving, combining experience and expertise in regulatory law, mergers and acquisitions, project finance and business law.
Our Energy, Utilities and Infrastructure practice is appraised by our clients as a Tier 1 Energy Infrastructure practice and is confirmed by the rankings of all international directories, including IFLR, Chambers & Partners Europe and Legal 500.
Our range of services include:
- Oil & Gas
- Renewables and Clean Technology
- Energy Regulatory
- M&A and Corporate of Energy Projects
- Energy Finance
- IPOs Energy Finance
- Energy litigation
- Environment & Climate Change
- Energy Trading/Marketing
- Green Bonds
Featured
Grid Connection Priorities Unveiled – The Rules of “Absolute Priority” for RES Projects with Industrial PPAs
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Antonis Koumpias, Iakovos Koulouris, Melina Kolovetsiou | September 3, 2024
15th Southeast Europe Energy Dialogue
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Antonis Koumpias | June 13, 2024
The AI Surge: Balancing Energy Demand with Energy Innovation
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Antonis Koumpias | June 3, 2024
3rd Tirana Energy Forum
May 27, 2024
KG advised Starvert Energy on the development of its Greek pipeline of large-scale photovoltaic projects combined with battery storage
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Antonis Koumpias | May 23, 2024
KG acted as EQT Investments group’s local counsel on its public offer to acquire the Swedish renewable energy company OX2
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Antonis Koumpias, Efi Palaiologou, Tryfonia Angelidou, Melina Kolovetsiou | May 17, 2024
Energy M&A Trends and Investment Outlook 2024
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Efi Palaiologou, Anna-Maria Papamichalopoulou | April 1, 2024
Solving the Puzzle of “Absolute Grid Priority” RES Projects – The New Support System for Industrial and Agricultural Activities
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Konstantinos Varelas, Antonis Koumpias | March 20, 2024
Lawyer e-magazine Boussias
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Konstantinos Varelas, Iakovos Koulouris | February 7, 2024
KG Energy team advised BlueFuel S.A on the acquisition of a biogas production unit “GREENMOUNTAIN BIOCO S.L.”
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Anna-Maria Papamichalopoulou, Melina Kolovetsiou | January 9, 2024
A Brief Overview of the Draft National OWP Program for the Development of Offshore Wind Parks
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Antonis Koumpias | December 6, 2023
The 2nd tendering process for the award of investment and operating aid to battery storage projects
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Antonis Koumpias, Iakovos Koulouris | November 30, 2023
KG sponsors the 27th Annual National Energy and Development Conference
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Antonis Koumpias | November 10, 2023
The EU at the Forefront of The Green Hydrogen Revolution
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Antonis Koumpias | November 7, 2023
Lawyer e-magazine Boussias
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 3, 2023
European Energy Handbook
October 2, 2023
Regulatory Framework for Development of Stand-Alone Battery Storage Projects in Southeast Europe
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Iakovos Koulouris, Antonis Koumpias | September 7, 2023
KG acted as Greek Legal Advisor to Lightsource BP, in the conclusion of an agreement with HELLENiQ Renewables
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Efi Palaiologou, Anna-Maria Papamichalopoulou, Antonis Koumpias | September 4, 2023
RAE Decision on the 1st tendering process for the award of Investment and Operating Aid support to Battery Energy Storage System Projects– A grasp of the key provisions
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Melina Kolovetsiou, Iakovos Koulouris | June 23, 2023
KG advised Blue Grid Gas & Power on the acquisition of a biogas production unit “Biomesti”
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Anna-Maria Papamichalopoulou, Iakovos Koulouris, Ioanna Barmpa, Eleana Gkotsoulia | June 22, 2023
KG Energy Team acted as legal advisor to the Simply Blue on its collaboration with Archirodon Group
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Efi Palaiologou, Iakovos Koulouris | June 22, 2023
Global Wind Day
June 15, 2023
14th SE Europe Energy Dialogue
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Antonis Koumpias | May 31, 2023
ΚG sponsored the 14th SE Europe Energy Dialogue
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Antonis Koumpias | May 23, 2023
Draft Ministerial Decision on the tendering process for the award of Investment and Operating Aid support to Stand-alone Battery Storage Projects currently under public consultation phase – A grasp of the key provisions
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Iakovos Koulouris | April 28, 2023
3rd Energy Law Conference
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Iakovos Koulouris | April 5, 2023
KG advised ENI Plenitude
BY Kleoniki-Maria (Claire) Pavlou, Katerina Tzamalouka, Amalia Pantazi, Aggelos Kosteletos | March 22, 2023
Legal Framework for the development of Offshore Wind Parks in Greece
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Iakovos Koulouris | February 17, 2023
Roadmap for the development of RES projects combined with storage in Greece
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Antonis Koumpias, Melina Kolovetsiou | December 14, 2022
KG Energy team advised Korkia-funded partnership in developing several solar power parks with a targeted capacity exceeding 1 GW
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Efi Palaiologou, Antonis Koumpias, Anna-Maria Papamichalopoulou, Iakovos Koulouris | December 2, 2022
26th National Energy Conference – IENE
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 21, 2022
The New Framework for Guarantees of Origin in Greece
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Antonis Koumpias, Melina Kolovetsiou | October 19, 2022
KG Energy team advised Ashtrom Renewables Energy
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Efi Palaiologou, Antonis Koumpias, Anna-Maria Papamichalopoulou | October 14, 2022
KG Energy Infrastructure team advised AXPO Solutions AG
September 9, 2022
KG Energy team advised SSE
September 9, 2022
13th SE Europe Energy Dialogue
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Antonis Koumpias | June 14, 2022
KG is a proud Gold Sponsor of the 2nd Energy Law Conference
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Konstantinos Varelas | March 14, 2022
KG advised DESFA in securing a European Commission unconditional Phase I clearance for the acquisition of a jointly controlling shareholding in Gastrade
BY Anastasia Dritsa, Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Konstantinos Varelas | December 1, 2021
25th National Energy Conference, “Energy & Development”
November 29, 2021
KG Energy Τeam assisted Lightsource bp
September 16, 2021
The Joint Technology RES Tender of May 24, 2021 – Official Results
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Antonis Koumpias | May 31, 2021
KG LawFirm is a proud Gold Sponsor of the 1st Energy Law Conference
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | February 5, 2021
Current Developments in “Green” Hydrogen Applications and Energy Storage
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Antonis Koumpias | February 2, 2021
RES Sector Expected Regulatory Changes
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Konstantinos Varelas | November 20, 2020
The Results of the Technology Specific RES Tenders of July 2020
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Konstantinos Varelas | July 28, 2020
New EU instrument to address foreign subsidies- an additional layer to halt distortive non- EU capital inflows
July 21, 2020
Call for Technology Specific RES Tenders – July 2020
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Konstantinos Varelas | June 9, 2020
The South East Europe Energy Handbook Special Edition Overview Of The Coronavirus Support Initiative & Impact On The Energy And Infrastructure Sectors In Southeast Europe
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | May 7, 2020
An Overview of the Coronavirus Support Initiative & Impact on the Energy and Infrastructure Sector in Greece
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | April 29, 2020
The effects of Covid-19 on the Energy Sector
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Konstantinos Varelas | April 16, 2020
The 2nd Round of Joint Technology RES Tender April 2, 2020 – RESULTS
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Konstantinos Varelas | April 7, 2020
Extension of Deadlines for the Development of RES and CHP Projects Due to Covid-19
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | April 3, 2020
Call for Joint RES Tender – April 2020
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Konstantinos Varelas | February 5, 2020
The Results of the 2nd Round of Technology Specific RES Tenders for December 2019
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Konstantinos Varelas | January 13, 2020
Appointment by State Grid International Development Limited (SGID)
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | January 8, 2020
The Energy Sector in Greece
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 28, 2019
Business parks
November 19, 2019
Environmental issues
BY Elia Iconomidou | November 19, 2019
The rise of Green Bonds: Beneficial for the environment and for investors
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 13, 2019
HELLENIC ENERGY EXCHANGE: The current status
November 6, 2019
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm ranked as a top-Tier firm by IFLR 1000 2020
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Theodore Rakintzis, Konstantinos Vouterakos, Ioanna Antonopoulou, Elisabeth Eleftheriades | September 30, 2019
The Second Round of Technology Specific (PVs & WPs) RES Tenders for 2019
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Konstantinos Varelas | September 19, 2019
New Rules on Foreign Direct Investment: A Balanced Approach or a Step towards the Halt of the Foreign Investments?
July 10, 2019
Vienna Energy Transition Forum 2019
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | May 31, 2019
The Regulatory Authority for Energy Procures the 2019 Technology Specific Tendering Processes for Photovoltaic Plants and Wind Parks
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | May 2, 2019
IENE’s 2nd Colloquium | Sponsorship
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | March 5, 2019
DESFA Financial Closure
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | December 20, 2018
“Energy Markets in Transition”
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 30, 2018
Independent Natural Gas System
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 8, 2018
EDPR S.U.L.
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 8, 2018
“3rd SE Europe Hydrocarbons Upstream Workshop”
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 7, 2018
RES Tenders: RAE’s Second Call for 2018
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | October 23, 2018
IBA Rome 2018 | SEE Legal Partner Meetings
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, John Kyriakides | October 22, 2018
Paneuropean Oil and Industrial Holdings S.A.
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | October 8, 2018
The Hellenic Power Exchange
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 18, 2018
Licensing of a Gas Interconnector
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 14, 2018
Financing of Two Wind Parks (SUMEC Clean Energy Ltd)
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 14, 2018
Sinsin Europe Solar Asset Limited Partnership
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 14, 2018
SEVEN ENERGY AG
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 14, 2018
Axpo Trading AG
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 14, 2018
Ibvogt GmbH
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 14, 2018
WIRCON GmbH
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 14, 2018
ABO WIND A.G.
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 14, 2018
Blue Grid Gas and Power S.A.
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 14, 2018
Senfluga Energy Infrastructure Holding S.A.
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 14, 2018
Public Power Corporation Renewables
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 14, 2018
Snam S.p.A., Fluxys SA-NV, Enagás Internacional S.L.U
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 14, 2018
AB MODUS ENERGY
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 7, 2018
IBVgot GmbH
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | August 10, 2018
Advice to State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) and State Grid Europe Limited (SGEL)
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | August 1, 2018
Financing of Wind Farms in Greece backed by the European Investment Bank (EIB)
BY Zaphirenia Theodoraki, Angeliki Chalikia, Christina Chini, Elia Iconomidou | July 23, 2018
IBA’s Balkan Legal Forum | The Future of Law: Technology and Legal Services in South East Europe: 2018-2028
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | July 18, 2018
Deutsche Bank
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | July 13, 2018
Latest study from the Institute of Energy of South-East Europe on Electric Vehicles | Sponsorship
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | July 12, 2018
Energy practice: RES Auctions
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | July 6, 2018
IGI POSEIDON S.A.
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | July 1, 2018
11th SE Europe Energy Dialogue | Sponsorship
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | June 26, 2018
APICAL GROUP LIMITED
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | June 15, 2018
Alpiq Energy SE
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | June 1, 2018
Business Forum and B2B Meetings in Moscow, Russia March 30, 2018
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos, Elisabeth Eleftheriades | April 5, 2018
Drive to the Future I: Electric Vehicles in Greece
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | March 20, 2018
Delays in the RES Tenders
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | March 16, 2018
The New RES Tenders & Auctions Regime
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | January 12, 2018
“The EU Winter Package” Clean Energy for all Europeans
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 29, 2017
European Energy Handbook 2017
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | October 11, 2017
European Energy Handbook 2017
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | October 11, 2017
The Greek Power Exchange & the Restructuring of the National Electricity Market
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 26, 2017
Investment Opportunities in Southeastern Europe – Trends and Challenges in the Energy Sector
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 18, 2017
K – WIND KITHAIRONAS S.A.
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 14, 2017
Financing of Three Wind Parks (STEFANER S.A.)
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 14, 2017
1st OIL & GAS FORUM, Alexandroupolis Greece: A Prospective Key Energy Player in SE Europe, September 7, 2017
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 10, 2017
10th SE Europe Energy Dialogue “Connecting SE Europe’s Energy Markets”
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | July 12, 2017
Acquisition of Independent Power Transmission Operator
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | June 20, 2017
“South East Europe Energy Outlook 2016 – 2017”
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | June 19, 2017
Highlights of the Energy (Electricity) Reforms in Greece.
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | May 15, 2017
Oil Refining, Storage and Retail in SE Europe
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | March 28, 2017
Energy Saving and Energy Service Companies (ESCOs)
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | December 27, 2016
SE Europe Energy Outlook 2016/2017
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | December 14, 2016
Legal Aspects of EU Energy Regulation, The Consolidation of Energy Law Across Europe
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | December 1, 2016
IENE’S Energy & Development 2016
October 26, 2016
The New RES Support Scheme
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | October 6, 2016
Privatization of ADMIE S.A.
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 3, 2016
Privatization of DESFA S.A.
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 2, 2016
The Privatization Model for ADMIE S.A.
July 25, 2016
The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Construction & Engineering Law 2016
BY Elisabeth Eleftheriades, Kimon Tsakiris | July 15, 2016
The Privatization Model For Admie S.A.
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | May 20, 2016
The Proposed Feed-In Premium Scheme For The Compensation Of Res Projects
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | May 17, 2016
Towards Energy Union: The Commission Presents Sustainable Energy Security Package
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | March 16, 2016
IENE’S Energy & Development 2015
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 11, 2015
3rd Bail-out Agreement – Impact on the Energy Sector and the Privatization Process of Utilities and Relevant Infrastructure
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 1, 2015
3rd Bail-Out Agreement – Provisions on Energy and Infrastructure
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | October 27, 2015
Mobilising Investment for Europe’s Energy Union
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | September 29, 2015
Publication of The Southeast Europe Energy Handbook 2015
September 28, 2015
SEE Legal Energy Handbook 2015
September 28, 2015
Financing of the Development of a Waste Treatment Plant in the Region of Serres
BY Elisabeth Eleftheriades, Ioanna Antonopoulou, Kimon Tsakiris, Angeliki Chalikia | September 4, 2015
Privatization of the Port of Thessaloniki Authority
BY Elisabeth Eleftheriades, Katerina Tzamalouka, Angeliki Chalikia | September 4, 2015
Privatization of TRAINOSE S.A.
BY Angeliki Chalikia, Elisabeth Eleftheriades, Katerina Tzamalouka | September 2, 2015
IENE Open Forum on “Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production in Greece and the East Mediterranean”
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | June 11, 2015
Refinancing of a Wind Farm Developed by ENERGEIAKI XIROVOUNIOU S.A.
BY Ioanna Antonopoulou | March 15, 2015
The New Greek Government & the Energy Market Plans for the Liberalization
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | March 5, 2015
A Survey of Current Issues in the European Energy Sector: Energy Law in Greece
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | February 16, 2015
KG selected as the sole Greek contributor of the EER
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | February 16, 2015
IENE’S Energy & Development 2014
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 13, 2014
New Round of International Tenders for Hydrocarbon Exploration
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 10, 2014
Constantine Kyriakides’ Scholarship Launching Event
October 23, 2014
The ‘New Deal’ For the Elimination of the Res Special Account Deficit of Lagie
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | March 16, 2014
The World of Green Energy
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | March 14, 2014
The World of Green Energy
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | March 10, 2014
A Survey of Current Issues in the European Energy Sector: Energy Law in Greece
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | March 1, 2014
First Step towards a Single European Electricity Market
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | February 16, 2014
How Will the Electricity Market be Reformed?
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | January 1, 2014
IENE’S Energy & Development 2013
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | December 5, 2013
Update on the New Deal for PV Projects
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 16, 2013
KG selected as the sole Greek contributor of the EER
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 8, 2013
KGLawFirm in the 2nd SE Europe Regional Upstream Workshop
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 2, 2013
Using Biomass to Generate Power
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | October 21, 2013
A Survey of Current Issues in the European Energy Sector: Energy Law in Greece
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | February 1, 2013
Despite the Economic Crisis, Greece is Becoming an Important Hub in the Energy Sector
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | January 14, 2013
Proposals on the Law on Expediting the Development of Renewable Energy Sources
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 12, 2012
Efforts to Resolve the RES Special Account Deficit
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | October 29, 2012
Energy Guide 2012
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | July 16, 2012
Reducing the Photovoltaic feed-in tariffs
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | June 18, 2012
Greek Legislation on Hydrocarbons Athens
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | April 16, 2012
Energy Sector to be Reformed under New EU Loan Agreement
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | March 26, 2012
Proposed Changes to Feed-in Tariffs
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | February 13, 2012
Public International Tenders for Establishing New Gas Supply Companies
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | January 23, 2012
EER – The European Energy Handbook 2012
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | January 16, 2012
Public International Tenders for Establishing New Gas Supply Companies
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | January 16, 2012
Financing and Supporting Renewable Energy Sources
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | November 7, 2011
RAE’s Proposals for the Support – Financing of Renewable Energy Sources
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | October 31, 2011
Energy Guide 2011
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | August 16, 2011
Rules on the Import and Export of Electricity
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | August 8, 2011
Official Hydrocarbons Management
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | January 17, 2011
Ministerial Decision on the Renewable Energy Mix
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | October 25, 2010
New Law on Renewable Energy Sources Takes Effect
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | July 12, 2010
Update on Reduction of Photovoltaic Electricity Prices Proposed By New Law
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | March 22, 2010
Reduction of Photovoltaic Electricity Prices Proposed By New Law
BY Gus J. Papamichalopoulos | February 16, 2010