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Global M&A Trends Report

Greece

(Europe) Firm Zepos & Yannopoulos

Contributors Stefanos Charaktiniotis

Updated 30 Jan 2024
With respect to private M&A, what are three things on top of mind for M&A practitioners in your jurisdiction?

Three things top of mind for private M&A practitioners in Greece are: 

  • General: economic environment
  • Legal/general: legal due diligence
  • Legal/general: transaction structuring
With respect to private M&A, where does your jurisdiction see most deal activity?

Most private M&A deal activity is categorized as mid-market. 

With respect to private M&A, what sector sees the most deal activity in your jurisdiction?

Most private M&A deal activity is seen in the Real Estate sector. 

What are your predictions for private M&A deal volume in your jurisdiction during 2024?

Private M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity due to the stable economy of Greece being more attractive as an investment-friendly environment. 

With respect to public M&A, what are three things on top of mind for M&A practitioners in your jurisdiction?

When it comes to public M&A, the general political environment is of importance; political instability affects public M&A more than private transactions.

With respect to public M&A, where does your jurisdiction see most deal activity?

Most public M&A deal activity is categorized as mid-market. 

With respect to public M&A, what sector sees the most deal activity in your jurisdiction?

Most public M&A deal activity is seen in the New Technologies or Manufacturing sectors. 

What are your predictions for public M&A deal volume in your jurisdiction during 2024?

Public M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity due to the upgrade of the investment grade of the Greek economy (in fall 2023) which will attract investors who were not allowed to invest in countries with the previous investment grade.

Please share any other insights with respect to M&A in your jurisdiction:

Nothing additional to add. 

Global M&A Trends Report

Greece

(Europe) Firm Zepos & Yannopoulos

Contributors Stefanos Charaktiniotis

Updated 30 Jan 2024