TRANSACTION INTERVIEW 39 and M&A, privatisations and tax. As regards its privatisation practice in particular, DVLaw has an established relationship with HRADF since it has been involved in some of its landmark transactions, such as the €1.23 billion takeover of 14 Greek regional airports by Fraport Greece, the privatisation of the Marina of Alimos and the privatisation of the Greek regional port of Igoumenitsa through the sale of HRADF’s 67% shareholding in the Igoumenitsa port operating company to a consortium led by Grimaldi group. Our expertise has been recognised also by Greece’s national growthfund HCAP, which is the sole shareholder of HRADF. In this respect, we have been mandated to advise HCAP for the privatisation of the regional airport of Kalamata through the granting of a long-term concession, the tender process being now in its binding offer phase, and we have been selected to be part of the group of advisors that will assist HCAP in its effort to privatise the remaining 22 regional airports that are in its portfolio of assets. We hope that we will maintain and strengthen the trust our clients have in us. trajectory, as it reflects the growing investor confidence in the Greek economy. It also reinforces the strong momentum for the Greek capital markets and the Athens Exchange, contributing 2.5 billion euros to the market’s capitalization. For AIA, the diversification of the investor base will unlock long-term value for the enterprise and should be considered as a strong “vote of trust” to the company and its development plans. As for HRADF, the IPO is the latest of a series of very successful transactions that showcases the unwavering dedication and professionalism of the fund and its management team in implementing the privatisation programme of Greece. Finally, can you tell us of any upcoming news or exciting projects for DVLaw, what can we expect to see? DVLaw is a well-established law firm focusing on core areas of commercial activity, including banking and finance, NPLs markets, capital markets, corporate This extremely successful IPO marks a historic moment in Greece’s economic trajectory, as it reflects the growing investor confidence in the Greek economy. Advisor to the seller: www.dvlaw.gr
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