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Elena Xanthopoulou

Associate

Elena Xanthopoulou

Bio

Specialises in energy market regulation, RES licensing and wholesale electricity markets. LL.M. in International and European Energy Law. Advises on PPAs, M&A transactions and regulatory compliance with RAAEY, HENEX and IPTO.

Academic Background

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International and European Energy Law, Democritus University of Thrace

Languages

Greek · English · French · Italian

Professional Memberships

  • Member, Athens Bar Association

Career Highlights

  • Advises clients on complex regulatory issues especially in the energy market (i.e. cost allocation of connection works amongst substation's users, participation on the wholesale electricity market).
  • Handles the licensing procedure for RES Aggregators, electricity/natural gas suppliers and traders, including issuance, amendments and transfer of licenses.
  • Coordinated due diligence process for BESS transaction across multiple workstreams (licensing, real estate, contracts) ensuring coherence of findings across teams.
  • Advised Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) on the licensing framework for hydrogen and the functional unbundling of DEFA's natural gas activities.
  • Actively involved in multiple commercial transactions, including virtual PPAs, M&A transactions and corporate transformations (e.g. merger by absorption under Law 4601/2019).