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Wolfgang Gebhardt

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Wolfgang Gebhardt

Career

Prior to his law career, Wolfgang underwent commercial training in Paris, France, at the Hüppe Sarl Paris company and worked for the R & R Publishing House in Leimen, Germany, assisting in the acquisition of sponsors for TV film productions. 
During his studies, he undertook training at the Walter & Partners Law Firm in Heidelberg and the Pracht, Miegl & Mikorey Law Firm in Munich. 
In 2000, he performed legal, administrative, and linguistic work at St-Sprachreisen in Heidelberg. 
After moving to Greece in 2001, he worked for Dimitris Oikonomidis & Partners Law Firm until 2004, handling various civil law matters, relating to corporate disputes and money debt claims, mostly for German clients. During 2001, he also performed legal and administrative work at the Greek Vacation Club Ltd., in Athens. 

Wolfgang started his cooperation with Avramopoulos & Partners in 2005 and focuses on most aspects of energy law, including project development, drafting and implementation of energy contracts as well as obtaining licensing and permits for developing various projects. He advises a diverse array of reputable German and Greek companies in the energy sector.  
In addition, Wolfgang provides professional assistance with any issue related to Inheritance Law. His services include assisting individuals who live abroad and need to claim their Greek inheritance within the territory of Greece, as well as assisting with the registration of their property in Greece.
 

Education

University of Heidelberg and the University of Cologne.

1996 Master of Laws (LL.M.) at the University of Hull, UK.

Admissions & Memberships

Athens Bar Association (2003)

Karlsruhe Bar Association (2000)

Languages

German, English, Greek, French

Experience

  • Provision of legal advice to a leading German company involved in the energy sector on project development issues, including compliance with the European legislative framework.   
  • Provision of legal advice to a Norwegian enterprise on the licensing, design and development of a fully-fledged solar energy production plant in Greece. 
  • Implementation of the establishment procedure of its Greek subsidiaries which have as their core business purpose the production and distribution of solar energy in Greece.  
  • Provision of legal services to a major German company, leader in the field of the renewable generation sector, on the acquisition of a Greek company; the project involved a detailed due diligence on regulatory, licensing, contractual, corporate and financing aspects.   
  • Drafting of EPC and Construction agreements on a regular basis, according to the specific needs of each client.  
     

Recommendations

Avramopoulos & Partners is advising Bonatti as the leading partner in joint venture undertaking the construction of the Trans Adriatic Gas Pipeline. Wolfgang Gebhardt is the team head. (European Legal 500, 2017 ed.). 
 
Avramopoulos & Partners is instructed by clients such as Gitzeli Solar Energy Production. Wolfgang Gebhardt heads the department. (European Legal 500, 2016 ed.). 
  
Wolfgang Gebhardt heads the practice at Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm, which is experienced in renewable energy and acts for clients including Gitzeli Solar Energy Production and REC Solar Greece. (European Legal 500, 2015 ed.). 
 
Wolfgang Gebhardt heads Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm’s team, and is popular among German and northern European investors. The firm is active in the renewable energy sector for clients such as REC Solar and Sunday Solar. (European Legal 500, 2014 ed.). 
 
Wolfgang Gebhardt heads the team at Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm, which has a strong network of clients from Germany and Northern Europe. Highlights included advising REC Solar Norway on the development of a solar energy site.  (European Legal 500, 2013 ed.)  
  
Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm has a strong telecoms industry following and is developing strong links to the German market through partner Wolfgang Gebhardt, particularly in the energy sector. Recent highlights include advising Zebra on its acquisition of a 50% stake in Tiger Hellas. AT&T is a major client.  (European Legal 500, 2012 ed.)  
  
Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm’s energy head Wolfgang Gebhardt has established a strong German client base, including several in the solar energy sector. 
Key clients include Conergy Energy Systems and Norwegian company REC Solar.  (European Legal 500, 2012 ed.)