Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Appreciating that legal disputes are costly and time consuming, we value the importance of practical and commercial solutions to our clients’ matters. We have a strong negotiating team which conducts negotiations and ensures that if there is an out-of-court solution to a matter, we will find it.


We advise on the benefits of every available Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) method, including mediation, and can arrange for these to be explored according to your needs. The cornerstone of our approach is resolving disputes in a quick and effective manner with as little disruption to business by reaching mutually agreeable and fruitful solutions.

Our team includes experienced accredited mediators, who ensure that every party using the mediation process will benefit from the speed of the dispute resolution, the commitment of the parties, and the restoration of the viability of the relationship with the other party. Our mediators apply procedures tailored to the needs of the parties, while ensuring complete confidentiality of the information exchanged between them during the mediation process.

Banking, Finance & Capital Markets

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Banking, Finance and Capital Markets are highly regulated fields of law that require both transactional and regulatory legal advice.
We support our clients in the full spectrum of these areas of law. Our services cover transactional support, amongst others, in relation to all kinds of financings, acquisition of loan portfolios, including securitisations, investments in and de-investments from regulated entities, tender offers, securities listings. We also regularly provide advisory services in relation to the provision of investment services, asset management, including UCITS and AIFs, the regulatory framework of financial institutions such as loan servicers, banks, insurance companies, payment and e-money institutions. Our team also provides day to day legal support to listed companies for all matters, including corporate governance and compliance issues.
Our clients include both local and international banks, funds, loan servicers, investment firms, asset managers, e-money and payment institutions.
Given the highly demanding nature of the matters of these fields of law, our aim is to exceed expectations both in terms of the quality of our advice and in terms of our responsiveness and time efficiency.

Competition & Antitrust

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Competition law is constantly evolving, and we are seeing increased levels of enforcement by the Greek and EU competition authorities in this area. Companies are thus facing new challenges and risks that need to be anticipated and addressed in an efficient manner.

Our team advises clients across the full spectrum of Greek and European competition law. In particular we assist clients with:

  • Cartel investigations – Dawn raids
  • Compliance and leniency programmes
  • Horizontal agreements – Cooperative Joint
  • Ventures
  • Vertical agreements-distribution systems and agency, franchising
  • Abuses of dominance
  • Mergers and acquisitions – Merger notifications,
  • Merger opposition
  • State aid
  • Sector inquiries
  • Complaints in front of the Greek and EU
  • Competition Authorities
  • Appeals against decisions by the Greek and EU competition Authorities
  • Actions for damages before the Greek civil courts for violations of competition rules

Corporate & Commercial

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Corporate and commercial law is in the DNA of business operations in Greece. Proactive, client -driven legal advice in these fields helps our clients reach their business objectives.

We advise our clients on the full spectrum of corporate and commercial law. This varies from day-to-day advice to ad hoc advice in relation to a wide range of sectors. We regularly advise on the setting up of businesses, on optimum structures for business operations, on all aspects of the ongoing operation of Greek companies active in numerous industries covering also any related specialist areas such as employment law issues, tax, regulatory matters, corporate governance for listed and non-listed companies, consumer protection, product liability issues, transport and logistics, insurance law matters (general accidents, third party liability, health insurance), as well as hotel enterprises and tourism Law.

This means that our lawyers have the range of experience to provide one-stop-shop advice to your business throughout its lifecycle.

Data Protection

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Data Protection Law is an increasingly important field of law given the constant changes in this field and its tendency to expand.

Our team has deep industry experience in advising clients in respect of data protection issues. We help our clients to achieve legal compliance and business strategy relating to data privacy, including collection, processing, use, disclosure and transfer of personal data. We assist clients from a wide range of different markets that require GDPR assistance in complex transactions, as well as in their everyday business.

In a digital world, our team is able to find business-focused solutions and assess all types of risks associated with management of data, including customer and employee information. We also represent clients in the context of administrative and legal proceedings, including investigation and litigation procedures, that are being initiated against them following potential non-compliance and law infringement.

Energy

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The energy sector in Greece, especially with reference to renewable energy, is blooming. The geographical location of Greece allows for the development of numerous renewable energy projects, especially projects aiming at the production of electricity from solar sources.

Acquiring and running an energy project can have many legal barriers and regulatory complexities. Our firm provides advisory services and guidance with regards to the development and financing of energy related projects as well as the sale and acquisition of energy projects or companies operating in the energy sector, performing simultaneously the relevant legal due diligence. We also negotiate on behalf of our clients, EPC and construction contracts and help them navigate the regulatory framework (including the licensing procedure, tariffs, PPAs and grid connection).

Having extensive experience in drafting and negotiating transaction documents, implementing domestic and cross-border transactions and assisting our clients comply with the regulatory requirements of energy sector, our lawyers are perfectly equipped to handle any energy-related transaction and reach successful closing.   

IP

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Intellectual Property rights are extremely valuable assets for any individual or business. IP rights form an essential part of each business, as they can ensure important revenue stream and competitive advantage in the market. Protecting them is vital to preserving their value.

We advise clients from various sectors on a wide range of both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, including registration, commercialization, transfer and licensing of IP rights. We have significant experience in drafting and negotiating all types of contracts, including software and IT related contracts.

We represent our clients in dispute resolution proceedings for the protection of IP rights, including trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings, court proceedings in respect of counterfeit products and copyright infringement proceedings before civil courts.

Our vigorous IP practice is ready to assist clients in securing their rights on all type of works, new technologies, innovations and trademarks. Our team values its clients’ assets and works closely with them to ensure that their rights stay protected.

Labour

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Labour law is subject to frequent reforms and changes. In this dynamic environment, labour law compliance is an integral part of every business’ operation which demands a professional handling.

We advise our clients on a wide range of topics related to both individual and collective labour relations. Our experience and in-depth knowledge of the field ensures the best handling of both everyday issues and more complicated matters, such as the drafting and negotiation of employment contracts, the drafting of internal labour regulations and collective labour agreements, individual or collective dismissals, issues arising from the restructuring or acquisition of companies, negotiation with employees Unions, audit payroll, health and safety in the workplace, employees appraisal systems and disciplinary law, control, drafting and preparation of corporate policies, procedures and regulations etc.

Furthermore, our team provides litigation services and represents our clients before the Courts and other competent bodies (e.g. Labour Inspectorates etc.). 

Litigation & Arbitration

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Each case and each dispute is unique. Therefore, our main approach is to establish early clarity around the objectives of our clients and to find a solution that is designed to meet best our clients’ interests. 
Our dispute resolution team has a long judicial experience, underpinned by a deep knowledge of the relevant environments.
With emphasis on civil and commercial matters, we have been intensively involved in numerous litigation matters across all levels of jurisdiction, for a client base expanding to many industries, national and cross-border, including listed entities, which has placed for years trust in us for advice, litigation and legal opinions.
We also provide the highest-quality legal representation for complex arbitrations. We cover all jurisdictions, arbitral institutions, and industry sectors, working in diverse languages for clients around the world. Our team has thorough knowledge of arbitral law and procedure but more importantly it is deeply aware of the commercial realities, limits, and priorities that our clients face daily.

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Our ‘getting the deal across the line’ mindset enables us to deliver innovative, practical, commercial solutions in relation to mergers and acquisitions.
Our team has significant expertise in transactional advisory roles acting both for the buyers and the sellers. Our team has participated in numerous complex and demanding transactions with particular experience in privatizations, private M&As and restructurings, joint ventures, equity investment and divestitures. We cover all specialist areas that may be relevant in the context of a merger & acquisition transaction such as tax, regulatory and labour issues and cooperate efficiently with all parties involved such as external accountants, financial advisors and other advisors of our clients.
With strong alliances with law firms in Europe and the rest of the world, we are involved in a large number of cross border transactions in the field, providing advice.

Public Law

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Our public law team expertise expands to matters concerning the general government, the public administration and regulatory authorities. Moreover, the continuous evolution and progressive enforcement of state intervention urged a broadening in public law at a European level created by the need to harmonize local laws of the member states of the European Community.
In this respect, we have assisted to date numerous clients in a range of legal issues including regulatory compliance, disputing administrative acts and penalties relating to state and independent authorities’ supervision, as well as city planning and environmental issues in a range of industries. Our advice and support ranges from non-contentious matters, such as representation before public authorities, the execution of public contracts or licensing and operational issues to litigation before all competent courts, including the State Council and the Supreme Court of Audit.

Public Procurement

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Public procurement law is a meticulously prescribed field of regulation and the most important pillar for the award of public contracts for works, supplies and services.
Our highly experienced public procurement experts assist our clients to navigate through the constantly changing public procurement and competitive tendering rules.
With a deep understanding of the public procurement mechanics and processes of government levelled up by a multidisciplinary team of lawyers, we provide advice already in connection with the design of the tender documents and offers, for a range of industries, and through to contract award and performance.
It is our extensive litigation experience which allows us to appropriately advise and support our clients to challenge or defend the award decision, but also how to possibly avoid procurement disputes.

Real Estate

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Real Estate industry in Greece is complex and everchanging especially due to regulatory reforms and diverse needs of real estate investors. In this fluid environment, expert legal advice secures the success of complex real estate transactions.
Our team, with deep understanding of both the local and the global market, has significant experience in providing advisory services in all the stages of real estate transactions including the acquisition, financing, development, lease and management of real estate assets. We regularly advise clients on their real estate acquisition plans ranging from residential assets to commercial and touristic assets.
Clients such as high-net-worth individuals, trusts and funds, real estate investment companies and developers have trusted us in multiple occasions with their real estate transactions.

Shipping

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Our experienced team provides legal advice within all aspects of shipping-related matters, such as complex structured finance, anti-competitive actions, ship conversion and offshore disputes, environmental regulations, shipping transactions such as mergers, sales and acquisitions and leasing deals. We also provide advice on anti-bribery, corruption, and sanctions issues.
Concerning litigation and disputes, our lawyers cover all industry-related issues, including major marine insurance coverage claims.
Our firm represents lenders (including banks and other financial and credit institutions and private equity funds), arrangers, agents, ship owners and operators. With strong alliances with law firms in Europe and the rest of the world, our Firm is involved in a large number of cross-border transactions and disputes in the shipping sector.

Tax

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The constant developments in Greek tax law, the adoption by Greek law of an increasing number of rules of international tax law and the influence of the rules of European law on the internal tax law, makes it a challenging sector that needs constant monitoring and evolvement.
Our team is well acquainted with developments in both international tax law and European tax law, and we serve public and private companies, joint ventures, real estate interests, individuals and organizations.
Our firm also advises our clients on the tax implications of mergers and acquisitions, financings, real estate deals, entity structure, contractual arrangements, international and cross-border transactions, among others.
Moreover, we provide a full range of transactional counsel and represent clients in tax controversies and litigation. Our firm provides advisory services to help clients maximize profits and minimize tax liability.

Trade Law

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The EU and Greece impose legal controls on the export of goods from and on the import of goods to their territories, while EU international trade agreements often include additional import, export and trade regulations that companies must comply with. Additionally, international events involving Ukraine, Russia, China, Iran and North Korea, among others, mean that companies have to navigate an ever-evolving legal framework of economic sanctions, export controls and trade embargoes.
Against this background we help clients keep up with rapidly changing import, export and trade regulations that impact cross-border trade transactions and activities.
Our areas of expertise include all aspects of export controls, sanctions and Customs Regulations.