DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Our underlying philosophy is to strengthen the negotiating position of our principals in a preemptive way. For this reason, our litigation team works hand-in-hand with our corporate, transactional and regulatory lawyers.
Taking into account our clients’ best interests, we support alternative means of dispute resolution, being particularly adept at negotiating out of court and reaching win-win settlement agreements.
When, however, we resort to litigation, we handle it in the most efficient and expeditious way. We have successfully handled large and sophisticated cases, both at a national and an international level, across a wide range of key litigation specialties in the field of commercial and civil law.
VENTURE CAPITAL, PRIVATE EQUITY AND MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (M&A)
Our firm is proud to have steadily rendered legal services throughout the region: from the first steps of the private equity pioneers in Greece to complex and demanding transactions all over South-Eastern Europe, we have been there to advise and guide our clients.
Our added value lies in our in-depth business knowledge and the significant know-how we have acquired over the years. Accordingly, we maintain a consistent approach to the role of the legal advisor: we join forces with our clients and, through thorough research into the business sector of each transaction, we form a solid and interactive team. In this way, we offer advice in the legal field, always bearing in mind the business implications and aiming to realize the objectives of our principals. In our view, there is no clear distinction between “business issues” and “legal issues”. The big picture is what matters — and we are here to make it happen.
CORPORATE, COMMERCIAL & CIVIL LAW
From simple contracts to complex cross-border transactions, and from small partnerships to multinational corporations, Corporate, Commercial & Civil Law is one of the core pillars of our expertise.
Our approach is simple: every transaction is a new and distinct challenge for us. We tailor our services to the specific demands and business requirements, offering creative ideas and solutions that facilitate the transaction while, at the same time, strengthening our clients’ position in the event of a future dispute.
In this context, we render corporate advice to domestic and international clients on matters ranging from day-to-day corporate governance and operations to complex shareholder relations and disputes, across all kinds of sectors and industries, including Energy, Shipping, Food, Healthcare and Business Services.
Furthermore, our general commercial experience includes advising on all kinds of commercial contracts, corporate restructurings and joint venture schemes.
In parallel, we handle a wide range of civil law matters, from contracts and disputes over obligations to property-related issues and inheritance matters, providing both private individuals and businesses with comprehensive legal support.
ENERGY LAW
The energy sector in Greece is fundamentally changing, as the country embraces Renewable Energy Technologies and Natural Gas, attracting numerous new investments.
Our team consists of highly experienced lawyers with expertise in a wide array of energy matters, such as Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Real Estate & Property Development, Construction, Regulatory Matters, Project Finance, Tax and related litigation.
We advise clients operating as lenders, investors, developers or sponsors, across a variety of energy sectors, as well as on matters relating to privatizations, project development and operation, mergers & acquisitions, project finance, power plant construction, and any ancillary tax, antitrust or litigation issues.
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REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
Our team has successfully carried out numerous projects, from simple property acquisitions to more complex property development schemes all over South-Eastern Europe.
Our services include advising on legally and tax-efficient schemes and corporate structures in connection with property acquisition and development. Placing particular emphasis on property due diligence, so that the purchaser is protected from any legal loopholes, we handle the entire process through to the completion of the transaction.
In this context, we have advised numerous clients, from private individuals to private equity funds, on a wide range of projects, including the acquisition of land for commercial or private use, residences and summer houses, as well as the development of office buildings, shopping centers and resorts throughout the region.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION
From simple trademark registrations to complex arrangements contained in licensing, distribution or joint venture agreements, our firm advises numerous clients in a practical and successful manner, having on board one of the leading IP lawyers in Greece.
Moreover, we consistently advise leading companies in the field of data collection and processing on compliance with the applicable legal framework, and we have successfully represented such companies before the competent authorities.
ANTITRUST & COMPETITION
Compliance with competition and antitrust legislation is crucial for all businesses. The risk of severe penalties exists even in circumstances where illegal anti-competitive behavior may not be obvious even to businesspeople themselves. We are here to help you avoid the pitfalls on the path to achieving your business goals.
Our sector-based focus means that we can quickly apply our up-to-date industry knowledge to competition issues in what are frequently dynamic and rapidly changing circumstances. We work with our colleagues in other groups, such as our Data Protection and Intellectual Property group, to deliver solutions to competition issues that represent a whole-of-business approach.
Our practice includes:
- Merger Control
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Distribution & Agency
- Consumer Protection
- Antitrust & Competition Litigation
TAXATION
We combine broad expertise with market insight to provide our clients with comprehensive tax services, assistance and guidance in the face of the growing challenges of a constantly changing tax environment. Our practice covers corporate, personal and real estate taxation, as well as management incentive schemes. Working together with colleagues from various areas of expertise, we can provide an integrated service covering all of our clients’ personal or business needs.
Our team also successfully represents Greek and foreign legal entities, institutions and private individuals before the courts, as well as before the tax and other extrajudicial authorities, on all aspects of Greek and international tax law.