Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Greece
Band 4
About
Provided by A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners
With an outstanding success rate and expertise in high value and complex disputes, the firm’s litigation team is known for its legal excellence. Whether it’s a business, family or shipping dispute the firm takes an integrated approach to assess risk that may arise in the early stages, pursue all means of dispute resolution possible and advise clients on the particular method and strategy that will lead to the optimum result.
The firm’s litigation team is experienced and ready to handle serious local and cross border disputes, in respect of general civil and corporate litigation including:
· Civil Litigation
· Corporate & Commercial disputes
· Shareholders’ disputes including control and ownership of large enterprises and breach of shareholders’ agreements
· Shipping Litigation
· Asset recovery and enforcement proceedings in a wide range of sectors
· Banking & Finance disputes
· Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency Disputes
· Medical Malpractice
· Employment disputes
A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners also has significant experience in local and cross border arbitration of disputes and zealously advocates while pursuing out-of-court settlements or alternative methods of dispute resolution, such as mediation, by negotiating as tough or conciliatory as the circumstances require, in order to protect its clients’ interests and save the costs and time of a full litigation.
Chambers Review
A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners Law Firm has a highly regarded practice that is noted for its strengths in cross-border disputes, including asset recovery and enforcement mandates. Its lawyers are experienced in acting for various clients in the shipping, hospitality and banking sectors.
Work Highlights
- A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners Law Firm acted for Theoharakis Group in a series of cases relating to labour law and trade mark disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Papadimitriou carry a holistic approach to the matters under discussion. They are always on top of things and many steps ahead."
"The team at A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners have a proven record of great understanding and know-how in every unique case. They understand the complex environment our business operates in."
"They have the evaluation skills and the perseverance to complete the work necessary to drive it to a successful finish."
"Papadimitriou carry a holistic approach to the matters under discussion. They are always on top of things and many steps ahead."
"The team at A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners have a proven record of great understanding and know-how in every unique case. They understand the complex environment our business operates in."
"They have the evaluation skills and the perseverance to complete the work necessary to drive it to a successful finish."
Notable Practitioners
Alexander Dovles is an adept lawyer in commercial and civil litigation. He is particularly noted for his work in shareholder and ownership disputes. He is equally experienced in both domestic and international mandates.
"Mr Dovles is a highly skilled professional with extensive knowledge of the law and the relevant commercial practices."
Elena Kossena assists prominent Greek businesses and individuals with commercial disputes in the shipping and real estate sectors.
"Elena is on top of matters and provided deep commercial insights while always seeking the best solution."
"Elena Kossena is an excellent lawyer with a diversified range of knowledge and expertise."
"She is highly responsive and provides sound and pragmatic advice."
"Elena Kossena has vast experience in litigation, both domestic and cross-border. She is pragmatic and has a unique business approach. She is also very prompt in her responses."
Ranked Lawyers at
A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners
Greece
Members
Provided by A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners
Head of Department
Dr. Nantia Kyprouli
Head of Department
Orestis Angelopoulos
Pavlina Galati
Clients
Provided by A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners
Alexander S. Onassis Foundation
Eurobank SA
Euroclinic of Athens SA
Grecotel Group
Interunity Management Corporation
Kordelos SA
Mitsis Hotel Group
Olympia Group - Public SA
Polygreen SA
Rivers Group Shipping of Turkey
Rivulis A.V.E.G.E.
V. Theoharakis Group of Companies