Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Greece
Band 1
About
Provided by Bernitsas Law
Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Our practice has a strong track record in major administrative, civil and commercial and corporate crime disputes. We offer a highly specialised level of representation before the courts in Greece and Europe, industrial tribunals, the ICC and in arbitrations and mediations. We have an expertise in advising on Administrative & Compliance, Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial and Restructuring & Insolvency Disputes, Corporate Crime & Fraud and Fraud Investigations.
Recent Experience:
- Competition Dispute: Dimitris Roussis and team have successfully represented a major oil company before the Athens Administrative Court of Appeals in its appeal against the Hellenic Competition Commission’s (HCC) decision relating to its alleged collusion with a company operating in the same sector to fix ratios of discounts offered to petrol station owners on wholesale prices of unleaded petrol, and enforcement proceedings initiated by the HCC and Tax authorities.
- ICC Arbitration: Christos Paraskevopoulos and team have successfully represented a leading Spanish manufacturer in ICC proceedings against their former Greek distributor.
Chambers Review
Bernitsas Law maintains a top-tier ranking on account of its strong market recognition and consistent presence in high-profile cases. The law firm has proven capabilities in public law litigation, including cases linked to public tenders and the breach of public contracts. The team handles IP litigation, often defending companies in enforcement actions taken by the Greek data protection regulator or other domestic public bodies. It also assists with disputes arising in insolvency situations and additionally offers advice on employment law disputes and civil action claims. Bernitsas Law has a strong reputation for the capacity to handle complex commercial arbitration.
Work Highlights
- Bernitsas Law advised Euronet on its damages and relief claims alleging anti-competitive arrangements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are responsive to the client, and able to capture complex business issues and apply that into legal practice."
"Bernitsas Law possess an excellent ability to gather, sort, analyse and use lengthy and complex information."
"They offer deep understanding and conclusive legal advice on various fields of law."
"They have the necessary legal knowledge and experience to come up with proper solutions, while maintaining a legal team with a variety of legal specialisms."
"Bernitsas offers technical and strategic expertise in advice and litigation."
"They are responsive to the client, and able to capture complex business issues and apply that into legal practice."
"Bernitsas Law possess an excellent ability to gather, sort, analyse and use lengthy and complex information."
"They offer deep understanding and conclusive legal advice on various fields of law."
"They have the necessary legal knowledge and experience to come up with proper solutions, while maintaining a legal team with a variety of legal specialisms."
"Bernitsas offers technical and strategic expertise in advice and litigation."
Notable Practitioners
Christos Paraskevopoulos is a well-established litigator with significant experience in contentious intellectual property matters, civil claims, and employment and shareholder disputes.
"Christos Paraskevopoulos is a fast responder with deep knowledge of the process."
"Christos is a strong litigator and true partner for the client."
"It has been a very positive experience. Christos is very easy to get along with and he is responsive."
"Christos Paraskevopoulos is a strong professional expert in litigation and is client-oriented. He approaches every matter in a diligent and sophisticated manner."
Dimitris Roussis represents clients before the administrative courts in actions against the Hellenic Republic, including notable cases relating to contractual breaches, environmental decisions and results of public tenders. He is also active in arbitration.
"Dimitris offers great support in public and administrative law matters."
Evangelos Mamalakis assists clients with product liability cases and litigation relating to public-private partnerships and terminated distribution agreements.
Ranked Lawyers at
Bernitsas Law
Greece
Members
Provided by Bernitsas Law
Anna Meletiou
Head of Department
Chryssa Andresaki
Head of Department
Evi Diamantopoulou
Fotini Karra
Ioanna Stamou
Lina Mastrogiannopoulou
Mara Lissari
Pelina Leontiadou
Vasiliki Fasfali
Clients
Provided by Bernitsas Law
BMW Hellas SA
CNP Zois SA
Diesel SA
Fresenius Kabi Hellas
Hellenic Petroleum
Japan Tobacco International
Orion Pharma SA
Viomes SA
Industries
Provided by Bernitsas Law
Industry specialisations include medical, pharmaceutical, food, beverages, retail, electronics, car manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, insurance.