Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Greece
Band 1
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+30 210 360 7811About
Provided by Koutalidis Law Firm
Koutalidis Law Firm, having relocated in its new offices in Athens, consists of 50 partners and associates. The firm has recently handled, or is currently handling, a substantial number of high-value and very complicated court cases before all levels of the Greek judicial system and a significant number of arbitrations, most of them international.
Services provided by our team include:
- Handling complicated arbitrations and court disputes on commercial law, civil law, procurement, construction, concession contracts, energy, real estate, corporate, IP, labour law and banking matters.
- Collaborating with international law firms on complex multimillion arbitrations (under ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, LMAA Rules, as well as ad hoc) and litigations that involve Greek law.
- Providing pre-litigation strategy assistance (e.g. correspondence, extrajudicial notices etc.).
- Providing assistance to clients, in order to negotiate and reach amicable settlement of disputes.
- Enforcing foreign awards and decisions in Greece.
The Firm is currently handling a substantial number of high value and very complicated and challenging court cases before all instances and a very significant number of arbitrations (most of them international). The average value of amount in dispute in each of those court cases and arbitrations is well over 10 million Euros.
Chambers Review
Koutalidis Law Firm acts for major international and Greek clients in significant civil and administrative disputes. The law firm attracts attention for its work as counsel on high-profile international and domestic arbitration between infrastructure concessionaires and the Greek state. It further handles litigation relating to the disputed ownership of real estate. The team is well placed to advise on corporate and commercial litigation arising for clients in the telecommunications, banking and pharmaceutical sectors.
Work Highlights
- Koutalidis Law Firm represented Vodafone in a compensation claim against the state of Greece following a breach of exclusivity rights.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Koutalidis are very experienced in handling complex and sophisticated matters, combining depth of knowledge and a strong academic background with a market-oriented approach."
"They consistently demonstrate a true commitment to their clients. Their proactive communication and willingness to address concerns promptly sets them apart."
"Their ability to integrate commercial acumen into their dispute resolution strategy has been instrumental in achieving favourable outcomes."
"Koutalidis have the ability to understand complex business issues and combine different fields of law for a holistic approach in every case."
"Koutalidis are very experienced in handling complex and sophisticated matters, combining depth of knowledge and a strong academic background with a market-oriented approach."
"They consistently demonstrate a true commitment to their clients. Their proactive communication and willingness to address concerns promptly sets them apart."
"Their ability to integrate commercial acumen into their dispute resolution strategy has been instrumental in achieving favourable outcomes."
"Koutalidis have the ability to understand complex business issues and combine different fields of law for a holistic approach in every case."
Notable Practitioners
Gregory Logothetis is a highly distinguished lawyer who is noted for his knowledge of arbitration, especially in international cases before the ICC. He also handles litigation, including administrative matters.
"Gregory Logothetis has vast experience in disputes before the Greek courts and in domestic and international arbitration. He is very dedicated to the cases he handles."
"Gregory Logothetis has been an invaluable collaborator. His experience, high intellect, sophisticated methods and dedication have always produced the best results."
"Gregory's leadership and strategic acumen have led the team to achieve remarkable success in even the most complex arbitration and litigation cases."
Manolis Kasotakis is an increasingly prominent senior associate with experience in supporting both litigation and arbitration proceedings.
"Manolis Kasotakis provided sophisticated advice and provided an essential contribution."
"Manolis Kasotakis has impressed me with his sharp mind and solution-oriented approach."
Ranked Lawyers at
Koutalidis Law Firm
Greece
Members
Provided by Koutalidis Law Firm
Athina D Xynopoulou
Head of Department
Ilias V Betzios
Ioannis D Kaptanis
Manolis I Kasotakis
Maria E Petropoulou
Maria S Sotiropoulou
Stelios A Giamanis
Stergios O Zygouras
Clients
Provided by Koutalidis Law Firm
ANEK
Aegean Airlines
Aegean Motorway S.A.
Alpha Bank
Athens Papermill
Crete Golf
Cyprus Popular Bank
Deutsche Bank
Fraport Greece
Genesis Pharma
Hochtief
Intrasoft International
Invensys
Jakovides Hellas
National Bank of Greece
Tecnimont
Vinci
the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund
Industries
Provided by Koutalidis Law Firm
IP
banking
civil law
commercial law
concession contracts
construction
corporate
energy
labour law
procurement
real estate