Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Greece
Band 1
About
Provided by Lambadarios Law Firm
Lambadarios is a longstanding and highly respected leader in Litigation & Dispute Resolution in Greece with a tier-one ranking and three partners listed in Chambers Europe. We have a strong track record in advising and representing major domestic and international clients in complex cases at all levels of civil and administrative courts, including the Supreme Court, the Conseil d’Etat and the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Our team of experienced specialists provides expert representation to clients – both plaintiffs and defendants – across a variety of sectors including technology, banking and finance, construction and infrastructure.
Our Litigation & Dispute Resolution teams work closely with colleagues across the firm, ensuring that our strategy in any dispute is always commercially focused and informed by detailed understanding of the clients’ business and sector dynamics. Head of Litigation John Filiotis has unparalleled experience in representing clients at the Supreme Court level, where he tries multiple cases each year, and our Arbitration team includes Constantinos Lambadarios, George Panopoulos, Sotiris Dempegiotis and Prokopis Dimitriadis.
Chambers Review
Lambadarios Law Firm leverages a longstanding presence in the Greek market, together with the leading reputation of experienced litigation and arbitration partners, to attract a wide range of significant disputes work. The law firm acts as counsel to clients based in Greece or abroad in ICC and other commercial arbitration. The team also provides advice on the enforcement or appeal of arbitral awards in Greek courts. It further handles commercial disputes for a wide range of major international corporates, including key clients from the banking, energy and manufacturing sectors, while also acting for major IT companies in defamation claims and administrative disputes.
Work Highlights
- Lambadarios Law Firm represented Cardlink in a dispute with a former supplier following the termination of their cooperation agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lambadarios are quick and to the point, with bright ideas based on solid experience."
"The team are aware of market realities and always try to find a realistic legal solution. They are always very well informed regarding the Greek and European legislative framework."
"Lambadarios Law Firm has very strongly supported us with the exquisite depth and breadth of its team in dispute resolution."
"Lambadarios are quick and to the point, with bright ideas based on solid experience."
"The team are aware of market realities and always try to find a realistic legal solution. They are always very well informed regarding the Greek and European legislative framework."
"Lambadarios Law Firm has very strongly supported us with the exquisite depth and breadth of its team in dispute resolution."
Notable Practitioners
John Filiotis is a highly respected lawyer in dispute resolution matters, undertaking a range of cases including commercial disputes, defamation and public procurement proceedings.
"John is extremely experienced and can handle really difficult cases that combine different legal aspects. He is unique."
"Mr John Filiotis is definitely characterised by his admirable client service, as well as his level of sophistication and commercial awareness."
Managing partner Constantinos Lambadarios is particularly active in arbitration, including acting as an arbitrator.
"Constantinos is an excellent lawyer with excellent interpersonal skills."
George Panopoulos is head of the energy disputes group at Lambadarios and represents multinational energy clients in arbitrations. He has particular expertise assisting with post-M&A and concession agreement disputes.
"George is an outstanding lawyer with a remarkable ability to think outside the box."
"George is an excellent lawyer. He always has a solution for problems and he is always available in order to discuss and give his valuable legal advice."
"He provides a high-quality product and in-depth experience in arbitration and contract negotiation."
Prokopis Dimitriadis is a seasoned lawyer who frequently represents clients in ICC and domestic arbitrations.
Ranked Lawyers at
Lambadarios Law Firm
Greece
Members
Provided by Lambadarios Law Firm
Chara Daouti
Charalampos Karampelis
Head of Department
Maria Bosmponi
Maria Koutsoumpa
Sotiris Dempegiotis
Theodoros Papadatos
Clients
Provided by Lambadarios Law Firm
Archirodon Construction Group
Bolton Group
Cardlink SA
DEPA SA
ELGi Compressors Europe
ELGi SARL Europe
Energean Oil & Gas
Engie Energy
Envitec SA
Fraport Greece
GEK Terna
Goodyear Hellas
Google LLC
Hellenic Public Properties Co. (HPPC)
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF)
Heron SA
Horse Racing SA
Intrakat
Kavala Oil
Lapin House
Linde AG
Meeting Point Hotels
Miele Hellas
OPAP SA
Piraeus Bank
Procter & Gamble
Public Power Corporation (PPC)
Terna
Volterra SA
Industries
Provided by Lambadarios Law Firm
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Entertainment
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Funds
Government
Health Care
Hospitality
IT/Internet
Insurance
Manufacturing
Media
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
Travel & Leisure
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