A criminal matter calls for careful examination of the facts, assessment of the evidence and consistent preparation at every stage. Our office provides legal advice and representation throughout criminal proceedings, with attention to the client's rights and a properly supported presentation of their position.

How we can assist

• Preparation of criminal complaints, reports and written submissions, supported by an organised case file.
• Review of the evidence and representation before criminal courts.
• Economic and electronic crime cases, including fraud, and matters concerning the criminal liability of medical practitioners.
• Legal assistance with applications to the European Court of Human Rights concerning violations of the European Convention on Human Rights.

The assessment of each matter takes account of the case file, the stage of the proceedings and the particular issues involved. The choice of legal steps depends on the specific facts and the available evidence.

Civil disputes can affect property, housing, family relationships and everyday transactions. Our office handles civil law matters involving contractual obligations, liability for damage and the protection of rights. Legal support begins with a clear account of the dispute and an assessment of the steps suited to the client's circumstances.

How we can assist

• Disputes arising from loan agreements, sales, gifts and other civil transactions.
• Compensation claims following road accidents and matters involving liability for defective products.
• Residential and commercial tenancy disputes.
• Family and inheritance disputes, including their personal and financial dimensions.
• Protection of possession and ownership, property claims and monetary recovery.
• Civil claims arising from negligence or fraud and disputes concerning licences or agency relationships.

Contracts, supporting documents and the history of the relationship provide the basis for assessing each party's rights and obligations. The legal approach is considered in light of the client's practical needs and the issues requiring evidence.

Business activity depends on clear agreements and legal arrangements suited to the organisation's needs. Our office advises on commercial transactions and corporate matters, from formation and day-to-day operation to restructuring or dissolution. Each agreement is considered in light of its purpose, the parties' obligations and the risks that need to be addressed.

How we can assist

• Drafting and review of commercial contracts, particularly agency, distribution and franchise agreements.
• Legal advice on leasing, factoring and forfaiting arrangements.
• Company formation, articles of association, board minutes and general meeting documentation.
• Advice on acquisitions, mergers, insolvency and business restructuring.
• International trade and international tax matters connected with business activity.

Commercial and corporate issues are assessed together. A new partnership, investment or change in the business structure may affect several agreements and corporate decisions, making consistency between them particularly important.

Our experience includes representing medical equipment companies in public procurement matters, watch brand representatives and entertainment companies in corporate and contractual matters.

Creative works, trade marks, inventions and know-how can be important assets for professionals and businesses. Our office advises on their protection and use, taking account of the distinction between copyright and industrial property rights and the legal approach appropriate to each asset.

How we can assist

• Protection of creative works and advice on their use and exploitation, including copyright and moral rights.
• Legal support concerning trade marks, patents, designs and brand protection.
• Drafting and review of assignments, licences and other agreements governing the use of rights.
• Technology and know-how agreements, with clear terms on the parties' rights and obligations.
• Assistance with disputes concerning the protection and commercial use of these rights.

The assessment connects the right itself with the proposed use: who may use the asset, for what purpose and on which contractual terms. Protection and commercial exploitation are considered together.

Commercial agreements and market conduct can raise competition and unfair competition concerns. Our office advises on business arrangements, distribution practices and advertising, as well as related disputes. The assessment considers both the terms of an agreement and the market conditions in which it operates.

How we can assist

• Competition review of agreements and concerted practices between businesses.
• Merger-related competition matters, pricing practices and horizontal or vertical agreements.
• Issues involving potential abuse of a dominant position and restrictions of competition.
• Selective and exclusive distribution agreements and associated commercial relationships.
• Comparative or misleading advertising and unfair competition practices.
• Representation before the competent Greek and European authorities.

Legal support may concern the design of a new commercial relationship or a dispute arising from an existing one. Reviewing the contractual terms alongside their practical implementation helps identify the issues that require attention.

Decisions by public authorities can affect the financial and professional position of individuals and businesses. Our office handles public and administrative law matters, including the assessment of administrative decisions and legal support in challenging them through the procedure appropriate to the dispute.

How we can assist

• Social security matters and claims concerning insurance benefits.
• Challenges to fines and other administrative sanctions.
• Disputes involving customs infringements and related assessments.
• Tax disputes and court representation in matters arising from administrative decisions.

The decision, its reasoning and the administrative file are central to the assessment. The facts, supporting documents and applicable procedure are examined together to clarify the substance of the claim and the matters requiring evidence.

Our experience includes court claims for lump-sum benefits on behalf of retired bank employees.

Participation in a public tender requires legal preparation and careful organisation of the supporting documents. Our office assists businesses with public works and procurement matters, from preparation of the bid to the award and performance of the contract. Support is shaped by the terms of the particular procedure and the issues arising at each stage.

How we can assist

• Legal review of tender terms and participation requirements.
• Assistance with the preparation and submission of technical and financial bids.
• Assessment of legal issues during bid evaluation and the contract award process.
• Legal support in challenges and proceedings before the competent authorities.
• Assistance with disputes arising during performance of the public contract.

Each stage is considered in relation to the others. The bid, the award terms and the contractual obligations form a connected framework for assessing the legal position and any subsequent dispute.

Employment relationships bring together business needs and the rights and obligations of employees. Our office advises on employment contracts and labour disputes, considering the terms of employment, the development of the relationship and any claims arising from it. The assessment is grounded in the actual working arrangements and the relevant documentation.

How we can assist

• Drafting and legal review of employment contracts and individual terms.
• Claims for unpaid wages, benefits and dismissal compensation.
• Workplace accident matters and related compensation claims.
• Termination of employment and collective dismissal issues.
• Legal advice and court representation in disputes between employers and employees, including pay and workplace privacy matters.

The contract, payroll records and evidence of how the work was performed are examined together. This helps clarify the dispute, the individual claims and the points that require supporting evidence.

A transaction involving more than one country calls for an approach that connects the agreement with its cross-border context. Our office advises on private international law and international trade, with attention to the contractual relationship and the legal issues arising from international business activity.

How we can assist

• Negotiation, drafting and review of international sale, transport, agency and distribution agreements.
• Review of terms defining the parties' obligations in cross-border commercial relationships.
• Legal issues concerning the transfer of a company's registered office and international business arrangements.
• International insolvency proceedings and related matters.
• International tax issues connected with the transaction or business activity.

Attention is given to clear contractual terms and their consistency with the practical arrangements. The countries involved, the place of performance and the subject of the transaction all form part of the legal assessment.

Digital business brings together contracts, content, technology and personal data. Our office provides legal support for websites and e-commerce activities, both between businesses and with consumers. The assessment considers how the service operates and the relationships between the business, its users and its technical providers.

How we can assist

• Legal issues concerning website operation, online content, broadcasting and transactions conducted over the internet.
• Protection of intellectual property online and software development or licensing agreements.
• Personal data protection, electronic communications privacy, electronic signatures and encryption matters.
• The liability of internet service and access providers and issues concerning unlawful content.
• Consumer protection, online advertising and tax matters associated with e-commerce.

Legal support follows the actual transaction, from presentation of the service and acceptance of its terms to contract performance and the handling of data. The contractual and technical arrangements are considered together.