Dispute resolution

Bernitsas Law

With vast expertise in litigation related to competition, corporate crime and fraud, Bernitsas Law delivers a ‘high level of service’ to major international energy and pharmaceutical corporations, among others. The practice has extensive experience before the Athens Court of Appeals and First Instance Administrative Court, with Athens-based co-head Panayotis Bernitsas being an expert in EU and antitrust law matters. The other co-heads, Christos Paraskevopoulos and Dimitris Roussis, specialise in contractual, administrative and civil litigation, while Evangelos Mamalakis covers all areas of corporate law and commercial lease agreement claims. Fotini Karra is knowledgeable in arbitration proceedings and Pelina Leontiadou is also cited as a key contact.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Team of excellent professionals offering thorough and fully documented legal advice / support, on a wide range of issues.’
‘One of their most important strengths is that they offer always the necessary information before or during the dispute resolution procedure for the protection of the client's interests.'
‘Deeply knowledgeable. Able to analyse data and conditions before providing advice.’
‘The team advised us on Public Procurement matters and was very professional and responsive. It was a great pleasure working with them.’
'Dimitris Roussis and Mara Lissari provided quick advice on many complex topics and were very much attentive to our concerns and needs.’
‘Experienced litigation team working efficiently and responsive. Pre-knowledge of litigation with distribution markets in the healthcare sector.’
‘Christos Paraskevopoulos, with a track record in litigation with distributors in healthcare. Empathetic, confident, effective communicator. Pelina Leontiadou, attention to detail, general case management, great works ethics.’
‘Christos Paraskevopoulos is an exceptional litigator with great experience.’

Key clients

BMW Hellas SA
CNP Zois SA
Euronet Group
Fresenius Kabi Hellas
Helleniq Energy
Japan Tobacco International
Kosmocar
Orion Pharma SA
Viomes SA
Vinci Concessions SAS

Work highlights

Represent Olympia Odos in ad-hoc arbitration proceedings provided under the Concession Agreement involving claims against the Greek State.
Representing several renewable energy companies developing projects in Greece in civil and administrative litigation proceedings.
Represents KOSMOCAR acting as importer of a major European car manufacturer in Greece in civil litigation proceedings.