Dispute resolution

Dryllerakis & Associates

Demonstrating broad expertise across the financial services, energy, and real estate industries, and described as one of ‘the most reputable law firms’, Dryllerakis & Associates specialises in handling complex tax, civil, and corporate litigation. The firm has extensive experience of dealing with multi-jurisdictional proceedings involving violations of IP rights and shareholder disputes, with Athens-based co-heads Gerassimos Apergis and Vassilis Constantinidis specialising in unfair competition claims and commercial litigation. John Dryllerakis draws upon his ’wisdom and experience’ when addressing business law cases, whilst Panagiotis Kakaletris and Anna Damilakis are also noted.

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Testimonials

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‘The uniqueness that this team brings to their field is their innate ability to make their clients feel reassured, no matter how dire a situation may be. From the initial meeting to the final outcome of a case, they are instantly available. Their collaboration between themselves and with clients is a constant and they are knowledgeable of the minute details pertaining to not only the cases but the clients themselves.’
‘I have had the pleasure of working with Panagiotis Kakaletris a number of times, and his confidence in all matters is reassuring. His compassionate nature is what differentiates him from most in his profession. This, added to his extensive knowledge of the law, contributes to making him singular in the field.’
‘Claire Sergaki, although young, is very experienced and confident. She has very good legal knowledge, is very hardworking and is always available when needed. She speaks and writes excellent English.’
'Panagiotis Kakaletris is exceptional.’
‘Panagiotis Kakaletris is very professional, experienced and dedicated, with a good understanding of the client's needs and a high level of legal knowledge.’
‘Despite being one of the most reputable law firms in Greece, they show extreme care for each specific case they handle and they create a feeling of trust that your case is being handled in the best way possible. There is a very direct and personal approach with both associates and senior partners alike. They use a lot of IT tools that I didn't expect a law firm to use which gave us an edge in my arbitration, making our presentation before the arbitrators stand out.’
‘John Dryllerakis is one of the most reputable lawyers in Greece. His wisdom, experience and the care he puts into his job are second to none. Emmanuel Dryllerakis and Vassilis Constantinidis are very experienced, with tremendous legal backgrounds, and offer excellent representation. They both possess a unique ability to understand complex commercial and corporate law matters. Claire Sergaki has a tremendous work ethic, legal expertise and care for the client's needs.’
‘Vassilis Constantinidis is one of the most efficient litigators I have worked with. He invests the time to get to know the facts of each case in depth and he is very inventive in terms of arguments and legal tools in order to get the desired outcome.’

Key clients

Burlington Books
ELAIS-Unilever Hellas S.A.
Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator S.A. (HEDNO S.A.)
Helleniq Energy Holdings S.A.
Minoan Lines
Mondelez Europe Services GmbH – Greek Branch
Olympic Brewery (CARLSBERG Group)
Sfakianakis S.A.
Nutreco N.V.
YTONG S.A.

Work highlights

Represented Olympic Brewery (Carlsberg Group) in a complex and ongoing series of litigation and appeals dating back to 2006, stemming from an investigation by the Hellenic Competition Commission.
Defending Unilever against claims brought by former distributors for compensation and profit loss on the grounds of non-causal and/or abusive termination.
Defending the Raytheon Company in a lawsuit filed by a former agent, seeking compensation over the termination of its cooperation with the client.

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