Described as a ‘business-minded law firm’, Moratis Passas Law Firm specialises in cross-border litigation and commercial disputes, in tandem with banking and financial claims. The team’s key clients are shipowners, businessmen and major credit institutions. Dimitris Passas, Nikos Syrmas and Fotis Kotsis jointly lead the practice. All three are knowledgeable in corporate law and civil litigious proceedings, while Christiana Koliofoti primarily concentrates on commercial matters.
Testimonials
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‘Moratis Passas is a business-minded law firm.'
‘Fotis Kotsis is a highly skilled civil litigator, renowned for his ability to craft compelling arguments and deliver winning outcomes in complex disputes.’
Key clients
- Cyprus Popular Bank Public Company Ltd, Greek Branch
- EDOEAP
- NN Hellas
- Citibank Europe Plc, Greek Branch
- Piraeus Bank
- Hellas Capital Leasing
- Viva Wallet Bank
- Antenna TV S.A.
- Intrum Hellas
Work highlights
- Representing NN Hellas in litigation concerning insurance products sold in the Greek market, such as the validity of its insurance policy terms and conditions, and the premium increase included in its insurance agreements.
- Represent EDOEAP (Press and Media Pension Fund) in a lawsuit against Bank of Greece to recover its assets held by the latter under the legal regime applicable to Greek pension funds and public law legal entities, which the Bank of Greece claims have been deteriorated as a result of the PSI.
- Handled six appeals filed by CPB (Cyprus Popular Bank Company) against the Greek State, before Thessaloniki Administrative Court of Appeal, for the repayment of withholding tax on interest income, arising from corporate bonds.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dimitris Passas, Nikos Syrmas, Fotis Kotsis