John Filiotis
Lambadarios Law FirmShowcasing significant expertise in commercial arbitration proceedings, alongside civil and criminal litigation before the Greek courts and the Hellenic Data Protection Authority, the Lambadarios Law Firm team is described as ‘outstanding’. The firm’s dispute resolution lawyers collaborate with other departments, including energy and banking, to handle criminal and regulatory claims. Athens-based practice head Constantinos Lambadarios is a skilled in arbitration, including serving as an ICC arbitrator and accredited mediator, whilst Chara Daouti focuses on IP cases. Harry Karampelis is an expert in white-collar crime cases, Sotiris Dempegiotis is knowledgeable in international arbitration, and George Panopoulos is an expert in the energy sector. Prokopis Dimitriadis and John Filiotis are further names to note.
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‘We work closely with John Filiotis and George Panopoulos, who are both distinguished by their unique specialisations and hardworking spirit, providing us with state-of-the art legal services.’
‘George Panopoulos is one of the very few lawyers who have business acumen and a keen sense of the corporate decision-making process. He is dedicated to his work and has a 360-view of things, all in his client's best interests.’
‘George Panopoulos and Sotiris Dempegiotis stand out as knowledgeable, collaborative, diligent, and always available, with significant expertise and experience.’
‘Constantinos Lambadarios, George Panopoulos and Sotiris Dempegiotis are excellent professionals with excellent knowledge of their field, who are always available to assist and provide their excellent legal advice (which we cannot easily find at other law firms). The most important thing about this firm is that they are always on the client’s side.’
‘Highly knowledgeable about the practice of international arbitration. A formidable team of well-recognised arbitration lawyers.’
‘Lambadarios Law Firm has an outstanding team with experience in the field of dispute resolution. It is always a pleasure to work with professional and highly skilled lawyers. They establish direct and continuing communication with the client and they adopt a pragmatic, commercial approach. The firm’s strongest weapon is its accurate advice and legal knowledge combined with the collaborative atmosphere they immediately create with clients. The team is very efficient and it produces the best results on time.’
‘George Panopoulos has extensive experience of handling complex litigation and arbitration cases. He has absolute knowledge of the subject matter and is always ready to provide high-quality legal advice adapted to the commercial circumstances and requirements of each case, as he has a broad knowledge of the industry. He is focused and meticulous and very accommodating to the demands of the client and the case. It is always a pleasure to work with a lawyer who understands his client’s concerns and makes them feel comfortable regarding the handling and the outcome of the case. He is very approachable, available for discussion and willing to effectively cooperate with the client.’
'They have deep knowledge and experience, especially in international arbitration proceedings. George Panopoulos and Sotiris Debegiotis stand out for their calmness, reliability and great professionalism.'
Key clients
- Google LLC
- Cardlink S.A.
- MIELE Hellas S.A.
- ELGi Compressors Europe SARL
- Meeting Point Hotels Management Hellas S.A.
- Hellenic Public Properties Co.
- Fraport Greece
- HELLENiQ ENERGY
- INTRAKAT
- OPAP S.A.
- Engie Energy Services International
- GEK TERNA
- PQH Single Special Liquidation S.A.
- Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF)
- CANA S.A.
- Agrofresh Holding France S.A.S
- Lapin House
- Goodyear Hellas S.A.
- LIME Transportation Technology LLC
- Xiamen Yealink Network Technology Co. Ltd
Work highlights
- Defended Google in eight cases brought by the Hellenic Data Protection Authority over its refusal to remove web search content.
- Represented Cardlink before the civil courts in a dispute with a former supplier.
- Represented Meeting Point Hotels Management Hella S.A.’s board of directors and hotel managers before the criminal and administrative authorities in several employment and personal injury cases.
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Constantinos Lambadarios