Adhering to ‘very high standards’, Rokas Law Firm covers domestic and international arbitration, alongside insurance and commercial litigation proceedings. Predominantly focusing on the pharmaceutical, maritime and energy sectors, the practice has experience in the First Instance Court and the Court of Appeals. Christos Theodorou and Antonios Tsavdaridis jointly lead the department, specialising in ICC arbitrations and complex insurance claims, while Nick Boutsikos is a strong IP litigator. Andreas Papastathis is knowledgeable in disputes arising out of insurance contract terms. Andriani Kantilieraki is also a key contact.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Precise, always on time with deadlines and people very collaborative.’

  • ‘Mr. Antonios Tsavdaridis stands out from competitors as his knowledge of the legal practice enables him to provide efficient solution-driven legal advice. We were extremely pleased with his services, he gained our trust from the inception of our engagement.’

  • ‘Very good knowledge, expertise and preparation in advance for the handling of the case professionally. Also, availability for collaboration and great client care.’

  • ‘Dr. Antonios Tsavdaridis has a deep knowledge of the national and European regulatory framework and unique expertise in handling difficult cross border cases. He is also exceptionally open minded in building a case strategy. He has helped us in difficult cases to reach a very good outcome.’

  • ‘Adherence to the very high standards both professional and ethical as well the expertise in a very specialised subject.’

  • ‘The immediate grasping of issues at hand and the accuracy of their responses.’

  • ‘Very collaborative and always respecting deadlines.’

Key clients

  • Lloyd’s of London
  • General Motors / Opel
  • British Airways
  • Dogus Group
  • Head Rush Technologies
  • Hellenic Train S.A./Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane
  • Heracles GCC / Lafarge Holcim
  • AIG Europe S.A.
  • Hannover Re
  • AXA XL
  • Ethniki Insurance S.A.
  • Generali Italia S.p.A.
  • Eurolife FFH
  • Motor Insurers’ Fund (Cyprus)
  • Motor Insurers’ Bureau (Greece)
  • Auxiliary Fund (Greece)
  • QBE
  • CIMOLAI S.p.A.
  • Attiki Odos S.A.
  • REDS S.A.
  • DEPA S.A.
  • Avion Express
  • Roche S.A.
  • Takeda S.A.
  • Allianz S.A.
  • DallBogg S.A.
  • Biomerieux S.A.
  • BUPA
  • Hellenic Petroleum S.A.
  • Sunlight S.A.

Work highlights

  • Advising insurers and representing HT/FSI in relation to the lawsuits that are being filed following the deadliest train accident in Greece, with 57 deaths, at Tempi on 1 March 2023.
  • Advising reinsurers and representing insurers in respect of claims of €19m against a motorway, under a TPL policy, following the closure of a major motorway due to a snowstorm.
  • Represented Opel of the General Motors Group in a product liability lawsuit in the Greek courts.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christos Theodorou, Antonios Tsavdaridis

Other key lawyers

Nick Boutsikos, Andreas Papastathis, Andriani Kantilieraki, Xenia Lymperopoulou, Ifigeneia Myloni