Headed by the ‘exceptionally knowledgeable’ and ’highly regarded’ Dimitris Babiniotis from Athens, the Zepos & Yannopoulos team specialises in multi-jurisdictional litigation involving IP, administrative, and public law issues, alongside international arbitration proceedings. The practice has extensive experience of representing domestic and international clients before the Supreme Court, with Babiniotis routinely handling complex civil, commercial, and corporate disputes. Adam Iliou is knowledgeable in debt collection cases, whilst Danae Papadatou is also noted. Since publication, Nikos Christoforidis left the firm.
Testimonials
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‘Their team has a large pool of specialised resources in different areas of law. That, along with the global network they maintain, gives them the ability to adequately cover complex disputes.’
‘Each individual is a subject matter expert in his or her field. They are committed and accountable for the tasks they undertake.'
‘Dimitris Babiniotis is an excellent professional. Whilst he is a great academic and litigator, he is also able to explain highly technical points in a comprehensive and concise manner, both for the better understanding of foreign counsel and colleagues but also for the client. Highly recommended!’
‘The team are highly effective and have guided us exceptionally well through the complexities of the Greek civil justice system and the Greek language, drafting and advising effortlessly in English. The team have a thorough understanding of the procedural rules and have provided considerable assistance in explaining the civil justice process and rules of evidence to navigate through what have been complex issues of both Greek and English law.’
‘I have worked with an exceptional civil lawyer - Danae Papadatou. Excellent and worked hard to ensure procedural deadlines have been complied with and extensive and complex evidence filed in time. Taken the time to explain Greek law and procedure. Drafting of pleadings is detailed and well evidenced. An excellent command of oral and written English.’
‘Dimitris Babiniotis is exceptionally knowledgeable about Greek law and is highly regarded.’
- 'The team is highly technically skilled but at the same time has an in-depth grasp of the commercial realities and the commercial needs and objectives of the clients.'
Key clients
- American Eagle Outfitters
- Federal Express Corporation (FEDEX)
- Brisa Group
- Novobanco S.A.
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation
- IATA – International Air Transport Association
- Alpha Bank S.A.
- Teleflex Medical Hellas S.A.
- AXA Group
- Jacobs Douwe Egberts
Work highlights
- Advised Teleflex Medical Hellas, which specialises in medical devices, in several cases related to the recovery of its claims against public and private hospitals and former counterparties before the courts of all instances.
- Represented a leading global specialty retailer in a dispute brought against it by its contractual counterparty concerning the termination of a franchise agreement.
- Represented four Greek companies active in the energy sector with a portfolio of eight photovoltaic plants in proceedings against alleged Spanish and Israeli shareholders before an ICC arbitral tribunal seated in Greece.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dimitris Babiniotis