Dispute resolution

POTAMITISVEKRIS

Spearheaded by the trio of Konstantinos Papadiamantis, Alexandros Kortesis, and Alexander Metallinos, POTAMITISVEKRIS leverages its extensive expertise in commercial litigation, enforcement proceedings and arbitration when acting for domestic and international clients. The practice primarily focuses on the pharmaceutical and real estate sectors, with Papadiamantis being knowledgeable in corporate governance and competition law infringement matters. Kortesis is an expert in commercial agreements and public law contracts, and Metallinos specialises in the banking and finance industries. Maria Ferfeli is a strong commercial litigator, Theodora Souma and Catherine Androulaki are both hailed as key practitioners, and Fay Karkantzou is highlighted for her administrative law expertise.

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Testimonials

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‘We are thoroughly satisfied with the efficiency demonstrated by PotamitisVekris Law Firm's prompt responses, and their overall approach to handling our cases and managing the client relationship. This Law Firm consistently provides an exceptionally high level of service, characterized by swift response times. Strong business acumen and industry knowledge, sound and appropriate advice, a deeply skilled team, an excellent value for money.’
‘Mr. Alexander Metallinos has been an excellent legal advisor with numerous of strengths and qualities such as analytical skills, creativity, perseverance and commitment.’
‘They are highly responsive and very practical - they are always quick to understand the key issues and to focus entirely on resolution of those issues. The Dispute Resolution team stands out not just for the quality of its senior partner - Konstantinos Papadiamantis - but also for the quality that runs through all its associates.'
‘Konstantinos Papadiamantis is deeply experienced, client friendly and creative and results focused. He always grasps the crux of the issues quickly and drives the case forward toward the resolution required. Very responsive, very user-friendly, gets results.'
'Catherine Androulaki is an excellent associate who we have consistently relied upon and never been failed by. She is diligent, responsive and strong both on the detail and the big picture. An asset.’
‘The PV dispute resolution team is well prepared and thorough.’
‘Konstantinos Papadiamantis is a very worthy advisor. Theodora Souma is also a well worthy advisor. She is well educated, very knowledgeable of legal matters and overall very helpful.’
‘Mr Alexandros Kortesis- innovative, knowledgeable, a genuinely nice person, knows the business particularly healthcare. Mr Alexios Papastavrou- knowledgeable, hands-on, passionate. Ms Faye Karkantzou- knowledgeable, very swift responses, always to the point, pragmatic, a genuinely nice person. Ms Semina Zavitsanou- a genuinely nice person, knowledgeable, always available and willing to support.’

Key clients

Nestle Hellas SA
ELTA COURIER
Masoutis
Hellenic Public Properties Company SA
PIRAEUS BANK
Burford Capital
Angelini
PQH S.A.
Medtronic Hellas S.A.
Gregorys Anonymous Industrial and Commercial FoodCompany (GREGORYS)
CSL BEHRING HELLAS
AstraZeneca S.A.
IASO S.A.
Farallon Capital
Motor Oil Group of companies
Folli Follie (under court appointed directorship)
NOVA ICT S.A.
NOVA TELECOMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA SINGLE MEMBERS.A. (former WIND HELAS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SA)
PAVLOS N. PETTAS AVEE
WORLDLINK SA

Work highlights

Representing Nestle Hellas Single Member in legal proceedings (10 damages actions brought by Greek milk producers) concerning alleged infringements of competition law provisions and relating to a well-known domestic cartel case back in 2007.
Representing Nova Telecommunications & Media in litigation proceedings before the Council of State arising from the tender for the "Conclusion of Framework Agreement for the provision of digitization services for the physical archive of the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator".
Acted for the claimants in a case before a technical dispute resolution panel in a dispute regarding whether COVID-19 and related state measures constitute a "State Responsible Event".