Dispute resolution

POTAMITISVEKRIS

Covering the whole spectrum of commercial and civil litigation, in addition to white-collar crime cases, POTAMITISVEKRIS’ team displays ‘in-depth expertise’ in labour law and tax disputes. The practice is equally strong at handling litigation and arbitration cases arising in the banking, pharmaceutical, and real estate development industries. Athens-based Konstantinos Papadiamantis is an ’excellent litigator’, whilst Alexandros Kortesis brings broad expertise in corporate and commercial disputes to the practice. Alexander Metallinos focuses on banking and finance claims, and both Maria Ferfeli and Theodora Souma are also noted as key team members. Xenophon Paparrigopoulos is another well-regarded name.

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Testimonials

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‘This law firm offers a significantly high level of service in terms of response times, business acumen, industry knowledge, appropriateness of advice, strength-in-depth of team and value for money. The depth and breadth of their knowledge ensures that they are able to support every client’s business needs successfully and provide high-quality, innovative legal solutions in the increasingly complex area of legislation and practice.’
‘Alexandros Metallinos is an excellent legal advisor whose numerous strengths and qualities include correct judgement, analytical skills, creativity, perseverance and commitment.’
‘In-depth expertise. Focus on each file. Good results.’
‘Konstantinos Papadiamantis is an excellent litigator - one of the most experienced in the Greek market. He is easy to communicate with, respects the client and is always committed to each one of his cases. Most importantly of all, he gets results for the client.’
‘Significant experience, great expertise, professionalism, and availability.’
‘What stands out is the responsiveness and professionalism, as well as the business-oriented approach adopted by the firm. They aim at finding solutions rather than raising barriers, and they are always willing to explore alternative ways of meeting the client's goal.’
'Konstantinos Papadiamantis is an experienced litigator. He is personally involved in all cases, providing his guidance and input to the younger members of the team and being present at crucial court hearings and negotiation meetings. He is a hard worker and is very effective at what he does. He is dedicated to his clients and stands with them in order to ensure a positive outcome in disputes.'
'First-rate mentality and reliability, efficiency and top-quality advice with proven results.'

Key clients

Nestle Hellas SA
SKAI – Eidiseis Dot Com
MISSIRIAN AE
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 Food Company (GREGORYS)
CSL BEHRING HELLAS
AstraZeneca S.A.
IASO S.A.
Farallon Capital
IREON INVESTMENTS LTD
SFS MAEDADP
Folli Follie (under court appointed directorship)
NOVA TELECOMMUNICATIONS & MEDIASINGLE MEMBER S.A. (formerly WIND HELASTELECOMMUNICATIONS SA)

Work highlights

Represented Burford Capital and Intrum Hellas in asset tracing, cross-border enforcement and recovery processes with respect to non-performing loans and related tort claims for an approximate amount of EUR 30 M.
Represented Ireon Investments Ltd, an affiliate of the Motoroil Group, in ICC arbitration proceedings against a foreign credit institution (under liquidation) over disputed leakage claims arising from an SPA.
Represented Nova Telecommunications & Media S.M.S.A., one the largest telecoms providers in Greece, in disputes arising from a public tender launched by Information Society S.A. as part of the project for the upgrade of the integrated information system of the state legal counsel and update of its digital services.

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