Drawing upon its vast experience in acting for clients before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and Courts of First Instance, the ‘highly knowledgeable’ team at Apostolos Georgiades specialises in complex compensation and infringement claims. Based out of Athens, Stavros Georgiades heads the outfit, primarily focusing on civil litigation. George Georgiades frequently represents major hoteliers and shipowners, while Anastasia Mageirou is highlighted as ’experienced and reliable’ in the dispute resolution field.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The individuals I worked with (Mr. Stavros Georgiades, Mrs. Anastasia Mageirou and Mrs. Sofia Choumpavli to name but a few) are extremely knowledgeable, highly experienced and reliable, they always and without exception demonstrate utmost confidentiality and integrity and outstanding personal and professional values, they are always thoroughly prepared, they provide continuous feedback, and they always walk the extra miles in order to deliver the best possible outcomes.’

  • ‘Apostolos Georgiades & Associates consistently stands out as a leader in the dispute resolution in Greece, having established a remarkable reputation, thanks in large part to its founder, Professor Apostolos Georgiades, who is recognized as one of the most renowned lawyers in the country. Clients appreciate not only the firm’s professionalism but also the personal touch that the team provides. This accessibility ensures that clients feel supported and informed throughout their legal journeys.'

  • ‘In my opinion, Apostolos Georgiades & Associates belongs to the top 3 Greek law firms in every and all sectors/industries/practices covered by their legal services, certainly the best I worked with. They are highly knowledgeable and experienced, their responsiveness and the quality of their work and deliverables are second to none, their legal fees are always comprehensive, competitive and thoroughly documented and their approach is absolutely discreet and highly professional.'

Key clients

  • Olympia Group S.A.
  • Hellinikon S.A.
  • Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund S.A.
  • Hellenic Railways Organization
  • Nova Telecommunications & Media S.A.
  • Pancreta Bank S.A.
  • Stoiximan Ltd
  • Helios Hotels & Resorts (Attikos Helios)
  • Koutsolioutsos Family
  • Enteka S.A.

Work highlights

  • Represents OLYMPIA GROUP and its principal Panos Germanos in litigation proceedings with the group’s former CEO amounting to a total of €83m.
  • Represented and defended a shipping magnate in two claims raised by his siblings alleging that they were partners in his shipping business.
  • Represents Helios Hotels & Resorts (Mantonanakis Group) to collect the amount of €620m awarded as damages owed by the Hellenic Public Properties Company (ETAD) for breach of contract.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stavros Georgiades

Other key lawyers

George Georgiades, Anastasia Mageirou