Acting on behalf of local and international clients, the Fortsakis, Diakopoulos, Mylonogiannis & Associates Law Firm team’s scope of expertise is broad, spanning both arbitration and litigation. The practice is skilled in administrative law cases and is especially active in the field of public procurement, representing bidders for major projects, along with dealing with contentious issues arising in the construction and infrastructure spheres. Nikolas Avgouleas and George Mylonogiannis head the group from Athens, with the former focusing on public law cases, whilst Theodore Fortsakis is an expert in tax issues. Petros Pantazopoulos is knowledgeable in out-of-court dispute resolution proceedings, and Spyridon Skliris is also highlighted as a key contact.
Testimonials
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‘The firm stands out for its combination of traditional values, outstanding knowledge of the market, thorough knowledge of the law, accurate interpretation and application of the law, modern spirit and flexibility.’
‘Deep knowledge of the particular details of our company and dedication to our goals. Eager to help and support.’
Key clients
- Vodafone – Panafon S.A
- Avramar S.A.
- DEDDIE S.A.
- Wind Hellas S.A. (now NOVA Telecommunications and Media)
- DEI SA (Public Power Corporation SA)
- Capital Gas Ship Management Corp. Limited
- Greek subsidiaries of Total Eren
- JV of Thales DIS France S.A. – Uni Systems SA
- Novartis Hellas S.A.C.I. and members of the Novartis Group
- Merck Hellas S.A. & companies of Merck Group
- Pharmaserve – Lilly S.A.C.I.
- Express Service S.A.
- Elbisco S.A.
- Endeavour Investments SA and shareholders
- Gelasakis Travel Centre
- AGET Iraklis (LaFarge Group)
- Alpha Services and Holdings S.A.
- Shop and Trade
Work highlights
- Represented Capital Gas Ship Management Corp. Limited in a dispute with DESFA SA, the operator of the Greek natural gas transfer system, in connection with a tender for the procurement of an LNG carrier to be utilised as a floating storage unit.
- Represented Express Service S.A. in a dispute with Ethniki Asfalistiki S.A. in relation to a violation of the latter to refrain from unfair competitive actions.
- Represented DEI SA (the Public Power Corporation) in its dispute with Hitachi Energy SA (formerly ABB Power Grids Greece SA) over the awarding of a contract for the construction of a GIS substation.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nikolas Avgouleas, George Mylonogiannis