With extensive experience of handling employment, IP, and banking litigation (particularly defending Greek banks in court proceedings), the Sioufas & Associates Law Firm practice displays an ‘inherent disposition for constructive cooperation’. Based out of Athens, deputy managing partner Marios Sioufas specialises in complex IP and corporate disputes, Olga Eftychidou is an expert in enforcement and insolvency cases, and Nikolaos Katiforis focuses on administrative disputes and arbitration. Theodora Antonopoulou is also highlighted.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The organisational structure, the tech support systems and the wide network of the law firm make them a valuable partner for the client.’

  • ‘Excellent firm with great lawyers.'

  • ‘The team consisted of individuals from various backgrounds and countries, but the performance was seamless and highly efficient, giving the impression that it was one highly skilled professional who was acting for us. The consultancy support was very useful. The team was highly informed on the legislation involved.’

  • ‘Marios Sioufas is always willing to help and provide valuable advice.’

  • ‘Τhe team are knowledgeable about our sector and have long experience in this practice area, and working with them provides the assurance that the level of service one enjoys is professional. The responsiveness, as well as the business-oriented approach adopted by the firm, is one of the elements that stands out when working with the team.’

  • ‘What stands out in the people I have worked with is their inherent disposition for constructive cooperation and the fact that they know that in order to achieve the desired result, teamwork must be strengthened and promoted.’

  • 'The team are reliable partners for us. Their service is of a high quality because of their deep and up-to-date knowledge, experience and expertise. Their responsiveness in terms of time is also very satisfying.'

  • 'The team is very detail-oriented and agile and is able to address the particularities of each case successfully.'

Key clients

  • Pavlos I. Kontellis S.A.
  • Agua Terra Alfa (CYPRUS) Limited
  • A.G.E.T. Heraklis S.A.
  • Lafarge Beton
  • L.y.d.a. S.A.
  • Athenian Brewery S.A.
  • Hellas Capital S.A.
  • Papafiloi Mills S.A.
  • Qualysis LTD
  • Special Financial Solutions SA
  • Petros Petropoulos AEBE
  • Dimou Christina
  • Glafcos Marine LTD
  • Rolco Vianil S.A.
  • Levante Ferries Anmez S.A.
  • Public Retail S.A.
  • Elsa Silgan S.A.
  • Cepal Hellas Financial Services S.A.

Work highlights

  • Represented Agua Terra Alfa (Cyprus) Limited in a claim for damages arising from breach of contract within the context of a property conveyance.
  • Acted on behalf of Elsa Silgan S.A in a complex case against a bankrupt company.
  • Acted on behalf of A.G.E.T. Heraklis S.A. in a claim before the Athens Court of First Instance against a private capital company concerning 42 unpaid invoices.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marios Sioufas, Olga Eftychidou, Nikolaos Katiforis

Other key lawyers

Ioanna Rapsomaniki, Theodora Antonopoulou, Marios-Panagiotis Skouras