Representing companies from across the shipping, aviation, and cosmetics industries in complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation, V.D. Ikonomidis & Associates Law Firm is highly praised for its ‘strong communication’ and ’responsive’ nature. Based out of Athens, both Vassilios Ikonomidis and Georgia Patili co-head the practice, with the former specialising in international commercial cases, while the latter is an expert in corporate disputes. Eleni Chatzidaki is also noted.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are highly responsive and understand the needs of foreign clients.’

  • ‘Georgia Patili handled the matter with professionalism and sensitivity to the needs of a foreign client and foreign counsel. She was timely, responsive and competent and was a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Vassilios Ikonomidis has a strong reputation in dispute resolution, and is capable of dealing with complex legal cases and delivering positive results.’

  • ‘Vassilios Ikonomidis has a good knowledge of the law and experience in dealing with this subject matter.’

  • ‘VDI & Associates Law Firm has knowledgeable and effective lawyers. It is a very well-organised law firm - experienced and professional. Their main strength is having the right combination of skills that you can trust to get the best results in a timely manner. I will definitely recommend them to others and continue my cooperation with them.'

  • 'Georgia Patili is an amazing lawyer! She is excellent at what she does and also an amazing person.'
  • ‘Very strong communication skills within the team, with a totally people-centred philosophy. A trustworthy team that is always focused on delivering results.’

  • ‘Vassilios Ikonomidis and Georgia Patili are really focused on first understanding your needs and then the general concept of what that includes, and finally deliver your options accordingly.’

Key clients

  • Organisational Committee of Arranging Motor Sports (Motorsport Greece)
  • SSH Maritime Group of Companies (Punmore Capital Ltd)
  • Swift Profit Rental S.A.
  • BMW HELLAS Car Trading S.A.
  • Optimum S.A.
  • Agile Group of Companies
  • Egnite S.A.
  • Leriva Group of Companies
  • Exelixis S.A.
  • Original Senses P.C.
  • Senso in Terra S.A.
  • Cobaltair LTD in Liquidation
  • Neotex S.A.
  • Kentro Chara
  • Karanikolas Group S.A.

Work highlights

  • Acting for the Organisational Committee of Arranging Motor Sports (Motorsport Greece) in a trade mark dispute concerning the Acropolis Rally.
  • Acted for SSH Maritime Group of Companies (Punmore Capital) in a dispute with a contractor over the failure to carry out the agreed refitting works for a commercial yacht.
  • Acting for Swift Profit Rental S.A. in a claim against Malco Hellas ABETTE over the breach of a lease agreement.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Vassilios Ikonomidis, Georgia Patili

Other key lawyers

Eleni Chatzidaki