Counting local and multinational entities from across the pharmaceutical, energy, and finance sectors amongst its clientele, the employment specialists at Bernitsas Law have established themselves as ‘adaptable problem solvers’. The practice has vast expertise in the employment-related aspects of cross-border M&A transactions and also frequently advises on whistleblowing claims, reporting compliance, and employment contracts. Panayotis Bernitsas heads the department, whilst the ’knowledgeable’ Maria Kloni specialises in voluntary exit schemes, restructurings, and collective labour agreements.

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‘Maria Kloni delivered excellent results and successfully dealt with all our requests and legal matters as soon as they arose.’
‘Bernitsas has a great team of professionals who are very qualified in all aspects of employment law and are able to provide timely solutions to any issues that a client may face.’
‘All the individuals can provide solutions, even for challenging issues, always within the required time schedules. They willing to offer their services immediately.’
‘Very experienced, professional and qualified team of adaptable problem solvers.’
‘Maria Klioni is knowledgeable, has good market insights, and is great to deal with.’
‘What stands out is their understanding of the client and their business, their knowledge of the subject, the market and the local environment, their collaborative mindset and attitude, and their effectiveness and efficiency.’
‘The team has an excellent knowledge of the subject, providing clear and credible guidance. They are up to date with the ongoing changes in the Greek market and they provide an exceptional service.’
‘I have worked with Maria Kloni on employment cases. She has strong communication skills and the ability to simply explain the right solution. She has excellent and up-to-date labour-related knowledge.’

Key clients

BMW Hellas SA
Bristol Myers Greece
CNH Industrial
CVC Capital Partners
GIC Fund
Liknoss SA
Monster Energy Europe Limited
Saint Gobain Group

Work highlights

Advised on employment law matters and technology transfer issues in relation to employee-created software within the context of CNH Industrial’s acquisition of Augmenta Group.
Advised a retail brand on employment agreement templates, including executive agreements, and on Greek employment law regulations arising from the establishment of a subsidiary and the setup of its commercial network in Greece.
Undertook an employment due diligence exercise, which included reviewing employment law issues relating to approximately 4,000 employees, in the context of GIC’s entry into a strategic partnership with Sani/Ikos Group.

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Maria Kloni

Bernitsas Law

Counsel Maria is a counsel at the Firm which she joined in 2020. She has substantial advisory, litigation and transactional experience in all aspects of individual and collective employment law. Maria advises on restructurings, voluntary exit schemes, TUPE, outsourcing, redundancies and company collective labour agreements. She also conducts due diligence in the context of mergers and acquisitions. Maria assists human resources, payroll and legal departments on the management of employment relationships, employment, secondment, services and senior executives’ agreements, termination and amicable separation agreements, internal work regulations and company policies. Maria also advises on disciplinary issues, equality, employee mobility including postings and secondments of EU/EEA and third country nationals, pensions, benefits and incentive schemes.

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Panayotis Bernitsas

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