The Sarantitis employment department has vast expertise in handling the whole spectrum of labour law and employment matters arising from complex M&A transactions, alongside collective labour agreements and termination procedures. Showing ‘good technical skills’, the specialists at the firm routinely advise domestic and international corporations on violence and harassment claims; team head Theodora Monochartzis is an expert employment litigator. The team also includes Terina Raptis, who is described as a ’very knowledgeable’ lawyer in relation to the employment aspects of in restructuring schemes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is very professional and always grasps the underlying business issues involved in any matter that requires their attention. They will set up a relevant team who specialise in the areas involved.’

  • 'Terina Raptis is a very knowledgeable, professional lawyer who supports us directly and without delay. She can always identify potential issues and guide us accordingly.’
  • ‘Prompt service, excellent strategy and proper direction.’

  • ‘Quick, correct and direct solutions to the issues raised. Terina Raptis is excellent.’

  • ‘Good technical skills, availability, ability to get the deal done under pressure, concise and clear responses.'

  • ‘Terina Raptis is able to tackle difficult matters and to consider the full impact her advice has on the matters. She is solutions oriented.’

  • ‘Sarantitis’ employment practice provides strong litigation and advisory support to our firm.’

Key clients

  • Ceva Logistics / GEFCO Greece
  • Diageo Hellas S.A.
  • Sarmed S.A.
  • Neptune Lines Shipping & Managing Enterprises S.A.
  • Mytilineos SA
  • Maillis International SA – Maillis Group of Companies
  • Shipping Agents Union – International Maritime Union – D.N.E.
  • PCCW Global (Hellas) S.A.
  • YieldStreet Marine Inc.

Work highlights

  • Advising Diageo Hellas S.A. on all the employment matters of its Greek subsidiary.
  • Advised Mytilineos on the employment aspects of the full acquisition of the Unison group of companies, one of the largest undertakings in the facility management sector in Greece.
  • Acting as permanent advisor to Neptune Lines Shipping & Managing Enterprises S.A., including advising on all employment relationships.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Theodora Monochartzis

Other key lawyers

Terina Raptis