Employment

Andersen Legal - Pistiolis - Triantafyllos & Associates Law Firm

Highlighted for its ‘outstanding cooperation’ and ’proactive approach’, Andersen Legal - Pistiolis - Triantafyllos & Associates Law Firm has extensive contentious expertise, advising clients on claims surrounding discrimination, unlawful dismissal and trade union action. On the transactional side, the ‘practical’ team is well equipped to draft internal policies concerning remote working and anti-bullying, and to handle the employment aspects of complex M&A. Anastasios Triantafyllos and Theodore Pistiolis spearhead the practice from Athens, with the former being an expert in workplace privacy and collective agreements, and the latter primarily focusing on the energy, TMT and real estate industries. Paraskevas Zourntos is a specialist litigator, and Aglaia Menti is also noted as a key member of the practice.

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Testimonials

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‘Andersen Legal has been a valuable partner of ours for many years. The firm offers a combination of expertise, experience, and innovation. It has an excellent reputation in the Greek market, especially in employment, TMT, and corporate matters. People are well-trained, have a hands-on attitude, they are responsive and passionate about delivering high-quality services. The team's ability to work collaboratively across different legal disciplines provides comprehensive solutions to complex legal issues.’
‘Theodore Pistiolis is an excellent business consultant. A great lawyer with vast experience in corporate matters. His communication skills are second to none, ensuring that clients are always kept informed and up to date on the status of our cases. He can balance various tasks and lead a team of lawyers. Themistoklis Giannakopoulos has a unique approach to our matters. He understands our unique needs and business goals, offers tailored advice, and always maintains clear, frequent communication. With a solid academic and an impressive track of significant accounts, he can advise for any legal issue. Anastasios Triantafyllos is a high-profile attorney with notable case victories. His advice is always precise. Nice to have him on the same side of the table. Paraskevas Zourntos is detail-oriented, well-organized, and willing to go the extra mile for clients.'
‘Outstanding cooperation. A very practical and proactive approach to issues. Deep understanding of our business and needs. Great collaborators with a client centered approach.’
‘Paraskevas Zourdos is extremely responsive, accessible with a high level of expertise, detail orientation and excellent communication. Theodoros Pistiolis is a true trusted partner excellent in risk assessment, strategic thinking and business understanding.’
‘Andersen Legal has established itself as one of the most trusted partners of our group thoroughout the years. A leader in Employment, TMT, and corporate law in Greece. Experienced, always with a solution at hand, looking at the big picture and clients' objectives.'
‘Theodore Pistiolis is dedicated to getting the job done with a deep understanding of clients’ needs. He is a solution focused lawyer with excellent communication skills. He always brings something unique to the table; created a firm that is versatile and capable of handling a wide range of legal challenges. Dimitra Gkanatsiou has an ability to anticipate challenges and deliver valuable advice.'
'Tasos Triantafyllos is an expert in Employment Law. Clients benefit from his deep sector knowledge, and innovative thinking. Paris Zourntos is not stopping until he gets the results we need. A real employment law expert; and is client-focused and service-oriented.'
'Politeness, understanding of need, attentiveness, responsiveness. The collaboration is effective, on time and provides solutions when required.'

Key clients

Allianz Trade (Euler Hermes)
Energean Oil & Gas SA
Netcompany – Intrasoft SA Greek Branch
Estarta Greece
Allianz Hellas Insurance Company SA
Aktor Constructions SA
Intrakat
Attica Holdings SA (Attica Group)
PLAISIO COMPUTERS SA
Redpath Greece
Gefsinous SA
Cooperative Bank of Thessaly
Intracom Defence Electronics - IDE

Work highlights

Advised Estarta on an array of international employment assignments arising from opening its newest location in Athens.
Advised Attica Group on the employment aspects of its high-profile December 2023 merger with Cretan operator Anek Lines.
Represented Energean Oil & Gas in a series of litigation cases involving 180 employees.

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