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Rokas Law Firm

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Rokas Law Firm has cemented its place at the top of the insurance law market through its extensive work on contentious, regulatory and policy wording matters, with assistance covering Greek, EU and US law issues. The team is well versed in representing domestic and international companies in court litigation and alternative dispute resolution, with founding partner Ioannis Rokas being an expert in global and local insurance undertakings before Greek and English Courts. Alkistis Christofilou and Christos Theodorou specialise in financial law and regulatory compliance. Antonios Tsavdaridis is an experienced arbitration practitioner, and Nick Boutsikos is knowledgeable in private insurance law. Viktoria Chatzara left the firm in July 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Rokas law firm provides valuable advice. The team consists of expert professionals in the field of insurance. Up to date practical advice. Valuable business partner for the insurance industry, combining academic knowledge and practical advice. Collaborative spirit and solution-oriented advice.’

  • ‘Ioannis Rokas as one of the most prominent legal advisors in the insurance sector. Alkistis Christofilou, Christos Theodorou, Antonios Tsavdaridis and Nickolaos Boutsikos are all highly qualified experts with experience both in the provision of legal advice as well as in litigation. It is a pleasure working with professionals of this level. Always learning and adding value.’

  • ‘They are always available and possess excellent knowledge of special fields such as insurance law. They are open-minded in building a case strategy and solutions-oriented. Especially, our collaboration with Ioannis Rokas and Alkistis Christofilou has been great. They both have exceptional knowledge of insurance law and are always ready to cope with difficult legal questions.’

  • ‘Rokas Law Firm is highly specialized in insurance law matters, having both profound academic knowledge and significant practical experience, as well as knowledge of the Greek insurance market. Its members are always up to date with legal, regulatory and case-law developments, very professional, well-prepared and resourceful. All of the partners and associates we have worked with are able to provide quick and accurate advice in insurance regulatory, contractual and litigation issues, in a business- and solution-oriented way.’

  • ‘Ioannis Rokas: Profound industry knowledge and experience of both the applicable law and market practice; always able to provide practical advice even on highly complex matters. Christos Theodorou: High level legal services, excellent collaboration and client care.’

  • ‘Antonis Tsavdaridis is an excellent litigator with undisputable in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry. A safe pair of hands and commercially minded, he can guide his clients through the maze of the Greek court system.’

  • ‘Rokas insurance and litigation teams have a unique approach. It helped us finalising key contracts and avoiding several disputes. Also they negotiate very hard and helped us achieve a very good settlement/outcome. This is a very experienced team with great knowledge of the local insurance market and practices. I really appreciate their open-minded and solutions-driven approach.’

  • ‘I mainly worked with Alkistis Christofilou who is leading the insurance practice and is able to advise on a wide range of insurance law and insurance regulatory matters.’

Work highlights

  • Advises Generali, the insurers of the Greek train operator, in relation to the Tempi rail accident.
  • Advises a major energy player on its claims for damages to its refinery facilities and business interruption.
  • Advised the shareholders of Horizon Ins Co (composite license) on the creation of Horizon 1964 through the spin-off of Horizon’s non-life business, and the consequent transfer of Horizon to Interamerican.

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Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ioannis Rokas, Alkistis Christofilou, Christos Theodorou, Antonios Tsavdaridis, Nikolaos Boutsikos

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Kosmas Karanikolas, Andriani Kantilieraki, Xeni Lymperopoulou