Insurance

Rokas Law Firm

Drawing upon its extensive contentious expertise, Rokas Law Firm has a specific focus on insurance claims, misappropriation of bank deposit issues and the reservation of insurer’s rights of cancellation cases. It can regularly be found representing energy companies and financial institutions. The firm has a strong track record in regulated markets, often handling M&A transactions, regulatory compliance and winding-up proceedings. Based out of Athens, founding partner Ioannis Rokas specialises in complex insurance litigation and arbitration cases. Alkistis Christofilou primarily focuses on the finance, telecoms and pharmaceutical sectors, and Christos Theodorou is knowledgeable in IPOs and financial law matters. Antonios Tsavdaridis is experienced in advising on major European disputes, and Nikolaos Boutsikos is an expert litigator.

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‘Rokas Law firm is very well known for its insurance law practice, and this is no wonder. The firm excels in the last decade in Greece in relation to all insurance items (both litigation and consulting services - including M&As). All team members have experience and specialty in all fields of commercial law and more specifically in insurance. The advice provided is always well educated and complete, giving the clients the opportunity to take well informed decisions.’
‘Alkistis Christofilou excels in the provision of legal advice, which is solution-oriented and innovative, always addressing the client needs. Nikos Boutsikos is a highly experienced professional, having led numerous big litigation cases with great success.’
‘ROKAS LAW FIRM lawyers and administrative staff members are excellent in terms of legal knowledge, market knowledge, willingness to support and easiness to reach. In particular, Alkistis Christofilou is a distinguished lawyer with exceptional knowledge both in legal theory and in legal praxis.’
'RLF aims to build long-term partnerships with clients, focusing on sustained success rather than short-term gains.'
'RLF possess deep knowledge in their respective fields, ensuring high-quality and accurate outputs.'
‘Alkistis Christofilou is a phenomenal lawyer, not only is her legal expertise exceptional but she is also able to assist clients with regards to market practices and more generally to provide operational and commercial guidance. Nikolaos Boutsikos is also a great lawyer.’
‘Rokas has a very reputed practice and is able to advise on a very wide range of matters in a very timely manner.’
‘Alkistis Christofilou is our key contact at Rokas. She has a very pragmatic approach. Her responsiveness and sense of business is much appreciated.’

Work highlights

Advises Generali in its capacity as liability insurers of the Greek train operator, in relation to the Tempi railway accident, also undertaking the defence of claims submitted by relatives of the deceased in this accident.
Advises a major energy player on its claims for damages to its refinery facilities and the business interruption which arose thereof.
Advises one of the major stakeholders in insurance brokerage regarding the acquisition of other undertakings engaging in insurance intermediation.

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