Showcasing vast expertise in the contentious sphere, including challenging claims regarding the taxation of damages compensation, the ‘well-rounded’ KBVL practice consistently provides multi-jurisdictional tax and estate advice to private companies and HNW individuals. The firm demonstrates strength in the aviation, tourism, and insurance industries, with co-lead Efstathios Bakalis being well versed in handling tax cases before the tax authorities and administrative courts. The other team lead George Venieris is known for advising shipowners and Greek families, Evangelos Aidonis specialises in inheritance and gift taxation, whilst Magdalini Souli is a tax planning expert.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is very knowledgeable and willing to assist.’

  • ‘We have worked together with Efstathios Bakalis. He is an expert in tax matters and very professional.’

  • ‘Well-rounded and customer-centric team.’

  • The main team members I work with are George Venieris and Evangelos Aidonis. Both are extremely knowledgeable about Greek/EU/International Shipping corporate and tax matters. They offer practical solutions.’

Key clients

  • Qualco
  • Hellenic Diaries
  • Μerck Sharp & Dohme Hellas
  • 3M Hellas
  • Le Grand Tourism Enterprises
  • Intralot
  • SIGMA Leasing

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Efstathios Bakalis, George Venieris

Other key lawyers

Evangelos Aidonis, Magdalini Souli, Nikoletta Sieva