Maria Kilatou
POTAMITISVEKRIS1
Tax
Counting global pharmaceutical companies, commercial banks, and investment management firms amongst its key clients, the POTAMITISVEKRIS tax practice offers bespoke advice in both an advisory and a contentious capacity. Boasting in-depth experience in tax disputes with the Greek tax authorities, and a team of specialists to conduct tax due diligence and handle corporate restructuring and tax audit matters, the team is heavily praised. From Athens, Aspasia Malliou leads, frequently advising on income, inheritance, and capital gains tax issues, whilst Maria Kilatou specialises in international tax planning. Grigoris Katsoras concentrates on the tax structuring of transactions, and Dimitra Katsipi is also noted.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm has a range of experienced lawyers for all areas of the Law. They are very responsive and offer practical solutions.’
‘Aspasia Maliou is our tax lawyer within the firm. She is very knowledgeable in this area of the law and offers solid and practical advice.’
‘Τhe main characteristics are expertise, experience and perfect capabilities.’
‘Excellent cooperation and expertise.’
‘Excellent/deep knowledge of the subject matter. Close cooperation with the client.’
‘I cant compare Potamitis Vekris with another firm in Greece, but I can compare it with firms in the UK. They are at "par". professional conduct is non questionable.’
‘My contact was mainly with Grigoris Katsoras, senior associate. His attention to details when I was lost with what exactly was going on was re assuring. When complicated issues came up his collaboration with Aspasia Malliou was fast and efficient. They work close as a team. For a client this is very important.’
‘The team is very thorough in its work, preparation for a case and absolute knowledge of the Greek tax code.’
Key clients
- EYDAP SA
- D. Daskalopoulos Collection Non- Profit Civil Company
- KALOGIROU SA
- Azerbaijan Gas Supply Company (AGSC)
- Grivalia REIC
- PQH Single Special Liquidation S.A.
- Kessaris Group of companies
- Iliadis Family
- Covas Family
- Viktor Asser
- Matsas & Son Co Ltd.
- Astrazeneca SA
- Bank of Cyprus
- Hellenic Petroleum
- Elinoil S.A.
- Interamerican - Life Insurance SA
- Gerolymatos Group
- Citibank International Plc
- Mionis Sabby family
- Metaxas family
- Papastavrou family
- Forbisson Limited (Gabriel Panagiotidis)
- John Olympios
- Covid 19 Newsletter (probono)
- Tax Law Bulletin “Deltio Forologikis Nomothesias” (probono)
- Kalotina Klonaris
- Evripides Chatzikraniotis
- Apostolos Nikolakopoulos
- Harbottle & Lewis LLP
- Bespoke Holdings SGA
- Ingrid Gottschalk
- Dromeus Capital
Work highlights
- Handled the tax dispute of a major banking institution under liquidation, represented by PQH Single Special Liquidation S.A., which resulted to a refund of approx. €77M.
- Handled the tax dispute of Astrazeneca which resulted to a 4.5 million VAT refund related to pharma rebates.
- Representing the Bank of Cyprus in the administrative courts in more than 400 tax disputes.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Aspasia Malliou
POTAMITISVEKRISPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Aspasia Malliou