Tax
Demonstrating broad cross-sector expertise, spanning from gambling and plastics to real estate, KPP Law has extensive experience in VAT refund cases and tax assessment disputes. Located in Athens, team lead Stylianos Papademetriou is ‘well respected’, predominantly focusing on transfer pricing and double taxation treaties. George Kerameus is highly knowledgeable on corporate restructurings and international transactions, while Konstantinos Miliarakis is also cited as key.
Testimonials
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‘Stylianos Papademetriou, Head of Tax, has a strategist's mind and a client's champion's heart. Not only does he possess an encyclopedic knowledge of tax codes, but he can also translate legalese into clear terms, ensuring you understand every step of the process. He is a fierce negotiator, meticulously detail-oriented, and constantly seeks innovative solutions to minimize your tax burden.’
‘Our long-term cooperation started with Mr Stylianos Papademetriou, KPPLAW Tax Partner, who is currently one of the top tax litigation lawyers in the country, well respected by his fellow colleagues in the field of tax litigation. Notably, the KPPLAW team’s adept handling of a series of intricate tax cases with significant financial exposure has demonstrably yielded substantial long-term benefits for our group.’
‘They have expertise and an experienced team that gives us confidence that we will receive the support we need. Every time we are sure they will thoroughly examine our cases and with high professionalism and standards They are always available for our needs within the given deadlines. They are also aware of market evolutions.’
‘Stelios Papademetriou: Always available and responsive and informed on any recent changes in the legal and market frameworks.'
- 'Andreas Kouknis: Available and responsive. Professional in his work and ready to discuss any problem or concern we might have.’
‘A highly skilled team with a broad range of expertise, fully equipped to handle various cases. They are incredibly responsive, detail-oriented, and consistently thorough, providing invaluable advice to protect our interests while also taking a proactive approach. Their collaborative mindset and client-focused approach ensure that we feel supported every step of the way, making them an exceptional partner in navigating legal challenges.’
‘KPP Law office members are accessible anytime, and able to provide the best expertise by respecting the tight deadlines as set by our company.’
‘Andreas Kouknis and Stelios Papademetriou are excellent professionals with excellent hard and soft skills, standing by the client and covering all needs even under stressed timelines.’
Key clients
- Samsung
- Diageo
- Opap
- Opel
- Fourlis group
- Interamerican
- Mount Athos (Holy Mountain) Community & Monasteries
- American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
- Lavipharm
- Grecotel
- Alumil
- Manpower
Work highlights
- Represent DIAGEO, an alcoholic beverage and spirits vendor, on a VAT refund case for VAT charged on invoices of 5 m. EUR, which remained unpaid by counterparties which were subject to insolvency proceedings.
- Acted as tax advisors for a construction company in tax planning of a sale of a 60 m. business line including the design of a spin-off transaction and SPA transaction using M&A tax regimes applicable.
- Represented a dairy goods company before the Tax Directorate in a complex 7Μ income tax assessment dispute achieving a significant reduction of taxes assessed.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stylianos Papademetriou