Evangelos Mamalakis
Bernitsas LawLed by the Athens-based duo of Panayotis Bernitsas and Christos Paraskevopoulos, the Bernitsas Law team specialises in financial and corporate crime matters, with a growing focus on AML compliance measures. Bernitsas has more than 35 years’ experience in the transactional, advisory, and litigious spheres, whilst Paraskevopoulos is an expert in fraud and white-collar crime disputes. Evangelos Mamalakis focuses on joint venture and M&A, and Pelina Leontiadou has expertise in corporate governance matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The legal advisors of Bernitsas Law Office have handled white-collar crime cases with a high degree of professionalism and expertise. Moreover, they are characterised by excellent communication skills and they consistently achieve a high level of collaboration with us as a client, throughout the whole legal process.’
‘Christos Paraskevopoulos, the legal advisor of Bernitsas Law Office who handles the White-Collar legal cases on our behalf, has exceptional knowledge of the legal framework of our industry, handling respective cases very successfully. Moreover, he and his team are always available, cooperating with us in a highly professional and collaborative way.’
‘Lawyer availability even with short notice’
‘Availability, capability to answer and provide support within the term.’
Key clients
- AMPNI
- Kosmocar SA
Work highlights
- Representing a global industrial minerals company in relation to disputes for mismanagement and breach of fiduciary duties against the former CEO.
- Advising a company active in the energy sector in relation to potential disputes arising from actions member of their former management, including potential breaches of their fiduciary duties and white-collar crimes.
- Representing a commercial banking and wealth management services provider in a high-profile white collar crime, fraud and forgery dispute.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Christos Paraskevopoulos
Bernitsas LawPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Panayotis Bernitsas, Christos Paraskevopoulos