Konstantinos Papadiamantis
POTAMITISVEKRISLeveraging vast knowledge of both civil and criminal law proceedings, the practice at POTAMITISVEKRIS is highly regarded for handling tax offenses and AML control proceedings on behalf of domestic and international clients. The team draws upon the firm’s broad experience in the employment, tax, and banking fields, combining it with the expertise across antitrust and capital markets. In Athens, Konstantinos Papadiamantis heads the group, being an expert in representing leading individuals, executives of Banks, and major multinationals on the criminal aspects of various regulated activities. Since joining the firm in April 2023, Natalia Chrisagi focuses on market manipulation and smuggling matters.
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‘PotamitiS Vekris is an outstanding legal entity. It covers a large spectrum of subjects. There is a very personal and efficient approach to the client. All lawyers are very knowledgeable in their field. The services offered in my case regarding the NGO are pro bono. Even though there is no billing, the way all cases are treated is excellent.’
‘All individuals have a high education, there is a very professional approach to the problem. Partners are aware of the case and very helpful between them and towards the client. Stathis Potamitis Xenophon Paparrigopoulos Constantine Papadiamantis Natalia Chrysagi Alexios Papastavrou Despina Harakopoulou.’
‘Team of professional lawyers, who have a deep knowledge of white-collar criminal law, as well as the practices followed by criminal courts in Greece and they are able to guide and advise us on the difficulties of the issues we are facing.’
‘Konstantinos Papadiamantis, partner, has a deep knowledge of criminal law and is a very good litigator in this field. I have know him for many years - he is responsive and a very objective advisor on issues, which helps you to form a decision on which is the best way to approach an issue.’
‘The team demonstrates an outstanding performance in white collar crime cases. They always monitor the cases that they handle very carefully and with diligence. Their strength lies in the that they understand the business and they behave as true business partners to their clients. Our collaboration is excellent. It is also noteworthy that they are trying to accommodate all possible tech tools in order to advance their research skills.’
‘Konstantinos Papadiamantis is a very well known practitioner in white collar crime with outstanding performance. He is experienced, resourceful ands knowledgeable and communicates with his clients excellently.'
- 'Alexandros Kortesis who is leading all litigation services at PQH, including white collar crime cases, demonstrates a distinct ability to identify and evaluate any legal risk, promptly and sufficiently, offering alternative solutions to mitigate. Alexandros guides his clients diligently and demonstrates in-depth legal knowledge combined with business acumen.’
‘Alexandros Kortesis and Konstantinos Papadiamantis, both equity partners of the firm, are high level professionals, have adequate knowledge in all fields of legal grounds, are more than well-experienced and secure the top management interests from any kind of legal and institutional risks.’
Key clients
- Andreas Georgiou
- NGO Ark of the World
- Alpha Bank
- Folli Follie
- Fais Group
- PQH
- Dimitris Varangis
- Media Cube SA
- Hellenic Financial Stability Fund
- Georgios Samios
- Demis Nikolaidis
- Loukas Valetopoulos
- Nexi Greece Single Member SA
- G. Filippeos
Work highlights
- Representing Folli Follie, an international fashion company under its current management appointed by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, as claimant, against FF’s founders in pending criminal proceedings for breach of trust.
- Representing a football star and former CEO of a major Greek football team in legal proceedings against him for breach of trust.
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Konstantinos Papadiamantis