White-collar crime

GIANNIDISKOURELEAS Law Firm

Client Satisfaction

Deploying a ‘skilled and driven’ team, GIANNIDISKOURELEAS Law Firm is consistently instructed by domestic and international companies within the mining, e-commerce, and beverage sectors, to handle corporate criminal liability and fraud cases. The practice has experience before the Greek Supreme Court and the First Instance Court of Amfissa, mainly covering smuggling and negligent injury proceedings, with the practice head Ioannis Giannidis being an expert in embezzlement and money laundering matters. Panagiotis Koureleas is knowledgeable in breaches of trust and data protection issues, while Natasha Kaisari defends executives facing corruption charges. Both Ioanna Korbi and Dimitra Dai are also highlighted for their financial fraud and tax offence expertise.

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Testimonials

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‘Panagiotis Koureleas is an outstanding professional with extensive experience in white-collar crime cases. He has the required instinct and speed in handling cases that make him an excellent lawyer to work with, as he combines the above with a deep understanding of the needs of the business.'
'Dimitra Dai stands out as a professional for her detailed and thorough work. Her dedication to detail and excellent knowledge of the cases she handles make her a valuable partner for her clients.’
‘Strong knowledge of the applicable law and of the field. Quick and accurate response.’
‘The team constantly strives to offer the best advice combining legal expertise with a business sense. The members of the team are skilled and driven and provide practical and creative advice. They have professionalism and consistency that bring concrete results. They have great experience in white-collar criminal cases and corporate criminal liability, combining consulting and criminal litigation. Hands-on, prompt and efficient feedback. Swiftness in responding.’
‘Panagiotis Koureleas is an experienced lawyer and litigator. Efficient and focused on finding a solution in the handling of white-collar criminal litigation cases. He has a deep understanding of how businesses work. A reliable and trustworthy business partner. We have collaborated successfully with Panagiotis on numerous matters.’
‘Professor Giannidis is the country's "eminence grise" on criminal law. His Partner, Mr. Koureleas, is an excellent practitioner. Their Senior Associate, Dimntra Dai, is an excellent criminal lawyer, one of the up-and-coming best in her field. All in all, an excellent team.’
‘Professor Giannidis, Panagiotis Koureleas and Dimitra Dai have deep knowledge and understanding of criminal law, while they do not lose time and money in theorising, always preferring a practical approach. This is mostly what distinguishes them from competitors, mainly that when you leave their offices, you know both where you stand and what to do.’
‘Panayotis Koureleas is an excellent litigator with outstanding performance in white-collar cases.’

Key clients

Nordex Hellas SA
NRG Supply and Trading SA
Gerolymatos International AEVE
Sfakianakis AEVE
Skroutz SA
Coral SA
Hellas Gold S.A. (member of Eldorado Gold Corporation)
ELAIS – Unilever Hellas S.A.
Pfizer Hellas S.A.
Chiquita Brands L.L.C.
Fraport (member of Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide)
Motor Oil Group
AVINOIL SA
Alfa – Vita Vasilopoulos S.A. (member of Ahold Delhaize)
Heracles Group of Companies (member of Lafargeholcim Group)
Bureau Veritas
Piraeus Bank
Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP)
European Bauxites Single Member S.A.
Aegean Motorway S.A.
Independent Power Transmission Operator S.A.
Panik Entertainment Group Ltd
Nova Telecommunications & Media S.A.
Energean Oil & Gas S.A.
Moreas S.A.
PQH Single Liquidation S.A.
e-EFKA (National Social Security Agency)
Hellenic General Insurance Company S.A. “The Ethniki”
TE.MES. S.A.
Hellenic Public Properties Company S.A. (HPPC)

Work highlights

Handles the legal consulting, as well as the representation of top executives of the mining company Hellas Gold, part of the Canadian Group of Companies "Eldorado Gold Corporation".
Represented the Director of Rhodes Airport in a case of a work accident, taking over the case from the preliminary examination stage and managing to collect important evidence about the safety measures of the workplace, the quality of the employees’ training and the safety equipment.
Represented the CEO, members of the BoD, and top executives of Heracles Group of companies in all stages of the criminal process.