Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Greece
Band 2
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Provided by Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
The Dispute Resolution practice of Kyriakides Georgopoulos (KG) Law Firm represents one of the firm’s largest practice groups with 4 partners and more than 20 associates who handle almost exclusively contentious cases on a daily basis.
The firm’s attorneys have an extensive and long standing experience in all sorts of corporate and contractual related disputes with an excellent track record. At the same time we have also developed a highly qualified criminal law practice and handle on an annual basis a vast number of criminal cases acting either as defense lawyers or as prosecution lawyers (civil party) representing financial institutions and/or corporations in cases involving bribery, embezzlement, fraud, forgery, breach of fiduciary duty, perjury etc.
KG puts heavy emphasis on selecting top lawyers and on ensuring their constant development. This allows us to be:
In acknowledgment of the fact that most clients relinquish litigation, we are at the same time experienced in negotiations and settlement of disputes and always work in cooperation with our clients with an aim to avoid litigation. It is this approach that has traditionally earned us a top tier ranking in all leading independent legal directories.
Chambers Review
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm handles civil claims on behalf of Greek or foreign-headquartered clients operating in various sectors. The team advises on IP disputes, product liability cases and other commercial claims arising for clients in the telecommunications and shipping sectors. It also advises on the early termination of distribution and franchise agreements, further handling shareholder disputes. The law firm frequently represents foreign companies in criminal proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kyriakides quickly understood the background of the matter and provided valuable and practicable advice."
"All team members we have cooperated with are very knowledgeable of their field of expertise."
"Kyriakides quickly understood the background of the matter and provided valuable and practicable advice."
"All team members we have cooperated with are very knowledgeable of their field of expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Managing partner John Kyriakides is a highly accomplished lawyer who regularly handles disputes relating to commercial agreements, with significant experience in both litigation and arbitration.
"John Kyriakides is very commercial, pragmatic, super responsive and great to work with."
"John is a highly skilled litigator with an excellent business-minded approach. He is always responsive and pays great attention to detail."
"Mr Kyriakides provided us with an immediate background to the situation presented to him and advised a very clear and direct way forward."
Vassiliki Kriketou is an increasingly prominent lawyer who specialises in litigation and arbitration. She is particularly noted for her work in disputes relating to franchise and distribution agreements.
"Vassiliki Kriketou was familiar with the Greek court system, knowledgeable, pleasant to work with, responsive and practical."
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Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
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