Department profile
POTAMITISVEKRIS

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Greece


POTAMITISVEKRIS

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About

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POTAMITISVEKRIS’ employment practice advises companies on all employment issues relating to individual or collective labour relations. It represents clients before employment tribunals, civil and criminal Courts, labour authorities, and social security committees. Moreover, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the firm advises companies on a day-to-day basis and upon particular request to help businesses affected while preventing dismissals during the adopted measures.

Clients (33)

  • New Greek PostBank
  • Philip Morris
  • AstraZeneca
  • Procter & Gamble
  • HSBC
  • Citibank
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Angelini Pharma
  • The Royal Bank of Scotland
  • Janssen-Cilag
  • Notos Com Holdings
  • Trainose SA
  • Ergose SA
  • Schneider Electric
  • Bolton Hellas SA
  • McDonald’s
  • Lidl Hellas SA
  • Alfa Vita Vasilopoulos SA (Delhaize Group)
  • Newrest SA
  • Attica SA
  • AGET IRAKLIS (Lafarge Group)
  • METLIFE
  • ARVAL Hellas SA
  • Eurobank SA
  • The Nielsen Company
  • VolksWagen Bank GmbH
  • Holmes Place Med B.V.
  • Aegean Baltic Bank
  • YARA Hellas SA
  • Alcon Laboratories Hellas SA
  • PriceWaterhouseCoopers
  • WOLT Technoligies Hellas
  • Hilton International Co

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Employment - Greece

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

POTAMITISVEKRIS possesses a top-rated employment department acting for an impressive client roster comprising major banks and large corporate clients. The market-leading team frequently defends companies in disputes with employees. The firm's areas of expertise include unfair dismissal claims, voluntary redundancy programmes and pension schemes.

Work Highlights

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  • POTAMITISVEKRIS advised Eldorado Hellas on two invalid dismissal claims brought by employees.

Strengths

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  • POTAMITISVEKRIS stands out for its deep subject-matter expertise, especially in labour and employment law, combined with a very pragmatic and commercially attuned approach.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • The firm has deep knowledge of Greek labour law and a strong understanding of the specific needs of our sector.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsAlexios D Papastavrou
    Star IndividualsAlexios D Papastavrou

    Alexios D Papastavrou

    Alexios Papastavrou is an unparalleled authority on all aspects of employment law in Greece. He counsels clients on a wide variety of disputes as well as non-contentious labour law queries.

    • Alexios Papastavrou has proven to be exceptional in employment law. His extensive expertise, strategic thinking, and keen understanding of client needs enable him to deliver practical solutions.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • He provides excellent service, with expertise and sophistication in every single answer.

      Employment respondentEurope
  • Associates to watchAnastasia Platipodi
    Associates to watchAnastasia Platipodi

    Anastasia Platipodi

    Anastasia Platipodi advises clients on numerous contentious employment proceedings, as well as providing day-to-day guidance on employment issues.
    • Anastasia is always very responsive and helpful with any request.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • She provides excellent cooperation and knowledge of labour law.

      Employment respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at POTAMITISVEKRIS (2)

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