Tsibanoulis & Partners > Athens, Greece > Firm Profile
Tsibanoulis & Partners Offices
18 OMIROU STREET
106 72 ATHENS
Greece
Tsibanoulis & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings
Greece > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Tsibanoulis & Partners boasts a strong record of acting on corporate governance and compliance issues, having notably advised the Greek state’s sovereign wealth fund and holding company HCAP on regulatory and management matters. The firm is a member of the international law firm network Meritas and counts credit institutions, public entities, and listed companies among its clients. The team also assists with finance-heavy transactions, mergers, take-overs and privatisations. Dr. Dimitris Tsibanoulis is a specialist in corporate governance, especially for the financial sector. He co-leads the practice with Anna Apostolaki, who is a key contact for transactional matters, including takeovers and acquisitions. At the associate level, Sofia Kizantidi, who advises on financial transactions and is active in litigation, is also recommended.Practice head(s):
Dimitris Tsibanoulis; Anna Apostolaki
Other key lawyers:
Marina Perraki; Aristeidis Goulandris; Sofia Kizantidi
Testimonials
‘Their team offers a rare blend of human skills and knowledge to companies like ours that operate in a wide range of activities, with different risks and complex regulatory frameworks under the daily rigor of regulatory authorities.’
‘Their knowledge and guidance in both difficult cases and difficult transactions gives us a strong sense of peace and security that we cannot easily spot in the competition.’
Key clients
HELLENIC CORPORATION OF ASSETS AND PARTICIPATIONS (HCAP )
Hellenic Corporation of Assest and Participations
Aegean Baltic Bank
Domiki Kritis SA
Domiki Energeiaki SA
Work highlights
- Advised HCAP’s Supervisory Board on all aspects of HCAP’s regulatory framework and corporate governance processes, including corporate governance issues.
- Advised the Board of Directors of Aegean Baltic Bank in relation to corporate law and corporate governance issues.
- Advised Arxitex SA and successfully negotiated with its major creditors for a debt restructuring.
Greece > Intellectual property Tier 2
Tsibanoulis & Partners is a full-service law firm, combining IP expertise with its corporate and litigation capabilities. Its clients, both domestic and international are involved in a variety of sectors, such as fashion, sports and pharmaceuticals. Marina Perraki, who provides ‘valuable inputs’, covers all forms of commercial activities, also working with legislative bodies in the drafting of laws that drive IP and IP rights alignment with technological innovations and commercial realities.Practice head(s):
Marina Perraki
Other key lawyers:
Andriani Bella-Chatzigeorgi
Testimonials
‘There are only a handful of law firms in the EU specializing in IP Tech. This includes Tsibanoulis & Partners Law Firm.’
‘Marina Perraki provided valuable inputs which will helped our case. In the end, she delivered and we received favorable decision.’
‘In addition to being very responsive and reliable, Marina Perraki is very passionate about her work, and this definitely adds value to what she does.’
Key clients
The Coca-Cola Company
Sky Group
Starbucks Coffee Company
Anheuser-Busch, LLC
Imperial Tobacco
Fendi SRL
Airbnb
Fairmont Hotel Management L.P.
Auberge Resorts LLC
RH US LLC
Energizer Auto, Inc
Annco Inc
Alticor, inc.
ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd
Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd
TV Azteca Sab de CV
ITV Studios
Asian Logic Ltd
Callan Production Corp
Malibu Health Products Ltd
H Young Holdings PLC
Work highlights
- Advising the THE COCA COLA COMPANY on matters related to clearance and strategy in Greece, handling trademark infringement disputes, representation on anti-piracy and customs.
- Managing the Greek trademark portfolio of Sky Group; handling prosecution, clearance, oppositions, litigation and trademark strategy matters.
- Handling the Greek trademark portfolio of Starbucks. Representing the client before the TMO and Greek courts, handling trademark infringement disputes and providing clearance advice.
Greece > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
‘Service-minded’ Tsibanoulis & Partners advises banks, growth funds and financial and credit institutions on numerous aspects of work, including the preparation of authorisation documents and legal support in licensing procedures, among other legal services. Dimitris Tsibanoulis acts for banks on all aspects of banking and finance mandates, with unique expertise in the application of the national, European and trans-national regulatory frameworks. Tsibanoulis jointly leads the team alongside Emmanouil Komis.Practice head(s):
Dimitris Tsibanoulis; Emmanouil Komis
Other key lawyers:
Sofia Kizantidi; Kanellos Klamaris
Testimonials
‘Friendly, reliable and very professional.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable, service-minded and fluent in different languages; Mr. Tsibanoulis’ long experience is also a very valuable asset.’
‘Mr. Tsibanoulis has a long experience in banking and capital markets matters and can put things into context. His service is excellent, and his language capabilities are very helpful.’
‘Tsibanoulis & Partners has a long track record of successfully supporting leading corporations and financial institutions, among others. This was the main reason why we chose the particular law firm.’
‘The cooperation with Tsibanoulis & Partners is excellent. Their legal services are distinguished for their high-quality standards, efficiency, speed, and good communication.’
‘The communication and collaboration with the team was excellent. They delivered high quality work and covered all arising issues in a timely and efficient manner. They took initiative and proposed creative solutions, alternatives and ways forward.’
‘Dimitris Tsibanoulis, having deep knowledge of the matter, led the team in an exceptional manner. Kanellos Klamaris is efficient and very professional in his work.’
‘They try to understand the business logic of the respective tasks/requests and to provide tailor made solutions. They are easy to communicate, react fast and manage to present the information in a way understandable for everyone.’
Key clients
BNP Paribas Securities Services S.C.A.
Aegean Baltic Bank
Eurex Clearing AG (Deutsche Börse Group)
ProCredit Bank Bulgaria (Thessaloniki Branch)
Edenred Greece
Coface S.A
Ancoria Bank
ICAP S.A.
Cooperative Bank of Chania
Cooperative Bank of Epirus
Cooperative Bank of Epirus
Cooperative Bank of Epirus
AXIA Ventures Group Ltd
EPIC Investment Corporation S.A.
Pegasus Securities S.A.
Triple A Experts S.A.
VIE FINANCE SA
Work highlights
- Advised Qualco SA on setting up a fund targeting the provision of non-banking financing to distressed Greek SMEs.
- Advised Aegean Baltic Bank in relation to its major shareholder exercising immediate control or dominant influence over the bank.
- Advised Cooperative Bank of Epirus on the drafting of contractual framework allowing it to issue credit cards for its clients.
Greece > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Tsibanoulis & Partners work in the banking and capital markets sphere is notable. Dimitris Tsibanoulis’s practice covers advice to blue-chip corporations, domestic and foreign governments, and government bodies, handling contentious restructuring mandates, while Marina Perraki focuses on intellectual property law, particularly trade mark litigation, with a track record of handling cases up to the Supreme Court level.Practice head(s):
Dimitris Tsibanoulis; Marina Perraki
Testimonials
‘Quick replies.’
Key clients
Cooperative Bank of Chania
Domaine Paterianakis SA
Ryanair DAC
Malibu Health Products Ltd
Work highlights
- Represented the Cooperative Bank of China before the Court of First Instance, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court in over a hundred civil lawsuits by the Bank’s shareholders claiming compensatory damages.
- Represented Malibu Health Products Ltd in a precedent setting judicial case before the Supreme Court concerning trademark owners claims for damages on account of profits.
- Acted for Greek Pension Fund Insurance Occupational Services on a complex investment dispute with connections to multiple jurisdictions.
Tsibanoulis & Partners > Firm Profile
Tsibanoulis & Partners Law Firm has unique expertise in the application of the national, transnational, and European regulatory frameworks, with particular focus in the areas of banking and finance, capital markets, securitisation, privatisations, M&As, litigation, corporate law, as well as in real estate and intellectual property. The firm provides legal advice of an unparalleled quality to a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from private and listed companies to supranational, national, and European regulatory authorities, entities, banks, and financial institutions. The firm’s attorneys adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards and combine internationally renowned academic credentials with sound business judgement. They provide timely and practical solutions to the most challenging legal and business issues.
Practice areas: Tsibanoulis & Partners Law Firm specialises in the following areas:
Banking and finance: The firm’s team advises banks, financial institutions, and credit rating agencies on regulatory, banking litigation, capital markets, securitisation transactions issues, on payment services, and on issuance of corporate bonds.
Capital markets: The firm’s team advises: a) International and Greek credit institutions on regulatory and capital market issues and transactions and b) Greek investment firms on matters related to capital markets regulation, investment services legislation (MiFID II), anti-money laundering procedures, takeover bids, corporate governance, client and service provider agreements, and on file submissions to regulatory authorities.
Corporate/M&A: The firm’s team advises multinational and domestic companies on corporate, corporate governance, SOE law, regulatory, public-to-private transactions, and acquisition issues.
Data protection: The firm’s team provides tailored legal services using a risk-based approach. We provide consultation on all standard regulatory compliance issues (data mapping, data protection audits, staff training, drafting of privacy statements and transparency-related documents etc.) and ad hoc consultation on data protection issues (data subject requests, data breaches, enforcement actions of the Hellenic DPA); we also offer DPO services.
Intellectual property: The firm’s team offers specialist advice on EU and national regulation and covers all aspects of clearance, registration, protection, defense, and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
Key areas of expertise: Trademarks, domain names, designs, patents, plant variety rights, copyright and related rights, database rights, trade secrets and unfair competition in national, European, and international level.
Real estate: The real estate practice team represents domestic and international developers, NGOs, banks, and private investors. We advise clients on due diligence processes, financing, investments, and development projects and undertake the drafting and negotiation of transactions (acquisitions, disposals) and long-term deals (leases). We are experienced in property litigation, construction and leasing disputes.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Aviation | A Goulandris | a.goulandris@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Banking and finance | Dr D Tsibanoulis | d.tsibanoulis@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Banking and finance | E Komis | m.komis@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Capital markets | Dr D Tsibanoulis | d.tsibanoulis@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Capital markets | E Komis | m.komis@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Company and commercial | A Apostolaki | a.apostolaki@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Company and commercial | Dr M Perraki | m.perraki@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Competition | A Leoutsea | a.leoutsea@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Corporate/M&A | Dr D Tsibanoulis | d.tsibanoulis@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Corporate/M&A | A Apostolaki | a.apostolaki@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Corporate/M&A | E Komis | m.komis@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Employment | S Kizantidi | s.kizantidi@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Employment | V Pierroutsakou | v.pierroutsakou@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Energy | A Goulandris | a.goulandris@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Insurance | Dr D Tsibanoulis | d.tsibanoulis@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Insurance | K Antonakis | k.antonakis@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Intellectual property | Dr M Perraki | m.perraki@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Litigation and mediation | A Apostolaki | a.apostolaki@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Litigation and mediation | Dr M Perraki | m.perraki@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Privatisation | Dr D Tsibanoulis | d.tsibanoulis@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Project finance | A Leoutsea | a.leoutsea@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Project finance | A Goulandris | a.goulandris@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Public and administrative law, public procurement | Dr N Simantiras | n.simantiras@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Real estate | A Goulandris | a.goulandris@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Real estate | V Pierroutsakou | v.pierroutsakou@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Tax | A Apostolaki | a.apostolaki@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Telecommunications and IT | E Komis | m.komis@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Transportation and logistics | A Goulandris | a.goulandris@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Venture capital | A Leoutsea | a.leoutsea@tsibanoulis.gr | +30 2103675100 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Konstantinos Antonakis | Of Counsel | View Profile | |
Mrs Anna Apostolaki | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Andriani Bella-Chatzigeorgi | Associate | View Profile | |
Ms Anna Maria Bolanou | Associate | View Profile | |
Ms Eirini-Maria Bora | Associate | View Profile | |
Prof Katerina Fountedaki | Of Counsel | View Profile | |
Mr Aristeidis Goulandris | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Tina Kamilaki | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Ms Marianna Katrakazi | Of Counsel | View Profile | |
Ms Sofia Kizantidi | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Dr Kanellos Klamaris | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Emmanouil Komis | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Eleni Kozmai | Associate | View Profile | |
Mrs Argyro Leoutsea | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Renos Markou | Associate | View Profile | |
Dr Marina Perraki | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Vassiliki Pierroutsakou | Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Michail Plataniotis | Associate | View Profile | |
Dr Nikolaos Simantiras | Of Counsel | View Profile | |
Dr Dimitris Tsibanoulis | Managing Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Feli Tsibanoulis | Associate | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 22 Contacts: : Dr Dimitris Tsibanoulis & Dr Marina PerrakiLanguages
English French German Greek Italian Spanish AlbanianMemberships
European Society for Banking and Financial Law (AEDBF) International Federation of European Law (FIDE) European Financial Markets Lawyers Group (EFMLG)Diversity
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is an integral part of our Firm’s culture. At Tsibanoulis & Partners Law Firm, we strongly believe that diversity enables us to be more inventive, to attract the best talent and to reach our full potential. As a responsible law firm, we are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture in which our people, our customers and all our stakeholders feel they belong – regardless of their background, identity, and circumstance.
Our Firm endorses the principles of diversity and inclusion in its operation through specific initiatives and programmes. Some of our highlights on D&I include:
- Tsibanoulis & Partners is an equal opportunity employer and has been since its inception. We recruit people on merit – irrespective of gender, race or ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic background. Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process and are documented. The people responsible for recruitment receive specific guidance on diversity issues.
- Our Firm ensures that all employees get a fair opportunity for their professional growth and talent development; 360 reviews and career development discussions are conducted on a tactical basis and training and development is provided to all.
- We are proud of our D&I achievements so far: Most of our personnel belongs to the 27-40 age bracket, a much younger age average compared to Greek market norm; 55% of our personnel are women; we employ financial immigrants and people of different sexual orientation within our team.
- One of our of-counsel members, Prof. Fountedaki, has been assigned by the Prime Minister of Greece as a member of the National Committee for the equality and the implementation of rights of the LGBTQ+ people.
Client Testimonials
COMPANY/FIRM: TEA-EAPAE (OCCUPATIONAL INSURANCE FUND OF INSURERS AND PERSONNEL OF INSURERS COMPANIES)
TESTIMONIAL: The Tsibanoulis & Partners’ team comprises of top-quality capital markets specialists that have been covering all the needs of our Fund, both from a legal and an ethical perspective. Its high adequacy lies in the fact that Tsibanoulis & Partners’ experts always try to solve issues rather than simply explaining to us what is not feasible. Customer support was of a high standard, assisting us in improving and updating our internal regulatory capability. The legal advice and services provided by Tsibanoulis & Partners’ experts are of the highest quality and professionalism, and the team has always acted in a truly responsive, friendly and highly knowledgeable manner.
[Mr. Christos Papadogiannis, President of TEA-EAPAE (OCCUPATIONAL INSURANCE FUND OF INSURERS AND PERSONNEL OF INSURERS COMPANIES)]
PRACTICE AREA: Capital Markets
COMPANY/FIRM: COOPERATIVE BANK OF CHANIA
TESTIMONIAL: We have a long-standing cooperation with Tsibanoulis & Partners Law Firm who have been providing our Bank with thorough and efficient legal support on corporate matters, hybrid bond issuances and successful representation before the Courts and Regulatory Authorities, for approximately nine years. The Tsibanoulis & Partners Banking & Finance team have solid legal knowledge, are creative and eager to address the client’s requests and effectively assist on business decision-making.
[Mrs. Chrysa Despotaki, General Director of COOPERATIVE BANK OF CHANIA]
PRACTICE AREA: Banking & Finance
COMPANY/FIRM: HELLENIC CORPORATION OF ASSETS AND PARTICIPATIONS (HCAP)
TESTIMONIAL: Tsibanoulis & Partners’ team has been providing top-quality legal support to the HCAP Supervisory Board (SB) since 2016, the year of its establishment. Its services focus mainly on corporate law, public law, and corporate governance issues. Tsibanoulis team has provided outstanding legal services and support in all areas in a timely, proactive and efficient manner. It has consulted and guided the SB to very important decisions on a number of very complex issues. It has cultivated a spirit of confidence, confidentiality, reliability and trust with the SB Chairman and the SB members.
[Mr. George Stubos, Secretary of the SB]
PRACTICE AREAS: Capital Markets and M&A
COMPANY/FIRM: ProCredit Bank (Bulgaria) EAD
TESTIMONIAL: We have known Tsibanoulis & Partners since 2014 when we started the planning phase of our establishment in Greece. Until the present time we have relied on them for legal advice and support. They are the first law company in my mind in case I have been asked to recommend some. This is mainly because their seasoned practitioners are deeply knowledgeable in all aspects of banking, finance and corporate law and regulatory law issues, and have always provided us with intelligent, proactive advice and tailor-made solutions. Moreover, they understand our business model and the market where we operate. They are ready to listen and discuss our issues in details involving people with different expertise and knowledge. I would like to emphasize that they are always able to offer legal solutions to respond to every situation and move things forward, making them our reliable partner.
[Mr. Ivan Dachev, Executive Director and Member of the Management Board of ProCredit Bank (Bulgaria) EAD]
PRACTICE AREA: Banking & Finance
COMPANY: AEGEAN BALTIC BANK S.A.
TESTIMONIAL: Tsibanoulis and Partners have shown an impeccable level of professionalism throughout the many years of cooperation with the Bank. Its team of experts offer extensive knowledge in banking and corporate law, and always go the extra mile to complete the task at hand. Credibility is their greatest strength.
[Mr. Konstantinos Hadjipanayotis, President, Executive Member, Deputy CEO of AEGEAN BALTIC BANK S.A.]
PRACTICE AREA: Banking & Finance and M&A