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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