Dispute resolution

In the Age of AI, litigation is still a Human Art Machas & Partners is a distinguished law firm based in Athens, widely recognized for its exceptional expertise and unwavering commitment in the field of civil law in legal advisory and dispute resolution. With a legacy that spans over two decades, our firm has consistently delivered high-quality legal services, building a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity. In the age of AI, we consider that preventative legal advice and litigation remain at their core a profoundly human art; preventive solutions and successful outcomes come with passion, intuition, strategic instinct, inspiration and empathy. The practice is led by Maria Antoniadou, serving also as the Managing Partner of Machas & Partners Law Firm, a highly regarded litigator with over 20 years of experience in civil law and employment law. Under her leadership, the practice has grown over the years with a diverse and multidisciplinary team of lawyers specializing in different expertise. Our lawyers regularly publish articles, participate in industry seminars, and contribute to legal reform efforts, demonstrating our thought leadership in the field. Our civil law practice is at the heart of our operations, providing comprehensive legal support to a diverse client base, ranging from multinational corporations and financial institutions to local businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and government entities. Our civil law team comprises a dynamic group of lawyers, each bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the complexities of civil litigation and dispute resolution. We handle a broad spectrum of civil law matters, including but not limited to:

• Crisis Management
• Contractual disputes and commercial litigation
• Cross-border litigation and arbitration
• Tortious claims and accessory liability claims
• Mediation & alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
• Family law, including pre-marital asset protection, divorce, custody, and asset separation
• Employment and labor-related disputes
• Inheritance matters and disputes;
• Law of restitution
• Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Greece and cross-border enforcement of Greek judgements and arbitral awards in foreign jurisdictions

Our lawyers are renowned for their strategic acumen and practical approach, ensuring that our clients receive tailored advice that aligns with their business objectives and personal interests. We are adept at navigating both contentious and non-contentious civil law issues, offering end-to-end legal solutions that anticipate challenges and moderate risks. Our dispute resolution practice regularly handles complex tort cases, including personal injury claims, professional negligence, defamation, product liability, and compensation claims arising from tortious actions. We also represent clients in contentious lease disputes, ensuring that their rights and obligations under commercial and residential leases are fully protected. We are proud to represent major clients, including large commercial chains, who trust us to handle all their legal matters with the utmost professionalism and dedication. Our firm is also well-versed in representing foreign clients and advising on cross-border disputes involving multiple jurisdictions. We have extensive experience in handling cases where the applicable law or the competent courts differ from those in Greece, including issues of private international law, jurisdictional conflicts, and the enforcement of foreign judgments. Our team provides comprehensive support in navigating complex procedural and substantive matters that arise in international disputes, ensuring that our clients’ interests are effectively protected regardless of the jurisdiction involved. Recognizing the growing importance of alternative dispute resolution, our dispute resolution expertise places a strong emphasis on arbitration and mediation as efficient and cost-effective means of resolving disputes. Our lawyers have substantial experience representing clients in domestic and international arbitration proceedings under various institutional rules, as well as in court-assisted and private mediation processes. We are committed to exploring all available routes to resolve disputes in the most expeditious manner. At Machas & Partners, we believe that effective legal representation requires more than just technical knowledge of the law. It demands a thorough understanding of our clients’ industries, goals, and challenges. Our lawyers invest the time to build relationships with clients, enabling us to provide advice that is not only legally sound but also commercially sensible. We are committed to innovation, continuously refining our strategies and adopting technology to enhance efficiency and service quality. We pride ourselves on our meticulous attention to detail, which forms a cornerstone of our approach to every case we handle. Extraordinary challenges call for no ordinary legal team. Machas & Partners Law Firm can be your trusted advisor, guiding you through complex civil law matters with expertise and integrity, while providing strategic dispute resolution solutions tailored to your unique needs.