Firm Profile > PotamitisVekris Law Firm > Athens, Greece

‘Great coordination between the members of the team. Hands-on attitude. Always available. Timely responses to any request. Deep knowledge of the banking sector.’

‘Their understanding of the business aspects of the project along with their experience in corporate law gave us solutions in a rather tricky situation. They were our partners during a difficult and demanding time.’

‘George Bersis is always there, with an innovative solution at hand, always understanding not only the legal but the business aspects of the problem. His ideas have defined the positive outcome of the project his team handled during a very crucial period for us.’

‘Eleni Karaboiki fully supported us by always being available to us, by implementing on time all the steps along the way and by contributing innovative ideas and her knowledge even on last-minute requests.’

‘Anthea Terlegas is a very good lawyer.’

‘Very knowledgeable in areas of insolvency and liquidation, leading to relevant advice. Excellent partner engagement ensuring appropriate resource allocation and attention exactly where needed. Very good response times, even with urgent last-minute requests.’

‘Stathis Potamitis is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer, whose consultation is often sought in matters of drafting new laws. He exhibits a valuable balance of conservatism and commerciality, providing clients with best of both worlds.’

‘Euripides Ioannou stands out for his attention to detail, his overall grasp of the client’s commercial needs, and his practically minded advice.’

‘Euripides Ioannou and the team are excellent corporate lawyers with a deep understanding of the energy industry and the relevant legal and regulatory framework in Greece. We were very pleased with their expertise, their responsiveness and the overall quality of their service.’

‘A very strong team, with complementary skills in legal conceptualisation, drafting and negotiation.’

‘They are experienced, honest and responsive. They always outline areas of legal risk in a focused way, allowing for an evaluation from a business perspective.’

‘Stathis Potamitis is commercially aware and provides creative thinking. He has a transactional background and is an expert in the legislative framework surrounding liquidations. Alexandros Kortesis has an eye for detail and accuracy, with notable problem-solving skills. He is a commercial lawyer who puts an emphasis on legal risk assessment.’

‘What makes this team unique is the personalised service provided. They have the ability to understand the client’s needs and to respond accurately and effectively. Compared to other firms we would like to emphasise the timely response to our needs, which gave us a strategic competitive advantage.’

‘They provide top advisory services related to a wide spectrum of commercial and financial activities, acquisitions, compliance with the securities exchange and corporate legislation. They are very good at the selection and training of younger associates.’

‘Good people, prompt service, and in-depth analysis of all matters. Very knowledgeable in areas of insolvency and liquidation, leading to relevant advice. Excellent partner engagement, ensuring the appropriate resource allocation and attention exactly where needed. Very good response times, even with urgent last-minute requests.’

‘Stathis Potamitis is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer, whose consultation is often sought in matters of drafting new laws. Both he and Alexandros Kortesis exhibit a valuable balance of conservatism and commerciality, providing their clients with the best of both worlds.’

‘Nikos Sigkridis is always accurate in his explanations and willing to help.’

‘The team is hardworking, with a commitment to quality, progressive attitude and spirit, and sense of accountability.’

‘They are experienced and have an ability to communicate and in-depth knowledge of the law and market.’

‘They demonstrate a very good understanding of our needs and a client-centric way of working, with a high level of expertise and professionalism and an international mindset.’

‘The individuals we work with have broad experience and advise us on different aspects of employment law. They are very effective in understanding our needs and providing solutions, and very responsive, demonstrating a high level of integrity and professionalism, especially Alexios Papastavrou and Anastasia Platipodi.’

‘Quality, innovation, commitment, enthusiasm and eagerness to provide the best possible level of service to its clients. Strategic approach and solution oriented. Deep knowledge of our sector and issues.’

‘Alexios Papastavrou has provided a great support in very difficult and complex matters. We feel that in labour matters he cannot be replaced. Another lawyer to mention is Nikolas Sigkridis, who has proven to be an excellent associate.’

‘Dimitris Loukas is recommended.’

‘The team has diverse experience, is quick to respond to challenges, provides innovative solutions and takes ownership of the work.’

‘They can be fairly considered as a first-rate firm for competition matters at the national and EU level. This is based on the presence of Dimitris Loukas, who is the former vice-president of the Hellenic Competition Committee, and a tremendous practitioner of competition law who has also built an excellent team around him.’

‘Its practitioners are hands-on and involved in all our sectoral deals, not only in competition matters (where their proficiency is profound), but also in supporting areas.’

‘Dimitris Loukas is acknowledged as a leading practitioner in Greece for competition law and he also has a strong reputation at EU level. His track record is impressive and his experience is unique in that he is one of the very few legal practitioners who have served on both sides of the river, in private practice and for the competition authority. He has been involved in many cases that have created legal precedents and set the benchmark for other competition matters.’

‘Deep knowledge of the sector. Committed and hands-on. Excellent understanding of the business approach and needs of the client.’

‘Hard work and 24/7 availability.’

‘They have good precedents and lawyers (especially Euripides Ioannou) who have in-depth experience of the issues and industry practices of the energy sector. They have experience in acting for both the private and the public sector, therefore they understand the concerns of all sides.’

‘Euripides Ioannou is a capable and well-grounded individual, who is resilient and able to assist in difficult matters.’

‘One of the most dynamic firms in the Greek market. Very deep expertise in restructuring and insolvency.’

‘Stathis Potamitis combines theoretical knowledge and extensive experience. Apart from his universally acknowledged expertise, one very strong point is his very high EQ. Together with his authority, this really facilitates the complex and lengthy negotiations needed for a restructuring.’

‘I believe it is the best firm in Greece for restructuring and insolvency.’

‘Stathis Potamitis’ best qualities are his extensive knowledge of Greek, European and international law, ability to accommodate the complex needs of various stakeholders, kind behaviour and ethical character.’

‘They are experienced, honest and responsive. They always outline areas of legal risk in a focused way, allowing for evaluation from a business perspective.’

‘Stathis Potamitis is commercially aware and provides creative thinking. He has a transactional background and is an expert in the legislative framework surrounding liquidations.’

‘Our valuable external tax partner Aspasia Malliou and her team have always provided the services needed on time, with accuracy and to the point.’

‘The tax practice is very well integrated with other service lines within the firm so as to provide holistic solutions to client problems. Very thorough and practical approach to their work.’

‘Aspasia Malliou has a very thorough knowledge of her subject matter and a strong focus on finding practical solutions to complex problems.’

‘A very knowledgeable team.’

‘Always to the point and providing solutions.’

‘They have a very strong litigation team who are well aware of how the system works in Greece.’

‘Konstantinos Papadiamantis and Maria Ferfeli stand out for their depth of knowledge and their commercial awareness.’

‘An excellent team, presenting in-depth analysis and providing smart solutions.’

‘Accurate, prompt, and easy to access. I would single out Alexandros Kortesis.’

‘The dispute resolution team works with great diligence and efficiency, with very good knowledge of the matters involved.’

‘Konstantinos Papadiamantis has very extensive technical knowledge and expertise in handling difficult cases. Furthermore, he has been recognised for his excellent communication skills and ability to find solutions in complex situations.’

‘Alexandros Kortesis has an eye for detail and accuracy and problem-solving skills. A resilient and commercial lawyer who puts an emphasis on legal risk assessment.’

‘Konstantinos Papadiamantis and Theodora Souma are extremely client-oriented and responsive. They are go-to lawyers in complex situations.’

‘They are very focused and proactive.’

‘What makes this practice unique is the very high level of expertise at international standards. The key strengths of its lawyers are their knowledge, the high quality of their advice and their fast understanding of business perspectives and client needs, which enables them to provide legal advice and services at the highest level.’

‘The team has diverse experiences, is quick to respond to challenges, provides innovative solutions and takes ownership of the work.’

‘Always willing, supportive and speak their minds, even if these views are unpleasant for the client!’

‘Very knowledgeable and experienced but in this case in both European and local Greek law.’

‘Transparency, honesty and a sense of urgency. Simply put, they provide an aura of integrity.’

‘Xenophon Paparrigopoulos and Eirini Zaglanika work so well together that they provide a synergistic effect.’

‘The team has hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter.’

 Eirini Zaglanika is always available for her clients, with prompt responses and solutions to any matter within her field of expertise. Xenophon Paparrigopoulos is a cool, calm and collected professor, always approaching the issues from an academic as well as a commercial perspective.’

‘They always comply with the deadlines, and demonstrate very good knowledge of data privacy legislation.’

‘All partners demonstrate a high level of collaboration capabilities.’