Anagnostopoulos > Athens, Greece > Firm Profile

Anagnostopoulos Offices

Anagnostopoulos
PATRIARCHOU IOAKEIM 6
10674
ATHENS
Greece
Visit website 30 210 729 2010 30 210 729 2015

Anagnostopoulos > The Legal 500 Rankings

Greece > White-collar crime Tier 1

Counting multinationals and domestic corporations from across the energy, automotive, and construction industries amongst its clientele, the ‘top-notch criminal lawyers’ at Anagnostopoulos have vast expertise in fraud and money laundering claims. The practice has extensive cross-border capabilities, notably handling a market manipulation case involving the Serious Fraud Office and complex extradition proceedings. ‘Excellent’ team head Ilias Anagnostopoulos is highly knowledgeable in bribery and corruption matters, Alexandros Tsagkalidis demonstrates in-depth expertise when dealing with AML issues, while Gerasimoula (Jerina) Zapanti stands out for her business crime coverage. With the whole team based in Athens, Ioannis Tsakalis focuses on tax offences, and Alexandros Mezari is also cited as key.

Practice head(s):

Ilias Anagnostopoulos

Other key lawyers:

Alexandros Tsagkalidis; Gerasimoula Zapanti; Ioannis Tsakalis; Alexandros Mezari; Padelis Bratis

Testimonials

‘Excellent team of lawyers, highly educated. Very well structured and organised under the supervision and personal involvement in each case of Prof. I. Anagnostopoulos. The response time and the quality of services make this firm unique in the Greek market. In my opinion, no other Greek criminal law firm can be compared to said law firm.’

‘Prof. Anagnostopoulos and his team are excellent in every aspect, and this make the difference from the rest of similar law firms. I strongly believe that they are on the top and it’s really a pleasure to work with them.’

‘Top-notch criminal lawyers, the best in white-collar crime.’

‘Professor Ilias Anagnostopoulos is the leading criminal lawyer in Greece. Dr Ioannis Tsakalis and Alexandros Tsagkalides are rising stars in the field.’

‘Professional, expertise, communication skills.’

‘Anagnostopoulos: deep legal knowledge, deep knowledge of the Greek legislation, great experience, communication skills, cooperative, professional.’

‘Alexandros Tsagkalidis: excellent legal knowledge and knowledge of the Greek legislation, communication skills, polite, cooperative.’

Key clients

Deutsche Bank

CMA CGM

Novartis Hellas

Johnson & Johnson

Helleniq Energy

Metlen Energy & Metals

Opap SA

Ferrero SPA

Montelez Hellas

Ergo Hellas

Grivalia Hospitality

Sterner Stenhus AB

Astir Palace Vouliagmeni

Antenna Group

Ticketone SPA

Adidas Hellas

Arcadia Shipmanagement Co Ltd

Work highlights

Anagnostopoulos > Firm Profile

Established in 1986, Anagnostopoulos is a leading practice combining high-value litigation services in all aspects of business crime with sophisticated advice in relation to criminal and regulatory risk management to corporates and individuals around the world.

The firm offers a comprehensive range of services and enjoys an excellent reputation in a broad spectrum of specialist areas. It acts for some of the leading multinational and domestic corporations in the energy, raw materials, defence, aviation, shipping, automotive, construction, food, health care, pharmaceuticals, insurance, tobacco, financial services, travel and leisure, telecommunications, gaming, and media and entertainment sectors. It is also entrusted with sensitive mandates by sovereign entities, public and governmental organisations.

The firm’s dynamic multilingual team with strong academic background is led by Ilias Anagnostopoulos and is distinguished for its forceful litigation skills and its impeccable track record in prominent cross-border cases.

The firm is noted for its expertise in complex cases involving corporate fraud, corruption, insider dealing, regulatory offences, money laundering, tax offences, anti-competitive practices, sanctions enforcement, asset tracing and recovery. It regularly offers discreet advice to corporate entities and high-net-worth individuals on a wide range of issues through multiple jurisdictions.

The firm responds to changing needs of corporate clients drawing upon a solid knowledge base in corporate criminal liability, internal company investigations and compliance procedures, corrupt and anti-competitive practices, and offers practical solutions and effective representation. Moreover, it is able to mobilise a network of colleagues and other expert professionals in various jurisdictions to coordinate actions within a holistic strategy in trans-jurisdictional matters.

Over the years Anagnostopoulos has built a strong reputation as a high-end specialists’ firm which is recognised for its dynamic approach and full commitment to the clients’ needs whilst upholding the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.

 

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Criminal litigation
Fraud and white-collar crime
Financial crimes
Criminal and regulatory risk management
Corporate criminal liability
Health and Safety offences
Corruption practices
Cartel offences
Money laundering
Internal investigations and compliance
Securities fraud
Tax and customs offences
Product criminal liability
Environmental offences
European criminal law
Extradition, surrender, and mutual assistance procedures
Sanctions and Anti-terrorism
Asset tracing and recovery
Gambling related crimes
Art crimes
Media and entertainment

Lawyer Profiles

Photo Name Position Profile
Ilias Anagnostopoulos photo Prof Ilias Anagnostopoulos Managing partner – Head of litigation View Profile
Ioanna Anastasopoulou photo Ioanna Anastasopoulou Freelance Litigation Partner View Profile
Padelis Bratis photo Mr Padelis Bratis Associate View Profile
Garyfalia Gianni photo Garyfalia Gianni Associate View Profile
Persa Lampropoulou photo Persa Lampropoulou Partner View Profile
Alexandros Mezari photo Alexandros Mezari Associate   View Profile
Ioannis Tolakis photo Ioannis Tolakis Freelance Litigation Partner View Profile
Alexandros Tsagkalidis photo Alexandros Tsagkalidis Partner View Profile
Ioannis Tsakalis photo Ioannis Tsakalis Partner View Profile
Gerasimoula (Jerina) Zapanti photo Gerasimoula (Jerina) Zapanti Partner View Profile

Staff Figures

Number of lawyers : 10

Languages

English
French
German
Greek

Other

Contact : Ilias Anagnostopoulos ([email protected])

Diversity


At Anagnostopoulos we respect diversity and strive for inclusion.

These are core values of liberal societies and define our firm’s open culture. Its flexible structure offers equal opportunities to everyone and our team-spirited approach to all cases ensures a high level of respect and solidarity among our members.

We support talent, innovative ideas and forward-thinking solutions and work systematically to develop collaborative initiatives with all individuals who work in our firm.

This culture of diversity and inclusion also offers our clients an ideal background to pursue their personal goals in this area.

Interviews

Ilias Anagnostopoulos, Managing Partner

Managing Partner Ilias Anagnostopoulos explains how the firm is responding to clients’ specific needs.

 

1) What do you see as the main points that differentiate Anagnostopoulos from your competitors?

The combination of timely and sophisticated advice with forceful litigation is the hallmark of our practice. We offer our clients carefully designed “handmade” solutions that help them achieve the best outcome in each case; and when it comes to litigation, our firm’s dynamic team of trial lawyers with strong academic background commands respect in the courtroom. We pride ourselves on having an impeccable track record in complex cases with trans-jurisdictional aspects.

 

2) Which practices do you see growing in the next 12 months? What are the drivers behind that?

Criminal and regulatory risk management will hold an eminent position for corporates around the world. An increasingly aggressive anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, anti-trust, and sanctions enforcement calls for tighter compliance corporate policies and refined risk assessment tools. Companies are called to enhance their internal monitoring mechanisms and timely address corporate wrongdoing.

 

3) What’s the main change you’ve made in the firm that will benefit clients?

We have expanded and enhanced our global network of colleagues and other expert professionals who we are able to mobilize with a view to offering corporate and individual clients competent and concise advice. Coordinating actions within an integrated global strategy is of the utmost importance.

 

4) Is technology changing the way you interact with your clients, and the services you can provide them?

The use of cutting-edge technology is amongst our firm’s permanent priorities. We strive to ensure bespoke services to our clients while preserving the highest ethical standards of our profession.

 

5) Can you give us a practical example of how you have helped a client to add value to their business?

In a multi-month high-profile appellate trial hearing involving former top executives of a multinational on charges of cross-border bribery, fraud, and money laundering in the healthcare sector, we were able to secure an acquittal of our client who had been wrongfully convicted to a multiyear sentence by the first instance court.  This excellent outcome helped the defendant take back control of his life while restoring the global reputation of the company.

 

6) Are clients looking for stability and strategic direction from their law firms – where do you see the firm in three years’ time?

Clients have a need for strategic direction from law firms as an essential part of their global business strategy. Our firm’s multi-layered and flexible response to their emerging needs will strengthen its position as a leader in all aspects of white-collar crime litigation and criminal or regulatory risk management.