AP Legal > Athens, Greece > Firm Profile

AP Legal
238 KIFISSIAS AVENUE
CHALANDRI
152 31 ATHENS
Greece

Greece > TMT Tier 2

Noted for its ‘problem-solving approach’, AP Legal’s Athens-based TMT practice has in-depth expertise in the data protection and software licensing fields. Representing a multitude of telecoms providers, digital marketing agencies and multinational companies, the team has particular capabilities in handling public tender processes centred around implementing innovative technology measures. The ‘skilful and experienced’ Aris Papaspyridis and Alexandra Argyropoulou jointly lead the group, specialising in complex telecoms matters and routinely providing extensive advice on regulatory compliance issues.

Practice head(s):

Aris Papaspyridis; Alexandra Argyropoulou

Testimonials

‘We have been working with AP Legal for many years now, because they have become a trustworthy partner, fully understanding our business requirements. AP Legal have proven to be incredibly adaptable and have always been our go-to people for the more complex issues we have had to put in place. Cost-effective, efficient, thorough and prompt legal advice. Most importantly, AP Legal is pragmatic to a fault. ’

‘Aris Papaspyridis is knowledgeable, an expert in his field, remarkably patient, efficient, engaging, honest and very professional and can lend his breadth of experience to provide considered opinions to many different areas of law. But it’s his detailed analysis and instinctive assessment of a scenario and his ability to get to grips with the business requirement, the causes and effects, that make him an invaluable sounding board for us.’

‘AP Legal is a Greek law firm with profound experience in the new technologies (TMT) sector, with very good business understanding which we really appreciate, very responsive and totally oriented to a problem solving approach. It is hard to find in the Greek jurisdiction another firm with such niche market experience.’

‘Aris Papaspyridis is a skillful and experienced attorney with a great balance of legal knowledge, IT legal expertise and market awareness.’

‘One of the very few teams that understand our business needs in ICT!’

‘Alexandra and Aris are always there to support us.’

‘AP Legal’s experience in the TMT sector excels in terms of legal and business knowledge and experience in transactions and regulatory matters.’

‘Both partners’ experience in Telecoms and Information Technology over the years is unparalleled. Significant understanding of the market together with legal experience proven over the years make Aris Papaspyridis and Alexandra Argyropoulou stand out from the crowd.’

Key clients

Telecom Italia Sparkle

Mitel Networks Ltd

MCOMS

NEUROSOFT S.A.

EVO Human Performance

AISIN Corporation

Work highlights

  • Assisted TI SPARKLE and provided advice on the GDPR processes with the TELECOM ITALIA GROUP.
  • Advising MCOMS on the negotiations and conclusion of master agreements for the supply of its multimedia platform to various hotels around the globe.
  • Assisted NEUROSOFT in its participation in a consortium with IDEMIA France for submitting a proposal in a tender.

Greece > Employment Tier 3

Headed by the duo of Alexandra Argyropoulou and Aris Papaspyridis, AP Legal's employment department advises local entities and multinational corporations on the full spectrum of Greek labour law. The team has specialist expertise in drafting complex employment agreements and assisting with standalone or collective dismissals, leveraging the ‘deep knowledge’ of Papaspyridis, who is dual-qualified in both England and Wales and Greece. Argyropoulou is a skilled litigator and regularly manages employment disputes.

Practice head(s):

Alexandra Argyropoulou; Aris Papaspyridis

Testimonials

‘AP Legal has a high level of knowledge of Greek labour law, even in cases which are extremely complicated. The team is always available and always provides us with a solution.’

‘Alexandra Argyropoulou has very good knowledge and when she advises you, you are in safe hands. Aris Papaspyridis has deep knowledge of employment matters. Both stand out for their approach and understanding of the employment aspects of our legal problems. The advice they provide is always tailor-made. An excellent pair of professionals.’

Key clients

RIPPLING

NEUROSOFT

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

MCOMS

TI SPARKLE SA

ACCENTURE

MONEYGRAM

TESLA GREECE

FERRING HELLAS SA

INFOBIP

ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES

ATLAS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

FMC

MEDTRONIC

GENERALI

KUK HELLAS

Work highlights

  • Provided advice to AMD on a plethora of Greek employment law matters.
  • Assisted RIPPLING with various employment law issues, including sick leave policies implemented in Greece and independent consulting agreements.
  • Advised Atlas Technology Solutions on a range of employment issues arising as a result of the client’s intended operation in Greece through a Greek subsidiary as an employer of record.

Greece > Energy Tier 3

With vast experience in the renewable energy space, AP Legal's expertise covers all aspects of the implementation, licensing and financing of major projects. The group regularly advises on the drafting and negotiation of development services agreements, and also assists international and multinational corporations in regulatory compliance measures. In Athens, Aris Papaspyridis specialises in supporting global entities on their cross-border transactions, including M&A and joint ventures.

Practice head(s):

Aris Papaspyridis

Testimonials

‘Small, but quick and responsive team. Great flexibility and work with due care.’

Key clients

CERO GENERATION HOLDINGS GREECE LIMITED

GILDA ENERGY

HIBISCUS ENERGY

HELIOS SERRON

SUNRIDER

SUNRIDER HOLDINGS

CERO DEVELOPMENT HELLAS

CERO GENERATION SERVICES

WATTCROP P.C.

ELECTRON HOLDING

ENVI

ERU

Work highlights

  • Acted on behalf of CERO GENERATION HOLDINGS GREECE with regards to Project Thundercracker, namely the acquisition of an energy storage portfolio of approx. 1.4GW of BESS plants under development.
  • Advise ENERGY RESOURCES OF UKRAINE (ERU) in relation to licensing and regulatory affairs before RAAEY and DESFA, in order for the company to be duly licensed to operate in Greece in the LNG sector.
  • Advised SUNRIDER SINGLE – MEMBER on a PPA, where the energy produced by a photovoltaic plant of 100MW is to be distributed solely and directly to a private law entity.

Greece > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Counting international pharmaceutical and energy companies among its clients, the highly regarded AP Legal practice is consistently involved in large-scale real estate projects. The team handles complex lease agreements, land acquisitions and project finance matters, with practice head Aris Papaspyridis demonstrating ‘responsiveness, efficiency and commitment’ when representing clients in transactional work relating to residential and commercial properties.

Practice head(s):

Aris Papaspyridis

Testimonials

‘AP Legal’s knowledge in supporting its clients in real estate transactions is exceptional. The real estate & property team is very knowledgeable with a very good sense of the Greek market, its legislation and regulations. We are working for a long time with them and we are fully satisfied with the level of support they are providing.’

‘Aris Papaspyris: I appreciate his responsiveness, efficiency and commitment to the client. Independently of the size of transaction, Aris and his team are giving the same level of diligence and professionalism in supporting their clients and the projects. Legal skills combined with business sense is AP Legal’s perfect combination for the provision of its high-quality legal service.’

Key clients

GOLDALLY INVESTMENT PROPERTIES IKE

CITY LIFE ATHENS IKE

EUCLID TRANSACTIONAL UK LIMITED

PIMA SA

PFIZER SA

GENERAL ELECTRIC HEALTHCARE

KSB SE & Co. KGaA

SUNRIDER SINGLE MEMBER S.A.

ULTRA WHITE SA

INVOS LTD

SUNMIX INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

HELIOS SERRON SA

GILDA ENERGY SA

HIBISCUS ENERGY SA

CERO DEVELOPMENT HELLAS SA

WATTCROP PROJECTS U.K. LTD

Work highlights

  • Representing and advising PFIZER on a wide range of real estate matters related to its leased premises in Greece.
  • Represented EUCLID TRANSACTIONAL UK in its offering of insurance against representations and warranties in real estate deals including transfers of real estate assets in Greece.
  • Represented SUNRIDER Single Member during the negotiations of the engineering, procurement and construction agreement concluded in terms of the its investment in Project Delfini.

Greece > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

Demonstrating significant expertise in corporate transactions of all levels, including M&A, joint ventures, and divestments, AP Legal’s team provides ‘excellent client service’ when representing multinational insurance companies and global professional services firms. Based in Athens, the ‘exceptionalAris Papaspyridis and the ‘excellentAlexandra Argyropoulou co-head the practice, both specialising in complex restructuring projects and divestments.

Practice head(s):

Aris Papaspyridis; Alexandra Argyropoulou

Testimonials

‘Great ability to work with our team, oversee the drafting of contracts and ensure that all the legal aspects are considered in the company’s activities.’

‘Exceptional client service. Deep domain expertise in all corporate matters in Greece. Fast turnaround time. Good value.’

‘Aris Papaspyridis provides exceptional, client-focused service. He provides clear advice and is extremely helpful on a moment’s notice to address wide range of corporate matters.’

‘AP Legal offers particular strengths in corporate and M&A matters and is likewise well versed in handling cross-border transactional work. Aris Papaspyridis is an expert in structuring M&A and company takeovers.’

‘Alexandra Argyropoulou is an excellent asset for the firm. Always available, exceptionally efficient and focused on finding a solution rather than pinpointing the problem. She is a very trustworthy and pleasant colleague to work with. Aris Papaspyridis is very experienced, able to give authoritative advice, prompt and readily available, with international transactional experience.’

‘I have always found Aris Papaspyridis very knowledgeable and responsive (and commercial).’

‘AP Legal is a well known international boutique law firm with a proven transactional track record for both domestic and international clients. What I need to point out is the AP Legal team’s exceptional handling of cases, either complex or more straightforward. The team works in a very tight organisational scheme to produce outstanding results for any commercial matters that is asked to handle.’

‘Deep understanding of deals, smart, business-oriented solutions and a distinctive driving force and dedication are the characteristics of its people. Aris Papaspyridis’ totally international outlook and exceptional communication and legal skills stand out.’

Key clients

ASP Inc.

BACARDI HELLAS SINGLE MEMBER LTD (under Liquidation)

KSB

MARSH & MCLENNAN

EDGEQ INC

SYNEOS HEALTH

Parsons Corporation

MOVANDI Inc

H.B. Fuller

NEUROSOFT S.A.

MCOMS S.A.

TIS

ELECTRON HOLDING

VENETIS S.A.

KUK HELLAS

INVOS

COSMOPOLITAN INVESTMENTS

Work highlights

  • Assisting KSB with its ongoing engagement in the Greek market by providing advice associated with the distribution channels of its products in Greece.
  • Advised Marsh McLennan during the rationalisation of its global corporate structure.
  • Advised Hungarian renewable energy project developer and investor Electron Holding on its acquisition of 100% of the share capital of a Greek entity operating in the Greek energy production sector.

We are an Athens-based corporate boutique law firm specializing in the provision of  top quality legal services to local and international clients.

Our team consists of young talented attorneys, whom their enthusiasm and innovation is matched with the experience and deep knowledge of Senior Members of the firm. The combination of experience on niche business sectors matched with the international outlook and customer oriented mentality of our team, are the key factors that make AP legal the ideal legal partner who is capable to support any kind of legal task.

Over the years we have created strong legal practice in niche business sectors of Economy such as Telecommunications, Media and Information Technology, Green Energy, Real Estate and Property.

We are representing  and represented in the past sound local and international corporate clients coming from a broad range of industry sectors.  From high technology to traditional industries, from listed companies to start-ups.

In a period less than ten years we have built a  strong reputation  as a leading law firm in Greece on the grounds of our clientele, expertise and range of transactions. For many years , we are ranked as a top tier and leading law firm law firm in Greece in our main practice areas by well known international legal directories.

We are committed to our clients and the merits we represent. Trust to the relation we create with them, Understanding to their needs, Responsiveness to their requirements. This is AP Legal Law Firm.

Department Name Email Telephone
Corporate and M&A Alexandra Argyropoulou
Corporate and M&A Aris Papaspyridis
Criminal Evgenia Kourebana
Energy Evangelos Konitsas
Energy Aris Papaspyridis
Intellectual property Virginia Kokios
Banking and project finance Alexandra Argyropoulou
Labour Charilaos Kiafas
Litigation Evgenia Kourempana
Real estate and construction Domina Karydi
Real estate and construction Isidoros Skavdis
Real estate and construction Aris Papaspyridis
TMT Alexandra Argyropoulou
Photo Name Position Profile
Alexandra Argyropoulou photo Alexandra Argyropoulou Partner
Photo Name Position Profile
Aris Papaspyridis photo Aris Papaspyridis Managing Partner
Number of lawyers : 10
English
French
German
Greek
Spanish
Italian
Athens Bar Association
London Bar Association

Diversity is a notion so meaningful that may not be overlooked by a professional environment, which aims to take advantage of the full potential of its staff and clients’ background and ideas. 

Having this in mind, AP LEGAL Law Firm embraces the notion of diversity by proactively urging  all its lawyers and staff to develop their versatile skills at the maximum extent regardless of their origins, race, political and religious orientation.   

On the other hand, by cultivating the diversity of our team, we firmly believe that we may also be truly responsive to our highly diverse clients, hear and understand they needs and provide them with top quality support in the best feasible manner.  

Because for us, being respectful to diversity means being welcoming to the ever-growing needs and the constant changes around our profession.  

 


AP LEGAL has aptly proven over the years that its legal services continuously meet international clients versatile expectations. Taking advantage of its team international orientation and professional experience in cross border transactions, AP LEGAL has been evidently capable of providing substantive advice to clients from various economic sectors by providing them with realistic and business- oriented solutions adapted to the inherent special features of the Greek jurisdiction. 

The Clients 

AP LEGAL Law Firm has dealt with cases, which have attracted international attention and have been considered as clear indications that the Greek market is currently offering notable opportunities for corporate growth. AP Legal international clientele is coming both from technology innovative sectors (telecommunications, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Renewable Energy) as well as traditional industry sectors (automotive, pharmaceuticals, financial, commercial). 

The Team 

Our team consists of attorneys who have been exposed to miscellaneous cultural, educational and jurisdictional backgrounds. In fact, this has been the booster allowing us to support and effectively deal with international requests for advice, since our team members are able to identify potential issues, adapt to their special traits and respond promptly to clients requests.  

This ability is further reinforced by the fact that correspondence with clients may take place in their local language as the members of the team are able to communicate with them in various EU languages such as English, German, and French. 

The Network 

Retaining and enhancing our network reflects our constant effort for excellence and adaptability. AP Legal takes advantage of its synergies in Greece and abroad in order to provide one stop solution and generate exceptional outcomes for its clients 

AP Legal endeavours to broaden and optimise its international network by extending its already existing network of law firms, accountants, tax advisors and other professional experts around the globe for the benefit of its clients.  Our extensive network of law firms and other professionals enables our law firm to offer efficient, integrated cross border legal and regulatory advice to our clients, meeting their own high standards for the offering of something more than traditional legal advice.  

 


CLIENT: NEUROSOFT
COMPANY/FIRM: AP LEGAL LAW FIRM
TESTIMONIAL: The responsiveness of all individuals within AP Legal is definitely something not commonly met in the industry. We have entrusted AP LEGAL for matters ranging from dispute resolution to public procurement and regulatory compliance and thus, can safely tell that all teams are consisted of professionals we firmly know we can rely upon.


CLIENT: TIS SA
COMPANY/FIRM: AP LEGAL LAW FIRM
TESTIMONIAL: Intuitive and result-driven attorneys. There have been continuously there to stand aside us with their valuable advice and unparalleled skills. Year per year and project per project, their impressive knowledge have evidently safeguarded us through a great variety of transactions.


CLIENT: TFA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
COMPANY/FIRM: AP LEGAL LAW FIRM
TESTIMONIAL: Professionalism and efficiency of AP Legal Corporate& Commercial Team do stand out. The overall level of service is excellent, with quick response times and strong industry knowledge. The team is very good at advising when the position is unclear.


CLIENT: MCOM SA
COMPANY/FIRM: AP LEGAL LAW FIRM
TESTIMONIAL: AP Legal team always understands the objectives and critical timelines and invests the appropriate time and energy to solve any problem. Deal-focused and efficient legal advice combined with thorough in-depth knowledge about the market. Very few have the commercial understanding that AP Legal team has.