KPP Law > Athens, Greece > Firm Profile
KPP Law > The Legal 500 Rankings
Greece > Tax Tier 3
Showcasing extensive expertise in all aspects of tax, banking, and M&A, the KPP Law practice deploys an ‘innovative approach’ when representing its domestic and international client-base. Based out of both Athens and Maroussi, the head Stylianos Papademetriou is an expert in international tax law issues and transfer pricing, whilst George Kerameus focuses on tax aspects of corporate reorganisations. Konstantinos Miliarakis is knowledgeable on tax dispute issues, and Andreas Kouknis concentrates on M&A taxation matters.Practice head(s):
Stylianos Papademetriou
Other key lawyers:
George Kerameus; Konstantinos Miliarakis; Andreas Kouknis; Charikleia Apostolopoulou
Testimonials
‘What makes KPP team unique is diverse and significant experience of all team members, excellently cooperating not only with us but internally with a great team spirit manner; this creates trust since it ensures examination of all aspects (technical and practical) of a project. In conclusion all team members are experienced and knowledgeable and provide integrated services at all levels.’
‘KPP members (and especially the partner we are cooperating with in the tax department) are innovative in their approaches, with a positive thinking, honest, friendly and stand by our business in all tax matters arising. They are always open to hear our needs, examine long-term effects of any move and advise clients in the most efficient way.’
‘KPP members from the tax department have an innovative approach, are professional, efficient, honest and friendly and have been very supporting in all tax matters arising.’
‘What makes KPP team unique is diverse and significant experience of all team members, excellently cooperating not only with us but internally with a great team spirit manner; this creates trust since it ensures examination of all aspects (technical and practical) of a project. In conclusion all team members are experienced and knowledgeable and provide integrated services at all levels.’
‘KPP members (and especially the partner we are cooperating with in the tax department) are innovative in their approaches, with a positive thinking, honest, friendly and stand by our business in all tax matters arising. They are always open to hear our needs, examine long-term effects of any move and advise clients in the most efficient way.’
‘KPP Law is the leading law firm in Greece when it comes to tax practice. Their legal services and deliverables are of the highest quality and are always provided at the best value for money.’
‘The key element that characterizes the company in question is professionalism and knowledge in tax matters of corporate law combined with honesty in expressing an opinion for deciding to take legal action in various arising matters.’
‘The team at KPP Law Firm is very professional, well organized and dedicated to the client. The quality of what is delivered is very high-level. The lawyers provide assistance in a timely manner with accurate opinions and advice every time.’
Key clients
Samsung
Kaizen Gaming (Stoiximan & Betano)
Gek Terna SA
Opap SA
AXA Group
ABS
Fourlis Group (Ikea, Intersport, Trade Estates etc)
Interamerican Sa (Achmea)
Daios Group
Grecotel SA
Alumil SA
Imerys Minerals SA
Thales Group
Lesaffre Hellas
Greek Yellow Whitepages SA (Xrysos Odigos)
Work highlights
- Represented SAMSUNG, a leading electronics company, before the Tax Directorate in a $2.7mn complex tax dispute.
- Acted as tax and legal advisors for GEK TERNA SA, a leading construction, energy, and real estate stock listed company, in a reorganization of $6mn.
- Represented a major hotel group of companies operating in Rhodes Island, PRESIDENTIAL HOTELS, in a $2.1mn tax refund dispute.
KPP Law > Firm Profile
KPP LAW firm was founded in 2009 in Athens, Greece, offering a wide range of legal services with particular emphasis in the fields of tax, banking and finance, competition, M&A, commercial, litigation and corporate law (including restructuring and insolvency).
Our team is guided by a set of values, which we follow and have abided by over the years, whereas our main target is to successfully meet and exceed the increasing demands of our clientele.
Through continuity of service, flexibility and close personal contact with each client, our team provides valuable and practicable legal services of the highest level, striking the right balance between protecting and promoting the wider business and / or personal interests of our clients.
Our firm provides efficiently led legal services to Greek and international groups of companies, as well as high-net-worth individuals, with particular focus on various industries, such as insurance, consumer goods, banking, energy, telecommunications, real property, audit and business consultancy, maritime, construction and motor vehicle.
Our law firm works to the highest professional and ethical standards. We draw on a twenty-member team of multi-lingual and international trained lawyers with advanced level of academic records and professional experience, assisted by administrative staff and modern infrastructure. Our team co-operates with multinational law firms on cross-border transactions.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking & Finance, Corporate, M&A ,Tax, Commercial | George Kerameus, Partner | g.kerameus@kpplaw.eu | |
| Tax, Corporate, Commercial | Stylianos Papademetriou, Partner | s.papademetriou@kpplaw.eu | |
| Commercial, Competition, Banking and Finance, IP | Dr. Anestis Papadopoulos, Partner | a.papadopoulos@kpplaw.eu | |
| Tax, Corporate, Commercial | Konstantinos Miliarakis | k.miliarakis@kpplaw.eu | |
| Corporate, Banking & Finance, Commercial | Ilianna Sotiria Koraki | i.koraki@kpplaw.eu | |
| Tax, Corporate, Commercial | Andreas Kouknis | a.kouknis@kpplaw.eu | |
| Commercial, Banking and Finance | Triantafyllia Kiourktsidou | t.kiourktsidou@kpplaw.eu | |
| Corporate, Banking and Finance, Commercial | Pinelopi Tsagkari | p.tsagkari@kpplaw.eu | |
| Tax, Commercial | Christina Karkoula | c.karkoula@kpplaw.eu | |
| Banking and Finance, Commercial, Corporate | Erato Themis Zeliou | e.zeliou@kpplaw.eu | |
| Commercial, corporate | Nina Eirini Tsara | n.tsara@kpplaw.eu | |
| Commercial, Banking and Finance | Nicholas Mousionis | n.mousionis@kpplaw.eu | |
| Corporate, Banking & Finance, Commercial | Eleni Michalopoulou | e.michalopoulou@kpplaw.eu | |
| Corporate, Banking & Finance, Commercial | Lydia Psaromichelaki | l.psaromichelaki@kpplaw.eu | |
| Tax, Commercial | Maria Stasinou | m.stasinou@kpplaw.eu | |
| Commercial, Banking and Finance | Christina Litsou | c.litsou@kpplaw.eu | |
| Accounting Dpt | Maribia Soupalika | accounts@kpplaw.eu | |
| Administration Secretary | Efrosini Galati | admin@kpplaw.eu | |
| Administration Secretary | Mania Papadopoulou | kpp@kpplaw.eu |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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George Kerameus | Partner | View Profile |
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Stylianos Papademetriou | Partner | View Profile |
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Dr Anestis Papadopoulos | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 16Languages
Greeκ English French German Italian SpanishClient testimonials
CLIENT:
COMPANY/FIRM: Eurobank S.A.
TESTIMONIAL: «We have cooperated with the commercial/banking litigation team of KPP LAW on a number of varying cases for several years and can confirm that the services which we received were most satisfactory and of the highest quality. The members of the said team, apart from highly experienced and versatile, are very hard-working and always at hand to address a variety of complex legal issues».
CLIENT:
COMPANY/FIRM: Tao Group
TESTIMONIAL: «We have worked closely with KPP Law over the past three years, specifically with the corporate and commercial litigation team, a department of the firm that we may easily say holds a solid and highly consistent practice, of quality at least equivalent to that of respective practices of international law firms which we have worked with».
CLIENT:
COMPANY/FIRM: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
TESTIMONIAL: «KPP Law is a law firm that successfully combines litigation with advisory services. We have a long-lasting relationship with the form’s tax practice, which has a great depth of knowledge of and experience in all aspects of the Greek tax system. The team has remarkably secured before Greek courts our tax status, helping thus significantly our organization to the achievement of its goals. Their combination of rigorous analysis, set out in a clear, jargon-free manner, practical guidance setting out actionable steps, and outstanding client service makes KPP a clear and obvious choice for our tax advisory needs».
CLIENT:
COMPANY/FIRM: Alpha Bank
TESTIMONIAL: «We have a long-standing relationship with the KPP Law finance team, which has been providing continuous support both in our international and local transactions, with a great depth of experience and a sensitive, discrete and professional management of our affairs. KPP Law Firm can be relied on its efficiency, proactiveness, resources, availability and fast responses to our demands, which are not compromised in quality».
CLIENT:
COMPANY/FIRM: Daios Plastics S.A.
TESTIMONIAL: «KPP Law is one of the firms that do offer a real ‘full service’ approach; we have used them for a wide range of business and commercial advice, including finance, tax, corporate governance and other issues. We have seen a strong client focused customer ethos across the spectrum, with sound commercial and practical knowledge underpinning all of the work undertaken. We look forward to working with them for many years to come».
CLIENT:
COMPANY/FIRM: IKEA (Housemarket S.A.-Fourlis Group)
TESTIMONIAL: «Regarding tax practice, KPP LAW team is comprised of highly experienced tax lawyers, offering the full range of tax law services in Greek territory. The analytical ability of the tax lawyers and the team spirit working ensures that in all projects we have worked together they were able to provide to our group with high quality, innovative and business-oriented services, as well as with practical and pro-active solutions, in the continuously changing area of tax legislation and practice».
Diversity
At KPP Law we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for All and not for Some. We have proudly associated with persons and businesses from a variety of backgrounds; a fact evident from our current associates and trainees whom stem from International backgrounds and a variety of Academic and Social standing with one common feature, the Legal Profession.
Encompassing a team of uniquely different individuals who acquaint and integrate with one another, our firm remains distant from any and all discrimination.
Diversity, as well as inclusion, is prominently viewed on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender identity, origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, and other non-merit factors.
KPP Law, nonetheless, makes a salient point of non-discriminatory and inclusive handling whether with regards to clients and cases undertaken or with regards to associates and employees of our firm.
A clear point to this extent is ostensive via the inclusion of junior associates and trainee lawyers from various backgrounds, including but not limited to, foreign nationals whom have chosen a professional path in Greece and with KPP Law in particular. More specifically, our firm provides such junior and trainee associates with the opportunity to work on the preparation of cases, under the guidance of a senior associate, proving that each and every member of our team is able to provide to the firm without any limitations and without any hindrance to their diverse nature.
In addition, KPP Law is proudly made up of a female workforce, in excess of 70% with no pay-gap between male and female associates and with the provision of both maternity and paternity leave.
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