Praised for its ‘exceptional blend of professionalism, agility, and genuine client care’, the dispute resolution practice at Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm excels in complex, international, multilingual contentious cases. It is co-led by John Kyriakides, Vasiliki (Vicky) Kriketou, and Niki Orfanidou. Kyriakides specialises in handling defective products, torts, debt collection, trade marks, patents, and distribution agreements. Kriketou focuses on defective pharma, product liability, obligations, torts, and commercial disputes. Orfanidou specialises in criminal litigation, particularly complex white-collar crimes such as fraud and bribery. Apostolos Kourtis, John Broupis, Alexia Giagini, and Panagiota Stamatiou are key contacts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very complete and diverse team and service with excellent knowledge of Greek and International procedures. Impeccable communication with the clients.'
- ‘John Kyriakides is very dedicated and thorough, has a very “ encompassing “ vision. The quality of service he provided us with is above and beyond the expectations we had.’
- ‘What makes the team unique is their remarkable ability to step into their clients’ shoes straight away, ease their frustrations, and deliver the best possible legal advice aligned with their commercial goals. They don’t just provide excellent legal advice - they act as true business partners in their role as external counsel.’
- ‘Vicky Kriketou is exceptional at quickly understanding her clients’ perspective, addressing their concerns and delivering legal advice that is both insightful and commercially practical. Always accessible and reliable, she brings unmatched expertise in her field and is a true master of the Greek civil dispute resolution system.’
- ‘What makes this practice unique is its exceptional blend of professionalism, agility, and genuine client care. Potential clients should know that the team is not only highly skilled but also proactive and easy to work with.’
- ‘The lawyers from KG I’ve worked with have demonstrated exceptional professionalism, clarity in communication, and a genuine commitment to client success. What sets them apart is their ability to combine deep legal knowledge with a practical, solution-oriented mindset. I’ve especially valued Vicky Kriketou and John Kyriakides for their high level of professionalism and responsiveness.’
- ‘KG Law Firm's dispute resolution team is really strong. The members of the team are high-skilled and hard-working lawyers, always ready and willing to provide guidance to their clients.’
- ‘Our company has mostly worked with Niki Orfanidou and her team. The outcome of our cooperation was excellent.’
Key clients
- Coca Cola Hellenic SA
- Merck Sharp & Dohme SA
- Online Delivery SA
- Ferryhopper SA
- British American Tobacco SA
- Saracakis Bros SA
- Atlanta SA
- Vodafone Greece SA
Work highlights
Acting in a €4 million cross-border wrongful death lawsuit involving aerial firefighting operations, with jurisdictional, employer liability and aviation-specific contractual risk issues spanning Greece, Ireland and Moldova.
Advising on enforcement proceedings of a €385 million ICC arbitral award in favour of a Swiss energy company, part of wider claims against Gazprom.
Representing a client before the Greek Supreme Court in a franchising case that challenges an appellate ruling awarding compensation despite just cause termination.
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Practice head
John Kyriakides; Vasiliki (Vicky) Kriketou; Niki Orfanidou
Other key lawyers
Apostolos Kourtis; John Broupis; Alexia Giagini; Panagiota Stamatiou