Led by Gregory Logothetis, who ‘possesses extensive expertise and deep experience’, Koutalidis Law Firm continues to excel in international arbitrations, litigation, enforcement and settlements. Additionally, it represents corporations in construction, energy, trade and concession contract matters. Logothetis is adept at representing corporates, public entities and multinationals. Ioannis Kaptanis focuses on arbitrations in concessions, construction and sales, with strong expertise in commercial and financial disputes. Nikitas Fortsakis specialises in environmental, urban planning, TMT, anti-corruption and data protection cases. George Naskaris handles tax disputes. Evans Courakis has expertise in FCPA cases. Manolis Kasotakis participates in international and ad-hoc arbitrations. Athina Xynopoulou, Stelios Giamanis, Nikoletta Mamatsopoulou and Despoina Koutsou are other key contacts.
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Intellectual Property
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Agency & Distributorship
Intellectual Property
Position
Manolis has a wide experience in litigation and commercial arbitration. In his litigation practice, Manolis has a successful track record in numerous proceedings across different sectors, including also cases involving investment services, shareholders’ disputes, unfair competition, ip rights, trademarks and distribution agreements.
His arbitration experience extends to cases administered under the ICC, LCIA, LMAA rules, the Technical Chambers of Greece and the Greek procedural code as well as to ad hoc arbitrations. His dispute resolution expertise provides him with a particular insight in contract negotiations.
Career
Recent work includes:
- Representing a private entity of the Greek State in an LCIA arbitration having as an object counterclaims exceeding 100 mln
- Representing a listed Greek shipping company in an LMAA arbitration having as an object counterclaims exceeding 150mln
- Representing Aegean Motorway SA (Motorway Concessionaire) in an arbitration under the ICC rules against the Greek State
- Representing a Greek entrepreneur in an ad hoc arbitration under the Uncitral rules
- Representing a private entity of the Greek State in a third party intervention against a lawsuit requesting damages over 90 mln
- Representing a foreign Bank against a lawsuit filed by shareholders of a listed company complaining that the value offered for the acquisition of their shares by the offeror in the context of a public offer has not been fair
- Representing the current BoD members of a company against two legal actions filed by such company for mismanagement of the company’s funds following a relevant petition of a minority shareholder
- Representing the former president of a company against a legal action for embezzlement filed by said company
- Representing BoD members and shareholders of a company against a legal action filed by a minority shareholder claiming the annulment of certain corporate actions related to the sale of corporate assets
- Representing a foreign Bank in its legal action against a Greek company and its majority shareholder for unpaid due loans over 45 mln
- Representing an advertising company in two separate legal actions against its former clients
- Representing a foreign Bank against its former clients in separate legal actions initiated by the latter in relation to alleged investment services
- Representing a consortium of creditors for the appointment of an interim administration in Creta Farms
- Representing a Greek Bank against a petition filed against its trademark before the Greek Trademark Committee
- Representing one of the two partners of a personal company in his request to exclude the other partner from the management of the company
- Representing a global cable group against its minority shareholders requesting the annulment of its GM decisions
- Representing McArthurGlen in its third party intervention in favor of the governmental act enabling Sunday trading
- Representing successfully a company before the Supreme Court in its petition to stay the enforcement proceedings of a final decision
- Representing Airtickets against the unlawful termination of its cooperation agreement with Travelport
- Representing before the Court three companies in the energy sector against their minority shareholder responsible for the construction of their projects
- Negotiating an SPA for the sale of a company in the energy sector
- Negotiating an SPA for the sale of a real estate company having a plot of a value equal to 20mln
Recognitions
- Senior Associate Manolis Kasotakis is born to litigate, has great strategic skills, an innovative way of thinking and a commercial approach. (Legal 500 2020)
- Manolis Kasotakis is recommended as a very professional and diligent lawyer (Legal 500 2020)
Memberships
- Member of the Athens Bar Association.
- Qualified to appear before all Courts of all degrees, including the Supreme Courts.
Education
- University of Würzburg Faculty of Law (LL.M. in European Law)
- University of Athens Faculty of Laws (LL.B.)
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Testimonials
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- ‘Knowledgeable partners who are very much involved in the case, and are flanked by an excellent team who know how to handle big disputes with sensitive issues at stake.’
‘I recommend Gregory Logothetis for his knowledge, as well as Manolis Kasotakis.’
‘The arbitration and dispute resolution team is remarkable for blending expertise, strategic thinking, and genuine care for clients.’
‘Gregory Logothetis possesses extensive expertise and deep experience in arbitration. He combines reliability with quick, efficient responses. Over the years, he has shown tireless commitment both to his clients and to the legal field. His hands-on involvement reflects a genuine commitment to achieving optimal results.'
‘The firm has always had an excellent litigation department. It is certainly one of the top choices for cases that require challenging litigation.’
‘What has impressed me about Manolis Kasotakis is his dedication to the case, his fighting spirit in litigation, his sharp and quick understanding of what needs to be done to win a case, and his excellent cooperation and relationship with his team members. I consider him to be one of the best litigators of his generation.'
‘They have a very good combination of practical skill and experience with theoretical depth.’
‘Gregory Logothetis is plainly the best litigator.'
Key clients
- Airbus SE RWE Fraport Greece Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH Gastrade S.A. Aegean Motorway S.A. Athens Concert Hall Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund S.A. (HRADF) Helleniq Energy Group Wetterbest S.A. ANEK S.A. Rigensis Capital AS Vodafone Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF) Genesis Pharma McArthurGlen Group Netcompany – Intrasoft S.A. SPIE GmbH John Vardinoyannis ELTA S.A. (Hellenic Post) ELTA Courier S.A. New Alimos Marina Concession Single Member S.A. Proteus Equity Holdings Ltd Matrix Pack UK Ltd Prime Equity S.A. Ltd SEA STAR CAPITAL PLC Aegean Art Margaro Home Concept Avgouleas Linardatos S.A. Nautical Club of Vouliagmeni Energean Italy SPA Helpe Patraikos S.A. GMT Aviation Limited REDEX S.A.
Work highlights
Advised Gastrade S.A. and a Saipem–Terna consortium on a €100 million dispute arising from an EPCI contract for subsea and onshore gas pipelines, involving construction defects, delays, de-scoping, and related counterclaims.