
Acknowledged for its ‘highly commercial approach’, Karatzas & Partners represents major banks and corporations in high-stakes disputes across the finance, energy, transport and real estate sectors. The practice is particularly experienced in enforcement actions, creditors’ rights and insolvency matters. Practice head Vassiliki Salaka is experienced in M&A, private international law and procedural law matters. Christina Faitakis has vast experience representing banks in commercial disputes and has a specific focus on enforcement proceedings. Sophia Mavridou is skilled in regulatory compliance, as well as administrative litigation. Ilia Polyzoidi has experience in insolvency and restructuring proceedings. Chryssa G. Chatzisoglou is adept in pre-dispute counselling, litigation and arbitration.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Georgios Minoudis and Ilia Polyzoidi are excellent legal advisors with numerous of strengths and qualities such as correct judgement, analytical skills, creativity, perseverance and commitment.’
- ‘This law firm offers a significantly high level of service in terms of response time, business acumen/industry knowledge, appropriateness of advice, and strength in depth of the team. The depth and breadth of their knowledge ensure that they are able to support every client's business needs successfully and provide high-quality, innovative legal solutions in the increasingly complex area of legislation and practice.’
- ‘The practice's uniqueness is their highly commercial approach, which, coupled with the team's deep knowledge and expertise, and also smart tactics, brings the best results for the client.’
- ‘Vasiliki Salaka and her team members all stand out for their commercial approach and swift and smart advice. They are different because they dare to give concise and clear advice and direction without leaving caveats or grey areas.’
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Practice head
Vassiliki Salaka
Other key lawyers
Christina Faitakis; Sophia Mavridou; Ilia Polyzoidi; Chryssa G. Chatzisoglou; Georgios Minoudis
