Combining ‘robust advocacy with practical judgment’, Papapolitis & Papapolitis represents local and international clients in disputes arising from commercial and credit facility agreements, employment contracts, and insolvency and bankruptcy. Practice head George Gravias is knowledgeable in construction, labour, infrastructure, industrial property, and insolvency-related matters. Panayiotis Papgeorgiou is a specialist in complex real estate transactions and due diligence. Despoina Charakopoulou is adept at drafting collective labour agreements and remuneration policies, as well as regulatory compliance. Martha Chatziantoniou has a specialism in contractual relationships and civil and insurance claims.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This team combines robust advocacy with practical judgement, ensuring clients’ broader business goals remain central throughout the process.’
- ‘George Gravias has a rare ability to integrate rigorous legal knowledge with commercial understanding makes him a trusted advisor in handling the most challenging and high-value disputes. Martha Chatziantoniou is known for her precision, responsiveness, and dependability. She combines strong technical proficiency with excellent judgment and a collaborative working style, making her an invaluable contributor to the seamless and effective resolution of complex disputes.’
- ‘The litigation team is a very well-organised and structured team that covers all aspects of their clients in relation to the cases they litigate.’
- ‘George Gravias is a talented and well-educated litigator who handles complicated matters efficiently, and he always provides his services with commercial acumen.’
- ‘P&P's dispute resolution practice stands out for its combination of clear, practical advice and strategic oversight. The team is highly accessible and responsive, always available to guide clients with concrete solutions rather than abstract theory. They combine legal expertise with commercial awareness, ensuring advice is both technically sound and business-oriented.'
- ‘George Gravias and Martha Chatziantoniou stand out through a combination of legal expertise, accessibility, and a strong client-first mentality. They consistently translate legal issues into clear, actionable advice.'
Key clients
- DEPA S.A.
- Lamda Development S.A.
- Phillips Hellas S.A.
- Intracom Holdings S.A.
- Diophar Pharmaceuticals S.A.
- Intralot S.A.
- AROMCA S.A.
Work highlights
Advised Public Gas Corporation of Greece S.A. (DEPA) in EUR347m disputes over gas prices with Greek Fertilisers and Chemicals ELFE SA (ELFE).
Advised Intracom Holdings S.A. in an approx. EUR30m dispute for unlawful termination of a preliminary SPA for the sale of telecommunications company Teledome.
Advised Pylaia S.A. (subsidiary of Lamda Development S.A.), in a EUR42m dispute regarding negligence of infrastructure against Michaniki S.A.
Lawyers
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Practice head
George Gravias
Other key lawyers
Panayiotis Papgeorgiou; Despoina Charakopoulou; Martha Chatziantoniou; Erna Kritikou