Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm is recognised for its broad offering encompassing advisory, litigation and transactional work, with expertise in employment contracts, due diligence, and regulatory compliance. The team is led by Ioanna Kyriazi, praised for her 'empathetic’, ‘flexible and business-minded’ approach. Kyriazi brings extensive experience across collective redundancies, employment due diligence in multi-jurisdictional matters, dismissal procedures, and trade union matters. Key team members include Ioanna Chanoumi, who advises on termination contracts and employment-related transactions; Panagiota Petropoulou, with expertise in collective labour agreements and large-scale reorganisations; and Argyro Pertsinidou, who focuses on unfair dismissal claims and employment litigation.
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Testimonials
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- Ioanna Kyriazi and her team are fantastic. They are highly responsive, efficient, business-oriented, and effective in their approach. I truly value the collaboration with them, as they consistently address relevant issues, grasp the applicable context, and provide clear, actionable answers to legal questions without overburdening counsel.
- The employment practice is well-structured and very effective considering applicable fee arrangements. They are up to date and recently provided a very helpful newsletter on upcoming legislative changes that helped us review relevant matters internally.
- ‘Beyond their excellence in employment law, the law office distinguishes itself through its multi-disciplinary structure, encompassing departments such as tax, data privacy, corporate law, and regulatory compliance. This breadth of expertise allows us to quickly connect with the right specialists whenever a matter touches multiple legal domains. The result is a truly holistic review process which is efficient, coordinated, and comprehensive.'
- ‘What makes this employment law practice truly stand out is its exceptional ability to combine deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-first mindset.'
- ‘Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm stands out as one of Greece’s most prestigious and forward-thinking legal practices, with a legacy dating back to the 1930s. The firm has a client-centric approach, and it utilises cross-disciplinary teams, ensuring holistic support for complex matters.’
- ‘The firm’s lawyers are known for their deep specialisation, international perspective, and collaborative ethos—qualities that consistently set them apart from competitors.'
- 'Ioanna Kyriazi is a leader in employment law, known for her empathetic counsel and strategic foresight, particularly in navigating complex labour issues and sensitive workplace dynamics. Ioanna combines deep legal expertise with a rare ability to connect on a human level. But what truly sets her apart is her ability to understand the business context behind every legal challenge. Her approach is refreshingly flexible and business-minded.’
- ‘Ioanna Kyriazi brings a rare combination of precision and empathy to her work, offering solutions that are both legally robust and tailored to our organisational culture.'
- 'Panagiota Petropoulou, a talented associate, is really knowledgeable and stands out for her meticulous attention to detail and her unwavering commitment to client service. Her insights into regulatory developments and her ability to translate them into actionable guidance have made her a trusted advisor.’
Key clients
- Coca Cola HBC
- OpenBet Hellas
- AbbVie Pharmaceuticals
- McKinsey Group
- Merck, Sharp & Dohme Pharmaceutical Industrial and Commercial S.A. (MSD Pharmaceuticals)
- Bank of America
- Boehringer Ingelheim Hellas
- Alpha Bank
- Syngenta Hellas
- Reckitt Benckiser Hellas
- General Mills Hellas
- Club Med Hellas
- Expedia
- Globalization Partners
- Resolute Hellas
- TEMES
- DHL Hellas
- AON Greece
- British American Tobacco Hellas
- Imperial Tobacco Hellas
Work highlights
Advised a leading investment banking, securities, and investment management corporation, as majority shareholder of a hospitality group, on the company’s liquidation and the termination of its top management team’s employment agreements.
Advised a world leading manufacturing company on the legal aspects of the closure of its Greek production facility, including the collective redundancy of all plant employees.
Advised BD on the Greek employment law aspects of its global acquisition of the Critical Care business from Edwards Lifesciences.
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Practice head
Ioanna Kyriazi
Other key lawyers
Ioanna Chanoumi; Panagiota Petropoulou; Argyro Pertsinidou