POTAMITISVEKRIS advises both domestic and multinational companies across the pharmaceutical, banking, industrial, and retail sectors. Recognised as ‘specialised professionals for HR, tax, social security, and GDPR-related matters’, the team is well-equipped to handle litigation, corporate restructuring, and unfair dismissal claims, and frequently appears before the Court of Appeal. Practice head Alexios Papastavrou is lauded as an ’excellent practitioner’ for his ‘solution and client-oriented’ approach. Papastavrou specialises in employment and social security law, with a focus on advising and defending clients in unfair dismissal disputes, payment-related issues, and collective bargaining matters, and is also well-versed in business closure scenarios. Anastasia Platipodi regularly handles litigation involving pension plan liquidations and collective labour agreements, while Nikolas Sigkridis brings expertise in collective bargaining and unfair dismissal disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Alexios Papastavrou is an excellent practitioner; he is solution and client-oriented, and highly knowledgeable.'
- ‘The team demonstrates broad knowledge of all employment-related issues. They are specialised professionals for HR, tax, social security, and GDPR-related matters.’
- 'The team has exceptional knowledge of employment law, responds promptly and effectively, and demonstrates strong courtroom presence and handling.’
- ‘The labour law practice stands out due to their deep expertise and comprehensive understanding of employment regulations, ensuring we receive precise, strategic advice tailored to our specific needs.'
- ‘The team is distinguished by a combination of deep legal expertise, innovative thinking, and a client-focused approach. Each individual member brings a unique set of skills and perspectives, creating a dynamic environment where complex labour law challenges are met with creative, effective solutions. Known for their exceptional knowledge of labour law, they are valued for their quick response times and proactive approach.'
- ‘Having collaborated with the employment law team for more than a decade, I can state with certainty that they are an invaluable business partner. Their deep knowledge of law, proactive approach and expert advice have not only helped us effectively deal with legal challenges but have also contributed significantly to our success.'
Key clients
- Philip Morris
- Procter & Gamble
- Johnson and Johnson
- Angelini Pharma
- Eurobank
- Janssen-Cilag
- Aegean Baltic Bank
- Aegean Airlines
- Lidl Hellas SA
- Alfa Vita Vasilopoulos SA (Delhaize Group)
- AGET IRAKLIS (Lafarge Group)
- Hellas Gold SA
Work highlights
Represented ION in its litigation against claims of 4 employees for unfair dismissal.
Represented Citibank before the Court of Appeal (after a referral from the Supreme Court) against the appeal of 494 employees, who have been transferred from another Bank regarding claims arising from a private pension scheme.
Successfully defended Eldorado Hellas against claims brought by two unionist employees for invalid dismissal, despite their protected status under labour law.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Alexios Papastavrou
Other key lawyers
Anastasia Platipodi; Nikolas Sigkridis