Esteemed for its ‘in‑depth knowledge of Greek legal frameworks regarding insolvency and restructuring’, POTAMITISVEKRIS advises on debt restructuring, rehabilitation, liquidation, and bankruptcy matters, with experience before the Bankruptcy Court of Athens. Stathis Potamitis handles corporate restructuring, liquidation of investment firms, and personal bankruptcy. Alexander Metallinos focuses on debt restructuring, while the ’very knowledgeable’ Vassilis Stergiou brings M&A expertise and regularly advises on rehabilitation proceedings. Konstantinos Rachianiotis, noted as a ‘rising star’, specialises in pre‑insolvency and insolvency issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘POTAMITISVEKRIS law firm has in-depth knowledge of Greek legal frameworks regarding insolvency and restructuring proceedings. They have been involved in almost all major restructurings in Greece since 2015. The team shows a proactive and problem-solving approach.'
- ‘Stathis Potamitis heads the insolvency and restructuring department, while he runs the projects alongside Konstantinos Rachianiotis, a prominent and talented senior associate of the practice.'
- ‘The insolvency and restructuring practice of POTAMITISVEKRIS has an unparalleled reputation as the most knowledgeable and experienced team in Greece. Very capable of dealing with difficult and complex issues and they provide helpful support in difficult negotiations.'
- ‘Vassilis Stergiou is very knowledgeable and has vast experience and depth of perception. He is always available, personally engaged in all our cases and very flexible.'
- ‘We have worked with Vassilis Stergiou and Konstantinos Rachianiotis. Both demonstrate deep knowledge and extensive experience in their respective fields. They were consistently willing to assist at every stage of the process, even on short notice. The quality of their work was outstanding.’
- ‘POTAMITISVEKRIS is one the best law firms in Greece and stands out as a top law firm in restructurings and insolvency proceedings. The team is extremely skilled, trustworthy and efficient in all aspects of the restructuring and insolvency field.'
Key clients
- Hellenic Ministry of Finance
- Folli Follie
- Agricultural Bank of Greece Liquidator
- PWC
- Hellenic Post Bank Liquidator
- Alpha Bank
- Cepal
- Bank of Cyprus
- Piraeus Bank
- EBRD
- Eurobank
- DIAS Aquaculture
Work highlights
Advised the largest hotel operator in Greece in the context of the restructuring of a hotel chain in the Dodecanese islands.
Advised one of the largest agricultural cooperatives in Greece in the context of the restructuring of a US based food giant.
Advised Intrum AB, Europe’s largest debt servicer, after it underwent a major financial and operational restructuring in 2025 to address its substantial debt burden and reposition itself for long-term sustainability.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Stathis Potamitis; Alexander Metallinos; Vassilis Stergiou
Other key lawyers
Konstantinos Rachianiotis