Noted for handling ‘extremely complex tax litigation’, Stavropoulos & Partners focuses on tax disputes, with appearances before the Court of Justice of the European Union and the Supreme Administrative Court. The team is frequently instructed by both domestic and multinational companies. Managing partner Ioannis Stavropoulos is highly experienced in VAT, EU direct taxation and transfer pricing. Vassiliki Michalopoulou advises on tax refund claims and tax audit disputes, while Evgenia Kousteni is skilled in tax audits and tax compliance matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘All partners are deeply involved in the cases we handle together, ensuring the highest quality of service.'
- 'The team handles extremely complex tax litigation. Their advice is always comprehensive, relevant and pragmatic.’
- ‘They stand out for their high level of expertise, client-centred approach, and exceptional professionalism. The team demonstrates consistency, dedication, and a strong commitment to resolving clients’ legal matters efficiently and transparently.’
Key clients
- AGET Heracles
- Athenian Brewery SA
- Avin Oil
- Barilla
- Bayer Hellas SA
- Brewinvest SA
- Brunello Cucinelli SpA
- Bureau Veritas
- Campari Hellas SA
- COCA-COLA HBC GREECE SAIC & COCA-COLA HBC SERVICES MEPE
- Delta Foods
- Ekter SA
Work highlights
Successfully represented FrieslandCampina Hellas SA before the administrative courts, reversing income tax and VAT assessments and securing a multimillion-euro tax refund.
Acted for a leading beverage company before the Court of Justice of the European Union in a series of high-value tax refund claims concerning overpaid excise duties on flavoured alcoholic beverages, culminating in a favourable ruling on the interpretation of EU excise duty law.
Achieved the annulment of several million euros in surcharges imposed by the tax administration in a case involving significant legal complexity.
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Practice head
Ioannis Stavropoulos
Other key lawyers
Vassiliki Michalopoulou; Evgenia Kousteni