KLC Law Firm is well placed to handle VAT litigation and advise on tax legislation matters. The team is experienced in cases before the Court of Appeal, the Greek Administrative Courts and the Supreme Court. Practice head Xenofon Papayiannis is noted for his work in VAT litigation and real estate tax assessments. The ‘highly professional’ Theodora Kantartzi handles disputes involving tax audits, corporate tax and cross‑border taxation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘KLC Law Firm offers a significantly high level of service in terms of response times, as well as business acumen and industry knowledge.'
- ‘Xenofon Papagiannis and Theodora Kantartzi are excellent legal advisors with numerous strengths and qualities such as correct judgement, analytical skills, creativity, perseverance and commitment.’
- ‘The team consists of highly experienced professionals with deep knowledge of the legislation.'
Key clients
- Athens International Airport
- Edison Spa
- Specifar/TE
- Specifar/Teva Hellas S.A.
- Pyramis
- Adidas S.A.
- Stichting Bootvluchteling
- Medecins Sans Frontieres
- Fraport Greece
- Nefeli Alkione EE
- K. Badouvas S.A.
Work highlights
Acted for the Athens International Airport in VAT litigation amounting to € 155m which resulted in € 152m approximately (out of the total 155m) being written off.
Advised the Edison Group on the disposal of a 50% stake in Elpedison for a purchase price of approximately € 164m, plus adjustments up to € 31m.
Acted for Adidas S.A. in a dispute with the Greek customs authorities regarding the assessment of customs penalties and won the case both before the Second Instance Administrative Court and at Supreme Court level.
Practice head
Xenofon Papayiannis
Other key lawyers
Theodora Kantartzi