Acting on behalf of clients in cases relating to capital gains tax issues and VAT impositions before the Administrative Supreme Court, the Fortsakis, Diakopoulos, Mylonogiannis & Associates Law Firm team is hailed for fielding ‘excellent practitioners’, predominantly in the finance and pharma sectors. Based out of Athens, ’remarkable’ team leader Petros Pantazopoulos specialises in customs-related litigation and ADR, Katerina Sideromenou is an administrative law and real estate expert, whilst Athina Mavroeidi predominantly concentrates on complex tax audits and commercial law matters.
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‘We have worked with Mr Pantazopoulos and his team are experts in tax law. The team's strengths are mainly the fact that they combine deep legal knowledge, business understanding and Court practice, including a deep knowledge of the practical side of the litigation processes.’
‘Petros Pantazopoulos, partner, with whom we have worked closely on important litigation claims, is extremely quick in response and always very well prepared.’
‘Professionalism, prompt response, accuracy, deep knowledge of applicable laws.’
‘Katerina Sideromenou is a professional with great experience and special skills. She has exceptional work ethic and is very committed to her clients. She is a person you can rely on.’
‘The tax team of the firm consists of prominent academics and excellent practitioners.’
‘Mr. Petros Pantazopoulos is an excellent lawyer and academic who combines profound knowledge of tax law with professional and commercial acumen.’
‘Long-term outside counsel in administrative disputes and tort litigations with consistently good performance.’
‘Petros Pantazopoulos is a valuable asset to the firm and clients, and he is very agreeable to work with. Petros' expertise on tax law is remarkable.’
Key clients
- Hines Greece
- Viva Wallet
- Extraco SA
- ETVA VIPE
- Greek Church of Scientology
- Pharmaserve - Lilly S.A.C.I
- Alpha Investment Properties Elaiona SA
- Goldair Group
- Alpha Bank
- Vodafone – Panafon SA
Work highlights
Represented Vodafone – Panafon SA on its dispute with the tax authorities about the legality of deduction from gross revenues of commitment fees.
Represented Alpha Bank on its dispute with the tax authorities for the refund of tax amounting to €12m.
Represented a company of the La Farge Group on its dispute with the tax authorities for the refund of approx. €24m corresponding to surcharges which were unlawfully calculated.
Lawyers
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
Petros Pantazopoulos
Other key lawyers
Katerina Sideromenou; Athina Mavroeidi; Katerina Kalampaliki