Frequently acting on behalf of credit institutions and multinationals in investigations and criminal proceedings concerning corruption, bribery, and negligence matters, Bernitsas Law is hailed as being ‘very professional’ and ’high quality’. The firm has notable experience in handling Deferred Prosecution Agreements and AML compliance measures, with co-heads Panayotis Bernitsas and Christos Paraskevopoulos each specialising in all types of competition and antitrust law issues, alongside corporate misconduct and defamation claims. Evangelos Mamalakis has expertise in directors’ liability matters, whilst Fotini Karra is also highlighted as key.
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‘Bernitsas Law office provides high-quality services in white-collar crime practice. They are addressing all related issues in a very professional & collaborative manner, providing their expertise in a broad spectrum of areas in this practice.’
‘When we have to deal with white-collar crime issues, we rely on the expertise offered by the partner Christos Paraskevopoulos at Bernitsas Law Office. His specialization, engagement, support and consistency provide a solid base to deliver reliable, top-notch legal service to our company.’
Key clients
- Kosmocar SA
Work highlights
- Represent a global industrial minerals company in relation to disputes for mismanagement and breach of fiduciary duties against the former CEO.
- Represent KOSMOCAR acting as importer of a major European car manufacturer in Greece in civil proceedings initiated in September 2023 against both Kosmocar and the car manufacturer.
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Panayotis Bernitsas; Christos Paraskevopoulos
Other key lawyers
Evangelos Mamalakis; Fotini Karra