Representing multinationals, domestic corporations and public organisations across the energy, shipping, pharma, food, and construction sectors, Anagnostopoulos remains a leading firm in the white-collar crime space. Practice head Ilias Anagnostopoulos has extensive experience advising on fraud, market abuse, corruption, environmental and corporate liability, and sanctions. Alexandros Tsagkalidis is known for his 'encyclopedic understanding of the nuances of the legal system' and expertise in AML. Gerasimoula (Jerina) Zapanti specialises in financial fraud, cybercrime, and business offences. Ioannis Tsakalis focuses on tax offences, corruption, compliance, and investigations. Alexandros Mezari is another key contact.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I have worked closely with Alexandros Tsagkalidis on a range of criminal matters and have been consistently impressed by their capabilities. Alexandros is a consummate legal professional who brings a wealth of experience and a keen understanding of the law to every case. He possesses an unparalleled depth of legal knowledge in criminal law. His encyclopedic understanding of the nuances of the legal system is a tremendous asset.'
Key clients
- Deutsche Bank
- Novartis Hellas
- Opap SA
- Metlen Energy & Metals
- Helleniq Energy
- Hellas Gold SA
- Pavlidis Marble & Granites
- Ferrero Spa
- Mondelez Hellas
- Grivalia Hospitality
- Sterner Stenhus AB
- Astir Palace Vouliagmeni SA
Work highlights
Successfully represented a former director of Werfen Hellas before the Athens Criminal Court In healthcare fraud charges related to product pricing practices for public healthcare organisations.
Successfully represented a former Ferrero CFO in Greece in appellate proceedings (Athens) on charges of selling a company’s unsafe product at an Athens supermarket following a complaint by a consumer.
Successfully represented a former CEO of Hellas Gold, a subsidiary of Canadian Eldorado Gold, in environmental offences charges before the Thessaloniki Criminal Court in relation to the company’s gold mining facilities in Chalkidiki, Greece.
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Practice head
Ilias Anagnostopoulos
Other key lawyers
Alexandros Tsagkalidis; Gerasimoula (Jerina) Zapanti; Ioannis Tsakalis; Alexandros Mezari