Counting multinationals and domestic corporations from across the energy, automotive, and construction industries amongst its clientele, the ‘top-notch criminal lawyers’ at Anagnostopoulos have vast expertise in fraud and money laundering claims. The practice has extensive cross-border capabilities, notably handling a market manipulation case involving the Serious Fraud Office and complex extradition proceedings. ’Excellent’ team head Ilias Anagnostopoulos is highly knowledgeable in bribery and corruption matters, Alexandros Tsagkalidis demonstrates in-depth expertise when dealing with AML issues, while Gerasimoula (Jerina) Zapanti stands out for her business crime coverage. With the whole team based in Athens, Ioannis Tsakalis focuses on tax offences, and Alexandros Mezari is also cited as key.
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‘Excellent team of lawyers, highly educated. Very well structured and organised under the supervision and personal involvement in each case of Prof. I. Anagnostopoulos. The response time and the quality of services make this firm unique in the Greek market. In my opinion, no other Greek criminal law firm can be compared to said law firm.’
‘Prof. Anagnostopoulos and his team are excellent in every aspect, and this make the difference from the rest of similar law firms. I strongly believe that they are on the top and it's really a pleasure to work with them.’
‘Top-notch criminal lawyers, the best in white-collar crime.’
‘Professor Ilias Anagnostopoulos is the leading criminal lawyer in Greece. Dr Ioannis Tsakalis and Alexandros Tsagkalides are rising stars in the field.’
‘Professional, expertise, communication skills.’
‘Anagnostopoulos: deep legal knowledge, deep knowledge of the Greek legislation, great experience, communication skills, cooperative, professional.'
- 'Alexandros Tsagkalidis: excellent legal knowledge and knowledge of the Greek legislation, communication skills, polite, cooperative.’
Key clients
- Deutsche Bank
- CMA CGM
- Novartis Hellas
- Johnson & Johnson
- Helleniq Energy
- Metlen Energy & Metals
- Opap SA
- Ferrero SPA
- Montelez Hellas
- Ergo Hellas
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Practice head
Ilias Anagnostopoulos
Other key lawyers
Alexandros Tsagkalidis; Gerasimoula Zapanti; Ioannis Tsakalis; Alexandros Mezari; Padelis Bratis