The white-collar crime team at GIANNIDISKOURELEAS Law Firm has 'high technical expertise', advising Greek and international financial institutions, funds and corporations. The group handles concession, airport, shipping, aviation, telecoms, energy, and pharma matters. Practice head Ioannis Giannidis specialises in financial crime, tax, fraud, embezzlement, and public sector cases. Panagiotis Koureleas represents executives and companies in environmental, IP, health and safety, data protection, and corruption issues. Natasha Kaisari focuses on tax assessments, while Alexandra Giannidi, Ioanna Korbi and Marina Konidari are other key names in the practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ioannis Giannidis is one of the top criminal lawyers in Greece and a very esteemed academic. Working with him is a pleasure.’
- ‘Panagiotis Koureleas brings clarity and confidence in even the most high-stakes criminal proceedings.'
- ‘High technical expertise combined with very strategic positioning and advice.'
- ‘Expertise, client orientation, responsiveness.'
- ‘Panagiotis Koureleas is an experienced lawyer and litigator. Efficient and focused on finding a solution in the handling of white- collar criminal litigation cases. He has a deep understanding of businesses. A reliable and trustworthy business partner. We have collaborated successfully with Panagiotis on numerous matters.’
- ‘Mr. Koureleas is an outstanding lawyer, very competent and always available to help and support! ’
Key clients
- Olympia Group Single Member S.A.
- Redex S.A.
- Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations (HCAP)
- Information Society S.M.S.A.
- Pfizer Hellas S.A.
- Chiquita Brands L.L.C.
- ELAIS - Unilever
- Hellas Gold S.A.
- Fraport Greece
- Nordex Hellas LLC
- Heracles Group of Companies
- Bureau Veritas
Work highlights
Representing top executives of the mining company Hellas Gold, part of the Canadian Group of Companies "Eldorado Gold Corporation", before the Court of Appeal of Thessaloniki in two cases.
Representing the CEO, members of the BoD and top executives of the Heracles Group in all stages of the criminal process.
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Practice head
Ioannis Giannidis
Other key lawyers
Panagiotis Koureleas; Natasha Kaisari; Alexandra Giannidi; Ioanna Korbi; Marina Konidari