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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#ffa40d” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”3.2″ max_width=”70px” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]The firm has extensive experience in the establishment of all types of companies in Greece, advising clients on the optimal legal vehicle for their operations, taking into consideration their particular needs. We often assist foreign companies to form subsidiaries or branches under Greek law and then act as legal counsel supervising business operations which allows clients to focus on selling their products or services.<\/p>\n
We draft and negotiate shareholder and joint venture agreements, prepare corporate resolutions and obtain approvals from the business registry and the tax office for all corporate changes.<\/p>\n
We advise our clients on all corporate matters, ranging from issues arising from shareholders\u2019 general meetings, the appointment and removal of directors, share capital increases or decreases, change of registered seat, shareholder issues, to the amendment of the articles of association and all other aspects of corporate governance.
\nIn our clientele we have a very wide range of companies of various sizes and purposes and in different sectors. We tend to the needs of startups and NGOs all the way to multinational corporations.<\/p>\n
We have recently advised on one of Greece’s largest M&A deals. Further to the acquisition of a company, we focus on corporate governance, restructuring and succession (in family businesses) and we consult with the company\u2019s management in order to improve decision making.<\/p>\n
We advise our clients on a day to day basis on all corporate matters, issues arising from shareholders\u2019 general meetings and other aspects of corporate life, as well as the appointment and removal of directors, share capital increases or decreases, change of registered seat, shareholders\u2019 issues, amendment of Articles of Association and all corporate governance issues in general.<\/p>\n
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While our preference is to foresee and preclude rather than to remedy, the office\u2019s litigators combine their experience and knowledge in different legal fields and take into consideration the risks involved to lead our clients through the litigation process when disputes arise.<\/span><\/p>\n The team can represent clients in civil and commercial litigation before all levels of the Judiciary, representing both companies and private clients. We also undertake the enforcement of foreign court\u00a0judgments.<\/span><\/p>\n In the context of win-win situations, Alternative Dispute Resolution is supported by the office as a means to achieving resolution to disputes in an efficient, quick and confidential manner.<\/span><\/p>\n The office is a pioneer of mediation in Greece and has been among the founding members of the Hellenic Mediation and Arbitration Centre and the Hellenic Union of Mediators.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Project Section 01″ _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#f7f7f7″ custom_padding=”|||” border_color_all=”#545f66″ border_width_left=”8vw” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Project Area 01″ module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”3.25″ width=”89%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”89%” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Prata||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.6em” custom_margin=”||10px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#ffa40d” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”3.2″ max_width=”70px” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]The office has a strong tradition in advising investors who wish to expand their activities to the Greek market and deals holistically with their demands in order to provide full security of the asset in request, the transaction, the contract and the final implementation of every investment scenario.<\/p>\n In this capacity we provide a complete legal assessment of specific projects, advise our clients on the most effective structuring of their deals, assist in the evaluation of potential business partners and locations and perform due diligence on target companies or assets. We draft, review and comment on transactional documents, negotiate all terms of these documents on the client\u2019s behalf, obtain licenses, permits or authorizations and monitor the complete investment or divestment process, addressing all issues that occur throughout the life-cycle of a project.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Prata||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.6em” custom_margin=”||10px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#ffa40d” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”3.2″ max_width=”70px” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” animation_style=”fade” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The firm\u2019s private client department has a strong track record in representing high net worth individuals (HNWI), private equity and family offices in their transactions in Greece. Created on the basis of a hub for all private clients\u2019 needs, we maintain close ties with numerous international law firms and work closely with other service providers in order to ensure the optimum quality in service.<\/p>\n Whether you have interests in Greece, are planning to move here, have assets or have inherited property and wish to have a law firm handling your affairs, we are here to address all your needs with discretion.<\/p>\n Services include: property acquisition\/conveyancing, inheritance and succession issues, wills and probate, powers of attorney, creation of tax structures, redomiciliation, transfer of tax residency, estate administration, immigration issues\/visas, investors\u2019 residence permit (Schengen visa), bank account opening, advice to expatriates and asset management (for real property).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Project Section 01″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”|||” border_color_right=”#ffba60″ border_width_left=”8vw” border_color_left=”#ffba60″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Project Area 01″ module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”3.25″ width=”89%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”89%” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Prata||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.6em” custom_margin=”||10px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#ffa40d” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”3.2″ max_width=”70px” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Buying property overseas, either for personal use or as an investment, is an important decision.<\/span><\/p>\n Our team has all the experience a client shall need to feel confident and at ease throughout the process up to the point a key is delivered to you\/them. Based on an impeccable track record of hundreds of deals, we carefully guide the client ensuring <\/span><\/p>\n The office advises on all legal aspects of real estate with a focus on residential and commercial development and property management. 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