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- Commercial Litigation
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- Foreign Investment
- Franchising
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- Insolvency
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- International Trade
- Joint Ventures
- Land Use and Zoning
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- Litigation
- Marketing
- Media
- Mergers & Acquisitions
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- Privatization
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- Real Estate
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Profile
Gregory is a Partner and member of the Athens Bar Association since 1997.
Grigoris joined the Firm in 2001, bringing with him significant experience in civil and criminal litigation gained at various local law firms. His practice spans both litigation and legal consulting, with a strong focus on resolving complex disputes in the areas of commercial and civil litigation and arbitration, with an emphasis on international disputes. He has also been involved in several high-profile criminal proceedings and has represented multinational groups, professional associations and individuals in all types of litigation before the Greek courts. Over the years, he has rightfully earned the trust and respect of his clients, who describe him as highly professional and extremely capable and commend his unique dedication and diligent, thorough and practical approach.
He holds memberships in a number of professional associations, reflecting his broad engagement with the legal community, including the Hellenic Criminal Bar Association, the Hellenic Association of Civil Law, the Hellenic Association of Commercial Law, as well as the International Experts and ALBA Alumni Association.
Grigoris joined the Firm in 2001, bringing with him significant experience in civil and criminal litigation gained at various local law firms. His practice spans both litigation and legal consulting, with a strong focus on resolving complex disputes in the areas of commercial and civil litigation and arbitration, with an emphasis on international disputes. He has also been involved in several high-profile criminal proceedings and has represented multinational groups, professional associations and individuals in all types of litigation before the Greek courts. Over the years, he has rightfully earned the trust and respect of his clients, who describe him as highly professional and extremely capable and commend his unique dedication and diligent, thorough and practical approach.
He holds memberships in a number of professional associations, reflecting his broad engagement with the legal community, including the Hellenic Criminal Bar Association, the Hellenic Association of Civil Law, the Hellenic Association of Commercial Law, as well as the International Experts and ALBA Alumni Association.
Bar Admissions
Athens Bar Association
Education
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Faculty of Law (LL.B., LL.M., cum laude)
Athens Laboratory of Business Administration (ALBA), Business Administration (M.Sc.)
Research Centre of the Athens University of Economics and Business (M.S. Taxation)
Areas of Practice
- Admiralty and Maritime
- Banking
- Arbitration / Mediation
- Bankruptcy
- Capital Markets
- White Collar Crime
- Banking and Finance
- Corporate & Commercial
- Commercial Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate and Business
- Corporate Litigation
- Criminal Law
- Customs
- Energy
- Entertainment
- Estate and Trust
- Financial Litigation
- Financial Services
- Foreign Investment
- Franchising
- General Practice
- Insolvency
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- International Trade
- Joint Ventures
- Land Use and Zoning
- Licensing
- Litigation
- Marketing
- Media
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Oil & Gas
- Patents
- Privatization
- Projects & Privitisation
- Public Relations
- Real Estate
- Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction
- Taxation
- Trademarks
- Unfair Competition
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
Notable Engagements
INTESA SANPAOLO BANK in the closure of their Greek branches and the discontinuation of its operations in Greece.
NEC GROUP in the closure of their Greek branches and the discontinuation of its operations in Greece.
WAVIN GROUP in the acquisition of a Greek leading plastic industry.
CORP GROUP in the acquisition of Greek luxury hotels.
CAROTHERS LTD in a multi -million commercial litigation in Greece
ALPIQ GROUP in a multi -million tax claim against the Greek State
IMATION EUROPE BV in a multi -million distribution dispute in Greece
PAN DACOM NETWORKING AG in a multi -million telecommunication dispute in Greece
W-REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS S.A in multi -million real estate dispute in Northern Greece.
D&M EUROPE B.V. in an international commercial dispute of €1 million
IBEROSTAR GROUP in an international commercial multi - million dispute.
Professional Associations
2012- Member of International Experts.
2009- Licensed for litigation before the Supreme Court of Greece
2006 - Member of the Word Services Group
2002- Licensed for litigation before the Court of Appeals of Athens
2002 - Member of the Hellenic Association of Civil Law
2001 - Member of the ALBA Alumni Association
2000 - Member of the Hellenic Association of Commercial Law
1997- Member of the Athens Bar
Seminars/ Presentation
- Sept 2003 "Public Bids - Public Services Contracts", Oikonomotexniki S.A.
- Jan 2002 "Securitisation" organized by the EFG Telesis Finance and the Deutsche Bank.
- Oct 2001 "Construction Workshop", organized by the British law firm "SHADBOLT & ASSOCIATES"
- Conference "MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS" under the protection of the Hellenic Ministry of Public Works, the Foundation of Economic and Industrial Research and the British Consultants Bureau.
- Jul. 2001 "FITCH SECURITISATION CONFERENCE" under the protection of the FITCH IBCA, DUFF & PHELPS.
- Jun. 2000 Stock Exchange and Investors protection, Centre of International and European Economic law.
- Apr. 2000 International Commercial Arbitration in Greece, Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Jun 2000 Investors and Stock Markets (Centre of International and European Economic Law)
- Nov 1999 Ninth Pan Hellenic Conference of Commercial Law,
"The Stock Exchange in the Greek Law"
- Oct 1999 Futures, ADEX
- Oct 1995 "Law and Practice of the International Commerce"
(under the protection of UNCITRAL and with the participation of the Hellenic Union of Arbitration)
Professional Activities and Experience
Before joining the firm in 2001, Gregory had been specialized in aspects of civil and penal litigation at various local law firms. His main fields of practice include both litigation and legal consulting. He has substantial experience in resolving complex disputes in the areas of commercial litigation, including contract disputes. He has represented several corporate entities and professional associations, as well as individuals, in litigation proceedings before the Greek Courts. He also has broad experience in formation of companies, drafting and negotiation of contracts and other legal documents, providing legal councel, advice and analyzing the consequences of proposed transactions to businesses and individuals.
Notable Engagements
INTESA SANPAOLO BANK in the closure of their Greek branches and the discontinuation of its operations in Greece.
NEC GROUP in the closure of their Greek branches and the discontinuation of its operations in Greece.
WAVIN GROUP in the acquisition of a Greek leading plastic industry.
CORP GROUP in the acquisition of Greek luxury hotels.
CAROTHERS LTD in a multi -million commercial litigation in Greece
ALPIQ GROUP in a multi -million tax claim against the Greek State
IMATION EUROPE BV in a multi -million distribution dispute in Greece
PAN DACOM NETWORKING AG in a multi -million telecommunication dispute in Greece
W-REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS S.A in multi -million real estate dispute in Northern Greece.
D&M EUROPE B.V. in an international commercial dispute of €1 million
IBEROSTAR GROUP in an international commercial multi - million dispute.
Professional Associations
2012- Member of International Experts.
2009- Licensed for litigation before the Supreme Court of Greece
2006 - Member of the Word Services Group
2002- Licensed for litigation before the Court of Appeals of Athens
2002 - Member of the Hellenic Association of Civil Law
2001 - Member of the ALBA Alumni Association
2000 - Member of the Hellenic Association of Commercial Law
1997- Member of the Athens Bar
Seminars/ Presentation
- Sept 2003 "Public Bids - Public Services Contracts", Oikonomotexniki S.A.
- Jan 2002 "Securitisation" organized by the EFG Telesis Finance and the Deutsche Bank.
- Oct 2001 "Construction Workshop", organized by the British law firm "SHADBOLT & ASSOCIATES"
- Conference "MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS" under the protection of the Hellenic Ministry of Public Works, the Foundation of Economic and Industrial Research and the British Consultants Bureau.
- Jul. 2001 "FITCH SECURITISATION CONFERENCE" under the protection of the FITCH IBCA, DUFF & PHELPS.
- Jun. 2000 Stock Exchange and Investors protection, Centre of International and European Economic law.
- Apr. 2000 International Commercial Arbitration in Greece, Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Jun 2000 Investors and Stock Markets (Centre of International and European Economic Law)
- Nov 1999 Ninth Pan Hellenic Conference of Commercial Law,
"The Stock Exchange in the Greek Law"
- Oct 1999 Futures, ADEX
- Oct 1995 "Law and Practice of the International Commerce"
(under the protection of UNCITRAL and with the participation of the Hellenic Union of Arbitration)
Professional Activities and Experience
Before joining the firm in 2001, Gregory had been specialized in aspects of civil and penal litigation at various local law firms. His main fields of practice include both litigation and legal consulting. He has substantial experience in resolving complex disputes in the areas of commercial litigation, including contract disputes. He has represented several corporate entities and professional associations, as well as individuals, in litigation proceedings before the Greek Courts. He also has broad experience in formation of companies, drafting and negotiation of contracts and other legal documents, providing legal councel, advice and analyzing the consequences of proposed transactions to businesses and individuals.
Articles
2011: "HOW TO ATTRACT FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN GREECE", Acquisition International Magazine.
2009: "ARBITRATING DISPUTES IN GREECE", Survey of the Investing across Borders Project. WORLD BANK GROUP
2001: "MERGERS ACQUISITIONS 2001" in Getting the Deal Through, Law Business Research
1998: "THE BANKER'S DUTY OF SECRECY"
1997: "ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER"
1996: "THE LETTER OF GUARANTEE"
2009: "ARBITRATING DISPUTES IN GREECE", Survey of the Investing across Borders Project. WORLD BANK GROUP
2001: "MERGERS ACQUISITIONS 2001" in Getting the Deal Through, Law Business Research
1998: "THE BANKER'S DUTY OF SECRECY"
1997: "ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER"
1996: "THE LETTER OF GUARANTEE"
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