Our law firm provides specialized legal services in all areas cited hereinafter, which are mainly related to public law. We cover:
Our firm has a longstanding record in the protection of human rights under the European Convention of Human Rights and the Greek Constitution. We are particularly involved in the protection of minorities and individuals defending their freedom of thought, conscience and religion, their right to life and self-determination, health, personal freedom and security, their right for private and family life, as well as to cultural and environmental preservation and, finally, the protection of property and financial freedom. We have argued numerous cases before the competent national courts, the Court of Justice of the EU and the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, which have led to new case-law or have brought significant changes to the law in force.
⇒ Landmark Cases:
- Extension of the right to enter a civil union to persons of the same sex in Greece through a judgement of the European Court of Human Rights.
- Upholding the rights of conscientious objectors in Greece through obtaining judgements by the European Court of Human Rights
- Participation to the legal of the Respondent Government in the case of the former King of Greece vs. Greece, before the European Court of Human Rights.
- Non-disclosure of religious beliefs on national ID cards.
Our firm has leading experience and academic background in matters of electoral systems, obstruction and intransigent MPs, as well as candidates for local authorities. In this context, he has represented elected or candidate representatives before the Supreme Special Court, the Council of State and other administrative courts, as well as before the European Court of Human Rights.
⇒ Landmark Cases:
- Prohibition of standing and incompatibilities of Greek MPs: Litigation before the European Court of Human Rights.
Education law constitutes an integral part of our firm’s legal history and specialization. Since the 1970s our firm has been specializing in education law, having contributed to its development.
Education law constitutes an integral part of our firm’s legal history and specialization. Since the 1970s our firm has been specializing in education law, having contributed to its development. For decades, we have been providing legal counseling in all matters related to general, university or post-secondary education and representing our clients, public and private legal entities as well as Research and Academic Faculty and Staff, before the competent national courts, the European Court of Strasburg and the Court of Justice in Luxemburg. We have a deep experience in applying the relevant national and community legislation that regulates every aspect of the provision of educational services from public and private institutes, as well as the rights of graduates and professionals belonging to special categories.
We have an extended experience in matters pertaining to the establishment and operation of educational facilities of all levels, the operations of Universities, Research Committees and Institutes, research activity, technology transfer and the exploitation of research results.
Our firm repeatedly undertakes cases related to the election of Research and Academic Faculties, their staff regulations and disciplinary procedures.
⇒ Landmark Cases:
- Liability for the use of public research funds.
The protection of the freedom of speech in all of its forms constitutes a central part of our firm’s legal work.
We have an extended record in consulting and litigating in favor of journalists, organizations, activists, politicians and everyday citizens who have been persecuted for expressing thoughts and ideas through all kinds of means, media and networks. The judicial representation of our clients in cases concerning defamation, insulting, the right to personhood and freedom of press has resulted to the establishment of significant case law, not only by the national courts but from the European Court of Human Rights as well.
⇒ Landmark Cases:
- Protection of the freedom of speech of journalists and public figures.
- Conviction of an acting Metropolitan Bishop for hate speech.
Even before the General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679) was enforced, our firm has been systematically involved in cases related to the protection of personal information and the protection of privacy.
Nowadays, our firm provides specialized counseling and legal services to public and private law entities and has undertook significant cases related to the violation of privacy and the freedom of information of individuals and legal entities.
Our office also takes on important legal and natural person cases related to the violation of privacy and the right to information.
⇒ Landmark Cases:
- Protection of sensitive personal medical data.
Our law firm is particularly committed to the protection of natural and cultural environment and the implementation of sustainable development.
Our services are focused on the implementation of national and community legislation as well as the international environmental protection law. The field of regulatory compliance for the mitigation of the consequences of the climate crisis, constitute a rapidly developing part of this discipline and an important aspect of our work.
The field of regulatory compliance for the mitigation of the consequences of the climate crisis, constitute a rapidly developing part of this discipline and an important aspect of our work.
Our firm has an extended record in consulting clients as regards the terms and conditions for the construction of public works and various investments, such as the creation, installation and operation of carbon hydrogen production units, industrial, hotel and other third sector economy units, but also renewable energy units, the intervention or designation of forests and wooded lands, the construction or performance of works in NATURA 2000 areas or close to monuments, historic, cultural or archaeological sites etc.
For such matters, we consult and represent our clients before the Council of State, the lower administrative courts, the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the EU, as well as the competent institutions of the European Union and the domestic authorities.
Our firm has also a long and successful record in the litigation of claims of compensation resulting from the imposition of restrictions on the right to property of individuals and associations, on the grounds of environmental protection, before the national and European Courts.
⇒ Landmark Cases:
- o Indemnisation of land owners (individuals and associations) whose right to use their property has been curtailed in the areas of Korakovouni – Cholargos (Attica), Galatsi (Attica) and the island of Zante.
- o Annulment of the impact assessment reports for the diversion of the Acheloos River in Thessaly, Greece.
- Protection of the natural environment from research and exploitation of natural gas reserves in Ioannina and Crete.
- Operation of a Wind Power Station in the protected area of Agrafa, Greece.
- Protection of the environment from the operation of energy production units that use lignite in Kozani, Ptolemaida (Project V), Florina (Meliti I & II), Arcadia (Megalopoli A & B).
- Protection of Antiquities of the Venizelos Metro Station in Thessaloniki, Greece.
The discipline of environmental law is naturally intertwined with town planning law. Our firm offers specialized consulting services in private and public law entities and individuals as well as representation before the competent public authorities, throughout any procedure related to planning or development.
Additionally, our services focus on the site selection of production units, installations and activities as well as the spatial organization of land settlements.
In this context, we offer legal advice and support to public and private sector entities and individuals in all the procedural phases of drafting and preparing project proposals, as well as their implementation.
Our firm has a significant experience in representing clients before the Council of State and the competent administrative courts in cases of infringement of town and street planning schemes, building permits, acts related to arbitrary constructions and so forth.
⇒ Landmark Cases:
- Novel uses of heritage buildings in the historic center of Athens.
- Demarcation and operation of the Industrial Zone in Voiotia, Greece.
- Environmental licensing of gold mines.
Our firm has an extended experience in handling cases of public procurement law and procedures for works, supplies and contracts through public – national and international - invitation to tender.
We provide specialized legal counseling to our clients during every procedural stage and undertake to defend their interests before the Hellenic Single Public Procurement Authority and the competent courts.
Our law firm specializes in issues relating to the creation and operation of all kinds of medical care centers. We provide legal services regarding the organization of private medical care, like primary and secondary health care centers, assisted reproduction and gynecology centers and mental health centers.
We also specialize in affairs between doctors and patients (medical secrecy, patient’s informed consent, tort and disciplinary liability in cases of medical errors, compensation claims etc.) and the constantly developing field of biomedical research and bioethics (patentability of biotechnological inventions, organ transplant law, stem-cells etc.).
⇒ Landmark Cases:
- Upholding the right of individuals to establish medical diagnostic centres.
- Protection of sensitive personal medical data.
- Protection of sensitive personal medical data.
We deal with cases concerning staff regulations of all public officers (assignments, secondments, transfers etc), their wage/financial claims as well as their disciplinary proceedings.
In this context, we provide legal support and represent our clients before all administrative authorities or committees and the competent administrative courts.
Our firm has a long record in handling complex cases of Land Law and Reality Estate Law.
In particular, we have an extensive experience in the purchase, renting and selling of properties throughout Greece, as well as the provision of full-fledged legal counseling in affairs related to the management of property assets.<br><br> Our firm undertakes to guide our clients throughout every step, from finding the prospective assets and conducting a thorough research of their status, to negotiating on their behalf and securing a deal that best suit their interests.
Our solicitors specialize in performing complex legal due diligence for properties and have successfully accomplished several transactions of properties in Greece.
Our firm has a long record in the management of affairs of foreign persons who reside or engage in investments and business activities in Greece, as well as Greek citizens living abroad.<br><br> <p>In particular, our firm undertakes to counsel foreign citizens who wish to obtain a Golden Visa in selecting the most profitable properties or assets and guide them through every step of the procedure.</p>
We handle a large portfolio of assets of foreign citizens in Greece and provide extensive legal counseling for every relevant issue, along with affairs of civil, inheritance and family law.<br><br> <p>Our solicitors represent our clients to all national and regional authorities and institutions with the utmost professionalism and undertake to secure their interests and investments in Greece.</p>