Oikonomakis Law Firm

Oikonomakis Christos maintains an extensive international presence, being registered as a European Lawyer across multiple jurisdictions, namely with the Bar Associations of Düsseldorf (Germany), Paris (France), Barcelona (Spain), Brussels (Belgium), Sofia (Bulgaria), Cyprus and Malta.

In addition, he is registered as a Foreign Lawyer in the United Kingdom (London), Australia (Melbourne) and Israel (Tel Aviv).

He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court (Areios Pagos) and the Council of State in Greece, is a member of the Piraeus Bar Association and an accredited mediator pursuant to Law 4640/2019, and is also admitted as a lawyer with the Bucharest Bar Association in Romania.

He is further a member of international legal organisations, including the International Bar Association (IBA), the Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA) and the American Bar Association (ABA – International Section).

He is fluent in English and Greek.

He specialises in domestic and cross-border disputes, dispute resolution and complex multi-jurisdictional matters, frequently acting as lead counsel in international commercial disputes, corporate conflicts, debt recovery cases, enforcement proceedings and high-value matters requiring coordinated legal strategy across different legal systems, and in particular in:

A. Corporate, Commercial & Investment Law

He provides legal advice on corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures and cross-border transactions, including the establishment and restructuring of corporate groups and investment vehicles. He consistently supports international clients in acquisitions, disposals and commercial transactions across multiple jurisdictions.

B. Dispute Resolution & Cross-Border Litigation

He has significant experience in complex disputes spanning multiple jurisdictions, including international commercial disputes, corporate conflicts and high-value cases. He acts as lead counsel or coordinating counsel, managing multi-jurisdictional litigation strategies in cooperation with local lawyers where required.

C. Real Estate, Investment & Residency

He advises international investors on acquisitions, disposals and structuring of real estate investments, with particular expertise in residency-by-investment programmes, including Golden Visa schemes. His services include legal due diligence, transaction structuring and ongoing asset management support.

D. Banking, Finance & Regulatory Law

He provides legal support in financial transactions, debt restructuring and enforcement proceedings, as well as regulatory compliance matters, including AML/KYC frameworks. He also advises on fintech, payment services and cross-border financial activities.

E. Energy, Infrastructure & Industrial Projects

He provides legal services in energy and infrastructure projects, including investments in renewable energy, construction projects and industrial activities. His work includes contract structuring, regulatory compliance and dispute management.

F. Shipping, Maritime & Transport Law

He is active in the shipping and transport sector, providing advice on transactions, disputes, marine insurance matters and transport-related issues. He handles cases involving international carriage of goods and maritime claims across multiple jurisdictions.

G. Technology, Data Protection & Digital Economy

He provides advisory services on technology matters, including data protection (GDPR), e-commerce, digital platforms and software-related issues, supporting both established companies and growing technology businesses.

H. Intellectual Property

He advises on the protection, registration and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trademarks and copyright, particularly in cross-border contexts.

I. Criminal Law & International Criminal Law

He handles complex cases involving financial and economic crime, as well as matters with an international dimension, such as extraditions, international arrest warrants and cross-border judicial cooperation.

J. Employment Law & Immigration

He provides advice on employment law and international workforce mobility, including work permits, executive relocation and cross-border employment structures.

K. Tax Structuring

In cooperation with specialised tax advisors, he provides international tax structuring services, particularly in the context of investments and corporate structures.

L. Private Clients & Wealth Management

He provides legal services to high-net-worth individuals on matters of citizenship, inheritance and family law, as well as wealth management with a cross-border dimension.

Oikonomakis Christos is the Founder and Chairman of Oikonomakis Law, an internationally structured legal platform providing comprehensive and coordinated legal services across multiple jurisdictions, and in particular in:

A. Europe:

London (United Kingdom)
Hamburg & Düsseldorf (Germany)
Paris (France)
Barcelona (Spain)
Brussels (Belgium)
Bucharest (Romania)
Athens – Thessaloniki – Piraeus – Heraklion (Greece)
Sofia (Bulgaria)
Nicosia (Cyprus)
Valletta (Malta)
Tirana (Albania)*

B. Asia:

New Delhi (India)*
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)* – Licensed entity by IFZA for company formation in the United Arab Emirates
Tel Aviv (Israel)

C. Oceania:

Melbourne (Australia)

Footnote:

(*) The above Offices operate through affiliated structures, which retain full legal and operational independence, while applying unified operational standards, protocols and making use of the corporate identity (brand) of Oikonomakis Law.