Oikonomakis Law Firm
Hamburg, Germany
Oikonomakis Law operates as a multi-jurisdictional legal platform of international scope, structured to provide coordinated legal services across multiple jurisdictions under a unified strategic and operational framework. Established in 1997, the firm has evolved beyond the conventional model of a single-jurisdiction law office into an integrated legal system capable of managing complex, high-value mandates that require simultaneous legal intervention, coordination, and execution across different legal environments.
The firm’s institutional identity is defined not merely by the geographical spread of its offices, but by the manner in which these offices, together with affiliated structures and cooperating legal teams, are organized into a cohesive operational mechanism. This mechanism enables the firm to function as a central point of legal coordination for cross-border matters, ensuring that each individual legal action, in each jurisdiction involved, forms part of a consistent and strategically aligned overall approach. In this sense, Oikonomakis Law does not simply provide legal services in multiple countries, but rather delivers a unified legal strategy implemented through a network of jurisdiction-specific execution points.
The firm’s client base consists of multinational corporations, international investors, financial institutions, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals, whose legal needs extend beyond the confines of a single jurisdiction. These clients typically require not only legal advice, but the design and implementation of multi-layered legal structures involving corporate formations, investment vehicles, real estate acquisitions, dispute management strategies, regulatory compliance frameworks, and private wealth arrangements. Oikonomakis Law addresses these needs by combining centralized strategic planning with localized legal execution, thereby ensuring both regulatory compliance at the national level and strategic coherence at the international level.
The operational structure of the firm is built upon a multi-tier system. At its core lies a centralized coordination function, through which strategic direction is defined, legal risk is assessed, and the overall management of each mandate is conducted. Surrounding this core are the firm’s offices and legal presences in key jurisdictions, each responsible for the implementation of the agreed legal strategy within its respective legal system. Complementing this structure is an extended network of affiliated and cooperating law firms, which, while maintaining their legal and regulatory independence, operate under unified professional standards, communication protocols, and operational guidelines. This layered structure allows the firm to maintain control over the strategic aspects of each matter while ensuring full compliance with the local legal requirements of each jurisdiction involved.
Geographically, Oikonomakis Law maintains a structured presence across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania. Within Europe, the firm operates through offices and legal presences in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Malta, and Albania. In Asia and the Middle East, its presence extends to India, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel, while in Oceania it operates through its office in Australia. Each of these locations forms part of the firm’s broader operational system, contributing to the execution of cross-border mandates and the expansion of its international legal capabilities.
The nature of the firm’s work is inherently cross-border and multi-disciplinary. Matters undertaken by Oikonomakis Law frequently involve the simultaneous application of corporate law, contract law, regulatory law, tax considerations, and dispute resolution mechanisms across multiple jurisdictions. The firm is regularly engaged in the structuring and implementation of international transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and investment schemes. In parallel, it provides comprehensive legal support in relation to real estate investments, particularly those involving foreign investors, as well as residency-by-investment programs, which require a coordinated approach combining property law, immigration law, and regulatory compliance.
In the field of dispute resolution, the firm is experienced in managing complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes, including commercial litigation, corporate conflicts, enforcement proceedings, and cases involving cross-border elements of criminal or regulatory exposure. Acting either as lead counsel or as coordinating counsel, Oikonomakis Law ensures that litigation strategies are aligned across jurisdictions, that procedural actions are properly synchronized, and that the client’s overall legal position is protected at every stage of the dispute.
The firm’s activities also extend into banking and finance, where it advises on financial transactions, debt restructuring, enforcement of claims, and compliance with regulatory frameworks, including anti-money laundering and know-your-customer obligations. In parallel, it supports clients in matters of employment and workforce mobility, particularly where the movement of executives and personnel across borders requires the coordination of immigration, labor, and corporate considerations.
In the private client sphere, Oikonomakis Law provides legal services to individuals and families whose assets, interests, and legal relationships span multiple jurisdictions. These services include inheritance planning, asset structuring, family law matters, and the management of legal issues arising from international mobility and dual or multiple residency statuses. The firm’s approach in this area is characterized by the integration of legal, regulatory, and practical considerations into a cohesive advisory framework.
The firm operates under internationally recognized standards of quality and information security, including EN ISO 9001:2015 and EN ISO 27001:2013 certifications. These standards are not merely formal accreditations, but form part of the firm’s internal operational culture, ensuring consistency in service delivery, protection of client information, and adherence to structured processes across all jurisdictions.
Within this institutional framework, each office of Oikonomakis Law functions as both an independent point of legal execution and as an integral component of the firm’s global system. The London office, for example, plays a significant role in the coordination of international mandates, particularly those involving common law jurisdictions and complex private client structures. The German offices in Düsseldorf and Hamburg are heavily engaged in commercial and corporate matters, supporting clients operating within the European market. The Paris and Barcelona offices contribute to the firm’s activities in Western Europe, particularly in relation to private client matters, real estate investments, and cross-border transactions.
The Greek offices, located in Athens, Thessaloniki, Piraeus, and Heraklion, constitute a major operational base for the firm, particularly in relation to foreign investment into Greece, real estate transactions, residency-by-investment programs, and litigation. These offices handle a significant volume of work involving international clients, acting both as execution points and as coordination hubs for matters involving Greek law.
In Southeast Europe, the offices in Bucharest and Sofia, together with the presence in Tirana, support the firm’s activities in emerging and developing markets, providing legal services in corporate structuring, employment, investment, and dispute resolution, while remaining fully integrated into the firm’s overall coordination model. The Cyprus office plays a strategic role in international structuring, particularly in relation to corporate and financial arrangements, while the Malta presence supports similar activities within a regulated European framework.
Outside Europe, the firm’s presence in Dubai enables it to support clients seeking access to Middle Eastern markets, particularly in relation to company formation, investment structuring, and international expansion strategies. The Tel Aviv office contributes to the firm’s work in technology-related matters, private client services, and cross-border commercial activity, while the presence in New Delhi supports cooperation on international mandates and cross-border transactions involving the Indian market. In Oceania, the Melbourne office provides support to clients operating within the Australian legal environment, particularly in matters involving international structuring and investment.
The overall effect of this structure is the creation of a legal platform capable of managing complex legal matters in a manner that transcends jurisdictional limitations. Clients engaging Oikonomakis Law do not receive fragmented legal advice from multiple independent providers, but rather benefit from a coordinated, strategically aligned approach, under which each legal action is part of a broader, integrated plan.
In this sense, Oikonomakis Law represents not merely a law firm with an international presence, but a structured legal system designed to address the realities of modern cross-border activity. Its role is not limited to advising on legal issues as they arise, but extends to the proactive design, implementation, and management of legal strategies that anticipate risk, protect interests, and enable clients to operate effectively across jurisdictions.
Clients seeking high-level legal support in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments are invited to engage with the firm for a structured legal assessment and the development of a coordinated legal strategy tailored to their specific needs.
Practice areas
He advises 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 business acquisitions, disposals and commercial transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
He advises international investors on real estate acquisitions, disposals and investment structuring, 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.
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 operations.
He provides legal services in relation to energy and infrastructure projects, including renewable energy investments, construction projects and industrial operations. His work includes contractual structuring, regulatory compliance and dispute management.
He advises on the protection, registration and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trademarks and copyright, particularly in cross-border contexts
He provides advice on employment law and international workforce mobility, including work permits, executive relocation and cross-border employment structures.
He provides advice on employment law and international workforce mobility, including work permits, executive relocation and cross-border employment structures.
He advises high-net-worth individuals on cross-border matters including citizenship, inheritance, family law and asset structuring, particularly where multiple jurisdictions are involved.
He advises on technology-related matters, including data protection (GDPR), e-commerce, digital platforms and software-related legal issues, supporting both established companies and emerging technology businesses.
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Oikonomakis Christos has an extensive international presence, being registered as a European Bar in multiple jurisdictions, namely in 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 a Lawyer at the Supreme Court and the Council of State, a member of the Piraeus Greece Bar Association and an accredited mediator according to Law 4640/2019, as well as a Lawyer registered with the Bucharest Bar Association, Romania.
At the same time, he is a member of international legal organizations, including the International Bar Association (IBA), the Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA), the European Lawyers' Union (U.A.E.) and the American Bar Association (ABA – International Section).
He speaks English and Greek.
He specializes in national and cross-border disputes, dispute resolution and complex multi-jurisdictional cases, often taking on the role of lead counsel in international commercial disputes, corporate conflicts, claims cases, enforcement proceedings and high-value cases that require a coordinated legal strategy between different legal systems and in particular in:
A. Corporate, Commercial & Investment Law
He provides legal advice on corporate structure, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures and cross-border transactions, including the establishment and restructuring of corporate groups and investment schemes. He systematically supports international clients in acquisitions, business sales, and commercial transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
B. Dispute Resolution & Cross-Border Judicial Management
He has significant experience in complex litigation spanning multiple jurisdictions, including international commercial disputes, corporate conflicts, and high-value cases. He assumes the role of Lead Legal Counsel or Coordinating Advisor, managing strategies of multi-jurisdictional litigation in collaboration with local lawyers where required.
C. Real Estate, Investments & Residence Permits
He advises international investors on buying, selling, and structuring real estate investments, with particular expertise in residency by investment programs, including Golden Visa programs. Services include due diligence, transaction structure, and ongoing asset management support.
D. Banking, Financial & Regulatory Law
It provides legal support in financial transactions, debt restructurings, and enforcement proceedings, as well as regulatory compliance issues, including AML/KYC frameworks. At the same time, he advises on fintech, payment services and cross-border financial activities.
E. Energy, Infrastructure & Industrial Projects
It provides legal services in energy and infrastructure projects, including investments in renewable energy, construction projects, and industrial activities. His business includes contract structuring, regulatory compliance, and dispute management.
F. Marine, Maritime & Transport Law
It is active in the shipping and transport sector, providing advice on transactions, disputes, marine insurance and transport issues. He handles cases of international freight forwarding and maritime claims in multiple jurisdictions.
G. Technology, Data Protection & Digital Economy
He provides consulting on technology, data protection (GDPR), e-commerce, digital platforms, and software issues, supporting both established businesses and growing technology companies.
H. Intellectual Property
Advises on the protection, registration and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trademarks and copyrights, in particular across borders.
I. Criminal Law & International Criminal Law
He handles complex economic and financial crime cases, as well as cases with an international dimension, such as extraditions, international arrest warrants and transnational judicial cooperation.
J. Labor Law & Immigration
It provides advice on labour law and international labour mobility issues, including work permits, executive movement and cross-border labour structures.
K. Tax Planning
In collaboration with specialized tax advisors, it provides international tax planning services, especially in the context of investments and corporate structures.
L. Private Clients & Property Management
It provides legal services to high-net-worth individuals, in matters of citizenship, inheritance and family law, as well as cross-border property management.
Oikonomakis Christos is the Founder and President of Oikonomakis Law, an internationally structured legal platform that provides comprehensive and coordinated legal services in 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 United Arab Emirates
- Tel Aviv (Israel)
C. Oceania:
- Melbourne (Australia)
Footnote:
The above Offices operate through cooperating schemes, and maintain full legal and operational independence, while at the same time they apply uniform operating standards, protocols and make use of the corporate identity (brand) of Oikonomakis Law.