No one today may contest the accumulation of law material is to such an extent that the complete knowledge of that material is impossible to be acquired by only one person. Indeed, the historical evolution of human society and the challenges for juridical regulations it implies have already added to Graeco-Roman law, the basis of our modern law, a huge amount of law material that rendered specialisation necessary. Special mention must be given to one of the recent parts of the above historical evolution: the globalisation of society that has established international sources of law and accordingly international law, whose implementation into domestic- national legal order in many cases is direct and requires no involvement of the domestic legislator ( either because that is expressly provided by domestic law, either through the influence of the former to the interpretation of the latter). So, modern jurists must not only be informed about internal developments but also about international ones.
Originally, our law firm was created from a multi-year collaboration of its two main partners, Sotiriadis Sotirios and Bata Areti, of which the first is responsible for the wider area of public law and the second for private ( for classification of law both in civil or continental legal systems and in common or case law ones, see to ” introductory explanations on our specialisation” on this site). Our collaboration, realising the modern need for specialisation, has already expanded all over Greece, involving more experts in law areas, with the aim not only of territorial coverage but mainly of a scientific one.
Indeed, the modern technology of information and communication made this scientific cooperation operable, while the modern requirements of legal services made it necessary. This necessity of invariable collaboration among specialized lawyers is dealt with in our topic “Introductory explanations on our specialisation”.
Today, we may provide you with legal services of high quality, in an organised, systematic, and specified way, wherever you are in the world.
Our law firm, having its registered address in Thessaloniki, the second town of Greece, at dodecanisou 22 street, PC 54626, may help you if your case or issue concerns the Greek courts or authorities or even those of English or French-spoken countries.
Founded in 1999
50 people in their team
Company and Banking Law are two very significant and wide-ranging parts of the area of Private Law and more specifically the branch of Commercial Law (for further information and explanations on the above terms please visit the “Specialization Fields” tab of our site). They are regulated by the corresponding chapters of the Greek Commercial Code but also by special laws.
During current times business and banking activities expand and multiply through new types of commercial needs that are thus followed by the standardization of new forms of business and banking services. Under these circumstances, the necessity for specialized, thorough, and continuously updated knowledge and practice on the respective parts of law and legislature is undeniable.
Our firm is guaranteed to provide the best of services consulting and guiding you through a variety of legal options and actions. We specialize in the forming of all types of legal corporations both in Greece and abroad providing all the needed legal counseling. We are also expert in representing individuals or legal entities in any kind of transaction or dispute with banking institutions. We offer extensive experience in handling cases of individuals that are financially unable to repay their bank loans, achieving extrajudicial compromise with the respective financial institutions or applying in a court of law.
Our firm provides peerless legal advice and services on each individual case of Company and Banking Law. Our trusted network of legal partners, notaries, accountants and brokers that spans all over Greece and abroad ensure optimal efficacy.
*At this point it is important to state that according to the 16th Article of Act/Law 4251/2014 in combination with the respective Ministerial Decree, citizens of non-EU countries that wish to invest significant amounts of money (250.000 Euros is the minimum investment sum) under business activity in the state of Greece, as well as their family members and up to 10 executive members of their upcoming business investment are given the right to apply for residency permit. Furthermore, according to the 20th Article of the same Act/Law of the State of Greece, the same opportunity is given to non-EU countries’ citizens who own real estate property through any legal entity within the Greek territory.
This specific part of law belongs to the branch of Civil Law which falls under the broader area of Private Law (for further information and explanations on the above terms please visit the “Specialization Fields” tab of our website or the “Introductory Explanations on our Specialization Fields” tab which you can find on the “Homepage” of our website). It is regulated by the respective articles of the Greek Civil Law Code. A rather interesting differentiation that is noticed between the Greek and other foreign states’ Real Estate Laws, is that the former, contrary to the latter, regulates the state of objects that are found connected to or on the land, as a component part of the property rather than disconnected from it. What this practically means is that, any transaction such as buying or selling of a particular residency, warehouse etc. includes the land on which the property is found and cannot take place separately.
The practice of Real Estate and Inheritance Law includes a multitude of procedures with the main focus on buying and selling of real estate property, leasing, accepting of inheritance, donation of property, parental grant, as well as any legal dispute regarding the above.
A very fundamental part of this specific practice is the extensive and deep research that has to be held at the local Land Registries along with the local National Cadastre & Mapping Agency offices. Moreover, according to Greek Law every change in the legal state of any given land property (e.g. conveyance, mortgage etc.) is issued by notary deed which has to be registered at the local Land Registry and National Cadastre & Mapping Agency office. Our firm provides these services and processes any transaction regarding real estate property or accepting of inheritance for any individual or legal entity both Greek or foreign, within Greece or abroad.
Our firm provides peerless legal advice and services on each individual case of Real Estate and Inheritance Law. Our trusted network of legal partners, notaries, accountants and brokers that spans all over Greece ensure optimal efficacy.
*At this point it is important to state that according to the 20th Article of Act/Law 4251/2014 of the State of Greece, owning of real estate property within Greek territory gives the right to citizens of non-EU countries (along with their family members) to apply for residency permit.
This specific part of law belongs to the branch of Civil Law which falls under the broader area of Private Law (for further information and explanations on the above terms please visit the “Specialization Fields” tab of our website or the “Introductory Explanations on our Specialization Fields” tab which you can find on the “Homepage” of our website). It is regulated by the respective articles of the Greek Civil Law Code. A rather interesting differentiation that is noticed between the Greek and other foreign states’ Real Estate Laws, is that the former, contrary to the latter, regulates the state of objects that are found connected to or on the land, as a component part of the property rather than disconnected from it. What this practically means is that, any transaction such as buying or selling of a particular residency, warehouse etc. includes the land on which the property is found and cannot take place separately.
The practice of Real Estate and Inheritance Law includes a multitude of procedures with the main focus on buying and selling of real estate property, leasing, accepting of inheritance, donation of property, parental grant, as well as any legal dispute regarding the above.
A very fundamental part of this specific practice is the extensive and deep research that has to be held at the local Land Registries along with the local National Cadastre & Mapping Agency offices. Moreover, according to Greek Law every change in the legal state of any given land property (e.g. conveyance, mortgage etc.) is issued by notary deed which has to be registered at the local Land Registry and National Cadastre & Mapping Agency office. Our firm provides these services and processes any transaction regarding real estate property or accepting of inheritance for any individual or legal entity both Greek or foreign, within Greece or abroad.
Our firm provides peerless legal advice and services on each individual case of Real Estate and Inheritance Law. Our trusted network of legal partners, notaries, accountants and brokers that spans all over Greece ensure optimal efficacy.
*At this point it is important to state that according to the 20th Article of Act/Law 4251/2014 of the State of Greece, owning of real estate property within Greek territory gives the right to citizens of non-EU countries (along with their family members) to apply for residency permit.
Car Accident Law combines Traffic and Personal Injury Law. It is also closely connected to Private Insurance Law. So, in conclusion it has aspects of both Criminal and Civil Law, which puts this specific part of Law right in the middle, between Public and Private Law (for further information and explanations on the above terms please visit the «Specialization Fields» tab of our website or the «Introductory explanations on our specialization fields» tab on the «Homepage» of our website). It is regulated by the Highway Code, the 237/1986 Presidential Decree, the corresponding articles of the Greek Civil Code and by the Law/Act ΓπΝ’ 3950/1911.
In an era of increasing use of cars and other motor vehicles, statistics show that traffic accidents are a continuously present danger. This finding combined with the tremendously rising numbers of uninsured vehicles, as a result of the aggravating economic crisis, add up to the already complex situation of traffic accidents. Furthermore, the fact of the free and unobstructed transportation of vehicles that come from countries – members of the E.U. amid those countries, and consequently throughout the Greek roads, which are insured in their respective country of origin, contributes to the complexity that is described above.
That being told, the handling of a car accident case is a very difficult and quite possibly one of the most demanding tasks that a lawyer has to carry out. It takes subtle yet decisive actions and, of course, familiarity with this specific subject.
With each individual traffic/car accident case it is crucial to illuminate the circumstances, causes and point the individual or individuals who are responsible for it. It is equally important to highlight the causes of death or personal injury as well as the extent of the latter, when, unfortunately but not rarely, the outcome is such.
Our firm offers a long experience of handling car accident cases. We provide complete legal support that includes the achievement of extrajudicial compromise with the involved insurance companies and brokers and representation before any Investigative Authority, Prosecutor or Criminal Court. We represent individuals before the Civil Courts of Liability trials and the claiming of the respective financial compensation. Our network of specialized legal partners, insurance brokers, mechanical engineers and forensic experts that spans all over Greece and abroad, will handle your personal case with absolute responsibility and meticulousness, until justice is served.
Economic Criminal Law belongs to the general Criminal Law and along with Tax Law, the second branch of Financial Law, which includes terms that are also met in Private Law, they are categorized under the broader sector of Public Law (for further information and explanations on the above terms please visit the “Specialization Fields” tab of our website or the “Introductory Explanations on our Specialization Fields” tab which you can find on the “Homepage” of our website). Economic Criminal Law is regulated by the respective Articles of the Greek Criminal Code and the corresponding Special Criminal Laws/Acts. Tax Law is regulated by the currently applicable Greek Taxation Codes.
The common denominator of the crimes which are regulated by Economic Criminal Law is the motive of financial gain of the offenders. Some of the most ordinary examples of economic crimes, which are also referred to as “White Collar” crimes, are: forgery, fraud, extortion, bribery, money laundering, and embezzlement. The seriousness of an economic crime, which are accordingly distinguished between misdemeanors and felonies, is determined by factors such as the professional (or even political, when this applies) position of the charged individual, the extent of the illegal financial gain etc.
Tax Law is very closely connected to Economic Criminal Law, since tax evasion and overall tax related crimes, are, simultaneously, economic crimes. The legislature that regulates Tax Law through the various Tax Codes has been a subject of on-going public and political discussion, more so in the current years of economic recession, and has undergone numerous reforms.
Our firm has been handling cases of economic crimes and Tax Law for over two decades. We offer targeted consultation on any Tax Law related query. We represent individuals before any Investigative Authority, Prosecutor, Judicial Council or Court of First Instance or Appeal and the Supreme Court of Greece. Our trusted network of legal partners, accountants, tax consultants and experts will approach your personal legal matters with absolute thoroughness and will proceed to all the necessary actions for the best possible results.
