D.C. CHRISTOPOULOS LAW FIRM

DCLF's Company & Commercial practice caters to all clients' needs in relation to their companies and corporations, including advising on compliance with regulations at European and local levels, corporate governance and reporting and audit requirements. The team provides expert advice on company formation, structure and corporate vehicles, day to day governance, minority and majority shareholder rights, directors’ rights and liabilities, setting up subsidiaries in Greece, dissolution and liquidation, and the drafting and negotiation of essential commercial agreements such as agency, distribution, licensing and franchising, leasing, joint ventures and sale and purchase agreements. The practice also coordinates with correspondent lawyers in offshore jurisdictions to optimise tax efficient ownership structures and supports company secretariat services and complex regulatory requirements.

The Real Estate practice provides a complete service from negotiations for property purchase to advising on ownership structures and encumbrances. It focuses on protecting clients’ rights and interests, including advising on sale and purchase, due diligence, planning and environmental compliance, permits and licenses for specialized activities, and applications to Cadastre and Forestry authorities. It also covers local authority compliance, environmental and health and safety requirements, and coordination with Finance and Litigation teams on financing structures and disputes arising in this sector.

The Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice represents clients in Commercial, Civil and Administrative disputes, and also handles white collar Criminal litigation within Greece. It represents corporate entities and individuals before First Instance, Appeal and Supreme Courts, as well as in arbitration and before administrative bodies. The team handles enforcement proceedings, debt recovery and the challenge of governmental and regulatory decisions, providing integrated dispute resolution across the firm’s core practice areas.

The Employment & Labor practice advises on all aspects of labour law, including engagement and dismissal of employees, employee and employer rights and obligations, and compliance with European and national health and safety, data protection and social security regulations. It covers redundancies, outsourcing, non compete clauses, immigration and employment of overseas residents in Greece, digital nomads, and the entry into and severance of employment contracts for all levels, as well as collective agreements and remuneration related matters.

The Banking & Finance practice provides a full range of legal services to banks, financial institutions and private stakeholders, including day to day banking activities and compliance, due diligence for banking, capital markets and securitisation transactions, and the negotiation of secured and unsecured credit facilities. It covers debt restructuring, structured finance, asset finance, acquisition finance, flotations and capital increases, private equity and venture capital, and guidance on European and local financial regulation and stock exchange requirements. The firm also advises on wealth management and has developed expertise in digital currency and cryptocurrency matters in local and international contexts.