Next Generation Partners

Employment in Greece

Andersen Legal - Pistiolis - Triantafyllos & Associates Law Firm

Recognised for its ‘expertise in employment matters’ and ‘high-quality services’, Andersen Legal - Pistiolis - Triantafyllos & Associates Law Firm is regularly engaged in complex litigation, arbitration, compliance, collective bargaining, and transactional mandates. The practice is co-led by Anastasios Triantafyllos, who is praised for his ‘precise, reliable advice’, and has notable experience in arbitration, Court of Appeal proceedings, and workplace discrimination disputes. Fellow co-head Theodore Pistiolis, described as an ‘outstanding lawyer’, frequently advises on wrongful termination litigation and compliance issues. Paraskevas Zourntos contributes strength in litigation and dispute resolution and is noted for his ‘detail-oriented and organised’ approach.

Praxisleiter:

Anastasios Triantafyllos; Theodore Pistiolis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Paraskevas Zourntos


Referenzen

‚Theodore Pistiolis is not only an outstanding lawyer but also a trusted business advisor. His ability to communicate clearly, keep clients informed, and lead teams effectively sets him apart.‘

‚Anastasios Triantafyllos is a top-tier employment lawyer, recognised for his strong litigation experience and precise, reliable advice. He inspires confidence and is exactly the professional you want representing your interests.‘

‚Paraskevas Zourntos is detail-oriented and organised, always going the extra mile to ensure the best possible outcome for his clients.‘

Kernmandanten

Aktor Constructions SA


Aktor Group of Companies SA (formerly Intrakat Construction SA)


Allianz Trade (Euler Hermes)


Allianz – European Reliance SA


Association Of Private Broadcasting Networks


Attica Holdings SA (Attica Group)


Energean Oil & Gas SA


Estarta Greece


Taskus


Full Circle Wind Services


Greek Shipowners’ Association For Passenger Ships (SEEN)


Heraklion Port Authority SA


Intracom Defence Electronics – IDE


Netcompany-Intrasoft


Plaisio Computers SA


Sarmed SA


Highlight-Mandate


  • Provided streamlined labour law compliance advice for Heraklion Port, enhancing HR processes and payroll integrity.
  • Successfully represented Attica Group in relation to recurring maritime strikes.
  • Advised on a compliant employee suspension scheme for Energean Oil & Gas.

POTAMITISVEKRIS

POTAMITISVEKRIS advises both domestic and multinational companies across the pharmaceutical, banking, industrial, and retail sectors. Recognised as ‘specialised professionals for HR, tax, social security, and GDPR-related matters’, the team is well-equipped to handle litigation, corporate restructuring, and unfair dismissal claims, and frequently appears before the Court of Appeal. Practice head Alexios Papastavrou is lauded as an ‘excellent practitioner’ for his ‘solution and client-oriented’ approach. Papastavrou specialises in employment and social security law, with a focus on advising and defending clients in unfair dismissal disputes, payment-related issues, and collective bargaining matters, and is also well-versed in business closure scenarios. Anastasia Platipodi regularly handles litigation involving pension plan liquidations and collective labour agreements, while Nikolas Sigkridis brings expertise in collective bargaining and unfair dismissal disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Alexios Papastavrou


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Anastasia Platipodi; Nikolas Sigkridis


Referenzen

‘Alexios Papastavrou is an excellent practitioner; he is solution and client-oriented, and highly knowledgeable.‘

‘The team demonstrates broad knowledge of all employment-related issues. They are specialised professionals for HR, tax, social security, and GDPR-related matters.’

‚The team has exceptional knowledge of employment law, responds promptly and effectively, and demonstrates strong courtroom presence and handling.’

Kernmandanten

Philip Morris


Procter & Gamble


Johnson and Johnson


Angelini Pharma


Eurobank


Janssen-Cilag


Aegean Baltic Bank


Aegean Airlines


Lidl Hellas SA


Alfa Vita Vasilopoulos SA (Delhaize Group)


AGET IRAKLIS (Lafarge Group)


Hellas Gold SA


Generali Hellas


DPort Services


Newrest SA


YARA Hellas SA


Hellenic Federation of Enterprises


BMW Hellas SA


Medtronic Hellas SA


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented ION in its litigation against claims of 4 employees for unfair dismissal.
  • Represented Citibank before the Court of Appeal (after a referral from the Supreme Court) against the appeal of 494 employees, who have been transferred from another Bank regarding claims arising from a private pension scheme.
  • Successfully defended Eldorado Hellas against claims brought by two unionist employees for invalid dismissal, despite their protected status under labour law.

Ballas Pelecanos Law

Ballas Pelecanos Law advises on collective labour agreements, cross-border employment issues, dismissals, and transactional matters. The team regularly acts for domestic and multinational companies across the technology, mining, and education sectors. Practice head Grace Katsoulis is particularly adept at collective bargaining, corporate restructuring, and due diligence. Other notable practitioners include Apostolia Daskalos, who frequently supports the team across a range of employment-related matters.

Praxisleiter:

Grace Katsoulis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Apostolia Daskalos


Referenzen

‘The team stands out for its responsiveness, clear guidance to clients, cost efficiency, and excellent English proficiency.‘

‘Grace Katsoulis is always willing to assist, and she is highly responsive.‘

‘The team is strong, capable and provides very efficient and clear communication.‘

Kernmandanten

Volvo Car Hellas


SAP Software


Tetra Pak


Meta


Ralph Lauren Hellas


Columbia University


Tapojarvi Hellas


Ford Motor Hellas


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted a client with the closure of its local business as part of a multi-jurisdictional restructuring, including the separation from all Greek employees and the transfer of part of the workforce to third-party contractors.
  • Advising the newly established contractor of Hellenic Gold on all employment matters, including Greek employment law, terms of employment for blue and white collar employees, secondment, posting, and related issues.

Bernitsas Law

With a strong focus on transactional work and M&A, Bernitsas Law is noted for its expertise in employment due diligence and praised for its ‘deep legal expertise, industry insight, and client-first approach’. The team regularly advises on employment contracts, terminations, social security, tax, and whistleblowing matters. Practice head Maria Kloni, commended as ‘proactive, responsive, efficient, and professional’, has extensive experience in employment due diligence within M&A and regulatory contexts, often involving cross-border elements. The team also draws on the firm’s broader capabilities in banking, finance, corporate, and tax. Other key practitioners include Fotis Bregiannis.

Praxisleiter:

Maria Kloni


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Fotis Bregiannis


Referenzen

‘Maria Kloni stands out and she is very proactive, responsive, efficient and professional.’

‘Bernitsas Law has deep legal expertise, industry insight, and a client-first approach that ensures practical, actionable outcomes, not just theoretical advice.‘

‘The individuals I work with have the ability to combine legal excellence with genuine collaboration and client empathy. They also demonstrated responsiveness and productivity.’

Kernmandanten

Accenture


CVC


Constant Contact


Guala Closures S.p.A.


Kosmocar SA


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised CVC and Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG) on the €2.2bn sale of a 60% stake in HHG to PureHealth Holding PJSC, including complex employment due diligence across seven group companies.
  • Advised Constant Contact on the acquisition of Moosend from Sitecore, including all employment law aspects and employee transfer documentation under TUPE legislation.
  • Advised Kosmocar SA on the acquisition of MAN HELLAS Truck & Bus SA, conducting comprehensive employment due diligence and securing regulatory approval.

Dryllerakis Law Firm

Dryllerakis Law Firm is noted for handling the ‘full spectrum of employment issues, from compliance and contracts to complex disputes and restructuring’. The team primarily advises on social security and HR matters, alongside transactional and litigation work. Practice head Vassilis Constantinidis frequently leads on litigation, GDPR compliance, and collective labour agreements, with experience before the Supreme Court. Anna Damilakis focuses on complex HR matters, including employment contracts and TUPE-related issues. Emmanouela Sanida supports the team on litigation and contractual work, while Victoria Konstantinidou contributes across employment regulations, trade union relations, and broader HR concerns.

Praxisleiter:

Vassilis Constantinidis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Anna Damilakis; Emmanouela Sanida; Victoria Konstantinidou


Referenzen

‘Dryllerakis Law Firm distinguishes itself through its combination of expertise, innovation, and commitment to client service, making them a trusted partner for organisations navigating employment law. The team is highly experienced in dealing with the full spectrum of employment issues, from compliance and contracts to complex disputes and restructuring.‘

‘The team stands out for its deep expertise and client-centred approach. What makes the team unique is its ability to combine technical excellence with a practical understanding of workplace realities, providing advice that is not only legally sound but also pragmatic and commercially aware.’

‘Anna Damilaki is very insightful, knowledgeable and addresses issues promptly.’

Kernmandanten

Loulis Mills S.A.


Beiersdorf Hellas S.A.


Aquila Hotels


Henkel Hellas S.A.


Fluor Corporation


Pirelli Tyres S.A.


Baker & McKenzie LLP


Burlington Books S.A.


Grant Thornton S.A.


Iron Mountain Hellas SA


Ingersoll Rand


Zeus International


Tesa Tape S.A.


Libra Group


Electrip Hellas


Aurora Energy Research


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Libra Group entities, local and US-based, on several employment related issues, with a view to ensuring full compliance with various HR, Immigration and Labour Law issues.
  • Provided guidance to Ingersoll Rand during a share acquisition, conducting thorough due diligence on employee contracts, labour compliance, disputes, and social security obligations and further assistance to ensure full compliance and operational readiness from Day 1 post-closing.
  • Advised Burlington Books in a wide range of local Employment and Health and Safety Law issues, including employment agreements, workplace policies and compliance, employee rights, workplace health and safety and personnel training.

Karatzas & Partners

Karatzas & Partners is well-equipped to handle the employment aspects of high-value M&A transactions, frequently advising clients in the banking, financial services, technology, and manufacturing sectors. The team is led by Angeliki Tsatsi, who brings strong expertise in cross-border transactional work, including M&A and private equity deals, and also advises on employment terminations and sensitive dismissal matters. Other notable practitioners include Anna Pechlivanidi, who is valued by clients for her ‘truly comprehensive advice’.

Praxisleiter:

Angeliki Tsatsi


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Anna Pechlivanidi


Referenzen

‚Reactivity, expertise and client orientation.‘

‘Anna Pechlivanidi is accessible, and she provides truly comprehensive advice based on client needs.‘

‚Good collaboration, willing to listen and find the best solutions.‘

Kernmandanten

CNP Assurances


Alpla Greece


BC Partners


Cadence Design Systems


EFG Bank Luxembourg


Husqvarna


Kpler


Mouchalis


National Bank of Greece


Papoutsanis


Pharmathen


Power Factors


Trans Adriatic Pipeline


Currys plc.


DIXONS SOUTHEAST EUROPE


Metropolitan College


IEK AKMI Group


National Bank of Greece


Prodea Investments


JPM Greek branch


Papoutsanis


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisting PureHealth in its $2.3 billion acquisition of a 60% stake in Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG), focusing on Greek employment law compliance.
  • Advising GLS on its acquisition of a 20% stake in ACS Courier, conducting employment due diligence for a workforce comprising hundreds of employees and thousands of service providers.
  • Assisting GIC in its acquisition of a 45% stake in GasLog Ltd, addressing cross-border maritime employment complexities.

KBVL

KBVL, a member of the Deloitte legal network, maintains a strong advisory focus, with expertise in compliance, restructuring projects, collective labour agreements, and employment-related aspects of transactions. Alexandros Doschoris, described as a ‘solutions-focused lawyer with excellent communication skills’, specialises in dismissal processes, restructuring, and cross-border regulatory matters. Eleni Malapani is also a key contributor, valued for her ‘knowledge, responsiveness, and dedication’, and regularly supports the team in a broad range of employment issues.

Praxisleiter:

Alexandros Doschoris


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Eleni Malapani


Referenzen

‘The employment law team is incredibly responsive, hardworking, and dependable. They consistently deliver sharp, practical advice with impressive speed and professionalism. The team is approachable, thorough, and clearly committed to supporting clients under pressure.’

‘What sets the employment practice apart is its unique combination of deep legal expertise, practical business understanding, and an exceptionally collaborative approach. The team consistently demonstrates a strong ability to provide tailored, commercially focused advice that aligns perfectly with our business objectives. Their responsiveness, clarity of communication, and strategic thinking make them a trusted advisor across a wide range of employment matters.’

‘Alexandros Doschoris is dedicated to getting the job done with a deep understanding of clients’ needs. He is a solutions-focused lawyer with excellent communication skills. He combines legal precision with a strong understanding of business needs, which makes his advice both reliable and actionable.‘

Kernmandanten

Qualco


Kongsberg Maritime Hellas


Growthfund


Larco


HSY


Mondelez Europe Services GmBH Greek Branch


Astir Palace


Voltalia


VW Bank


Skroutz


ABN Amro Bank


TANIKO


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Qualco Group on all aspects of compliance with Greek employment and social security laws.
  • Advised Volkswagen Bank on reviewing internal labour policies and work regulations.
  • Advising Kongsberg Maritime Hellas in connection with all of its employment law issues.

KLC Law Firm

With a focus on HR-related matters, KLC Law Firm is regularly engaged in both individual and collective employment disputes. The team regularly advises on the termination of labour relations and business transfers. Practice head Stavros Andriopoulos brings notable expertise in dispute resolution, having represented clients before both the Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union. Other key team members include Aliki Dede and Alexandra Papadopoulou.

Praxisleiter:

Stavros Andriopoulos


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Aliki Dede; Alexandra Papadopoulou


Kernmandanten

Medecins Sans Frontieres


International Rescue Committee (IRC HELLAS)


British Hellenic Chamber of Commerce


Hellenic Shipyards S.A.


Proton S.A.


Teva Pharmaceuticals Hellas S.A.


Grivalia Hospitality Group


Nafsika S.A.


Hellenic Cables S.A. (VIOHALCO GROUP)


Εlsa – Silgan S.A (SILGAN GROUP)


Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems AG (TKMS AG)


NTT Data – Greek Branch


NTT Europe & LATAM


Motor Oil Group


Eren Hellas


Aigis – Gascogne Group


Viatris Inc.


Siemens Energy S.R.L.


Fraport Regional Airports Of Greece Management Company S.A.


EMEK S.A.


RMKA PC


Highlight-Mandate


  • Participating in a legal due diligence of the acquisition of one of the largest companies providing food and market services in Greece, with over 180 employees and 3 different subsidiary companies.
  • Providing ongoing, day-to-day legal advisory support on employment law matters to Fraport Greece, one of the 2 airport management companies in Greece, as well as to its two subsidiaries operating within the country.
  • Leading extensive collective bargaining negotiations with the Grivalia group’s employees’ union over several months, aiming at the conclusion of an Enterprise-Level Collective Labour Agreement.

KREMALIS - Law Firm, member of Ius Laboris

KREMALIS - Law Firm, member of Ius Laboris advises on social security, HR issues, and regulatory compliance, alongside a strong litigation practice. The team is experienced in multi-jurisdictional advisory and transactional matters. Dimitrios Kremalis leads the practice and is recognised for his ‘strategic, client-focused approach’, frequently handling cross-border labour issues for multinational clients in the tourism, technology, and financial services sectors. Korina Paschaliori is a key contact, with expertise in TUPE-related matters, collective labour agreements, and redundancies.

Praxisleiter:

Dimitrios Kremalis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Korina Paschaliori


Referenzen

‘Dimitris Kremalis and Korina Paschaliori are both excellent in supporting the legal needs of the business.’

‘The firm offers in depth specialisation in labour and employment matters. It implements a help desk service, regular workshops and trainings as well as advanced legal technology solutions.‘

‘Dimitris Kremalis is very knowledgeable, offering a strategic client-focused approach, and is very proactive, offering pragmatic solutions. He has been a leader in the Greek employment market for several years.‘

Highlight-Mandate


Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm

Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm is recognised for its broad offering encompassing advisory, litigation and transactional work, with expertise in employment contracts, due diligence, and regulatory compliance. The team is led by Ioanna Kyriazi, praised for her 'empathetic’, ‘flexible and business-minded’ approach. Kyriazi brings extensive experience across collective redundancies, employment due diligence in multi-jurisdictional matters, dismissal procedures, and trade union matters. Key team members include Ioanna Chanoumi, who advises on termination contracts and employment-related transactions; Panagiota Petropoulou, with expertise in collective labour agreements and large-scale reorganisations; and Argyro Pertsinidou, who focuses on unfair dismissal claims and employment litigation.

Praxisleiter:

Ioanna Kyriazi


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ioanna Chanoumi; Panagiota Petropoulou; Argyro Pertsinidou


Referenzen

‘Beyond their excellence in employment law, the law office distinguishes itself through its multi-disciplinary structure, encompassing departments such as tax, data privacy, corporate law, and regulatory compliance. This breadth of expertise allows us to quickly connect with the right specialists whenever a matter touches multiple legal domains. The result is a truly holistic review process which is efficient, coordinated, and comprehensive.‘

‘What makes this employment law practice truly stand out is its exceptional ability to combine deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-first mindset.‘

‘Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm stands out as one of Greece’s most prestigious and forward-thinking legal practices, with a legacy dating back to the 1930s. The firm has a client-centric approach, and it utilises cross-disciplinary teams, ensuring holistic support for complex matters.’

Kernmandanten

Coca Cola HBC


OpenBet Hellas


AbbVie Pharmaceuticals


McKinsey Group


Merck, Sharp & Dohme Pharmaceutical Industrial and Commercial S.A. (MSD Pharmaceuticals)


Bank of America


Boehringer Ingelheim Hellas


Alpha Bank


Syngenta Hellas


Reckitt Benckiser Hellas


General Mills Hellas


Club Med Hellas


Expedia


Globalization Partners


Resolute Hellas


TEMES


DHL Hellas


AON Greece


British American Tobacco Hellas


Imperial Tobacco Hellas


Novo Nordisk Hellas


IBM Hellas


Honeywell


Daikin


Goldman Sachs


Numil Hellas


Lloyds Register


Amgen Hellas


CSL Behring Hellas


Segafredo Zanetti Hellas Import and Trading of Beverages and Food Products Single-member S.A.


Sitecore


Becton, Dickinson and Company


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised a leading investment banking, securities, and investment management corporation, as majority shareholder of a hospitality group, on the company’s liquidation and the termination of its top management team’s employment agreements.
  • Advised a world leading manufacturing company on the legal aspects of the closure of its Greek production facility, including the collective redundancy of all plant employees.
  • Advised BD on the Greek employment law aspects of its global acquisition of the Critical Care business from Edwards Lifesciences.

Lambadarios Law Firm

Lambadarios Law Firm‘s employment offering spans regulatory compliance, employee transfers, terminations, contractual matters, disputes, and whistleblowing. Co-head Katerina Malanou focuses on workplace harassment and whistleblowing matters, while Chara Daouti brings expertise in employment contract terminations. Natalia Kalatzi also plays a key role, advising on a broad range of employment issues, with particular knowledge of Greek privacy laws and GDPR compliance in the workplace.

Praxisleiter:

Katerina Malanou; Chara Daouti


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Natalia Kalatzi


Referenzen

‚The Lambadarios team is great in anticipating the risks and following up on open cases. These skills, along with their expertise, make our life easier.‘

‚Katerina Malanou is a great manager who knows how to support our requests even if handled by other individuals in her team. Her long experience and trust in her team’s expertise give us the confidence of having chosen the right partner.‘

Kernmandanten

Luxury Goods Greece S.A. (Gucci)


Miele Hellas Ltd.


Trane Hellas S.A.


Hisense Hellas P.C.


Hines Hellas P.C.


Acropolis Hotel S.A. (Grand Hyatt Athens)


European Appliances Greece S.A.


Sephora Greece S.A.


Linde Hellas Ltd.


Seneca Medical Group Ltd.


Baker & McKenzie Barcelona SLP


Sony Music Entertainment Greece S.A.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised European Appliances Greece S.A. regarding handling of important employment issues for the purposes of ensuring compliance with the applicable employment law provisions.
  • Advised one of the leading manufacturers of mobile products and accessories on employment law in view of the company’s expansion in Greece, relating to employees’ benefits, compensation and leave rights.
  • Advised a Luxemburg fund on setting up an ESOP mechanism for high performing employees.

Masouros & Partners

With a strong presence in the hospitality sector, the employment team at Masouros & Partners advises on disputes, transactions, and contractual matters. Practice head Pavlos Masouros is recognised for his expertise in complex employment-related transactions across the education and maritime sectors, including collective labour law and TUPE-related issues. Prokopis Iatropoulos, described as ‘thorough, responsive, and proactive’, focuses on GDPR compliance, global HR policies and employment terminations. Thomas Georgiou handles employee-filed disputes and labour law due diligence. The team is praised for its ability to ‘combine legal precision with commercial judgement’.

Praxisleiter:

Pavlos Masouros


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Prokopis Iatropoulos; Thomas Georgiou


Referenzen

‘The team is proactive in spotting risks around transfers, collective agreements, or regulatory timing and they always present solutions that are workable in practice. Their ability to combine legal precision with commercial judgement is a clear differentiator in the market.’

‘Thomas Georgiou is excellent at translating complex Greek labour issues into practical solutions for the client. He listens carefully to our perspective and makes sure we give aligned advice.‘

‚We found Masouros unique in their ability to explain Greek employment concepts in terms that aligned with foreign law considerations. They distilled difficult wage, hour, and discrimination issues into practical advice that integrated with our local approach. Their responsiveness under time pressure was outstanding, and they kept the client comfortable at every stage.

Kernmandanten

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts


Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group


One & Only Resorts


Lego Group


Accenture


Aman Hotels, Resorts & Residences


World Bank


Cognita Schools


Seven (7) Management


MidEuropa


CEVA Logistics


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acting for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, one of Greece’s 5 largest employers, on a diverse array of employee filed disputes, including allegations of harassment, grievances, and termination issues, in addition to non-contentious matters such as employment contracts, internal policies, and GDPR compliance frameworks.
  • Engaged by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to advise on the employment-law structuring of a high-profile educational investment in Albania involving a cross-border operator.
  • Advised MidEuropa Partners on all Greek employment law aspects of its €400 million acquisition of FAMAR, a major European manufacturer in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics sector with significant operations in Greece.

Sarantitis

Sarantitis advises domestic and international clients, particularly in the shipping and logistics sectors, on litigation, employment contracts, and transactional matters including due diligence. Theodora Monochartzis leads the team, with broad experience in employment agreements, dispute resolution, and executive litigation, often involving cross-border elements. Terina Raptis focuses on restructuring and senior executive employment matters.

Praxisleiter:

Theodora Monochartzis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Terina Raptis


Kernmandanten

ZIM


Diageo Hellas S.A.


Ceva Logistics / GEFCO Greece


Swedish Institute at Athens


Neptune Lines Shipping & Managing Enterprises S.A.


Ideal Holdings SA


Maillis International SA – Maillis Group of Companies


PCCW Global (Hellas) S.A.


Hipra Hellas SA


GK Software


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising a company on all the employment matters of its Greek subsidiary.
  • Acting as permanent advisors of Neptune Lines Shipping & Managing Enterprises S.A., advising upon all employment relationships, including all management and senior executive employment relationships.
  • Advised Ideal Holdings S.A. (IDH), a Greek listed holding company, on all aspects of the acquisition of the majority stake (75%) in the information technology services provider Bluestream Solutions SA.

Zepos & Yannopoulos

Zepos & Yannopoulos offers a broad employment practice spanning M&A transactions, restructuring, contractual and compliance matters, and is recognised for its ‘strong expertise and broad experience in European and Greek employment law’. Rania Papakonstantinou leads the team, with recent involvement in global restructuring projects and knowledge of TUPE and redundancy issues. Manolis Zacharakis focuses on employment contract terminations and compliance, while Tasos Chrysochoou supports the practice in both employment and transactional matters. Matina Andrikopoulou advises on collective labour agreements and trade union relations, and Alexandros Lamprou handles a wide range of issues including immigration and HR policies.

Praxisleiter:

Rania Papakonstantinou


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Manolis Zacharakis; Tasos Chrysochoou; Matina Andrikopoulou; Alexandros Lamprou


Referenzen

‘The Employment and Labour practice has strong expertise and broad experience in European and Greek employment law, having assisted various clients from different sectors in Greece and abroad and having been involved in major projects, such as M&A, for many years.‘

‚All lawyers of the practice are devoted, trustworthy, and available for their clients as well as always keen to support and provide solutions on any issue.‘

‘Manolis Zacharakis is a highly qualified lawyer with deep knowledge of European and Greek employment law and business acumen. He is very friendly, loyal and always available to offer in-depth expertise concerning both legal matters and industry-specific challenges. What differentiates him from other lawyers in this sector, is his ability to explain complex legal terminology and court decisions, and to identify risks in any issue that may arise and provide the appropriate solutions.‘

Kernmandanten

Inspired Education Group


Deutsche Telekom


Ayvens


Foresight


Faliro House Production


Knauf


Mitel


Cerved


Club Med


TTEC


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the Inspired Education Group on all employment matters related to the Group’s entry in the Greek marker through the acquisition of a controlling stake in two separate top-tier private education groups.
  • Advised Foresight & Mirova on all employment matters related to the acquisition from Juwi of a major 267MW cluster of solar PV projects.
  • Providing ongoing employment and immigration support for Deutsche Telekom Group’s IT hub in Thessaloniki.

AP Legal

The team at AP Legal often acts for clients within the financial services, technology and IT sectors, handling regulatory compliance, contractual, and collective labour agreements. Co-heading the team, Alexandra Argyropoulou handles the settlement of disputes and advises on labour legislation, and Aris Papaspyridis handles collective bargaining and dismissal issues.

Praxisleiter:

Alexandra Argyropoulou; Aris Papaspyridis


Referenzen

‚AP Legal’s employment practice stands out for its deep understanding of HR dynamics, offering pragmatic, business-oriented advice aligned with clients‘ operational goals. The team combines strong litigation capabilities, with strategic counsel on workforce management and compliance.‘

‚Compared with other Greek law firms, AP Legal offers a rare blend of technical excellence, practical insight and genuine partnership in managing complex employment challenges.‘

‚The employment team is valued for its responsiveness, discretion, and ability to balance legal risk and ability to balance legal risk with commercial reality.‘

Kernmandanten

Neurosoft S.A.


Net Number


Mcoms S.A.


Ti Sparkle S.A.


Farmeco S.A.


El Al Israel Airlines


Tesla Greece


Pierre Fabre


Nike


Moneygram


Zendesk


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising TESLA Greece, the Greek subsidiary of TESLA BV, on a broad range of employment matters in Greece for compliance with Greek labour legislation.
  • Advising the Pharmaceutical Company Farmeco in a contentious dispute arising from the termination of an employment agreement for a cause, involving obligations of misconduct and breach of company policy.
  • Advised El Al Israel Airlines, a very well-known air carrier, on employment matters and regulations in Greece.

Avramopoulos & Partners

Avramopoulos & Partners advises on a broad spectrum of labour and employment matters, including compliance, terminations, policy drafting, and litigation. The practice is co-headed by Athanassios Avgeros, who frequently handles employment contracts and advises international clients, and Barbara Angelopoulou, who brings expertise in tax and compliance issues, with a focus on the IT and TMT sectors. Eleftheria Bagouraki is also a key contact within the team.

Praxisleiter:

Athanassios Avgeros; Barbara Angelopoulou


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Eleftheria Bagouraki


Referenzen

‘What makes the team stand out is its collaboration, responsiveness, deep legal knowledge, and positive attitude.‘

‚What is truly important is not just the knowledge, but the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice, their collaborative spirit, and their commitment to finding innovative solutions.‘

Kernmandanten

Sabre Travel Network


Hill International


AT & T GNS


Algosystems S.A.


Karma Group of Companies


Diamond Resorts


The Nielsen Company S.A.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised a client in relation to the transition from independent services agreements to employment contracts with the local staff.
  • Assisted Athens IRC with regards to implementing a secondment scheme.

Drakopoulos

Drakopoulos is well-placed to advise on executive terminations, dismissals, employment agreements, and employee transfers, with a client base spanning the healthcare, technology, and pharmaceutical sectors. Georgia Konstantinidou leads the practice, advising multinational corporations and major Greek listed and non-listed companies on employment law matters.

Praxisleiter:

Georgia Konstantinidou


Kernmandanten

Reckitt Benckiser Hygiene Home


Reckitt Benckiser Health Care


SoftΟne Group of Companies


Wings ICT Solutions Information and Communication Technologies


Osborne Clarke


Konica Minolta Business Solutions Greece


Open Cosmos


FenixGolfHotel


Indotek


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Reckitt Benckiser Hygiene Home and Reckitt Benckiser Health Care on employment law matters.
  • Advising Indotek, the Greek affiliate of the Hungary-based multinational investment group, on sensitive employment law matters.
  • Advising Open Cosmos, the Greek affiliate of a UK-headquartered multinational space technology company, on a broad range of employment matters.

Koutalidis Law Firm

Often drawing on cross-departmental expertise from its M&A, dispute resolution, global mobility, and energy teams, Koutalidis Law Firm advises on a broad spectrum of employment matters, including transactions, TUPE, executive terminations, and collective dismissals. The practice is jointly led by Dora Karagiorgou and Ioannis Kaptanis. Karagiorgou is experienced in due diligence, TUPE implementation, and drafting termination agreements, while Kaptanis focuses on immigration, defence contracts, and visa-related issues. Other notable practitioners include Ilias Betzios, Panagioula Sotirchou, and Alexandros Patrikios.

Praxisleiter:

Dora Karagiorgou; Ioannis Kaptanis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ilias Betzios; Panagioula Sotirchou; Alexandros Patrikios


Referenzen

‘The firm is well versed in local immigration law issues. They are proactive, very responsive, knowledgeable.‘

‘Ilias Betzios, Alexandros Patrikios and Ioannis Kaptanis are excellent lawyers.’

‚Good cooperation. Always there to support us.‘

Kernmandanten

Platon School


Variation Reduction Solutions, Inc


Hermès Italie S.p.A. / Hermès Greece


Bloomberg LP & Bloomberg Single Member Limited Liability Company


Genesis Pharma S.A.


VML Group


T&Pm


Enveco S.A.


VF Hellas


NewLife IVF Greece


GMR Airports Limited


Patrick Joseph Conlan


DECO DOO VRNJACKA BANJA


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the founding shareholders of New Life IVF Greece on their strategic partnership with Assisted Reproduction Alliance (ARA), which resulted in ARA’s indirect acquisition of a 70% stake in New Life.
  • Advised T&Pm, a leading global full-service creative and media agency, on various employment law matters throughout the year.
  • Advised Intelligencia S.A., an AI company in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, on the legal framework governing collective dismissals.

Machas & Partners Law Firm

Machas & Partners Law Firm advises on labour regulations, employment contract terminations, and compliance matters, with additional strength in litigation before the courts of first instance and the Court of Appeal. Practice head Maria Antoniadou, praised for her ‘proactive communication’ and ‘deft negotiation skills’, is an experienced litigator with expertise in restructuring and collective agreements. Other key contacts include Sofia Chrysakopoulou, who assists on a range of matters, and Sofia-Maria Sventzouri, who supports the team on disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Maria Antoniadou


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Sofia Chrysakopoulou; Sofia-Maria Sventzouri


Referenzen

‘The employment practice combines strong technical expertise with a highly practical, business-first mindset. The team is responsive, clear, and measured in its advice, and is particularly effective at translating complex legal risk into actionable options.‘

‘Maria Antoniadou stands out for her calm command of complex employment law questions, measured and solutions-oriented style, and ability to translate legal nuance into commercially sensible steps. She is hands-on, accessible, and excellent at coordinating seamlessly with colleagues in related areas when a matter spans multiple disciplines.‘

‚Maria Antoniadou stands out for her proactive communication, realistic risk assessment, and deft negotiation skills, which have repeatedly helped us reach pragmatic outcomes and avoid unnecessary disputes.’

Kernmandanten

Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems


Central Market & Fishery Organizations (OKAA S.A.)


Public Next


Public Retail S.A.


Intercontinental International REIC


Unifund VCMF Management S.A.


Hellenic Republic – Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport


Navarino S.A.


Hellenic Saltworks S.A.


Delifrance S.A.


Central Market of Thessaloniki S.A.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Hellenic Republic – Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport on structuring the merger and transformation of three state-controlled entities into a single unified railway infrastructure manager under Law 5167/2024.
  • Advised a leading energy storage company on the legal structuring and employment law aspects of Greece’s first phantom employee share option pool scheme, implemented internationally across Greece, Germany, and the USA.
  • Advised “Intercontinental International REIC” on the merger of listed Real Estate Investment Companies (REICs) in the Greek capital markets, involving a complex multi-phase “locked-box mechanism” transaction valued at EUR 60.5 million.

Platis – Anastassiadis & Associates Law Partnership

With a focus on HR issues, the team at Platis – Anastassiadis & Associates Law Partnership also advises on immigration, social security and employment contracts. Heading up the team, Maria Rigaki‘s client base spans the retail, pharmaceutical and engineering sectors. Other key team members include Maria Gkatzou and Gelly Patsialou, who bring expertise in employment and social security law.

Praxisleiter:

Maria Rigaki


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Maria Gkatzou; Gelly Patsialou


Kernmandanten

Foundever Hellas S.A.


Streem Global Supply Chain Solutions S.A.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Foundever Hellas S.A.on a wide spectrum of HR issues related to implementing new labour reforms.
  • Advised Streem Global Supply Chain Solutions S.A. on a broad range of HR and employment law matters, guiding the client through the implementation of labour reforms, the adoption of the digital work card, and the development of compliant internal policies and procedures.

Politis & Partners

Frequently instructed by clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, the team at Politis & Partners demonstrates particular strength in HR legal advisory, compliance, and ADR proceedings. Co-heading the practice, Vangelis Politis is well-versed in workforce structuring and has extensive experience in employment disputes before the Athens First Instance Court and the Court of Appeal. Emmanouil Savoidakis co-leads the team, bringing expertise in GDPR compliance, employment due diligence, and immigration matters. Nikolaos Anastopoulos advises on data protection and workforce structuring, while Dimitrios Theodoropoulos provides support on cross-border restructurings and commercial agreements.

Praxisleiter:

Vangelis Politis; Emmanouil Savoidakis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nikolaos Anastopoulos; Dimitrios Theodoropoulos


Kernmandanten

Uriach Group


Abbott Laboratories (Hellas) S.A.


Sun Chemical Publication Hellas S.A.


Bausch Health Group


Bosch Rexroth Group


NetData Inc.


V+O Communication & Consulting S.A.


CPI S.A.


SPI Energy Co. Ltd (SPI)


Helvia Technologies PC


Survey Digital SA


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Uriach Group on the employment aspects of its acquisition of a Greek consumer healthcare company, including HR due diligence, risk allocation, and post-deal compliance.
  • Acted for Abbott Laboratories in restructuring its Greek commercial team, including the termination and redeployment of senior executives and the revision of incentive schemes.

PwC Greece | Vizas - Grigoriadou and Partners

PwC Greece | Vizas - Grigoriadou and Partners is frequently engaged in matters involving social security and immigration law, with a practice that spans compliance, employment contracts, whistleblowing, and collective labour law. The team is led by Artemis Karathanassi, who advises on corporate restructuring, HR issues, and regulatory frameworks. Elina Bosinaki frequently assists on matters, and has been noted for her ‘practical, business-focused approach’ and ‘proactive attitude’, while Fani Batsila is also noteworthy.

Praxisleiter:

Artemis Karathanassi


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Elina Bosinaki; Fani Batsila


Referenzen

‘Artemis Karathanassi and Elina Bosinaki are highly knowledgeable and practical.‘

‘The team are highly professional; they go beyond simply meeting specifications, taking the extra step to truly understand our needs and provide tailored solutions. All team members are highly competent.‘

‘Artemis Karathanassi is a highly skilled and experienced lawyer who combines deep legal expertise with exceptional professionalism and integrity. She demonstrates genuine care for her clients, creating strong relationships built on trust and confidence that complex matters will be handled effectively. Her calm, strategic approach and ability to navigate sophisticated issues set her apart in the market.‘

Kernmandanten

JTI Hellas AEBE


SEKAP


Public Power Corporation S.A.


ITX Hellas


Hoist Consulting


Accord Healthcare Single Member S.A.


Innovis Pharma S.A.


MARBELLA SA


Four Seasons Astir Palace


GMR Airports Greece S.M.S.A.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised JTI Hellas on a wide range of labour and social security law issues.
  • Advised ITX Hellas on complex employment law matters, including working hours and compliance procedures relating to the ERGANI information system.
  • Provided employment and immigration law support to MARBELLA S.A. regarding the relocation of non-EU nationals to Greece.