Retaining its position at the forefront of the Greek legal market, the employment practice at Andersen Legal - Pistiolis - Triantafyllos & Associates Law Firm demonstrates ‘exceptional expertise’ and ‘business understanding’ when representing clients in high-profile litigation and advising on the employment aspects of M&A transactions. In particular, the team shows considerable strength in handling wrongful dismissal cases. Anastasios Triantafyllos is described as ‘one of the best’ employment lawyers in Greece, specialising in collective agreements and severance pay issues. The ‘excellent’ Theodore Pistiolis focuses on the employment side of corporate transactions, Paraskevas Zourntos uses his ‘deep knowledge’ when dealing with complex litigation, and Giouli Menti assists with industrial relations and labour law matters.

Fielding a sizeable team of specialists, the POTAMITISVEKRIS employment practice is highly regarded for handling the employment elements of M&A and high-profile litigation before the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. The department is well equipped to advise on the implementation of voluntary redundancy schemes, pension plan liquidation measures, and collective labour agreements. Practice head Alexios Papastavrou specialises in the whole spectrum of employment and social security law matters. The ‘amazing’ Despoina Charakopoulou acts on behalf of companies across the banking and manufacturing sectors, Anastasia Platipodi focuses on business closures, and Nikolas Sigkridis is knowledgeable on flexible forms of employment.

Fielding a team of specialist employment lawyers, the Ballas Pelecanos Law group’s expertise is wide in scope, covering immigration issues, voluntary exit plans, and social security services. The ‘very knowledgeable and experienced’ team regularly represents multinational conglomerates. ‘Commercial and pragmatic’ practice head Grace Katsoulis is an expert in collective labour and trade union law matters. Nikoletta Nagy is also highlighted.

Counting local and multinational entities from across the pharmaceutical, energy, and finance sectors amongst its clientele, the employment specialists at Bernitsas Law have established themselves as ‘adaptable problem solvers’. The practice has vast expertise in the employment-related aspects of cross-border M&A transactions and also frequently advises on whistleblowing claims, reporting compliance, and employment contracts. Panayotis Bernitsas heads the department, whilst the ‘knowledgeable’ Maria Kloni specialises in voluntary exit schemes, restructurings, and collective labour agreements.

The employment practice at Dryllerakis & Associates provides advice on all aspects of collective labour bargaining, TUPE matters, and flexible forms of employment. The firm’s client base includes entities from across the publishing, legal, and finance sectors, and it routinely handles employment and social security due diligence for high-profile M&A projects. Team head Vassilis Constantinidis is an expert in disputes. The ‘exceptional’ Anna Damilakis and Olympiada Bassakarou are also noted.

Demonstrating strong sector-specific expertise across the shipping, automobiles, and retail spaces, KBVL’s ‘extremely supportive’ practice is highly regarded for its experience in drafting templates for employment contracts and overseeing high-profile restructuring projects. The team frequently advises multinationals on compliance with Greek employment and social security law. Ilias Koimtzoglou is an expert in employment issues related to M&A and privatisations, while ‘extraordinary’ practice head Alexandros Doschoris and Eleni Malapani handle day-to-day compliance issues and collective dismissals.

Providing full legal support in complex employment disputes and company restructurings, the KLC Law Firm employment team consistently advises foreign and multinational players on issues arising from privatisations, transfers, and mergers. The practice frequently assists corporations on labour law issues, whilst displaying extensive expertise in drafting, negotiating, and concluding employment contracts. Stavros Andriopoulos specialises in the operation and termination of labour relations, along with representing entities before the national and European courts.

A boutique focused on employment law and offering ‘quality services’, KREMALIS - Law Firm, member of Ius Laboris covers individual and collective employment issues, including compensation and benefits issues, lay-offs, and separation packages. The practice shows significant strength in assisting multinationals in the defence of litigation proceedings and related GDPR issues. Practice head Dimitrios Kremalis is described as a ‘true business partner’, focusing on HR issues, Konstantinos Kremalis has vast experience in employment law, and the ‘efficient’ Korina Paschaliori covers European and international matters.

Counting Greek and foreign entities from across the pharmaceutical, technology, and retail spaces amongst its clientele, Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm routinely advises on the employment aspects of corporate transactions, as well as dealing with collective employee redundancies. The firm’s scope of expertise is broad, spanning from industrial relations matters to pension and corporate immigration issues. Team head Ioanna Kyriazi brings 20 years’ experience in managing employment-related issues from recruitments to dismissals to the group. Kelly Papadaki focuses on business transfers and Ioanna Chanoumi is knowledgeable on social security affairs.

Katerina Malanou and Chara Daouti spearhead the ‘approachable’ practice at Lambadarios Law Firm,which is highly regarded for its representation of major Greek and multinational corporations. The firm’s employment specialists routinely handle disputes and the review of employment contracts. Constantinos Lambadarios also advises on employment issues related to M&A transactions. Natalia Kalatzi is also noted.

The Sarantitis employment department has vast expertise in handling the whole spectrum of labour law and employment matters arising from complex M&A transactions, alongside collective labour agreements and termination procedures. Showing ‘good technical skills’, the specialists at the firm routinely advise domestic and international corporations on violence and harassment claims; team head Theodora Monochartzis is an expert employment litigator. The team also includes Terina Raptis, who is described as a ‘very knowledgeable’ lawyer in relation to the employment aspects of in restructuring schemes.

‘Practical advice’ and ‘excellent client service’ are the cornerstones of Zepos & Yannopoulos' employment practice, which is highly praised for its legal advice regarding immigration, social security, and employment matters. The team is regularly involved in major M&A and group restructurings, focusing specifically on collective redundancies and TUPE issues. Rania Papakonstantinou heads the group, specialising in workforce reductions and dismissals of executive employees, whilst Manolis Zacharakis is an expert on pregnancy protection and employee handbook issues. Tasos Chrysochoou is skilled in employment litigation, and Matina Andrikopoulou concentrates on social security affairs.

Headed by the duo of Alexandra Argyropoulou and Aris Papaspyridis, AP Legal's employment department advises local entities and multinational corporations on the full spectrum of Greek labour law. The team has specialist expertise in drafting complex employment agreements and assisting with standalone or collective dismissals, leveraging the ‘deep knowledge’ of Papaspyridis, who is dual-qualified in both England and Wales and Greece. Argyropoulou is a skilled litigator and regularly manages employment disputes.

A firm with extensive experience across all elements of the labour and employment law field, including in contentious proceedings, Avramopoulos & Partners is praised for its ‘professionalism and knowledge’. Athanassios Avgeros and Barbara Angelopoulou co-head the team, with the former specialising in drafting employment agreements and advising on benefit claim issues, whilst the latter regularly resolves employee disputes. Eleftheria Bagouraki focuses on Greek citizenship and immigration matters.

Expertly led by Georgia Konstantinidou, the employment department at Drakopoulos routinely handles cross-border employment matters and immigration issues, frequently leveraging its extensive insight into discrimination and equal pay cases. The practice represents multinational and local clients from across the technology, legal, and consumer goods sectors.

Iason Skouzos & Partners has broadened its expertise to include labour and immigration law issues, with recent experience in TUPE and payroll matters. Praised for its ‘great holistic approach’, the practice consistently assists multinational companies and high-net-worth individuals. Theodoros Skouzos leads the team. Angeliki Stathopoulou, who was promoted to partner in July 2023, Afroditi Vasileiou and Dimos Georgakopoulos are also highlighted.

Demonstrating particular expertise in handling the employment aspects of M&A transactions and managing contentious labour cases, the Karatzas & Partners team is praised for being ‘practical and technically sound’. Angeliki Tsatsi leads the practice, and is an expert in whistleblowing claims and compliance matters. Anna Pechlivanidi also focuses on labour law.

Providing a ‘full 24/7 service’ to its client base of international technology companies and Greek multinational entities, the employment team at Masouros & Partners specialises in handling the employment aspects of M&A transactions, as well as social security law issues. Practice head Pavlos Masouros is praised for his skill in ‘synthesising information’, whilst Prokopis Iatropoulos is knowledgeable in employment matters in the energy, tourism, and biochemicals industries.

Advising on complex, often multi-jurisdictional labour and employment matters, Platis – Anastassiadis & Associates Law Partnership's practice assists both international and domestic entities. Displaying extensive expertise in HR issues, employee transfers, and post-deal transaction integration measures, the team is led by Maria Rigaki, who specialises in employment law litigation and collective dismissal procedures. Maria Gkatzou focuses on immigration and social security law matters.

Acting on behalf of clients across the pharmaceutical, construction, and information technology sectors, the Politis & Partners practice is noted for its in-depth expertise in all aspects of employee compensation programmes. The ‘valued’ Angeliki Saratsi specialises in the employment aspects of corporate transactions, Nikolaos Anastopoulos has strength in labour litigation, and Emmanouil Savoidakis assists with ADR procedures.