Rokas Law Firm has cemented its place at the top of the insurance law market through its extensive work on contentious, regulatory and policy wording matters, with assistance covering Greek, EU and US law issues. The team is well versed in representing domestic and international companies in court litigation and alternative dispute resolution, with founding partner Ioannis Rokas being an expert in global and local insurance undertakings before Greek and English Courts. Alkistis Christofilou and Christos Theodorou specialise in financial law and regulatory compliance. Antonios Tsavdaridis is an experienced arbitration practitioner, and Nick Boutsikos is knowledgeable in private insurance law. Viktoria Chatzara left the firm in July 2023.
Insurance in Greece
Rokas Law Firm
Responsables de la pratique:
Ioannis Rokas; Alkistis Christofilou; Christos Theodorou; Antonios Tsavdaridis; Nikolaos Boutsikos
Autres avocats clés:
Kosmas Karanikolas; Andriani Kantilieraki; Xeni Lymperopoulou
Les références
‘Rokas law firm provides valuable advice. The team consists of expert professionals in the field of insurance. Up to date practical advice. Valuable business partner for the insurance industry, combining academic knowledge and practical advice. Collaborative spirit and solution-oriented advice.’
‘Ioannis Rokas as one of the most prominent legal advisors in the insurance sector. Alkistis Christofilou, Christos Theodorou, Antonios Tsavdaridis and Nickolaos Boutsikos are all highly qualified experts with experience both in the provision of legal advice as well as in litigation. It is a pleasure working with professionals of this level. Always learning and adding value.’
‘They are always available and possess excellent knowledge of special fields such as insurance law. They are open-minded in building a case strategy and solutions-oriented. Especially, our collaboration with Ioannis Rokas and Alkistis Christofilou has been great. They both have exceptional knowledge of insurance law and are always ready to cope with difficult legal questions.’
Principaux dossiers
- Advises Generali, the insurers of the Greek train operator, in relation to the Tempi rail accident.
- Advises a major energy player on its claims for damages to its refinery facilities and business interruption.
- Advised the shareholders of Horizon Ins Co (composite license) on the creation of Horizon 1964 through the spin-off of Horizon’s non-life business, and the consequent transfer of Horizon to Interamerican.
Zepos & Yannopoulos
Acting on behalf of global insurance companies and leading independent brokers, Zepos & Yannopoulos has broad expertise in all aspects of local insurance and regulatory compliance measures. The team’s lawyers collaborate closely with the firm's M&A, dispute resolution and tax departments to provide comprehensive advice on life and non-life insurance and reinsurance matters. Anastasia Makri heads the group, frequently representing international and domestic reinsurers and intermediaries, and senior associate Smaragda Spyrou focuses on M&A and corporate matters. Senior associate Georgia Tsiaoussi is experienced in the shipping, tourism and pharma sectors, while associate Katerina Vogiatzi concentrates on insurance regulation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anastasia Makri
Autres avocats clés:
Smaragda Spyrou; Georgia Tsiaoussi; Katerina Vogiatzi; Danai Mini
Les références
‘Thorough knowledge in a broad range of sectors. Competent and friendly partners and associates, with whom it is a pleasure to work. Very well organised, reliable, deliver on time. As far as I can judge the practice is very advanced in computer and technologies used.’
‘Anastasia Makri, Georgia Tsiaoussi and Danai Mini have very good knowledge on their subjects, are competent, reliable, friendly, and respond in a timely manner. I have also worked with other professionals within Zepos & Yannopoulos, always with very good results.
‘Very knowledgeable professionals always available to support also on short notice.’
Principaux clients
Societa Reale Mutua di Assicurazioni
HelleniQ Energy
Octium Holding
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd
China Taiping Insurance Group
Ardonagh Group
Brisa
AXA
Triglav Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Reale Group on the acquisition of an 80% majority stake in Ydrogios Insurance and Reinsurance, a Greek non-life insurance company.
- Advised the majority shareholders, including EBRD, on the sale of a 72% stake in the Greek insurance company European Reliance to Allianz SE.
- Acted as Greek legal counsel to Ardonagh Group in the acquisition of a UK-based group of companies and the indirect acquisition of two Greek subsidiaries.
PD Law Offices
With strong links with insurance intermediaries, brokers and commercial banks, PD Law Offices is an Athens-based boutique law firm with vast experience in handling insurance litigation and providing corporate advice. The practice specialises in dealing with claims management and complex regulatory requirements, with Yiannis Pantelidis routinely acting on behalf of Greek insurance companies in civil and commercial cases. Anastasia Daradani has expertise in product liability proceedings, and Anastasia Tsimplaki is an expert in regulatory compliance and privacy law issues. Aikaterini GIiannakakou specialises in professional liability, while Apostolis Balis manages insurance claims revolving around life insurance and hotel liability.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yiannis Pantelidis; Anastasia Daradani; Anastasia Tsimplaki
Autres avocats clés:
Aikaterini Giannakakou; Apostolis Balis; Konstantina Bouskouta; Eleni Pantelidi
Les références
‘PD Law Offices offers excellent legal services for their national and international clients. Strengths range from their experience, outstanding knowledge of the law and the capability to evaluate complex matters in an instant.’
‘Ioannis Pantelidis has a deep understanding of complex legal issues coming from decades of experience. His clients particularly benefit from his know how and assertiveness in court and in pre-trial negotiations.’
‘Anastasia Tsimplaki’s skills span a wide spread and deep knowledge of the law and experience in several jurisdictions; she is multilingual with an outstanding ability to solve complex legal matters.’
Principaux clients
ALLIANZ EUROPEAN RELIANCE SINGLE MEMBER INSURANCE S.A.
GROUPAMA PHOENIX HELLENIC INSURANCE COMPANY S.A.
BULSTRAD VIENNA INSURANCE GROUP PLC.
ERGO INSURANCE COMPANY SINGLE MEMBER S.A.
EUROLIFE FFH LIFE INSURANCE S.A.
EUROLIFE FFH GENERAL INSURANCE S.A.
WILLIS TOWERS WATSON GREECE
INSURANCE BROKERS S.A.
WILLIS TOWERS WATSON GREECE
INSURANCE AGENTS S.A.
BANK AUSTRIA LEASING ARGO
IMMOBILIEN LEASING GMBH
SIGMA LEASING GMBH
CORIS ASSISTANCE SA
GREEK AUXILIARY FUND
YDROGIOS INSURANCE AND
REINSURANCE SA
ATLANTIC UNION S.A.
DYNAMIS S.A.
INTERNATIONAL MOTOR INSURERS BUREAU
PASCAL & STRATIS S.A.
CUNNINGHAM LINDSEY
ETHNIKI HELLENIC GENERAL
INSURANCE COMPANY S.A.
ASPIS PRONIA GENERAL INSURANCE SA
TAILORMADE INSURANCE P.C.
AWP P&C S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented ERGO INSURANCE COMPANY SINGLE MEMBER in a lawsuit brought by a company, insured for PDBI, and the director of the said company.
- Represented insurance company EUROLIFE FFH LIFE INSURANCE in a case of life and health insurance.
- Assisted Tailormade Insurance in the establishment of a start-up company and advised on the corporate structure, business model, financing, and other matters.
Bernitsas Law
Demonstrating substantial strength in advising on the negotiation of insurance contracts and regulatory issues, the Bernitsas Law insurance team is highly regarded for representing Greek and international companies. Based out of Athens, Lambros Belessis leads the practice, specialising in private sector mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructurings. Evi Kitsou is an expert on the insurance, consumer goods and automobile industries, and Christos Paraskevopoulos is knowledgeable in contractual disputes. Senior associate Aristeidis Papathanasiou is also noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lambros Belessis
Autres avocats clés:
Evi Kitsou; Christos Paraskevopoulos; Aristeidis Papathanasiou
Les références
‘Knowledge, experience, efficiency.’
‘Bernitsas has produced bespoke advice on a number of occasions where requested on relevant issues and assisted in trying to achieve the client’s objectives.’
‘Pelina Leontiadou has produced helpful guidance on the bespoke issues when requested and dealt with my follow up queries well.’
Principaux clients
CVC
CNP Zois SA
CNP Asfalistiki Ltd (Greek Branch)
Ydrogeios Insurance
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the majority shareholders of Ydrogios Insurance on their entry into an agreement for the sale of 80% of their share capital with the Italian Reale Group.
- Advised an international life insurance company established in the EU in relation to the distribution of a unit-linked life insurance product from a regulatory, consumer protection and tax perspective.
- Represented a leading insurance company in proceedings initiated against it before the Greek Courts by its software provider.
Koutalidis Law Firm
Overseeing complex M&A transactions and litigious proceedings in the insurance industry, Koutalidis Law Firm’s insurance department is highly regarded among Greek and international corporations. Based out of Athens, Nikos Koritsas and Ioannis Kaptanis co-lead the group, bringing in-depth expertise in corporate and private law to the practice. Georgia Koutsoukou handles the regulatory aspects of mergers. Spyros Roussakis is also noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nikos Koritsas; Ioannis Kaptanis
Autres avocats clés:
Georgia Koutsoukou; Spyros Roussakis
Principaux clients
NN Group
NN Hellas
Alpha Services and Holdings S.A.
Fraport Greece S.A.
Aegean Motorway S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised NN Hellas in relation to its merger with NN Hellas II (former MetLife Life Insurance).
- Advised Alpha Services and Holdings on its merger with its fully-owned subsidiary Alpha Insurance Agents.
- Defended Aegean Motorway before the Greek courts of all instances in claims exceeding €20m by bus companies, restaurants and other claimants affected by a major rockfall.
KREMALIS - Law Firm, member of Ius Laboris
KREMALIS - Law Firm, member of Ius Laboris specialises in all aspects of employment law, with a particular focus on pensions and insurance law issues. The practice offers comprehensive advice in the areas of labour law and occupational pension funds, with Athens-based practice head Konstantinos Kremalis being an expert on social security and health law matters. Dimitrios Kremalis focuses on HR affairs, and Anastasios Marmaras is also noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Konstantinos Kremalis
Autres avocats clés:
Dimitrios Kremalis; Anastasios Marmaras; Korina Pascaliori
Les références
‘Consistently providing quality services at a reasonable cost.’
‘Dimitris Kremalis is a true business partner.’
‘Korina Pascaliori is a business minded and efficient colleague.’