OUR LAW FIRM

The law firm "Athanasios Papathanassiou & Associates" was founded in January 2004 and is located in its privately owned offices at 6 Orfanidou Street, in the centre of Thessaloniki.

With over 20 years of experience in the legal sector, our firm provides specialised legal services to both individuals and businesses, combining expertise, professionalism and a personalised approach. We are proud to have an extensive network of highly qualified and experienced associates in Greece and France, enabling us to provide comprehensive legal support services to both Greek and French-speaking clients.

As an accredited partner of both the French Embassy in Greece and the French Consulate General in Thessaloniki, our law firm has extensive experience and has developed a high level of specialisation in supporting individuals and businesses with French interests. The provision of reliable and effective legal solutions across a wide range of legal matters is a core tenet of our firm.

At our law practice, we are committed to delivering premium legal services that are characterised by trust, rigour and the effective defence of our clients' interests.

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PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate Law
Company incorporation and corporate structuring

Legal controls of companies (due diligence)

Corporate governance and compliance

Mergers and acquisitions

Shareholder agreements

Corporate reorganisations and restructuring

Ongoing legal support for businesses
Commercial Law
Commercial contracts and agreements

Business transactions

Contract negotiation and drafting

Commercial dispute resolution

Distribution and agency agreements

Legal support for day-to-day business operations
International Commercial Law
Cross-border transactions

International commercial contracts

International trade and investment matters

Import and export agreements

International dispute resolution

Commercial arbitration
Labour Law
Employment contracts

Workplace policies and compliance

Employee dismissals and severance matters

Employment disputes

Compensation and benefits claims

Representation of employers and employees
Real Estate & Golden Visa
Real estate acquisitions and disposals

Property due diligence and title searches

Lease agreements

Property management and investment projects

Inheritance and succession matters

Civil claims and dispute resolution

Golden Visa applications and renewals

Legal support for foreign investors and their families
Criminal Law
Criminal defence and legal representation

Pre-trial and trial proceedings

White-collar crime matters

Victim representation

Appeals and post-conviction proceedings
International Private Law
Cross-border legal matters

International jurisdiction issues

Conflict of laws and determination of applicable law

Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards

International family and inheritance matters

Cross-border contractual and civil disputes

International succession and estate planning

Legal assistance in multi-jurisdictional cases