Drawing upon its extensive contentious expertise, Rokas Law Firm has a specific focus on insurance claims, misappropriation of bank deposit issues and the reservation of insurer’s rights of cancellation cases. It can regularly be found representing energy companies and financial institutions. The firm has a strong track record in regulated markets, often handling M&A transactions, regulatory compliance and winding-up proceedings. Based out of Athens, founding partner Ioannis Rokas specialises in complex insurance litigation and arbitration cases. Alkistis Christofilou primarily focuses on the finance, telecoms and pharmaceutical sectors, and Christos Theodorou is knowledgeable in IPOs and financial law matters. Antonios Tsavdaridis is experienced in advising on major European disputes, and Nikolaos Boutsikos is an expert litigator.
Insurance in Greece
Rokas Law Firm
Praxisleiter:
Ioannis Rokas; Alkistis Christofilou; Christos Theodorou; Antonios Tsavdaridis; Nikolaos Boutsikos
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kosmas Karanikolas; Andriani Kantilieraki; Xeni Lymperopoulou
Referenzen
‘Rokas Law firm is very well known for its insurance law practice, and this is no wonder. The firm excels in the last decade in Greece in relation to all insurance items (both litigation and consulting services – including M&As). All team members have experience and specialty in all fields of commercial law and more specifically in insurance. The advice provided is always well educated and complete, giving the clients the opportunity to take well informed decisions.’
‘Alkistis Christofilou excels in the provision of legal advice, which is solution-oriented and innovative, always addressing the client needs. Nikos Boutsikos is a highly experienced professional, having led numerous big litigation cases with great success.’
‘ROKAS LAW FIRM lawyers and administrative staff members are excellent in terms of legal knowledge, market knowledge, willingness to support and easiness to reach. In particular, Alkistis Christofilou is a distinguished lawyer with exceptional knowledge both in legal theory and in legal praxis.’
Highlight-Mandate
- Advises Generali in its capacity as liability insurers of the Greek train operator, in relation to the Tempi railway accident, also undertaking the defence of claims submitted by relatives of the deceased in this accident.
- Advises a major energy player on its claims for damages to its refinery facilities and the business interruption which arose thereof.
- Advises one of the major stakeholders in insurance brokerage regarding the acquisition of other undertakings engaging in insurance intermediation.
Zepos & Yannopoulos
Representing a diverse array of clients, including global insurers, mutual funds and brokers, the Zepos & Yannopoulos practice is highly skilled at handling insurance aspects of cross-border acquisitions and complex regulatory compliance issues. The team has knowledge in the insurance coverage and related terms negotiated during major renewable energy initiatives, with Athens-based head Anastasia Makri being an expert in the project development, infrastructure and insurance fields. Smaragda Spyrou stands out for her coverage of commercial contracts and transactional work, while Mini Danai is highlighted as another integral part of the team, primarily focusing on the regulatory and M&A sides.
Praxisleiter:
Anastasia Makri
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Smaragda Spyrou; Danai Mini
Kernmandanten
Societa Reale Mutua di Assicurazioni
Helleniq Renewables
Octium Holding
Zurich Insurance
Howden
Citigroup
North Standard
Munich Re
Chubb
Toyota
Triglav Group
Northernlight
Foresight
Mirova
PIB group
Homeserve
AXA
ERGO
EXLService Holdings
Fontis International
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised a world-leading insurance group in the process for the acquisition of the insurance activities of CNP group in Greece and Cyprus.
- Advised Octium group on the incorporation of its Greek insurance agency branch and the set-up of its Greek operations.
- Advised the Triglav insurance group on the establishment of its Greek branch and the structuring of its distribution channels in the Greek market.
Bernitsas Law
Routinely assisting major insurance companies and financial institutions with M&A transactions, insurance misrepresentation claims and regulatory compliance measures, Bernitsas Law demonstrates strong cross-border expertise. Athens-based team leader Lambros Belessis is an expert in private sector mergers, joint venture partnerships and corporate restructurings, while Evi Kitsou is highly knowledgeable in commercial transactions and regulatory compliance. Christos Paraskevopoulos specialises in white-collar crime disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Lambros Belessis
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Evi Kitsou; Christos Paraskevopoulos
Referenzen
‘Excellent knowledge of the subject, expertise, strong team, great to work with. ’
‘Professionality, excellent knowledge of the subject, immediate availability, excellent communication, excellent quality of cooperation.’
Kernmandanten
CVC
CNP Zois SA
CNP Asfalistiki Ltd (Greek Branch)
Ydrogeios Insurance
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the majority shareholders of Ydrogios Insurance on the successful completion of the sale of a majority stake to Reale Group, following regulatory approval by the Bank of Greece.
- Advises several subsidiaries of the CNP Group of Companies in Greece on an ongoing basis on compliance requirements, corporate governance and commercial issues.
- Represents CNP Zois, a member of the CNP Cyprus Insurance Group, as legal advisors in insurance-related matters and in insurance-related disputes concerning insurance products sold in the Greek market.
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
Fielding a team of experts in the insurance aspects of acquisitions and reviewing policy terms, Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm frequently acts on behalf of domestic and international clients across the aviation, insurance and aquaculture sectors. Based out of Athens, Konstantinos Issaias heads the team, predominantly specialising in restructuring and reinsurance proceedings, alongside shipping law matters. Zaphirenia Theodoraki stands out for her knowledge in regulatory compliance and financing transactions. The team is also well versed in assisting with employee benefit plans and W&I insurance policies.
Praxisleiter:
Konstantinos Issaias
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Zaphirenia Theodoraki
Kernmandanten
Generali
Ergo
Allianz
AIG
Monument Life Insurance DAC
Koutalidis Law Firm
As specialists in handling share capital decreases and increases following merger completions for major insurance entities, Koutalidis Law Firm leverages its cross-departmental knowledge to advise on corporate, tax and regulatory matters. Ioannis Kaptanis and Nikos Koritsas jointly lead the practice and are experts in banking, privatisation and capital markets matters. Georgia Koutsoukou is highly knowledgeable in acquisitions and regulatory matters.
Praxisleiter:
Nikos Koritsas; Ioannis Kaptanis
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Georgia Koutsoukou
Kernmandanten
NN Group
NN Hellas
Alpha Services and Holdings S.A.
Fraport Greece S.A.
Aegean Motorway S.A.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised NN Hellas in relation to its 2023 share capital decrease following the completion of the merger between NN Hellas and NN Hellas II (former MetLife Life Insurance) from a corporate, tax and regulatory perspective.
- Advised NN Hellas in relation to its 2024 share capital increase by means of a Goodwill Reserve Capitalisation following the completion of its merger with NN Hellas II (former MetLife Life Insurance) from a corporate, tax and regulatory perspective.
- Advised Fraport Greece in connection with insurance matters related to the refinancing for a total amount of €960,000,000 of the project financing of the concession to Fraport Greece for the upgrade, maintenance, management and operation of fourteen regional airports.