The Firm has maintained a strong culture of leadership throughout the years and our partners, attorneys and alumni include renowned international lawyers, law professors and prominent political figures, who have taken part in milestone developments in the Greek economy and political landscape.
In today’s G20 world, our constant dedication to adding value to our client’s businesses, coupled with a commitment to integrity, responsibility and professionalism, is the catalyst for the provision of service of the highest quality and our recognition as a leading firm.
Our lawyers advise clients on a broad range of commercial arrangements and issues across a number of industry sectors.
The combination of high level technical expertise and a commercial approach ensures that clients receive practical and viable legal advice, tailored to the needs of their business in the way that they want and can understand.
OUR FIRM
A LEADING FULL SERVICE FIRM WITH A UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK
Founded in 1898, we have supported clients through numerous business cycles and have developed long-term relationships with them that last generations of attorneys and business executives. The Firm has acted as a first port of call in some of Greece’s most important and challenging transactions, as well as many major high-stakes litigations. We are committed to client satisfaction at all times and adapt to changes in the markets and regulatory landscape in a manner which ensures that our work is a reflection of the type of clients we advise and the business they do.
Papapolitis & Papapolitis has offices in Athens and London. We have built on the foundations of a long heritage intertwined with contemporary success and aim to attract the most talented lawyers we can find and have developed a results orientated culture of high performance and innovation. With a deep understanding of our market and globally minded philosophy, we are uniquely positioned to act for foreign investors and corporations looking to invest or establish themselves in Greece. Our track record of successfully advising governments, international and local banks, financial institutions, large corporates and state-owned entities, as well some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated financial investors, spans over 126 years.
“P&P is one of the leading legal firms in Greece distinguished for possessing an incredible amount of knowledge and unparalleled professionalism”.
IFLR1000, EMEA, 2024
P&P AT A GLANCE
126 Years
2 Offices
4 Generations of Attorneys
- Shortlisted for the National Law Firm of the Year award in Greece for the IFLR 1000 Europe Awards 2024.
- Consistently recognized as a Highly Recommended Law Firm by the IFLR 1000 Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firm. Top tier firm in 2023 for our Capital Markers: Debt & Equity, Banking and Finance.
- Consistently recognized as a Top Tier and Leading Law Firm by the Legal 500 EMEA. Leading Firm for EMEA 2023 and 2024 for a number of our practices: Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate and Construction.
- Ranked as Leading Law Firm by Chambers Europe 2024 Guide. Consistently recognized as a Recommended Law Firm by Chambers Europe & Global Partners.
- Advised on over €20 Billion of transactions in 4 sectors (Banking & Finance and Capital Markets, Commercial/Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate & Construction) for 2023 and 2024.
- Advised the Arranger, Bondholder Agent, Subscriber and Bondholder in 1 out of the 5 largest Μ&Α transactions of 2023. Source PwC Greece 2023 Report.
- Advised the issuer on the largest share capital increase transaction by size of 2023 to take place in Greece. Source PwC Greece 2023 Report.
- Advised the sponsor and shareholder on the largest by size corporate finance transaction in the energy sector to take place in 2023 in Greece.
- Nicholas Papapolitis is named in the Business Today Legal Awards 2023 amongst “Top 10 Influential Corporate Lawyers Shaping Greece’s Legal Landscape in 2023” category.
- Nicholas Papapolitis was listed in “Mononews 100 List” amongst the 100 most influential personalities in the Greek Market for 2023.
- Nicholas Papapolitis is ranked as Leading Individual by Legal 500 EMEA for 2023 and 2024.
- Nicholas Papapolitis is ranked as Highly Regarded by the IFLR 1000 for 2023.
- John Papapolitis is ranked as Leading Individual by the Legal 500 EMEA for 2023 and 2024.
- George Gravias is ranked as Leading Individual by the Legal 500 EMEA for 2023 and 2024.
- Evi Tsilou is ranked as Notable Practitioner by the IFLR 1000 for 2023.
- Evi Tsilou is ranked as a Recommended Lawyer by the Legal 500 EMEA 2023.
- Elmina Chadio is ranked as a Next Generation Partner by the Legal 500 EMEA 2024.
- Elena Papachristou is ranked as a New Generation Partner by the Legal 500 EMEA 2024.
- Vicky Koutsopoulou is ranked as a Recommended Lawyer by the Legal 500 EMEA 2023.
- Panagiotis Papageorgiou is ranked as a Recommended Lawyer by the Legal 500 EMEA 2023.
A STORY OF PASSING THE FLAME
OVER 126 YEARS
1898
JOHN PAPAPOLITIS SENIOR
The Firm is founded by John Papapolitis Sr. and soon represents many leading businesses.
1923
1940’s
1950
SAVVAS PAPAPOLITIS (SECOND FROM LEFT) WITH PRIME MINISTER NIKOLAOS PLASTIRAS
1951
GREECE IS ADMITTED TO NATO
The Firm acts as the legal advisor to the Greek Government for its entry into NATO.
1960’sTHE ILION MELATHRON WHICH HOUSED THE GREEK SUPREME COURT UNTIL 1981
1970’s
PRIME MINISTER KONSTANTINOS KARAMANLIS SIGNS GREECE’S NEW CONSTITUTION
Professor Nicholas Papapolitis Sr. is elected as a member of the Greek Parliament. In 1975, he is a member of the legal team that drafts the country’s new Constitution.
1981GREECE JOINS THE EU
The Managing Partner of the Firm, Professor Nicholas Papapolitis Sr., acts as legal advisor to the Greek Government in its entry to the EEC and John Papapolitis joins the Firm.
2015
PAPAPOLITIS & PAPAPOLITIS OPENS LONDON OFFICE
The Firm opens its London office in Mayfair and Nicholas Papapolitis is appointed as Managing Partner of the Firm.
2018CELEBRATING 120 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
On July 2018, the Firm celebrated its 120th year anniversary. The event was held in the Museum of Cycladic Art, where the firm honored the international non-profit organization The Hellenic Initiative and announced the inauguration of the “Corporate Ambassador” program for THI that aims to introduce to the community of THI, to Greek established companies.
ATHENS
Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias 16,
10674 / Athens, Greece
T. +30 210 3615544
F. +30 210 3609168
E. athens@papapolitis.com
