Civil and Commercial Law

Our law firm is mainly a claimants’ law firm, representing the victims of accidents or incidents that caused personal injury to them or loss of life. Due to the fact that personal injury claims have particularities and need expert handling so that maximum compensation for victims is achieved, our legal practice is focused on providing expert legal services to claimants in personal injury / loss of life cases resulting from all types of accidents including work related, road traffic accidents, medical malpractice, accidents of tourists and others. Occasionally our team undertakes cases on a no win – no fee basis. Our firm also offer services in other areas of Greek Civil Law matters & general practice.

Experience in Civil and Commercial Law matters:

Personal Injury & Hotel Liability

• Legal consultancy and representation of a British lady severely injured in a fatal car accident in Stalis, Crete, involving both civil and criminal proceedings.

• Representation of an American citizen who suffered a serious foot injury in Malia, Crete, due to unsafe hotel premises.

• Representation of a British lady who sustained a wrist fracture while staying at a luxury hotel in Agios Nikolaos, in proceedings against the hotel for lack of safety measures.

• Legal consultancy to a Canadian woman who suffered a wrist fracture in a luxury hotel in Elounda, Crete, involving claims against hotel ownership.

• Representation of an Irish family in civil proceedings against a hotel in Stalis, Crete, following the drowning of their daughter in the hotel’s swimming pool due to breach of safety regulations.

• Representation of an Australian family whose booking at a luxury hotel in Mykonos was cancelled due to COVID-19, but whose advance payment was never refunded.

• Legal consultancy in cooperation with a Bulgarian law firm, regarding the injury of a minor in a car accident on the island of Crete.

Expert Reports & Legal Opinions on Greek Law

• Expert opinion prepared for two UK-based law firms regarding health and safety standards in hotel wet areas (cleaning and warning procedures) in Crete, in relation to a personal injury claim before a British County Court.

• Expert opinion prepared for a UK-based law firm on local standards regarding hotel swimming pool safety in Chania, Crete, relating to a personal injury claim in UK proceedings.

• Expert report prepared for a UK law firm regarding health and safety obligations in Greek hotels in connection with an accident that occurred in Rhodes.

Litigation & Claims by Foreign Individuals

• Representation of a Canadian citizen in court proceedings to claim her lawful inheritance from her late Greek mother’s estate.

• Representation of a Belgian citizen, victim of fraud, in civil proceedings against a Greek entrepreneur who embezzled funds intended for customs clearance of his vehicle.

• Representation of a British woman in proceedings to recover the price of a vehicle never delivered by a Heraklion-based car dealer.

• Legal consultancy to a Polish e-commerce company regarding GDPR compliance and the legality of its online store’s terms and conditions for the Greek market.

• Legal assistance to foreign nationals in obtaining copies of their Greek criminal records, for use in administrative or legal procedures abroad.

Commercial & Corporate Representation

• Ongoing legal consultancy to a leading car rental company based in Crete, covering client dispute resolution and regulatory matters.

• Legal consultancy to a leading luxury villa and apartment rental company in Crete, focusing on commercial transactions and liability issues.

• Legal representation in multiple cases for a Cretan-based drilling company and a Greek manufacturer of construction materials, in claims against non-paying clients.

• Legal consultancy and representation before the courts for a local Land Reclamation Organisation in property and regulatory disputes.

• Legal consultancy and court representation of the Association of Cretan Tourism & Travel Agencies (ACTTA) in administrative and civil matters.

Real Estate & Construction

• Representation of two Belgian citizens in claims against the civil engineer responsible for construction defects in their villa in Kamilari, Crete.

• Representation of numerous British and foreign individuals in property transactions and real estate matters, including contract negotiation and title due diligence.

Franchise & Business Legal Support

• Ongoing legal consultancy to a Cretan-based bakery and café chain, advising on commercial contracts, labor law, and compliance.

• Legal support to a Cretan pastry shop franchise in the development and expansion of its retail network.