Our lawyers in Greece can offer a wide range of legal services to both corporate and individual clients. Our set of services are designed for all categories of clients and we can also represent foreigners. From matters related to immigration, marriage and divorce, to setting up a business, obtaining business permits, assisting in mergers and acquisitions or setting up joint ventures, our attorneys are prepared to represent you.
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| Our main legal services |
Our legal services in Greece are designed for corporate clients and natural persons. We can assist locals (citizens and residents) as well as foreigners who need legal services in this country. |
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Purchase a property |
Clients can address us if they want to purchase residential and commercial property. Our lawyers will: – intermediate the sale procedure, – prepare the documentation, – perform due diligence, – register the new ownership with the Land Registry, – assist in paying property taxes, etc. |
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Purchase land |
We offer similar services as listed above (for the sale of a property). Our clients can refer to us if they want to buy land for residential, commercial or agricultural purposes. |
| Divorce assistance | Upon the dissolution of a marriage, our team can offer guidance on the most suitable approach and will represent clients in out-of-court or court proceedings. |
| Register a legal entity with the Trade Register |
For Trade Register, we can assist in: – selecting a legal entity, – choosing a trade name, – drawing up the statutory documents, – obtaining a registered address, – applying for tax identification, etc. |
| Employer of Record services |
They refer to some of the following: – hiring local workforce as a foreign company in Greece, – ongoing advice on the employment law, – offering recruitment services, – signing employment contracts, – payroll. |
| Family law |
It covers marriage, divorce, property, custody, marriage of foreigners, alimony, etc. Our legal services in Greece cover all these matters and any other issue stipulated by the Greek Civil Code. |
| Insolvency |
Insolvency in Greece can be completed through out-of-court or court legal formalities. Our lawyers are specialized in offering dedicated legal services for both situations. |
| Grant the power of attorney |
The power of attorney is the main legal instrument through which a third party (such as our lawyers) can represent individuals/ companies in a wide range of situations. It can be used when a client can’t be present himself/ herself to handle a specific situation (such as registering a company). |
| Payroll services |
– calculating employment taxes, – calculation of the net salary, – making salary payments as stipulated in the employment contract, – calculating worked hours, sick leave, holidays, paid leave, compensations, benefits, etc. |
| Shipping law |
We can help clients register boats in Greece, incorporate shipping companies, assist in buying ships and boats, etc. |
| Company liquidation |
Our team can assist in winding up companies in Greece. We offer dedicated assistance and we can complete the steps required by law to erase a legal entity from the Commercial Registry. |
| Obtain business licenses |
The need to obtain a business license varies from one industry to another. Our lawyers can help businessmen in acquiring licenses and permits from the competent institutions. |
| Company registration services |
– select a business form, – draw the statutory documents, – obtain a registered address (we also offer virtual offices services), – open a corporate bank account. Our team can assist foreign companies expand here through a branch office, a subsidiary or a representative office. |
| Litigation |
Our legal services in Greece include representation in front of local courts, in a variety of cases, such as: – family matters, – inheritance, – property sales, – corporate issues, – situations regulated under the criminal law, etc. |
If you are a foreigner and you want to relocate here or to set up a business, you can easily rely on our English speaking lawyers in Greece. Please mind that we can also represent in you alternative dispute resolution (ADR) or in front of local courts. We invite you to read this article, in order to find out more details on the ways in which we can help you.
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How can our law firm in Greece help foreign clients?
Our foreign clients can benefit from similar services that Greek clients can receive. However, as a foreigner or an expatriate living in Greece, you will most likely need legal services related to certain legal aspects. Our English speaking lawyers in Greece can assist you with the following:
- legal matters related to real estate – our lawyers can represent you in singing rental contracts or property purchase agreements, but also in litigation cases arising between you and tenants/landlords;
- legal advice and assistance in business matters – representing foreign clients in setting up a business in Greece, purchasing a company, closing a company and other matters associated with the commercial law;
- legal representation in front of the Greek courts for a wide range of cases (our international law firm in Greece can represent foreign companies and foreign individuals);
- legal representation in front of the Greek institutions, such as the Land Register, tax authorities and any other Greek ministries);
- succession and inheritance matters – our clients can benefit from advice on drawing wills, the steps for becoming the owner of an inheritance, especially when the inheritance is a real estate property and legal advice on aspects concerning the rights of other heirs.
In what areas of law can our English speaking lawyers in Greece represent you?
When you will address to our Greek law firm, you can benefit from other types of services than the ones mentioned above. For businesses, our lawyers have the necessary legal expertise in assisting in mergers and acquisitions, in commercial litigation, applications for trademarks and patents, the law concerning companies listed on the stock exchange, the purchase of commercial property, corporate tax law and tax obligations and numerous others.
If you are interested in property matters, our lawyers can assist you during the purchase of a residential or commercial property. Our team can help you buy land in Greece.
Mind that the procedure to acquire property is much simpler for persons who are EU nationals or third party nationals who have obtained their permanent residency in one of the EU member states.
Individuals can address to our international law firm in Greece for matters related to the family law and any other legal aspect that is regulated by the civil law, as well as on legal representation on the civil rights of an individual, be it a Greek citizen, resident or a foreigner.
Those who want to work in Greece can receive legal advice on the provisions of the Labor Law and they can also be represented in litigations arising from employment matters. Clients, both corporate and individuals, can address to our law firm in Greecefor advice on debt collection procedures. We can represent clients in international debt collection enforcements.
What is the data on lawyers in Greece?
The legal profession in Greece is very well represented. Those who want to become lawyers must complete tertiary studies to be able to work in this industry and, later on, they can become members of the Athens Bar Association. In the list below, you can discover few highlights of this profession:
- in March 2015, the Athens Bar Associationaccounted for 21,439 members;
- however, at a national level, the number of lawyers in Greece reaches approximately 42,500 persons;
- the lawyers per capita in Greece stands at 254 (the population in Greece is of more than 10 million persons);
- the average salary of a lawyer is of EUR 4,740 per month;
- the lowest is approx. EUR 2,180, while the highest salary is approx. EUR 7,540 per month.
Our lawyers can represent you in various types of courts, depending on the level of their qualifications. For instance, a lawyer that can represent you in a specific type of court in a certain Greek region can provide his or her legal services at a national level as well, as there aren’t any local restrictions regarding this matter.
If you need more details on our legal services, please address to our English speaking lawyers in Greece. Our Greek lawyers can help you settle various cases and can offer the most suitable legal approach to your particular situation. For any other information, please send your inquiry to our attorneys.