The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 Client Testimonials

Apr 2025

Bernitsas Law is ranked in the Top Tier in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025.

Client Testimonials:

Banking, Finance and Capital Markets

'They have an in-depth knowledge of the banking industry and provide efficient advice.'

'What truly sets this firm apart is the calibre of its people—seasoned attorneys who have a proven track record in delivering outstanding results across complex legal challenges.'

'Bernitsas is our "go to" regulatory team in Greece for anything and everything financial services regulatory. Technical, pragmatic lawyers that are well connected to industry and regulators.'

'The competitive advantage lies in the vast knowledge of structured finance transactions, the ability to provide timely solutions and the ease of communication.'

'Athanasia Tsene is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers I have ever worked with. She always provides fast and accurate advice enabling us to make informed decisions.'

'Athanasia Tsene is hardworking, responsive and reliable!'

'Maria Bernitsa is a Greek regulatory superstar. She understands the Greek legal landscape, including direction of future travel, better than anyone else.'

'Nikos Papachristopoulos is a legal powerhouse for every kind of capital markets and corporate transaction imaginable.'

Commercial, Corporate and M&A

'The most important thing of our collaboration throughout all these years is that Bernitsas Law firm always delivers the job! Bernitsas' lawyers are business partners that we can absolutely trust with no second thoughts. I would totally recommend Bernitsas Law firm to those who are want their job to be done quickly and in excellent quality!'

'People are very focused on their area of expertise. They understand the business and provide practical solutions, avoiding legalities.'

'Exceptional practice operating like a top tier London law firm with a vast knowledge and experience base and great collaboration between corporate and other specialisations which ensures seamless transaction management.'

'Excellent knowledge of the subject, professionalism, immediate availability, excellent communication, excellent quality of cooperation.'

'Evi Kitsou - Lambros Belessis - Fotodotis Malamas, excellent partners with very good knowledge of various legal and tax issues. Very polite and quick to respond.'

'Nikos Papachristopoulos is very experienced and exactly the lawyer you want to help you navigate a difficult public or private M&A transaction'

'Evi Kitsou - Lambros Belessis - Fotodotis Malamas, excellent partners with very good knowledge of various legal and tax issues. Very polite and quick to respond.'

'Yannis Seiradakis is an exceptional and top tier partner with enough expertise to easily identify and hone in on the points that really matter.'

'Maria Nefeli Bernitsa is a rising star - super smart, very responsive and calm under fire.'

Dispute resolution

'Team of excellent professionals offering thorough and fully documented legal advice / support, on a wide range of issues.'

'One of their most important strengths is that they offer always the necessary information before or during the dispute resolution procedure for the protection of the client's interests.'

'Deeply knowledgeable. Able to analyse data and conditions before providing advice.'

'The team advised us on Public Procurement matters and was very professional and responsive. It was a great pleasure working with them.'

'Experienced litigation team working efficiently and responsive. Pre-knowledge of litigation with distribution markets in the healthcare sector.'

'Christos Paraskevopoulos is an exceptional litigator with great experience.'

'Christos Paraskevopoulos, with a track record in litigation with distributors in healthcare. Empathetic, confident, effective communicator. Pelina Leontiadou, attention to detail, general case management, great works ethics.'

'Dimitris Roussis and Mara Lissari provided quick advice on many complex topics and were very much attentive to our concerns and needs.'

Energy

'Eleni Stazilova: Eleni is very capable and effortlessly navigates through the complexity of legal matters.'

'High level of professionalism - a mixture of expertise, coherence, collaboration and understanding of the specific needs of each client and the transaction characteristics. Bernitsas Law is the go-to law firm in the energy sector.'

'The team is very well versed on all matters of energy law. Crucially, their experience in managing transactions and complex administrative practices is what makes them stand out.'

'Vaggelis Mamalakis is an excellent litigation lawyer. Eleni Stazilova is an excellent corporate lawyer. Christos Paraskevopolos is an experienced litigation lawyer with commercial perspective.'

'Konstantina Karveli offers excellent availability and responsiveness to all our queries and demands.'

EU and Competition

'The team is extremely business oriented, able to comprehend complex business issues and adapt legal strategies around the particularities of the organisation. They have thorough knowledge of the matter at hand and they are trustworthy and always available.'

'They have great experience in all fields and that is what makes them unique.'

'Marina Androulakakis is an experienced competition law practitioner with extensive knowledge of the national and EU regulatory landscape. She is available and provides effective advice.'

'Marina Androulakakis: very competent and proactive.'

'Panayotis Bernitsas, Marina Androulakakis and Tania Patsalia are outstanding in their field, with deep knowledge of the legal aspects of the case and ability to quickly understand and adapt to the specific business environment of the concerned industry.'

'Panayotis Bernitsas is an outstanding lawyer with deep knowledge of legal issues and the general business and social environment in which these issues arise.'

Projects and Privatisation

'They work as a team, with no rivalries or conflicts, focused on the client's needs. Team members join forces to achieve the targeted results. The collaboration is excellent and efficient.'

'I appreciated how quickly and efficiently they could absorb and process the file information provided to them by the client to achieve excellent results in the relevant litigation proceedings.'

'I consider this team to be the strongest team of project finance I have ever worked with!'

'Yannis Seiradakis and Stella Papakosta provide the most accurate, complete, business-oriented legal solutions, in a timely and efficient matter.'

'The team provides the best business-oriented legal advice, in an efficient and timely manner.'

'Yannis Seiradakis and Stella Papakosta treat our company's legal cases with the utmost professionalism, using their extended experience and deep legal knowledge.'

'We have had an excellent cooperation with Yannis Seiradakis and Eleni Stazilova. Very experienced and always professional and well prepared.'

'The Bernitsas team has specialised expertise focused on the customers’ needs. Its professionals are highly experienced and deeply knowledgeable in their respective fields. The team has a collaborative culture and adapts well to dynamic market conditions. They ensure high customer satisfaction by providing tailored solutions that meet unique customer requirements. They are highly efficient and results-oriented. It is a highly recommended law firm even for the most complex cases.'

Employment

'The team at Bernitsas has a very quick response to our requests. They are knowledgeable, they provide clear and complete advice, and they are not afraid to suggest the best options in writing.'

'Τhe team is possessed by immediacy, courtesy and very good know-how. Ιt always responds very quickly to the requests and manages to cover completely each time any topic that is assigned to her.'

'Maria Kloni is great, we do like working with them and always recommend them.'

'I have been in direct contact with Maria Kloni, mainly for labour related issues. She is always to the point and giving you a clear perspective and solution to your problem. Her approach is to protect and safeguard your company's best interest but always keeping in mind ethical values and being totally transparent.'

'All the individuals that I have collaborated with have expertise, are willing to help, are very polite and always able to meet the deadlines, even when I have requested something last minute. Athanasia Tsene, Maria Cheimona, Evi Kitsou, Martha Ntounou, Maria Kloni, Fotodotis Malamas, Tania Patasalia, Valia Papatheodorou are my main team and the only thing that I can say is that are so professional and expert at what they do. You can trust them in all aspects by all means and be sure that you will get the highest-level service from them.'

'The team we work with, work under a very collaborative spirit, available to reply to our requests, even the urgent ones, in a very professional, solid way. They always ask specific, targeted questions supported by evidence, which will facilitate their understanding and reply. They specify any concern or risk which is very helpful for us in order to make a decision. The communication is made in a simple way so we can understand the essence without using legal terminology.'

'I believe that what makes a team strong is people and collaboration. Bernitsas Law firm is excelling in both. Everyone is willing to help and provide their professional approach always on time. There is no room to wonder whether the provided advice is right or wrong. You are confident to move on with it or explore the alternatives that have been clearly stated.'

'Maria Kloni is the partner with whom we have often communication. She has proved to be an excellent professional, with deep knowledge of current labour legislation. She is able to provide her expertise, stressing risks and proposing viable solutions.'

Restructuring and Insolvency

'It is a top-tier firm that provides excellent and customer-oriented advice.'

'Athanasia Tsene provides accurate, succinct and business-oriented advice. She outlines all the risks without being a business stopper.'

Tax

'The team was very professional and attentive to our concerns and wishes.'

'Fotodotis Malamas is a great professional with extensive in-depth knowledge of the field and is a lovely person to talk and work with. The head of the law firm, Mr. Panayotis Bernitsas, is a true professional and a go-to person when you have a problem that needs to be solved.'

'Exceptional team. Knowledgeable and to-the-point advice. Excellent client service skills.'

'Fotodotis Malamas is an excellent lawyer. He is really knowledgeable and efficient in his advice.'

'The team is up to date with all new legal developments in the tax sector at any time.'

'Mr. Malamas has solid technical expertise, is client-centric and has an excellent understanding of business needs and priorities.'

'Fotodotis Malamas is an exceptional tax advisor, we know that we can always rely on him when it comes to complicated tax legal advice.'

TMT

'Extremely knowledgeable and close to the customer in order to understand its needs and provide input that combines expert opinion with business sense. Always responsive within timelines.'

'The team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience in various legal domains. This depth of knowledge allows them to handle complex cases with confidence and precision. They work closely with the client to understand its goals and challenges. They have creative and strategic thinking. Strong communication skills: they work with clear and effective communication.'

'The team is composed of exceptional individuals who bring a unique blend of skills, dedication, and passion to their work.'

'Expertise and specialisation. Client-focused approach. Collaborative spirit.'

White-collar crime

'Bernitsas Law office provides high-quality services in white-collar crime practice. They are addressing all related issues in a very professional & collaborative manner, providing their expertise in a broad spectrum of areas in this practice.'

'When we have to deal with white-collar crime issues, we rely on the expertise offered by the partner Christos Paraskevopoulos at Bernitsas Law Office. His specialization, engagement, support and consistency provide a solid base to deliver reliable, top-notch legal service to our company.'