General Terms & Conditions

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Law Firm information and Definitions

“PANTELAKIS & PARTNERS LAW FIRM” (in Greek “PANTELAKIS & SYNERGATES”) hereinafter “the Law Firm” is a partnership incorporated in Greece according to the provisions of Presidential Decree 81/2005 and of Law 4194/2013. The Law Firm is registered in the Athens Bar Association under number 80282 and with Tax Registration Number 997866168.

 

“Applicable Law” means Greek law.

 

“Partner” is a title referring to a member of the Law Firm. The Partners are mentioned in the Law Firm’s website, referred to in clause 13 hereof.

 

“Relationship Partner” means the Partner identified as such from time to time. If no Partner has been identified as such, the Relationship Partner for a particular matter will be the Partner responsible for the overall supervision of a case or client.

2. Application and Interpretation

2.1. These terms will apply to our work with our clients except if we have agreed, different terms of engagement.

2.2. Nothing in these terms will apply to the extent that their enforcement would result in a breach of Applicable Law or Regulations.

2.3. Each provision of these terms will be enforceable independently of each of the other terms.

3. The scope of work of the Law Firm

3.1 We advise on matters of Greek Law only, and we do not render advise or services on accounting, environmental, or technical matters.

3.2. Depending on the requirements of our clients, specific terms and conditions including detailed scope of work is included in engagements letters signed between the Law Firm and the clients.

3.3. We reserve the right not to send any of our Partners, Associates or staff to any location where we believe there is a risk to their personal safety.

4. Fees and invoicing

Our invoices are payable within fifteen (15) days of delivery of our invoice to the client, failing which we may exercise our right to stop acting under paragraph 10 hereof.

5. Documents and document storage

5.1. We will retain copyright in all documents we draft and produce in relation to any matter.

5.2. Hard copies of documents are stored in our premises or in the premises of a third-party contractor namely “Archiothiki AE”.

6. Liability

6.1. Our liability is according to the provisions of Presidential Decree 81/2005 and Law 4194/2013

6.2. The Law Firm will not be responsible for any actions or omissions of third parties, including other law firms, consultants, notaries, bailiffs, tax advisors, accountants.

6.3. Our financial liability cannot exceed double the amount of the fees received by the client for a particular case.

6.4. The Law Firm has subscribed to a Professional Liability Insurance policy with a major Insurance Company.

7. Electronic communications

7.1 We may communicate with you electronically and you accept the risks involved in such communication.

7.2 Prior to making any payments to the Law Firm or to any third-party following instructions from the Law Firm, we strongly advise our clients to confirm the recipient’s bank details by telephone.

8. Conflicts/relationships with other clients

8.1. The Law Firm has a strict conflict of interest policy and before taking any new client, it runs the necessary checks. Under legal and professional rules, we may have to reject an engagement if we believe that there is a potential conflict. Sometimes it is difficult for the Law Firm to anticipate all situations which could give rise such a conflict, so any concerns from the client are welcome.

8.2. Subject to our compliance with the professional rules which regulate our profession, our Firm has a Know Your Client (KYC) policy, which is thoroughly observed.

9. Confidentiality

9.1. We will treat any information obtained from a client that is not in the public domain as confidential. However, we may sometimes have to disclose information to regulatory authorities or under rules of law. If so, we would (where permissible and practicable) inform the client of the request or requirement to disclose.

9.2. We will not use information, which is confidential to you for the advantage of, or, subject to paragraph 9.1, disclose such information to, any third party.

9.3. We may sometimes outsource support services such as, translation and photocopying, on the basis that our suppliers have agreed or will agree to keep any information they receive from us confidential.

10. Termination

The client may terminate our engagement, without cause by written notice at any time.

The Law Firm may also terminate the engagement for cause, including delay or non-payment of fees and expenses. In either case, the client will pay our fees and costs up to the time of termination.

11. Concerns, jurisdiction, and governing law

Any disputes, arising out of or in connection with this agreement or our engagement on any matter will be governed by the Applicable Law, and the courts of Athens have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any such disputes.

12. Anti-money laundering laws

Our Firm has a strict anti-money laundering policy, and it abides by all relevant Applicable Law. The Law Firm has the obligation to report suspicions of money laundering activity to the competent authorities.

13. Miscellaneous

Please see our website at www.pantelakislegal.gr for further information about our firm.

Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday 9am – 7pm