Our Administrative Law practice advises corporations, organisations, investors and individuals on a wide range of matters involving the Greek State, public authorities and regulatory bodies. The firm combines deep knowledge of Greek administrative law with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to navigating complex regulatory environments. We regularly assist clients in obtaining, challenging, and defending administrative acts, including licences, permits, approvals, and sanctions. The firm has extensive experience in proceedings before administrative authorities and courts, including annulment and full jurisdiction disputes, ensuring effective protection of our clients’ rights and interests. It also advises on regulatory compliance and strategic interaction with public authorities, particularly in highly regulated sectors.

Combining technical expertise with strong litigation capabilities, the firm represents clients at all stages of administrative proceedings, from initial filings to appeals before the competent administrative courts and the Council of State. Our areas of expertise include, indicatively:

• Administrative recourse and appeals (ενδικοφανείς και προδικαστικές προσφυγές και αιτήσεις θεραπείας)

Representation in all forms of administrative challenges prior to judicial review, including mandatory administrative appeals under sector-specific legislation (e.g. tax, public procurement), as well as optional petitions for administrative reconsideration (αιτήσεις θεραπείας).

• Annulment actions (αιτήσεις ακύρωσης) before administrative courts

Acting before the competent administrative courts, including the Council of State, in actions seeking annulment of unlawful administrative acts

• Full jurisdiction disputes (προσφυγές ουσίας)

Handling disputes where courts examine both legality and merits, particularly in tax, social security and regulatory matters.

• Licensing and permitting procedures

Legal support throughout the lifecycle of administrative authorisations, including advice on regulatory requirements, representation before authorities, and challenging refusals or revocations.

• Challenges to administrative sanctions and fines

Defence against administrative penalties imposed by regulatory authorities, including annulment and full jurisdiction proceedings.

• Public procurement and concession-related administrative matters

Advising on tender procedures, participation strategies and compliance, as well as representing clients in pre-contractual disputes (including remedies under EU and national procurement law) and challenges before competent review bodies and courts.

• Urban planning and land use

Advisory and litigation services relating to zoning, building permits, spatial planning instruments and challenges to urban planning acts.

• Environmental law and regulatory approvals

Assistance with environmental permitting, environmental impact assessments (EIA), and litigation concerning environmental approvals and compliance with EU and national environmental law.

• Regulatory compliance and interaction with supervisory authorities

Ongoing advisory on compliance with administrative and regulatory frameworks, including engagement with independent authorities and sectoral regulators.

• State liability claims

Representation in claims for damages against the Greek State, local authorities and legal entities governed by public law, primarily under Article 105 of the Introductory Law to the Civil Code (ΕισΝΑΚ).

• Interim measures and suspension of administrative acts

Seeking provisional judicial protection, including applications for suspension (αιτήσεις αναστολής) and interim orders, to prevent irreparable harm pending final adjudication of annulment or full jurisdiction claims.