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Valmas Associates, Greek Law Firm, Greek Lawyers, Lawyers in Greece, Attorney in Greece, Legal Services Athens, Mykonos, Santorini
Meet the Team
Our team consists of a group of professionals well known for the efficient, transparent and personalized services we have been providing to our clients in the past few decades.
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MANAGING PARTNER:
Ioannis Valmas LLB, LLM, (MSc) , is a Greek Lawyer, Trial Attorney (Barrister at Law) and a Member of the Athens Bar. He is the Managing Partner of Valmas Associates.
Practices: Real Estate, Aviation, Shipping, Commercial, Contracts & Sales, Inheritance Law, Litigation, ADR, Investment Migration, Negligence & Claims, Foreign Judgement Enforcement, International Law, EU Law. Education: 1. He was awarded his LLB (Hons) from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth in 1999. 2. He also successfully completed a year of studies at the International Politics Department of the University of Wales in the field of International Relations towards his BSc(Hons) Degree. 3. In 2003, the Board of Examiners in Law of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, awarded him the Bird and Bird Prize in Law, in his law school for his work on issues of international law, jurisdiction and the Internet. 4. During the same year he was also awarded a scholarship and attended the i-Law program at Stanford Law School (Center for Internet & Society) and Harvard Law School (Berkman Centre for Internet & Society). 5. He was awarded his LLM in International Business Law in 2004. 6. He received his second LLB by the Hellenic Democritus University of Thrace in 2008. 7. He constantly attends seminars on current Greek legislative reforms in areas of law within his field of expertise. 8. Currently he is studying part time (via Distance Learning) towards a MSc in Shipping from Plymouth University (admission October 2016). Bar Admission: • 2004, Greece. He is licensed to practice law throughout the territory the Hellenic Republic, Greece since 2008. Affiliations: • Athens Bar Association • Hellenic Property Owners Association • International Bar Association • International Technology Law Association • Investment Migration Council Languages: Greek, English Career & Professional Experience: Joined Valmas Associates - Greek Law Firm (www.athenslawoffice.com) in 2008. • Ioannis has advised and represented overseas law firms, large corporations, overseas government bodies, companies and private entrepreneurs or individuals throughout his career. • Ioannis was a member of the first team implementing the platform of Creative Commons in Greece and introduced it to Greek scholars in the Kapodistrean Law School of the University in Athens before it was finally implemented in Greece. • He is currently working on assignments with Corporations & Law Firms from abroad advising on theirs or their clients' legal matters in Greece. • He is a trial attorney (barrister) with experience in the courtrooms. • He is constantly being rated with 5 star reviews available on request. Some are publicly available through Martindale Client Reviews and Lawyers.com Reviews as well as on Reviews on Social Media. • He is a tech-savvy lawyer thus enabling fast responses and exchange of data and communications in a state of the art manner. Publications: Ioannis is actively engaged in writing on legal issues and has been widely published in recent years. Many of his articles and bibliography can be found at the blog section of our office page. His writings include legal opinions, exclusive chapters on Greek Law on the topics of Greek real estate law and Greek aviation law, legal articles etc. |
ASSOCIATES:
George Alexopoulos, LLM, External Associate, owner of Alexopoulos & Associates, is a Greek trial attorney appointed at the Appellate Court. He is based in our affiliate office in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Practices: EU Law, Tax Law, Criminal Law, Real Estate Law Athina Dima, LLB, External Associate, Trial Attorney.
Practices: Criminal Law, Trademarks, Patents, Family Law Theodore Liakakos, LLB, External Associate, Public Notary.
Practices: Contracts and Sales, Corporate Law. |
Ioannis Valmas the Managing Partner at Valmas Associates is a Greek trial attorney and legal advisor that has represented – almost exclusively – since 2008, overseas clients (from government bodies to private individuals) for their administrative, business and personal legal matters in Greece gaining a stellar reputation abroad. He has lived abroad for almost a decade and earned several degrees from UK Universities. He has attended seminars at US Universities (Harvard and Stanford Law Schools). He has been a member of the Athens Bar Association for over a decade.
Valmas Associates (a Greek Law Firm based in Athens) was established in 2008 in Athens, Greece.
PRINCIPLES:
From the very start we have been striving for excellence in the provision of legal services to overseas clients in Greece.
Our dedication and attention to our clients has been the very reason of our success.
Unlike many larger firms, we are able to offer individualized attention to our clients throughout the course of their legal representation. This personalized approach backed by our vision for commitment, responsibility, elimination of risk and ultimately creation of value while resolving or dealing with legal issues, has led to the establishment of strong and lasting partnerships with our clients. It is important to point out that it matters not how big or small (in terms of monetary value) a project is. Our clients shall always receive the highest level of attention and commitment, no exceptions made.
We pride for our speedy and meticulous preparation of our clients' cases. Speed, attention to detail and responsiveness define and truly form the cornerstones of our practice.
BUSINESS ORIENTATION:
By understanding our clients' legal, business and financial requirements, we build a relationship with a view to deliver the best possible service and achieve peace of mind. The level of services we deliver is mirrored by the results we produce.
We run a totally client oriented practice with the client being at the center of our focus. This has been the main reason of our firm's success in the past decade.
LITIGATION SERVICES:
We provide legal advice, representation and litigation services in a wide area of the legal practice. Our primary focus is the conduct of our clients' legal affairs in a highly professional manner and, ultimately, the successful fulfillment of their expectations. We will always steer away from litigation had this been in the best interest of our clients. Most civil and commercial law cases we have handled have been resolved away from the courtrooms. Our strategy is that we apply our negotiation and persuasion skills with a view to a quick resolution of our clients' matters. Had it been impossible to resolve an issue amicably we will confidently represent our clients in the courtroom. Our track record is living testimony of our efficiency in the courtrooms.
TOOLS:
The office is supported by libraries, sophisticated and the most up-to-date new technologies and online legal information banks, thus achieving swift and thorough satisfaction of our clients' legal and business needs as there is access to all legal tools necessary for handling your cases.
CLIENTS:
During the course of the past decade we have represented businesses, corporations, airliners, companies from the shipping sector, government bodies, law firms, entrepreneurs and private individuals. Our clients include American, Australian, Canadian and British clients as well as other foreign nationals of non-Greek ethnicity from Asia and the Middle East such as Israel, China, UAE, for all their legal matters - such as real estate, aviation, shipping, commercial law and litigation, negotiating terms and compensations on negligence cases etc. - in Greece. We also represent Greek expats from across all corners of the globe.
AGENDA:
Our agenda includes the broadening of our co-operation with law firms and companies domestically and abroad.
We currently work on several important assignments with law firms, corporations and private individuals located in Asia, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East and the Americas.
Thank you for taking the time to read through this introduction.
Valmas Associates (a Greek Law Firm based in Athens) was established in 2008 in Athens, Greece.
PRINCIPLES:
From the very start we have been striving for excellence in the provision of legal services to overseas clients in Greece.
Our dedication and attention to our clients has been the very reason of our success.
Unlike many larger firms, we are able to offer individualized attention to our clients throughout the course of their legal representation. This personalized approach backed by our vision for commitment, responsibility, elimination of risk and ultimately creation of value while resolving or dealing with legal issues, has led to the establishment of strong and lasting partnerships with our clients. It is important to point out that it matters not how big or small (in terms of monetary value) a project is. Our clients shall always receive the highest level of attention and commitment, no exceptions made.
We pride for our speedy and meticulous preparation of our clients' cases. Speed, attention to detail and responsiveness define and truly form the cornerstones of our practice.
- Pro Bono: Our firm has allocated considerable resources in providing pro bono work by advising individuals, foundations and non-profits in the past decade;
- Environment: We have continuously been reducing our environmental footprint through the full adoption of digital technologies, energy efficient and environmentally friendly practices;
- Local Business Support: We have - since the beginning- chosen to support local businesses and suppliers;
- Transparency: We have adopted transparent billing practices and conform to the strictest and highest standards of local and international tax laws & regulations;
- Community: We are planning to engage on a series of charitable donations within fiscal year 2020 with a focus on community welfare, education and children.
BUSINESS ORIENTATION:
By understanding our clients' legal, business and financial requirements, we build a relationship with a view to deliver the best possible service and achieve peace of mind. The level of services we deliver is mirrored by the results we produce.
We run a totally client oriented practice with the client being at the center of our focus. This has been the main reason of our firm's success in the past decade.
LITIGATION SERVICES:
We provide legal advice, representation and litigation services in a wide area of the legal practice. Our primary focus is the conduct of our clients' legal affairs in a highly professional manner and, ultimately, the successful fulfillment of their expectations. We will always steer away from litigation had this been in the best interest of our clients. Most civil and commercial law cases we have handled have been resolved away from the courtrooms. Our strategy is that we apply our negotiation and persuasion skills with a view to a quick resolution of our clients' matters. Had it been impossible to resolve an issue amicably we will confidently represent our clients in the courtroom. Our track record is living testimony of our efficiency in the courtrooms.
TOOLS:
The office is supported by libraries, sophisticated and the most up-to-date new technologies and online legal information banks, thus achieving swift and thorough satisfaction of our clients' legal and business needs as there is access to all legal tools necessary for handling your cases.
CLIENTS:
During the course of the past decade we have represented businesses, corporations, airliners, companies from the shipping sector, government bodies, law firms, entrepreneurs and private individuals. Our clients include American, Australian, Canadian and British clients as well as other foreign nationals of non-Greek ethnicity from Asia and the Middle East such as Israel, China, UAE, for all their legal matters - such as real estate, aviation, shipping, commercial law and litigation, negotiating terms and compensations on negligence cases etc. - in Greece. We also represent Greek expats from across all corners of the globe.
AGENDA:
Our agenda includes the broadening of our co-operation with law firms and companies domestically and abroad.
We currently work on several important assignments with law firms, corporations and private individuals located in Asia, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East and the Americas.
Thank you for taking the time to read through this introduction.
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