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Nikos Christoforidis

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  • Dionisou 2, Athina 145 62, Greece, 14562.

Experience

Nikos Christoforidis has over 37 years of experience practicing law, with a strong track record representing clients in complex court litigation and arbitration across a wide range of civil and commercial disputes. He has served as lead counsel in numerous high-stakes cases and was previously the head of the Thessaloniki office of Zepos & Yannopoulos, before moving to Athens to lead the Dispute Resolution Practice at the firm’s main office from 2008 to 2022. Since June 2024, he has been a partner at LCI Law. His expertise focuses on litigation and arbitration governed by Greek civil and commercial law. Nikos is widely recognized for his precision, diligence, and unwavering commitment to client representation.

Specialty

Nikos specializes in Dispute Resolution, with a focus on complex civil and commercial disputes, including litigation and arbitration under Greek law. He has extensive experience in all types of real estate disputes, including commercial and residential lease agreements. At LCI Law, a boutique commercial firm, Nikos handles high-value litigation and arbitration matters, advising clients across sectors such as real estate, construction, manufacturing, and retail. His practice is firmly rooted in Greek legal frameworks, offering clients strategic counsel in both domestic and cross-border disputes.

Education

The specific educational background of Nikos Christoforidis is not detailed in the available information.

  • Ranked in Tier 2 for Dispute Resolution in Greece by The Legal 500 for many years, reflecting consistent recognition of his expertise in this practice area 12.

  • Ranked in Band 4 for Dispute Resolution in Greece by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe, indicating a strong reputation among peers and clients in international legal directories 12.

  • Partner at LCI Law, a leadership role within the firm, marking his senior status and influence in the firm’s dispute resolution practice 12.

  • Key contributor to LCI Law’s dispute resolution practice, bringing recognized expertise that supports the firm’s standing in the Greek legal market 1.

No specific awards, major case successes, or contributions to award-winning projects were explicitly mentioned in the available sources.

Experience

Nikos Christoforidis has 37 years of experience practicing law. He began his career in 1987 as a Thessaloniki-based attorney, initially working as a sole practitioner. In 2000, he became the head of the newly established Thessaloniki office of Zepos & Yannopoulos Law Firm, a role he held until 2008. From 2008 to 2022, he headed the Dispute Resolution Practice (litigation and arbitration) at the firm’s Athens (main) office. Nikos has acted as lead counsel in complex litigation across a wide range of civil, commercial, and corporate disputes, both domestic and international. He has represented clients before all levels of Greek courts, including the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court, as well as in several ICC and SCC arbitration cases. His arbitration experience includes representing the Greek State Gas Company (DEPA) and a major Greek manufacturer in monetary claims. Since June 2024, he has been a partner at LCI Law, working in the Dispute Resolution and Real Estate practice groups.

Specialty

Nikos specializes in dispute resolution and real estate law, with extensive expertise in leasing law. His work encompasses complex court litigation and arbitration involving civil, commercial, and corporate disputes. He has significant experience in large-scale arbitration cases under ICC and SCC rules and has represented prominent multinational companies and Greek state entities.

Education

Details about Nikos Christoforidis’s formal education are not specified in the available information.

  • Ranked in Tier 2 of The Legal 500 Greece for many years in Dispute Resolution, reflecting consistent recognition of his expertise in this area during his previous tenure before joining LCI Law.
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  • Ranked in Band 4 of Chambers Global/Chambers Europe for Dispute Resolution in Greece, highlighting his standing among leading dispute resolution lawyers.
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  • Partner at LCI Law since June 2024, contributing to the firm’s expertise in Dispute Resolution and Real Estate practice areas.
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  • Lead counsel in major arbitration cases, including ICC arbitration representing the Greek State Gas Company (DEPA) and SCC arbitration for a major Greek port cranes manufacturer, demonstrating leadership in high-stakes international dispute resolution.
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  • Extensive litigation experience before all levels of Greek courts, including the Supreme Court, representing multinational companies in complex civil, commercial, and corporate disputes.
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