We represent business owners in full before the criminal, administrative and civil courts, in any case arising from the operation of their premises.
Criminal cases
We defend business owners and shop managers at every stage of criminal proceedings, for offences arising from the operation of the premises:
- music without a permit or beyond the permitted hours,
- exceeding the permitted sound levels and disturbing the public peace,
- breach of the terms of the business operation notification (γνωστοποίηση) or operating without the required permits,
- proceedings for offences caught in the act (αυτόφωρο), penal orders (ποινικές διαταγές) and trials in court.
Penal order: 15 days
Objections (αντιρρήσεις) against a penal order can only be filed within 15 days of service (Article 412 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, ΚΠΔ). If it was affixed to your door or received by an employee, time is already running. Send us a photo of the first page straight away, together with the date you received it.
Administrative courts
We file appeals (προσφυγές), applications for annulment (αιτήσεις ακύρωσης), and applications for suspension of enforcement and for an interim order against decisions of the authorities that harm the business: sealing (closure) of premises, fines, revocations and rejected applications. Against acts of the Municipality, such as sealing or withdrawal of a licence, a special administrative appeal must first be filed with the Local Government Supervisor (Επόπτης ΟΤΑ) within 15 days of notification. Without it, recourse to the court is inadmissible (Articles 692–697 of Law 5314/2026).
Civil disputes
We handle disputes arising from the lease of the premises, from contracts with suppliers and partners, as well as disputes with collective copyright management organisations.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to attend court in person?
For misdemeanours you can, as a rule, be represented by a lawyer with a written authorisation (Article 340 of the Code of Criminal Procedure), without appearing yourself. The statement must bear a certified signature and your exact address, otherwise it is not accepted. The court may still ask you to appear. We tell you in advance whether, in your case, it is better to be present.
The criminal complaint (μήνυση) was issued in my employee’s name. What happens?
The offence is often recorded against whoever is in charge at the time of the inspection. We examine from the outset who was actually responsible. If the interests of the employee and the business do not conflict, we can defend both; if they do, we tell you straight away.
See also: Music permit · Sealing (closure) of premises