The Law Office of Anna Deftereou provides Legal Services Greece for individuals, families, businesses and international clients requiring legal assistance in Athens and throughout Greece.
Our legal services cover matters involving real estate, immigration and residence permits, civil registry procedures, inheritance, family law, commercial law, civil law and road traffic accidents.
For clients living outside Greece, many legal matters can also be handled remotely, depending on the procedure and the documents required.
Below you can find our main areas of legal practice and access detailed information about each service.
Official information on public services and administrative procedures in Greece is also available through the Greek Government Portal – Gov.gr.
Real Estate Law in Greece
Buying, selling, leasing or inheriting property in Greece can involve legal checks, contractual documentation and procedures before Greek authorities.
Our Real Estate Lawyer Greece service provides legal assistance for Greek and international clients involved in property matters in Greece.
Before completing a property transaction, a legal review can be carried out to examine the property’s ownership and available title information. Learn more about our Property Legal Check Greece service.
For residential and commercial rental matters, agreements and disputes, see Property Lease Lawyer Greece.
Real Estate Legal Services
Immigration & Residence Permits in Greece
Greek immigration procedures vary according to the applicant’s nationality, family circumstances, employment, studies, investment activity and other factors.
Our Residence Permit Lawyer Greece service provides an overview of legal assistance available for residence permit matters.
Foreign nationals requiring broader immigration assistance can also visit our Immigration Lawyer Athens service.
Specific assistance is available for spouses of Greek citizens through our Greek Spouse Residence Permit service, as well as for relatives seeking residence rights through Family Reunification Greece.
We also assist with residence permit renewals, employment-related residence permits and residence matters connected with studies in Greece.
Investors interested in obtaining residence rights through qualifying investment can find dedicated information on our Golden Visa in Greece service.
Immigration Legal Services
- Residence Permit Lawyer Greece
- Immigration Lawyer Athens
- Greek Spouse Residence Permit
- Family Reunification Greece
- Residence Permit Renewal Greece
- Work Residence Permit Greece
- Student Visa Lawyer Greece
- Golden Visa in Greece
Civil Registry & Foreign Civil Status Matters
Greek citizens who experience important civil-status events abroad may need to complete registration procedures so that the event is properly reflected in the Greek civil registry system.
Our Special Registry Office Greece service provides information and legal assistance concerning foreign civil-status acts and the procedures applicable in Greece.
Depending on the matter, separate legal assistance is available for the registration of a foreign birth, marriage or death.
Civil Registry Legal Services
- Special Registry Office Greece
- Register Foreign Birth in Greece
- Register Foreign Marriage in Greece
- Register Foreign Death in Greece
These services are particularly relevant to Greek citizens and families living abroad who need to deal with Greek administrative and civil-status procedures.
Inheritance Law in Greece
Inheritance matters in Greece can involve wills, heirs, inherited property, debts, tax procedures and decisions concerning whether an inheritance should be accepted or renounced.
Our Greek Inheritance Lawyer service provides legal assistance for inheritance and estate matters involving Greece.
International heirs frequently require assistance where the deceased or beneficiaries live outside Greece but property or other estate matters are located in Greece.
Where an heir does not wish to accept an inheritance, see our dedicated Renunciation of Inheritance Greece service.
Inheritance Legal Services
Inherited real estate may also require a separate Property Legal Check Greece depending on the circumstances.
Family Law & Divorce
Family-law matters can involve both personal and legal issues requiring careful examination of the circumstances of each case.
Our Divorce Lawyer Greece service provides legal assistance concerning divorce and related family-law matters.
Legal assistance may concern consensual or contested divorce proceedings and related matters involving spouses, children and family arrangements.
Family Law Services
Where a marriage performed abroad must first be reflected in the Greek civil registry system, our Register Foreign Marriage in Greece service may also be relevant.
Commercial & Business Law
Businesses operating in Greece regularly encounter legal matters involving contracts, corporate relationships, commercial transactions and disputes.
Our Commercial Lawyer Greece service provides legal assistance to companies, entrepreneurs and international businesses dealing with commercial matters in Greece.
Services may include commercial agreements, company matters, contractual review, B2B relationships, business transactions and commercial disputes.
Commercial Legal Services
E-commerce & Online Business
Online businesses have additional legal requirements involving electronic commerce, consumer transactions, privacy and personal data.
Our E-commerce Lawyer Greece service covers legal matters involving:
- Terms and Conditions;
- Privacy Policies;
- Cookie Policies;
- GDPR;
- consumer protection;
- returns and refunds;
- online sales;
- e-commerce agreements.
This service is intended for existing e-shops as well as businesses preparing to launch an online store in Greece.
Civil Law in Greece
Civil law covers a broad range of relationships and disputes between individuals and legal entities.
Our Civil Lawyer Greece service provides legal assistance with civil-law matters, contractual disputes, claims and other private-law issues.
Civil Law Services
- Civil Lawyer Greece
- Car Accident Lawyer Greece
The appropriate legal procedure depends on the nature of the dispute, the documents available and the particular circumstances of the case.
Car Accidents & Compensation Claims
Individuals involved in road traffic accidents in Greece may require legal assistance concerning compensation, insurance claims and liability.
Our Car Accident Lawyer Greece service covers matters involving:
- car accidents;
- motorcycle accidents;
- pedestrian accidents;
- personal injury;
- vehicle damage;
- insurance claims;
- serious injuries;
- accidents involving foreign drivers or vehicles.
Legal assistance is also available to international visitors who are involved in a road traffic accident while in Greece.
Legal Services Greece for International Clients
A significant number of legal matters in Greece involve clients who live permanently abroad.
International clients may require legal assistance concerning:
- property in Greece;
- inheritance;
- residence permits;
- Golden Visa applications;
- civil registry matters;
- commercial transactions;
- Greek contracts;
- family matters;
- road traffic accidents.
Depending on the procedure, certain matters may be handled through legal representation without requiring the client to remain in Greece throughout the entire process.
Documents issued abroad may also require specific formalities before they can be used before Greek authorities.
Legal Assistance for Greeks Living Abroad
Greek citizens living outside Greece may also require legal assistance with matters that remain connected to the Greek legal or administrative system.
Common examples include:
- property transactions;
- inherited property;
- inheritance procedures;
- registration of births abroad;
- registration of marriages abroad;
- registration of deaths abroad;
- family matters;
- representation before Greek authorities.
Our office can review the specific matter and determine which documents and procedures are required in Greece.
Legal Services for Individuals
Individuals may require legal assistance at different stages of their personal or financial affairs.
This can include:
- purchasing property;
- leasing property;
- inheritance;
- divorce;
- immigration;
- civil disputes;
- accident compensation.
The first stage is generally to review the facts and available documentation before determining the appropriate legal procedure.
Legal Services for Businesses
Companies and entrepreneurs may require legal assistance both during normal business operations and when a dispute arises.
Business legal services may include:
- commercial contracts;
- corporate matters;
- agreements with suppliers or customers;
- commercial disputes;
- e-commerce;
- online terms;
- GDPR-related legal documentation;
- business transactions.
For further information, visit our Commercial Lawyer Greece and E-commerce Lawyer Greece services.
Legal Services in Athens
The Law Office of Anna Deftereou is located at 39 Stadiou Street in central Athens.
Our location allows us to provide legal assistance to clients requiring representation and legal services in Athens while also handling matters involving other parts of Greece where the nature of the case permits.
International clients can contact the office before travelling to Greece so that the available documentation and required procedure can be reviewed in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you provide legal assistance if I live outside Greece?
Yes. Depending on the legal matter and applicable procedure, legal assistance can be provided to clients living abroad. The specific requirements depend on the case.
Do I need to travel to Greece?
Not necessarily in every case. Some procedures may be handled through legal representation, while others may require the client’s presence or additional formalities.
Do you assist foreign clients buying property in Greece?
Yes. Our Real Estate Lawyer Greece service covers legal assistance relating to Greek property transactions, while a Property Legal Check Greece can be carried out before a transaction.
Do you handle residence permits?
Yes. See our Residence Permit Lawyer Greece and Immigration Lawyer Athens services.
Do you assist with Greek inheritance matters?
Yes. See our Greek Inheritance Lawyer service. Assistance is also available for Renunciation of Inheritance Greece.
Do you provide legal services for companies?
Yes. Our Commercial Lawyer Greece service covers commercial contracts, company matters, business transactions and commercial disputes.
Do you provide legal assistance for e-shops?
Yes. Our E-commerce Lawyer Greece service covers online business terms, privacy, GDPR, consumer law and e-commerce matters.
Do you handle road traffic accidents?
Yes. See our Car Accident Lawyer Greece service for information concerning accident claims, personal injury, vehicle damage and insurance matters.
Legal Services Greece – Contact Our Law Office
If you require Legal Services Greece, you can contact the Law Office of Anna Deftereou to discuss the nature of your legal matter and the documents available.
Our office provides legal assistance to individuals, businesses and international clients dealing with legal matters in Greece.
Legal Services Greece
Law Office of Anna Deftereou
39 Stadiou Street, Athens, Greece
Tel.: +30 210 323 8062