Our Structure

Oikonomakis Law operates as a multi-jurisdictional legal platform of international scope, structured to provide coordinated legal services across multiple jurisdictions under a unified strategic and operational framework. Established in 1997, the firm has evolved beyond the conventional model of a single-jurisdiction law office into an integrated legal system capable of managing complex, high-value mandates that require simultaneous legal intervention, coordination, and execution across different legal environments.

The firm’s institutional identity is defined not merely by the geographical spread of its offices, but by the manner in which these offices, together with affiliated structures and cooperating legal teams, are organized into a cohesive operational mechanism. This mechanism enables the firm to function as a central point of legal coordination for cross-border matters, ensuring that each individual legal action, in each jurisdiction involved, forms part of a consistent and strategically aligned overall approach. In this sense, Oikonomakis Law does not simply provide legal services in multiple countries, but rather delivers a unified legal strategy implemented through a network of jurisdiction-specific execution points.

The firm’s client base consists of multinational corporations, international investors, financial institutions, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals, whose legal needs extend beyond the confines of a single jurisdiction. These clients typically require not only legal advice, but the design and implementation of multi-layered legal structures involving corporate formations, investment vehicles, real estate acquisitions, dispute management strategies, regulatory compliance frameworks, and private wealth arrangements. Oikonomakis Law addresses these needs by combining centralized strategic planning with localized legal execution, thereby ensuring both regulatory compliance at the national level and strategic coherence at the international level.

The operational structure of the firm is built upon a multi-tier system. At its core lies a centralized coordination function, through which strategic direction is defined, legal risk is assessed, and the overall management of each mandate is conducted. Surrounding this core are the firm’s offices and legal presences in key jurisdictions, each responsible for the implementation of the agreed legal strategy within its respective legal system. Complementing this structure is an extended network of affiliated and cooperating law firms, which, while maintaining their legal and regulatory independence, operate under unified professional standards, communication protocols, and operational guidelines. This layered structure allows the firm to maintain control over the strategic aspects of each matter while ensuring full compliance with the local legal requirements of each jurisdiction involved.

Geographically, Oikonomakis Law maintains a structured presence across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania. Within Europe, the firm operates through offices and legal presences in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Malta, and Albania. In Asia and the Middle East, its presence extends to India, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel, while in Oceania it operates through its office in Australia. Each of these locations forms part of the firm’s broader operational system, contributing to the execution of cross-border mandates and the expansion of its international legal capabilities.

The nature of the firm’s work is inherently cross-border and multi-disciplinary. Matters undertaken by Oikonomakis Law frequently involve the simultaneous application of corporate law, contract law, regulatory law, tax considerations, and dispute resolution mechanisms across multiple jurisdictions. The firm is regularly engaged in the structuring and implementation of international transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and investment schemes. In parallel, it provides comprehensive legal support in relation to real estate investments, particularly those involving foreign investors, as well as residency-by-investment programs, which require a coordinated approach combining property law, immigration law, and regulatory compliance.

In the field of dispute resolution, the firm is experienced in managing complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes, including commercial litigation, corporate conflicts, enforcement proceedings, and cases involving cross-border elements of criminal or regulatory exposure. Acting either as lead counsel or as coordinating counsel, Oikonomakis Law ensures that litigation strategies are aligned across jurisdictions, that procedural actions are properly synchronized, and that the client’s overall legal position is protected at every stage of the dispute.

The firm’s activities also extend into banking and finance, where it advises on financial transactions, debt restructuring, enforcement of claims, and compliance with regulatory frameworks, including anti-money laundering and know-your-customer obligations. In parallel, it supports clients in matters of employment and workforce mobility, particularly where the movement of executives and personnel across borders requires the coordination of immigration, labor, and corporate considerations.

In the private client sphere, Oikonomakis Law provides legal services to individuals and families whose assets, interests, and legal relationships span multiple jurisdictions. These services include inheritance planning, asset structuring, family law matters, and the management of legal issues arising from international mobility and dual or multiple residency statuses. The firm’s approach in this area is characterized by the integration of legal, regulatory, and practical considerations into a cohesive advisory framework.

The firm operates under internationally recognized standards of quality and information security, including EN ISO 9001:2015 and EN ISO 27001:2013 certifications. These standards are not merely formal accreditations, but form part of the firm’s internal operational culture, ensuring consistency in service delivery, protection of client information, and adherence to structured processes across all jurisdictions.

Within this institutional framework, each office of Oikonomakis Law functions as both an independent point of legal execution and as an integral component of the firm’s global system. The London office, for example, plays a significant role in the coordination of international mandates, particularly those involving common law jurisdictions and complex private client structures. The German offices in Düsseldorf and Hamburg are heavily engaged in commercial and corporate matters, supporting clients operating within the European market. The Paris and Barcelona offices contribute to the firm’s activities in Western Europe, particularly in relation to private client matters, real estate investments, and cross-border transactions.

The Greek offices, located in Athens, Thessaloniki, Piraeus, and Heraklion, constitute a major operational base for the firm, particularly in relation to foreign investment into Greece, real estate transactions, residency-by-investment programs, and litigation. These offices handle a significant volume of work involving international clients, acting both as execution points and as coordination hubs for matters involving Greek law.

In Southeast Europe, the offices in Bucharest and Sofia, together with the presence in Tirana, support the firm’s activities in emerging and developing markets, providing legal services in corporate structuring, employment, investment, and dispute resolution, while remaining fully integrated into the firm’s overall coordination model. The Cyprus office plays a strategic role in international structuring, particularly in relation to corporate and financial arrangements, while the Malta presence supports similar activities within a regulated European framework.

Outside Europe, the firm’s presence in Dubai enables it to support clients seeking access to Middle Eastern markets, particularly in relation to company formation, investment structuring, and international expansion strategies. The Tel Aviv office contributes to the firm’s work in technology-related matters, private client services, and cross-border commercial activity, while the presence in New Delhi supports cooperation on international mandates and cross-border transactions involving the Indian market. In Oceania, the Melbourne office provides support to clients operating within the Australian legal environment, particularly in matters involving international structuring and investment.

The overall effect of this structure is the creation of a legal platform capable of managing complex legal matters in a manner that transcends jurisdictional limitations. Clients engaging Oikonomakis Law do not receive fragmented legal advice from multiple independent providers, but rather benefit from a coordinated, strategically aligned approach, under which each legal action is part of a broader, integrated plan.

In this sense, Oikonomakis Law represents not merely a law firm with an international presence, but a structured legal system designed to address the realities of modern cross-border activity. Its role is not limited to advising on legal issues as they arise, but extends to the proactive design, implementation, and management of legal strategies that anticipate risk, protect interests, and enable clients to operate effectively across jurisdictions.

Clients seeking high-level legal support in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments are invited to engage with the firm for a structured legal assessment and the development of a coordinated legal strategy tailored to their specific needs.