Many of our cases focus on resolving problems of over-indebted companies through existing legal remedies and extrajudicial aids (reorganization, bankruptcy, proceedings of bankruptcy due to upcoming inability for payments, appeals against payment orders, appeals against enforcement actions etc).
We deal with any issue of over-indebtedness and insolvency of legal entities and individuals engaged in trade by examining it at the same time from the point of view of commercial, tax and criminal law. We undertake the complete reorganization of a company and give the client more than one alternative solutions with a complete long-term implementation plan of the proposed measures.
Moreover, in the field of criminal law, we undertake cases of any criminal prosecutions for tax offenses (debts to the State, non-payment of VAT and withholding taxes, filing of inaccurate income tax return, false invoices, etc.) by taking advantage of our expertise in tax and commercial law.
Especially today and upon the introduction of law 4738/2020, the available options that the debtor has are enough, as a result of which the appropriate assistance is required in order to choose the appropriate legal path.
Whether the debtor chooses e.g. the institution of “second chance” or the extrajudicial settlement system depends on many factors and requires thorough processing of the respective data (in particular, see our relevant articles).
Indicatively, we provide the following services:
- Dealing with criminal proceedings for debts towards the State and third parties (see also “Financial Criminal Law”)
- Filing insolvency requests based on the new Bankruptcy Code (L. 4738/2020).
- Filing bankruptcy requests with simultaneous request to receive precautionary measures.
- Filing request for inclusion in the extrajudicial debt settlement system (Law 4738/2020)
- Notice of claims within the context of the bankruptcy procedure.
- Bankruptcy applications and claims in the bankruptcy process.
- Infringement of acts committed during the suspicious period – bankruptcy revocations
- Reorganization of companies out of and in court with control of contracts (commercial, employment, lease, etc.) and improvement of these conditions in the context of optimal financial management.
- Mergers and divisions of companies aimed at improving financial results and streamlining financial statements
Related articles
The Issuance of Tax and Social Security Clearance Certificates within the Framework of Law 4738/2020
republished from taxheaven.gr
Completion of the Legal Nomiki Bibliothiki “Bilateral Loan Restructuring Agreements with Banks & Servicers” | Speakers: G. Psarakis – G. Kefalas
Decision of the Single-Member Court of First Instance of Athens on the Registration of an Individual in the Electronic Solvency Register for Debts to the State and Social Security Institutions Amounting to €1.6 Million
Decision of the Single-Member Court of First Instance of Naxos on the Registration of an Individual in the Electronic Solvency Register for Debts of Approximately €1.25 Million and the Non-Declaration of Bankruptcy due to Insufficient Assets
Seminar: “Bilateral Loan Restructuring Agreements with Banks & Servicers | Negotiation Strategies & Determining Factors in the Restructuring of Business Debt”
Company Directors and the Insolvency Code: Benefits and Pitfalls
republished from Nomiki Bibliothiki daily
Company Representatives and Liabilities to e-EFKA and AADE
republished from kathimerini.gr
Small-Scale Bankruptcy and Debt Discharge in Greece – Complete FAQ Guide
Decision of the Single-Member Court of First Instance of Athens Dismissing e-EFKA’s Appeal Against the Discharge of an Individual from Debts Amounting to Approximately €12 Million
The Automatic Discharge of Directors of Bankrupt Companies from Corporate Debts
The Supreme Court Decision on Interest for Loans under the Katseli Law (Law 3869/2010)
republished from Euro2day.gr
Conclusion of the 1st Conference by Nomiki Bibliothiki on Private Debt of Individuals & Legal Entities | Participation of Psarakis and Kefalas Law Firm
“Second Chance Mechanism”: When Is the Debtor Denied a Discharge?
republished from Euro2day
Participation of Psarakis & Kefalas Law Firm in the 1st Conference on Private Debt of Individuals & Legal Entities by Nomiki Bibliothiki
Debt settlement: Five “tools” for negotiating a better deal with loan servicers
republished from Euro2day
The change in the out-of-court settlement mechanism that makes it more difficult for legal entities to reach settlements with public authorities
Completion of Debt Settlement Process Through the Out-of-Court Mechanism with Debt Write-Offs to EFKA and AADE Amounting to Approximately 4 Million Euros
Small Scale bankruptcy – Procedural requirements and definition of the petition in particular after the 2023 changes
republished from Lawnet
The ‘Privileges’ from the Designation of the Debtor as Vulnerable
republished from Taxheaven
Rehabilitation of a company with write-off of more than 50% of debts to the State and EFKA
The change in the out-of-court mechanism that hinders legal entities from settling debts with public authorities, and the improvements introduced by Joint Ministerial Decision 77129/7.5.2025.
Out-of-Court Mechanism: Debt Settlement from Joint Liability – The Case of Dissolved or Liquidated Legal Entities
Decision of the Athens Single-Member Court of First Instance Recognizing Debt Discharge of €1,380,000 Within One (1) Year
D. Stamarga – Which Debts Are Not Released Following the Debtor’s Bankruptcy Discharge?
Application for Income Exemption from the Bankruptcy Estate and One-Year Discharge
Decision of the Athens Single‑Member Court of First Instance for Registration in the Electronic Solvency Register (E.S.R.) of a Debtor for Liabilities of €1,550,000
Who’s Afraid of Justice? The Secret Algorithm of the Out-of-Court Workout and the Restructuring of Business Debts
The 4 Stages of Debtor Asset Protection under the Out-of-Court Debt Settlement Mechanism
Asset Liquidation in Bankruptcy: The Exception – Sale of the Business as a Whole or as Functional Units
G. Psarakis – Release of Legal Representatives from Liabilities to the State
Decision of the Multi-Member Court of First Instance of Athens Declaring the Bankruptcy of a Human Resources Services S.A. Due to Cessation of Payments Following a Commercial Mishap
The Liquidation of the Bankruptcy Estate through the Sale of Individual Assets
The ”Collateral” Benefits for Debtors under the Out-of-Court Debt Settlement Mechanism (Law 4738/2020) Regarding Public Entities and Social Security Funds
The five (5) key points of Law 5193/2025 regarding the out-of-court debt settlement mechanism
How a Change in the Out-of-Court Workout’s Calculation Tool Brings More Favorable Arrangements for Debtors
Decision of the Single-Member Court of First Instance of Drama on Debt Discharge after Bankruptcy
Completion of Debt Settlement Process Through the Out-of-Court Mechanism with Debt Write-Offs to EFKA and AADE Amounting to Approximately 4 Million Euros
Decision of the Single-Member Court of First Instance of Kalamata on the Annulment of Public Sector Enforcement Proceedings Against a S.A. Company
Decision of the Athens Single-Member Court of First Instance on Bankruptcy Declaration for Debts Amounting to €14,500,000
Interim Order of the Single Judge of the Court of First Instance of Chania on the suspension of the freezing of bank accounts
The tax implications of loan claims write-offs by Servicers in the context of settlement – The long-awaited regulatory intervention
Decision of the Single-Member Court of First Instance of Athens on the Annulment of Third-Party Seizure due to Vagueness in the Tax Office’s Seizure Notice
Decision of the Single-Member Court of First Instance of Rodopi on Granting a Second Chance for Debts Exceeding €300,000
Insolvency Law in Practice – Presentation of a Presentation on Resolution Law, Bankruptcy Law, Extrajudicial Mechanism, Code of Conduct etc.
The Tax Clearance Certificate and the Certificate of Debt – the Super Weapons of the State for Rapid Collection of Its Claim
The ‘Privileges’ from the Designation of the Debtor as Vulnerable
Collateral” Benefits for Debtors from the Out-of-Court Settlement Mechanism under Law 4738/2020 in relation to the State and Social Security Funds
Decision of the Athens Magistrate’s Court on the Provision of a Second Chance for Debts Exceeding 1,380,000 Euros
Decision of the General Directorate of Market and Consumer Protection to impose a financial penalty of €160,000 against Servicer
Small Scale bankruptcy – Procedural requirements and definition of the petition in particular after the 2023 changes
Real Estate Rehabilitation Transfers under Law 4738/2020 – Tax Exemptions and Relationship Formation
Appeal against the Bankrupt’s Discharge – Some Thoughts Based on the First Decisions of the Courts
The debtor’s “mosaic” of options – The possibilities of settling debts within the current legislative framework based on specific work cases
The Debtor’s Defence Against the Bankruptcy Petition through the denial of being in a State of Bankruptcy
The settlement of debts to the State and Social Security Institutions through the Out-of-Court Workout Mechanism of L. 4738/2020 after the amendments of L. 5072/2023.
Resignation of the Director of the Company and Issues of Discharge from Liability for Public Debts
Judgment of the Kalamata Court of First Instance against the State on the Suspension of Enforcement Proceedings under the Public Revenue Collection Code
Judgment of the Athens Court of First Instance on the Non-Binding of Creditors under a Confirmed Resolution Agreement
The (In)sufficiency of Assets as a Reason for Acceptance/Rejection of the Bankruptcy Petition and the Provision of a Second Chance to Debtors
The “mosaic” of debtor’s options: bankruptcy, out-of-court mechanism, reorganisation, mediation or code of conduct?
Decision of the Kalamata Court of First Instance on the Validation of the Rehabilitation Agreement
Joint and Several Liability of Directors of Legal Entities for the Payment of Social Security Contributions
The Newly Introduced Concept of the
The Recent Changes in the Extrajudicial Debt Settlement Mechanism of the law. 4738/2020
Judgment of the Magistrate’s Court of Kropias on Second Chance for Debts of approximately 1 million Euro
The content of the Resolution Agreement: settlement possibilities with the Public Entities
Decision of the Athens Court of Appeal on the Application of the 2nd Chance for Debts of approximately 8.5 million Euros
Decision of the Court of Arbitration of Lavrio on the Provision of a Second Chance to an Entrepreneur with Debts of approximately 1.300.000,00 euros
Judgment of the Athens Multi-Member Court of First Instance on the Non-Binding of Creditors under a Confirmed Resolution Agreement
Judgment of the Athens Magistrates Court on the Provision of a Second Chance to an Entrepreneur with Debts of approximately 500.000 euros
The Suspension of Enforcement in the Case of an Application to the Out-of-Court Mechanism
Completion of the bilateral settlement procedure with the State in 156 instalments through the Extra-Judicial Mechanism
The Secrets of the New Out-of-Court Debt Settlement Mechanism Through 14 Answers
Judgment of the Athens Magistrate’s Court on Providing a Second Chance to an Entrepreneur with Debts of approximately 350.000 euros
Interim Order of the Athens Court of First Instance suspending the enforceability of a payment order of approximately 450.000 Euro
Decision of the Kallithea Magistrate’s Court on Providing Second Chance to a General Partner for debts of approximately 350,000 euros
The Bankruptcy of a Small Object under the New Bankruptcy Code
Possibility of Adjustments and Write-offs in Resolution – The Principle of Equal Treatment of Creditors
Decision of the Magistrate Court of Drama on Registration in the Solvency Register and the possibility of discharge from debts amounting to 153.000 euros
The Protection (?) of the Out-of-Court Mechanism from Auctions and other Enforcement Acts
The mosaic of debtor’s options: bankruptcy, out-of-court mechanism, reorganisation or code of conduct?
The automatic reduction of the first bid price in real estate auctions: the provisions of the bill and the need to protect the debtor
Settlement of Debts to the State and Social Security Institutions under the New Out-of-Court Mechanism
Criteria for Debt Settlement under the New Extra-Judicial Mechanism of Law 4738/2020
The possibility of cancelling debts to the State under the new law of reorganisation through 7 question and answer sessions
Differences of the new out-of-court mechanism compared to the old out-of-court mechanism of Law No. 4469/2017
The discharge of legal representatives and managers of legal persons in bankruptcy: a real second chance?