Grounded in a philosophy of continuous growth, JPA has established itself as a premier and highly trusted international law brand. In the late 1980s, JPA’s President, Andreas Patsis, anticipated a paradigm shift in the legal services sector.
A true pioneer, in 1992 he single-handedly founded Andreas Patsis & Associates in Athens, laying the absolute foundation for what is today JPA Legal. From the outset, his vision, meticulous organization, and personal drive fueled the brand’s remarkable expansion, transforming it into a prestigious English and international law firm.
With a track record of transactions exceeding €10 billion, JPA has firmly secured its position at the pinnacle of the legal sector.
As President, Andreas Patsis has forged a legacy of undisputed leadership.
Under his strategic guidance, JPA operates as a premier corporate vehicle, leveraging the supreme authority of English Law—the global gold standard for major international transactions and trade agreements.
Guided by a sharp foresight for global legal demands, President Andreas Patsis has systematically built a powerful, far-reaching international network:
Functioning as the brand’s primary international pillar and operational flagship, with strategic offices in London and Nottingham (Midlands), reinforcing the firm’s deep expertise in English Law.
Operating as the historical core and solid foundation of the brand’s legal network, with a dynamic, full-service presence in both Athens and Thessaloniki.
Positioning the brand dynamically within emerging African markets through a strategic presence in Lusaka, Zambia.
Securing a powerful legal and commercial foothold in the global hub of Istanbul.
Capping this international expansion with the brand’s newest milestone in Pristina.
Grounded in a philosophy of continuous growth, JPA has established itself as a premier and highly trusted international law brand. In the late 1980s, JPA’s President, Andreas Patsis, anticipated a paradigm shift in the legal services sector.
A true pioneer, in 1992 he single-handedly founded Andreas Patsis & Associates in Athens, laying the absolute foundation for what is today JPA Legal. From the outset, his vision, meticulous organization, and personal drive fueled the brand’s remarkable expansion, transforming it into a prestigious English and international law firm.
With a track record of transactions exceeding €10 billion, JPA has firmly secured its position at the pinnacle of the legal sector.
As President, Andreas Patsis has forged a legacy of undisputed leadership.
Under his strategic guidance, JPA operates as a premier corporate vehicle, leveraging the supreme authority of English Law—the global gold standard for major international transactions and trade agreements.
Guided by a sharp foresight for global legal demands, President Andreas Patsis has systematically built a powerful, far-reaching international network:
Functioning as the brand’s primary international pillar and operational flagship, with strategic offices in London and Nottingham (Midlands), reinforcing the firm’s deep expertise in English Law.
Operating as the historical core and solid foundation of the brand’s legal network, with a dynamic, full-service presence in both Athens and Thessaloniki.
Positioning the brand dynamically within emerging African markets through a strategic presence in Lusaka, Zambia.
Securing a powerful legal and commercial foothold in the global hub of Istanbul.
Capping this international expansion with the brand’s newest milestone in Pristina.
Driven by a relentless commitment to continuous evolution, knowledge, and professional excellence, this journey has forged a premier, full-service corporate law brand, delivering top-tier legal, corporate governance, compliance, and management services globally.
In today’s globalized economy, businesses require borderless legal protection. Traditional law firm networks or global giants frequently rely on local correspondents and independent law firms. This disjointed approach inevitably leads to inconsistency, procedural delays, and double billing.
Our structural difference sets us apart:
We operate 100% fully-owned offices across strategic global hubs.
We seamlessly handle your corporate needs under the lens of English Law (UK Law) and local regulations:
We seamlessly handle your corporate needs under the lens of English Law (UK Law) and local regulations:
When commercial disputes demand elite judicial or extrajudicial resolution, we act autonomously and decisively. Where other firms require local intermediaries, we execute directly:
We architect robust arbitration clauses from the contract stage. Our team represents your interests directly before the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), ensuring speed, absolute confidentiality, and globally enforceable awards.
Thanks to our fully-owned offices within the EU, our lawyers maintain full Rights of Audience. We represent your business directly before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Luxembourg and the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg.
We deliver definitive, written Legal Opinions that serve as the foundation for critical corporate decision-making:
• Mitigating risks in complex cross-border transactions.
• Harmonizing UK Law with the domestic laws of our jurisdictions.
• Providing boards of directors and institutional investors with absolute legal certainty before pivotal ventures.
One dedicated team coordinates your entire portfolio across multiple jurisdictions.
Direct internal communication between our global offices completely eliminates bureaucratic delays.
We eliminate the markups and referral fees inherent to franchise networks.
Your highly sensitive corporate intelligence never leaves our unified organization.
154-160 Fleet Street,
EC4A 2DQ UK
Cumberland House, 35 Park Row,
NG1 6EE, UK
2 Alopekis Str., 106 75
Greece
Polytexneiou 31, 54 624,
Greece
Diakladosi K.Gouvion, 70 014,
Heraklio, Greece
Ayazağa Mah. Kemerburgaz Cad. Vadi Istanbul Park 7a Blok
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Sariyer
The challenges of the global crisis have been met with the opportunities President Andreas Patsis created for his clients through his legal services. His strategic direction and the brand’s specialized expertise in English and international law aided them to stand deservedly in the markets, safely navigating global trade, and contributed significantly to the developmental uplift of the countries in which the brand operates.
The challenges of the global crisis have been met with the opportunities President Andreas Patsis created for his clients through his legal services. His strategic direction and the brand’s specialized expertise in English and international law aided them to stand deservedly in the markets, safely navigating global trade, and contributed significantly to the developmental uplift of the countries in which the brand operates.
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