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Commercial law
Commercial leases, formation of partnerships and debt recovery through payment orders.
What we handle
Most commercial disputes are decided by what was written — or was not written — at the start of the relationship. We handle both the drafting of the documents and their support in court.
- Drafting a commercial lease agreement — Shaping the terms that determine how the lease will unfold: duration, rent adjustment, guarantee, permitted use of the premises, allocation of costs and terms of early termination.
- Payment order and order for recovery of leased premises — A fast procedure for recovering rent arrears and obtaining the return of the property, where the debt is proved by documents. We also act for the respondent, by filing an objection.
- Formation of a general or limited partnership — Drafting the articles of association, registration with the G.E.MI. business registry and regulating the relations between the partners: contributions, management, participation shares, admission and withdrawal of a partner.
- Review of the articles of association and legal guidance for partners — Review of the existing articles, amendments and support in disputes between partners or in the dissolution and liquidation of the company.
Frequently asked questions
General answers to what we are asked most often. Your own case requires examination of the documents.
01What is a payment order and when can it be issued?
It is an enforceable title issued by a judge without the debtor being heard beforehand, where the claim is monetary, certain and liquidated and is proved by documents such as invoices, leases or negotiable instruments.
Once served, the debtor may file an objection. It is a clearly faster route than an action, provided the required documentary evidence exists.
02What is the difference between a general and a limited partnership?
In a general partnership all partners are liable without limit and jointly and severally for the debts of the partnership, with their entire assets.
In a limited partnership there is at least one general partner with the same liability and at least one limited partner, whose liability is limited to the amount of their contribution and who as a rule does not take part in the management. The choice depends on the role each person will have in the business.
03What should I look out for in a commercial lease?
The duration and the commitment of the parties, the method of rent adjustment, the description of the permitted use, and the amount and the terms for the return of the guarantee.
Also the allocation of costs, duties and common charges, liability for repairs and the terms for subletting or assigning use to a third party. Clear terms from the outset prevent most disputes.
04Can a partner withdraw from a general or limited partnership whenever they wish?
Withdrawal is governed first by the articles of association, which usually regulate the manner and the conditions for it. Where the articles are silent, the statutory provisions on partnerships apply.
In every case the articles must be amended and the change registered with G.E.MI., so that the withdrawing partner ceases to be liable to third parties for subsequent obligations.
05Does a commercial lease have to be in writing?
A written document is not a formal requirement for the conclusion of a lease, but it is essential in practice: without it, proving the terms is difficult and a payment order for rent arrears cannot be obtained.
The lease is also submitted electronically to the competent tax authority, which matters for pursuing the debt in court as well.
Talk to us
Send us the agreement, the articles of association or the documents evidencing the debt and we will tell you which procedure suits your case.
Hours: Monday – Friday 09:00–19:00 · by appointment and also via Google Meet · info@aklawoffice.gr
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