Vassilis Akritidis
Overview
To maximize trade-related benefits, get customs advice, or ensure robust representation before the European Commission and EU courts in trade and EU matters, clients turn to Vassilis Akritidis and his team for clear advice and dedication to a positive result. Beyond disputes, proactive compliance and proper corporate governance are essential for success. Vassilis organizes compliance training programs for executives to ensure smooth and cost-effective navigation through the complex web of EU and World Trade Organization regulations.
Career & Education
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, B.A., law, 1988
- Institute for European Studies, Brussels, M.A., European Union law, 1991
- Belgium
- European Court
- Greece (Athens)
Professional Activities and Memberships
- President of the Belgian-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce since 2008
- Served as a non-executive board member in an industrial development bank and manufacturing companies
- English
- French
- Greek
According to a client, Vassilis Akritidis is ‘highly experienced and competent in his field, flexible, fully reliable and dedicated to his clients.’
— Chambers Global, International Trade/WTO - Europe-wide, 2022
Vassilis's Insights
Client Alert | 11 min read | 03.26.24
The EU Forced Labor Regulation – A Legal Breakdown
On March 13, 2024, the EU legislators reached a provisional agreement on the content of the regulation prohibiting products made with forced labour (“the FL Regulation”). This piece of legislation is part of a series of proposed directives addressing human rights in supply chains which also incorporates recent European ESG efforts (CSRD, CBAM, Regulation against deforestation).
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.14.24
Chambers Ranks Crowell Lawyers and Practices in 2024 Europe Guide
Press Coverage | 02.22.24
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.15.24
Chambers Ranks Crowell Practices and Lawyers in 2024 Global Guide
Representative Matters
- Represented Cerame-Unie, the European ceramic products’ confederation, in several trade defence complaints before the European Commission and before the European Courts.
- Represented Viraj Profiles Private Limited, the world’s largest stainless steel long products manufacturer, in about a dozen EU trade defence investigations, national and EU customs disputes, and litigation before the European Courts.
- Represented Maxim Tubes Pvt., Ltd., India’s largest stainless steel seamless tubes and pipes exporter, in a high-profile OLAF and EPPO investigation on origin, involving 17 EU Member States.
- Represented a major multinational producing car parts in EU trade defence proceedings.
- Represented major EU steel mills in US Dept. of Commerce antidumping investigations.
- Advised a multitude of manufacturers, service providers, financial institutions and transport/logistics operators, including large multinationals, on the application of EU trade sanctions, in particular against the Russian Federation.
- Advised several European, US and Asian clients on EU export control matters.
- Represented several companies and natural persons before OLAF and the EPPO.
- Advising a major multinational on the upcoming EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation.
Vassilis's Insights
Client Alert | 11 min read | 03.26.24
The EU Forced Labor Regulation – A Legal Breakdown
On March 13, 2024, the EU legislators reached a provisional agreement on the content of the regulation prohibiting products made with forced labour (“the FL Regulation”). This piece of legislation is part of a series of proposed directives addressing human rights in supply chains which also incorporates recent European ESG efforts (CSRD, CBAM, Regulation against deforestation).
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.14.24
Chambers Ranks Crowell Lawyers and Practices in 2024 Europe Guide
Press Coverage | 02.22.24
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.15.24
Chambers Ranks Crowell Practices and Lawyers in 2024 Global Guide
Recognition
- Chambers Global: International Trade/WTO, Band 3, 2009 - Present
- Chambers Europe: International Trade/WTO, Band 3, 2008 - Present
- Who’s Who Legal: Trade & Customs, 2022 - Present
Vassilis's Insights
Client Alert | 11 min read | 03.26.24
The EU Forced Labor Regulation – A Legal Breakdown
On March 13, 2024, the EU legislators reached a provisional agreement on the content of the regulation prohibiting products made with forced labour (“the FL Regulation”). This piece of legislation is part of a series of proposed directives addressing human rights in supply chains which also incorporates recent European ESG efforts (CSRD, CBAM, Regulation against deforestation).
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.14.24
Chambers Ranks Crowell Lawyers and Practices in 2024 Europe Guide
Press Coverage | 02.22.24
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.15.24
Chambers Ranks Crowell Practices and Lawyers in 2024 Global Guide
Practices
Vassilis's Insights
Client Alert | 11 min read | 03.26.24
The EU Forced Labor Regulation – A Legal Breakdown
On March 13, 2024, the EU legislators reached a provisional agreement on the content of the regulation prohibiting products made with forced labour (“the FL Regulation”). This piece of legislation is part of a series of proposed directives addressing human rights in supply chains which also incorporates recent European ESG efforts (CSRD, CBAM, Regulation against deforestation).
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.14.24
Chambers Ranks Crowell Lawyers and Practices in 2024 Europe Guide
Press Coverage | 02.22.24
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.15.24
Chambers Ranks Crowell Practices and Lawyers in 2024 Global Guide