Full Profile
Styliani is representing clients in arbitrations as well as in complex cross-border litigations with a particular focus on disputes in the areas of international trade, insurance and corporate law. She has extensive expertise and experience in handling commercial arbitrations, both domestic and international, in ad hoc and institutional proceedings as well as in the enforcement of awards. She also frequently advises her clients in the drafting of contracts and dispute resolution agreements.
With an academic background in Greek and German law, Styliani is familiar with different legal systems and ideally equipped to meet the needs of internationally active clients, advising and acting for them in a wide range of commercial and corporate disputes, including insurance, professional indemnity, post-merger and international trade matters.
Styliani is admitted to practice law in Greece (“Dikigoros”). She also practices in Germany as member of the Dusseldorf chamber of lawyers pursuant to § 2 of the Act on the Activities of European Lawyers in Germany (EuRAG). Styliani holds a LL.M. degree as well as a Doctor of Law degree from the University of Cologne (both summa cum laude). Styliani is an active member of many arbitration associations and networking groups such as the DIS40 - German Initiative of Young Arbitration Practitioners, the ICC YAF and the Young ICSID.
In 2023, Styliani was selected exclusive winner for Germany of Lexology’s Client Choice Award for Arbitration, in recognition for the excellent client service she provides.
Education
- Legal studies at Aristoteles University Thessaloniki (Greek, European and International Law)
- Master of Law in German Civil and Commercial Law of University of Cologne
- Dissertation on the Law of General Terms and Conditions and domestic and international arbitration under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Heinz-Peter Mansel, University of Cologne
Memberships
- DIS40 - German initiative of young arbitration practitioners
- Young ICSID
- ICC YAF
- Young ICCA
Experience
- Advising an international client in relation to product liability claims and their enforcement in arbitration proceedings against a domestic supplier
- Acting for an operator of an onshore wind farm in litigation proceedings related to a dispute arising out of the construction and operation of the park
- Acting as defence counsel in a major professional liability claim against an international law firm
- Advising an international client in arbitration proceedings in relation to the defence against purchase price claims
- Acting as coverage counsel and advising W&I Underwriters in relation to Policy Claims relating to post M&A-disputes
- Advising and acting for CAR insurers in ad hoc arbitration in relation to coverage claims
- Acting as monitoring and coverage counsel in the field of product liability
- Acting as monitoring counsel in complex domestic and international D&O claims
- Advising a foreign company on enforcing foreign judgments in Germany
