LAW FIRM PROFILE
Our law firm is located in the center of Athens, in an area steeped in historical significance. Our team consists of highly qualified legal professionals with the ability to provide high-level legal services.
Our firm’s philosophy is guided by human-centered and progressive values, with strict adherence to the principles of the legal profession. We believe that a lawyer is a co-functionary of justice, holding a fundamental, equal, independent, and essential role in its administration (Greek Lawyers’ Code, Article 2).
We fully recognize the importance of our role in safeguarding the interests of our clients, whether in matters of simple bureaucracy or in the conduct of complex litigation.
Our goal is always to protect the interests of our clients in the best possible way, through a spirit of trust, confidentiality, and close collaboration.
Expertise – Action – Public Presence
Fields of Legal Expertise
Nationality Law
Our firm possesses in-depth knowledge of the institutional framework and administrative practices concerning the acquisition and recognition of Greek nationality. We have handled hundreds of cases, providing our clients with specialized and effective legal support.
We undertake:
- Naturalization procedures for foreign nationals
- Applications for the acquisition of Greek nationality
- Recognition of nationality for stateless individuals
- Appeals and legal actions against the rejection of nationality applications
Our successful management of numerous cases has significantly contributed to the development of case law in this field.
Immigration Law
With experience in over 1,000 cases, we offer high-level expertise in providing legal support to foreign nationals, both at administrative and judicial levels.
We provide legal services in cases such as:
- Initial issuance and renewal of residence permits
- Revocation of deportation orders
- Family reunification applications
- Applications for annulment and suspension before administrative courts
- Objections to administrative detention
Family Law
We offer tailored and effective solutions for complex family law matters, combining human sensitivity with legal rigor and professional consistency.
We undertake cases involving:
- Divorce proceedings
- Parental responsibility and child custody
- Child support and adoptions
- Domestic violence cases
Our approach combines empathy with determination, making us a reliable choice in the field of family law.
Criminal Law
With responsibility and determination, we defend the accused in a wide range of criminal cases, developing legal defense strategies tailored to the particularities of each situation.
Indicatively, we handle cases involving:
- Criminal organization
- Domestic violence
- Forgery
- Defamation
- Drug possession and trafficking
- Robbery and theft
Public Presence & Legal Support in Cases of High Social Impact
The Case of E.
The case of E., one of the HIV-positive women publicly exposed in 2012, became a landmark. Through persistent and long-term legal efforts, we succeeded in securing her refugee status and preventing her deportation. This case created an important legal precedent for the protection of individuals living with HIV and advanced the jurisprudence in Greek asylum law.
International Recognition
Our firm’s dynamic presence and action extend beyond Greece’s borders. The case of Islamuddin Amin and the investigative report by Documento on the refugee deadlock were republished by the international magazine Courrier International, confirming the international impact of our work.
Interviews and Reports
- Participation in the radio program “Dames Spathi” on Athens 9.84, denouncing inhumane detention conditions at Petrou Ralli.
- Reports in Documento newspaper on arbitrary practices and human rights violations by the Attica Aliens Directorate.
- Defense of Afghan refugee Islamuddin Amin and his family, who faced deportation.
- Defense of Mohammad Massih Nezami, a former Afghan police officer targeted by the Taliban.
Professional Profile
Victoria Plati is an attorney based in Athens, distinguished for her extensive experience and deep specialization in Immigration Law, Human Rights, Criminal Law, Family Law, and Citizenship Law. Since 2019, she has operated her law office in the heart of Athens, delivering high-caliber legal services with a human-centered philosophy and an unwavering commitment to the substantive support of her clients.
With many years of professional experience and a steadfast dedication to defending vulnerable social groups, she has achieved notable legal victories. Moreover, her achievements are reflected both in the courtroom and in her broader public engagement.
Specifically, in the field of Citizenship Law, she has successfully managed numerous cases involving naturalization, citizenship recognition, and administrative appeals, thereby contributing to the evolution of relevant jurisprudence. Each case is approached with profound knowledge of the institutional framework and a methodical, results-oriented practice, ensuring the effective handling of every procedural stage.
At the same time, in the area of Family Law, she has been entrusted with complex matters including divorce proceedings, parental custody, child support, and domestic violence cases. Consequently, she has established a reputation as a trusted advocate by combining rigorous legal argumentation with deep empathy and respect for her clients’ individual needs.
Her professional activity also extends to cases of substantial social significance. Notably, the case of E., one of the HIV-positive women publicly exposed in 2012, marked a legal milestone: through the judicial recognition of refugee status and the prevention of deportation, the importance of safeguarding the rights of individuals living with HIV was emphatically underscored.
Furthermore, her work has garnered international recognition. A characteristic example is the case of Islamuddin Amin, which was featured in the French magazine Courrier International. In addition, she has been featured in both Greek and international media through interviews and reports addressing issues such as asylum law, detention conditions, torture, and administrative arbitrariness.
She is fluent in English and Portuguese, thereby enabling her to represent international clients effectively and to navigate complex multicultural environments with competence and sensitivity.
