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Article · Debt settlement · 12 June 2026

The out-of-court mechanism: the 5 points that decide an application

Angelos Ioannis Kladis — Attorney, LL.M.

An application under L. 4738/2020 is not a mere form — it is a financial and legal portrait of the debtor. Five points usually decide the outcome. (Mockup placeholder text.)

1. Completeness of the file

Missing co-debtor or asset data leads to delays and rejections. (Placeholder.)

2. Liquidation value

The creditors' proposal cannot be worse than what they would recover through enforcement — correct property valuation is decisive. (Placeholder.)

3. Repayment capacity

The official tool weighs income against reasonable living expenses. (Placeholder.)

4. Timing of submission

Final submission triggers the suspension of measures — the right timing protects accounts and receivables. (Placeholder.)

5. Reviewing the proposal

The settlement proposal can be challenged — it is not take-it-or-leave-it in all respects. (Placeholder.)