The Firm

Our firm is a leading, full-service business law firm, with a determinedly forward-looking and results oriented mindset.

Tracing our origins to the 1930s and the renowned "Simitis Law Offices", we continue to grow and build on our rich heritage.

At Ballas Pelecanos Law we continuously upgrade and diversify our services to meet our clientsโ€™ needs. Based on our distinct philosophy, we offer tailor-made services with added value to our clients.

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Expertise

Our experts offer tailor-made advice and guidance for all your business needs.

We continuously invest in our core practices, both in terms of knowledge and human capital, developing and expanding them to meet the challenges of the new economic and social trends.

Corporate & Commercial

Full range of related services, with a global perspective, including expertise in M&As and corporate taxation.

Energy

Comprehensive capabilities across various sectors in the energy industry, including energy related arbitrations.

Employment

Advice on all aspects of employment law, covering the entire scope of our clientsโ€™ business activities, including immigration and work permits.

Competition & Distribution

Widely acclaimed experts on Greek and EU competition law, including horizontal and vertical agreements, abuse of dominance, mergers and joint ventures.

Intellectual Property

Leading litigators/advisors on all matters concerning the protection of all IP rights, including contentious matters, prosecution, portfolio development and maintenance.

Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Covering all legal work related to electronic communications, information technology, and media.

Data Privacy

Security, privacy and protection experts, accustomed to handling intricate and high-stakes matters, ensuring compliance and innovation.

Real Estate

Legal advisory and commercial contract services on all matters of commercial and residential real estate.

Dispute Resolution

Widely known and peer-acknowledged dispute resolution services, including litigation, mediation and arbitration.

Consumer Rights & Product Liability

Wide spectrum of legal actions and advisory services related to consumer, product liability and advertising law.

Banking & Finance / Capital Markets

Supporting the diverse needs of both banks and corporate clients in the complex world of regulation, operations and transactions.

Public Law, Procurements & Projects

Advice on all related matters, representing and challenging complaints in tribunals and courts, with particular expertise in the field of defence.

Our Team

Our strength lies in our people and the unique contribution each of them makes.

Through ongoing legal training, academic research, knowledge management and internal mentoring, we constantly strive to be better professionals and to attract and enhance new legal talent.

THE PARTNERS
George Ballas
George Ballas
Senior & Managing Partner
Gregory Pelecanos
Gregory Pelecanos
Senior Partner
Grace Katsoulis
Grace Katsoulis
Partner

News & Events

We remain active and interested, and our expertise is widely recognized.

Our legal team consists of individuals with various interests, activities and insights, and we are regularly invited to share our views on legal matters and participate in various organizations.

Ballas Pelecanos Law supports public debate on economic pressures and European cohesion
Friday, 30 January 2026
Ballas Pelecanos Law supports public debate on economic pressures and European cohesion

A timely debate on inflation, trade and economic governance.

Ballas Pelecanos Law at the Employment Law Conference 2026
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Ballas Pelecanos Law at the Employment Law Conference 2026

A timely exchange on the legal, technological and policy shifts shaping modern labour relations.

Grace Katsoulis attends Future Unfold 2025: Framing the Future of Technology
Thursday, 04 December 2025
Grace Katsoulis attends Future Unfold 2025: Framing the Future of Technology

Grace Katsoulis, Partner, recently participated in Future Unfold 2025, Grant Thornton Greeceโ€™s flagship forum dedicated to technology, innovation, and the countryโ€™s evolving digital landscape.

Legal Insights

We follow current developments closely and contribute to the shaping of emerging legal frameworks.

As new demands and challenges bring about continuous changes in national and EU legislation, our team remains vigilant and offers expert analyses on current developments.

Legal professional privilege in Competition Law Investigations: Where do in-house lawyers stand?
Thursday, 22 January 2026
Legal professional privilege in Competition Law Investigations: Where do in-house lawyers stand?

Can legal advice given by in-house counsel remain confidential during competition law investigations, or are the boundaries of legal professional privilege becoming even tighter?

Greece activates its first-ever FDI screening regime
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Greece activates its first-ever FDI screening regime

Greece has now formally launched its first national Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) screening mechanism, creating a new regulatory layer for transactions involving foreign investors in strategic sectors.

G.E.MI.: New, stricter fines effective from 01.01.2026
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
G.E.MI.: New, stricter fines effective from 01.01.2026

Joint Ministerial Decision 46982/2025 (Government Gazette Bโ€™ 3542/08.07.2025) specifies the registrations and fines of the General Commercial Registry (G.E.MI.) for breaches of Law 4919/2022. The Decision enters into force on 1 January 2026 and applies to all obliged entities.

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