A new collaboration in mining and metals for our Corporate & Commercial practice group!
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
A new collaboration in mining and metals for our Corporate & Commercial practice group!

Our Corporate & Commercial team recently welcomed a new client, an EU-based company that succeeded in winning a tender for the subcontracted mining of precious metals in northern Greece.

George Ballas receives an honorary diploma for the completion of 50 years of successful practice of law
Thursday, 13 June 2024
George Ballas receives an honorary diploma for the completion of 50 years of successful practice of law

The Athens Bar Association recently issued an honorary diploma to George Ballas, our Senior & Managing Partner, on the anniversary of his completion of 50 years of successful practice of law.

ICC International Commercial Arbitration: Alleged violation of res judicata rules are not grounds for setting aside an award
Wednesday, 12 June 2024
ICC International Commercial Arbitration: Alleged violation of res judicata rules are not grounds for setting aside an award

Our arbitration team successfully acted for our client, the defendant, in a 2nd international arbitration, under ICC Rules.

Significant decision concerning arbitration clauses and foreign governing law clauses
Wednesday, 22 May 2024
Significant decision concerning arbitration clauses and foreign governing law clauses

A recent decision of the Athens Court of Appeals on a case concerning arbitration clauses and foreign governing law clauses upheld our arguments, representing the defendant company.

Latest developments in labor relations, April 2024
Tuesday, 09 April 2024
Latest developments in labor relations, April 2024

The announcement on the new minimum wage, effective as of 1 April 2024, and the extension of the date of imposition of penalties for non-compliance with the newly introduced digital work-card rules ar

Successful representation of world-famous Swiss cosmetics manufacturer in contentious trade mark case
Tuesday, 12 March 2024
Successful representation of world-famous Swiss cosmetics manufacturer in contentious trade mark case

Our IP law and Dispute Resolution teams, led by George Ballas (Senior & Managing Partner), secured a highly important ruling, representing the plaintiff, a world-famous Swiss cosmetics manufacturer.

Software Copyright Infringement success for our firm
Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Software Copyright Infringement success for our firm

Our team successfully represented a software developer in a contentious software copyright infringement matter.

Latest developments in labor relations, February 2024
Thursday, 22 February 2024
Latest developments in labor relations, February 2024

On 31 January, a bill was submitted to Parliament that includes the determination of the minimum wage for the year 2024. At the same time, the digital work card system is introduced for new types of b

Senior Partner, Gregory Pelecanos, at the 4th Athens International Arbitration Forum
Thursday, 02 November 2023
Senior Partner, Gregory Pelecanos, at the 4th Athens International Arbitration Forum

The highly successful 4th Athens International Arbitration Forum, which was held on 19 October 2023, had “States and State Entities in International Arbitration” as its main theme. Ballas, Pelecanos &

Getting the deal through: Our firm provides extensive advice on multi-aspect business investment in Greece
Thursday, 09 February 2023
Getting the deal through: Our firm provides extensive advice on multi-aspect business investment in Greece

Ballas, Pelecanos & Associates L.P.C. recently assisted a client with various aspects of an ambitious investment project that called for expert planning, support and execution.

Gregory Pelecanos, Senior Partner, coordinates panel on “Medicines - Competition - Access & Safety” at the 2nd Congress on Law & Health Policies
Tuesday, 20 December 2022
Gregory Pelecanos, Senior Partner, coordinates panel on “Medicines - Competition - Access & Safety” at the 2nd Congress on Law & Health Policies

Gregory Pelecanos, Senior Partner at our firm and a widely acclaimed competition law expert, was invited to coordinate the 4th session of the highly successful 2nd Conference on "Law & Health Policies

Gregory Pelecanos, Senior Partner, speaks at the 3rd Athens International Arbitration Forum
Thursday, 03 November 2022
Gregory Pelecanos, Senior Partner, speaks at the 3rd Athens International Arbitration Forum

Our firm's Senior Partner, Gregory Pelecanos, participated in the 3rd Athens International Arbitration Forum that took place on 20 October 2022.