Τransposition of the NIS 2 Directive into national legislation is now under way
Monday, 18 November 2024
Τransposition of the NIS 2 Directive into national legislation is now under way

The Greek government has now published the draft law for the transposition of the NIS 2 Directive into national legislation.

Ballas Pelecanos Law at the upcoming Lexing Global Conference on “Generative Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers and Legal Experts”
Wednesday, 02 October 2024
Ballas Pelecanos Law at the upcoming Lexing Global Conference on “Generative Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers and Legal Experts”

Ballas Pelecanos Law will be attending the Lexing Global Conference on “Generative Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers and Legal Experts” in November 2025, in Paris.

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 are two of the most significant developments in labor relations in Greece.

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 businesses, while a reduction of the salary threshold for managerial employees is also due to take ef