Gregory made the case for a radical change of perspective regarding the Greek legal framework regulating public works and contracts. He noted that Greek public procurement law appears driven not only by concerns relating to maintaining fair competition but also, if not primarily, by concerns about t
Gregory will review issues concerning the use of civil code concepts to enable the effective operation of public procurement contracts and inject principles of fairness in an otherwise inflexible public law framework.
Eight proposals for stimulating the production of patents in Greece and for the development of innovations from the stage of basic research in applied research until and including the marketing of a commercial product, were highlighted in the context of the 2nd Innovation Forum, entitled “Innovation
Gregory Pelecanos, Senior Partner, “Ballas Pelecanos & Associates LPC”, moderates a panel on “Intellectual Property and Innovation: Proposals for institutional Improvements” at the 2nd Innovation Forum in Greece organized by the Hellenic German Commercial and Industrial Chamber on November 24th 2021
Gregory Pelecanos, Senior Partner discussed the topic “Merger Control in the Pharma Sector” at the 5th International Conference on Competition Law and Policy. Gregory reviewed issues concerning market definition and discussed whether theories of harm adequately take into account the innovative natur
On August 23, 2021, the Hellenic Competition Authority (HCC) issued Decision No. 744/21, unanimously approving the concentration notified on June 18, 2021 referring to the acquisition of joint control of the company under the name THERMOELECTRIC KOMOTINI SINGLE PERSON SOCIETE ANONYME, by the compani
On June 9, 2021, Grace Katsoulis, Partner, spoke at the “13th National Conference of In-House Counsel”. Grace participated in the panel that discussed the limits of employer's managerial right during Covid-19 times, focusing on the vaccine as a right or an obligation.
On May 25/5/2021 Gregory Pelecanos, Senior Partner, participated at the “Investing in Greece Law Forum” in his capacity of President of the Legal Committee of the Hellenic German Commercial and Industrial Chamber. Gregory discussed Investment Arbitration, EU trends and certain Greek particularities.
Ballas, Pelecanos & Associates LPC is proud to announce that Gregory Pelecanos, Senior Partner has been elected Chairman of the AHK’s Legal Committee. His tenure is 2 years.
The Partners of Ballas, Pelecanos & Associates LPC, are pleased to announce the admission of Grace Katsoulis as new Partner with effect from 12 January, 2021.
Re-initiation of retail trade was officially announced by the Greek Prime Minister and the competent government staff, starting from Monday 18th January. Retail shops, including outlet stores and malls, will operate under certain specific conditions, which are explained below.
Ballas, Pelecanos & Associates is a proud supporter of the team representing the Athens Law School at the international competition Foreign Direct Investment International Arbitration Moot 2020 (2020FDI Moot).