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

Our firm is named IP Firm of the Year in Greece
Tuesday, 05 December 2023
Our firm is named IP Firm of the Year in Greece

We are delighted and honoured to share that our firm has been named IP Firm of the Year in Greece at the 2023 IAM and World Trademark Review Global IP Awards.

Participation at the 8th Patras IQ Innovation & Technology Transfer Conference and Exhibition
Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Participation at the 8th Patras IQ Innovation & Technology Transfer Conference and Exhibition

Our Senior Partner, Gregory Pelecanos, will represent our firm at the 8th Patras IQ Innovation & Technology Transfer Conference and Exhibition on 25-27 November 2023.

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 & Associates L.P.C. were, once again, proud golden sponsors of the event that attracted leading arbit

Ballas Pelecanos Law is, once again, ranked in the GOLD Tier of law firms in Greece by IAM Patent 1000, recognizing its internationally acclaimed expertise in patent law
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Ballas Pelecanos Law is, once again, ranked in the GOLD Tier of law firms in Greece by IAM Patent 1000, recognizing its internationally acclaimed expertise in patent law

Intellectual property is a central pillar of our firm’s full-service practice. It brings a high degree of specialization to IP assignments, while capitalizing on its wider expertise and resources in a way that instils confidence when there are commercially consequential patent matters to be taken ca

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.

Nikolaos Papadopoulos selected by the EDBP to join its Support Pool of Experts
Wednesday, 25 January 2023
Nikolaos Papadopoulos selected by the EDBP to join its Support Pool of Experts

We are very proud to share that the European Data Protection Board (EDBP) has selected our law firm’s Associate, Nikolaos Papadopoulos (LL.M.), to join its Support Pool of Experts.