News & Events

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).

A new set of supporting measures, aiming to boost the country’s economy, and especially employment and entrepreneurship, was recently announced by the Greek Prime – Minister, Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Article 31 of Law 4690/2020 introduced to Greek legislation the labor mechanism “Syn-Ergasia”, while Joint Ministerial Decision B’/2274/14-06-2020 provided for a detailed regulation of its complete framework. On 1st July 2020, a Circular of the Ministry of Labor, dated 30.06.2020, was issued, in ord

‘The level of responsiveness is unique. They understand the case or request with the first email. Replies are specific and to the point. Deep knowledge of the market, competition and their practices.’ (Referee testimonial LEGAL 500 EMEA).

According to declarations made by the Minister of Labor, the new labor mechanism “Syn-ergasia”, soon-to-be introduced by virtue of the relevant legislation, is funded by a program up to €1,4 billion and it shall apply in the period from 01.06.2020 until 30.09.2020.

The Greek government labors under an ongoing attempt to provide for the adverse effects of a situation which the World Health Organization characterized as a pandemic. The measures have as primary target the public health and the Greek economy at large.

The new set of supporting measures which was announced by the Greek Government, aiming to moderate the severe results of the corona virus epidemic on country’s struggling economy, consisted of a series of State aid tools concerning enterprises and professionals who have been harmed by the current cr