The latest edition of Chambers and Partners’ Commercial Contracts 2025 guide has been released, providing an updated overview of key legal frameworks governing commercial contracting across multiple jurisdictions. The Greece chapter was authored by our team members Apostolia Daskalos (Associate), John Zachos (Associate), Stefania Kalogeropoulos (Lawyer Trainee), and Angeliki Papandreou (Lawyer Trainee).
The chapter offers a comprehensive analysis of the Greek law on commercial contracts, covering the fundamental principles that shape contractual relationships, the impact of statutory provisions, and the mechanisms available for dispute resolution.
Among the core themes addressed are:
- Contractual freedom as a guiding principle of Greek private law, balanced by mandatory provisions in areas such as consumer protection and competition.
- Recent developments in arbitration, including the incorporation of the UNCITRAL Model Law through Law 5016/2023, which modernises Greece’s arbitration framework and enhances legal certainty for international parties.
- Contract interpretation and performance, with reference to good faith, commercial practice, and hardship clauses under Article 388 of the Greek Civil Code.
- The publication reflects the firm’s longstanding expertise in contract and commercial law, as well as its engagement in cross-border advisory work for international clients operating in or with Greece.
Read the full Greece chapter on the Chambers and Partners website.
