Our firm is a leading, full-service business law firm, with a determinedly forward-looking and results oriented mindset.
Our firm is a leading, full-service business law firm, with a determinedly forward-looking and results oriented mindset.
Andromache is a Certified Senior Paralegal, with over 24 years of experience in the management, administration and prosecution of trade marks, patents, utility models and industrial designs in Greece and abroad. She joined Ballas Pelecanos Law in December 2011 and is an integral member of our firm’s Intellectual Property practice group.
After studying computer sciences, she went on to obtain certifications on WIPO Advanced Courses related to trade marks, industrial designs, geographical indications and patents, as well as a Paralegal Certification in 2016. She is a member of the Greek Paralegal Association and a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA), and speaks English and French.
At Ballas Pelecanos Law, Andromache is involved in preparing and coordinating availability trade mark searches; filing of assignments, changes of name and address, filing and registering of trade marks, patents, utility models and designs, filing PCT applications; filing of EP applications at the EPO; filing and registering of European and international trade mark and design applications; managing clients’ IP portfolios and budgets; conducting researches for potential infringements of clients' IP rights, as well as coordinating with foreign counsel on international trade mark, patent and design filings.
Basil is a Certified Paralegal with three years of specialized experience in corporate legal support, having previously contributed to two prominent Greek law firms. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences (2020) and has further advanced his expertise with certifications in Paralegal Skills and Blockchain in Financial Services from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is fluent in English and French, and has a basic command in Italian.
At Ballas Pelecanos Law, Basil is engaged in drafting various agreements, submitting minutes and essential documentation to GEMI, obtaining official certifications, and managing other critical corporate documents. His responsibilities also include preparing and filing UBO forms to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, maintaining accurate records, assisting in all immigration related procedures, such as visas and administrative approvals, as well as overseeing the corporate bookkeeping for our clients.
Alexandra is an experienced IP paralegal with 15 years of relevant expertise. She joined our firm 5 years ago, after having honed her skills at one of Greece's long-standing Intellectual Property law boutiques, gaining considerable proficiency in a wide range of IP protection matters.
With an academic background in healthcare sciences and IT, Alexandra, who has Greek and English as her working languages, is a valued member of our IP Practice group. On her day-to-day work, she focuses on handling trade mark and patent prosecution matters, assisting our attorneys with the organisation and reporting of trade mark and patent searches, recordals and filings, the collection of evidentiary materials for court cases, as well as acting as a first point of contact for various client queries relating to IP matters.
Rena joined Ballas Pelecanos Law in 2004, following 13 years of administrative and commercial management support experience in the private sector. She is fluent in English. Before becoming a key member of our team, she held various roles in industries, including in Greek subsidiaries of multinational companies in sectors as diverse as construction, medical and education.
Rena is entrusted with overseeing the entire spectrum of the financial affairs of our firm. Her duties include, among others, supervising all payments, liaising with banks, suppliers, our associates, and members of staff, ensuring the smooth application of all our financial agreements, as well as producing budgeting reports and statistical analyses of financial data. Rena is also responsible for ensuring the overall smooth operation of our firm, including HR aspects, building maintenance, IT services, and equipment procurement.
Suzana joined our firm in 2001 after completing secretarial and accounting studies, and acquiring English language and IT skills. Prior to joining Ballas Pelecanos Law and becoming an essential part of our team, she gained valuable experience in various administrative and customer service roles in the public and private sectors.
Suzana offers assistance to our Intellectual Property practice group, dealing predominantly with trade mark matters, as well as general assistance to the firm in overseeing the smooth operation of all aspects of office life. In her current day-to-day work, Suzana provides secretarial support to our lawyers, serves as a first point of contact concerning client enquiries, organises most practical aspects of our working day and makes sure that everything is running according to plan.
Vasiliki joined our firm in 2022 as a Financial Assistant. She is fluent in English and holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Hons) in Business Management from Robert Gordon University, in Aberdeen, UK, as well as an Advanced Diploma (Hons) in Business Administration from Mohawk College, in Canada.
She has more than 10 years of relevant industry experience, both in Greece and Canada, as a finance and administrative assistant, account manager, buyer, and store and sales manager. At Ballas Pelecanos Law, Vasiliki offers assistance to the Financial Manager on a wide range of matters, and handles programmes for commercial, office, customer relationship and staff relationship management (CRM, ERP, etc.). She works closely with our firm’s accounting department, contributes in record keeping and payroll, and is also involved in various financial transactions, and liaises with our firm’s clients, suppliers and collaborating banks.
Dimitra joined our firm in 2022 as our PR and communications officer, overseeing all our firm’s internal and external communications, social media presence and overall interaction with our clients, the legal community, and the industries we serve. She speaks English fluently, has professional knowledge of Italian and a basic understanding of Spanish.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) (Hons) degree from Edinburgh University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice from Exeter University, in the United Kingdom. Following the completion of her studies, she became a teaching assistant at Edinburgh University and was later appointed as a full-time lecturer at Exeter University, lecturing in UK constitutional and administrative law, EU law and international public law.
Dimitra’s varied past also entailed, among other roles, being a competitive public speaking coach at the American College of Greece; a legal consultant in one of Greece's most well-known IP law boutiques, where she provided legal advisory services to a wide range of international clients; and a creative strategist at a premium Athens branding and design agency.
Alexander is a Consultant to the Banking & Finance / Capital Markets and Corporate & Commercial practice groups at Ballas Pelecanos Law.
He completed his undergraduate law studies at the University of Exeter (LL.B.) and, following that, earned a Postgraduate Degree (M.Sc.) in Law & Finance from Queen Mary University of London (Distinction).
Alexander worked in leading financial services firms in London focusing on project management and client services to provide customised and tailored capital markets solutions to a suite of European private equity and venture capital clients.
His dual law and finance background and experience enables Alex to provide support an insights to our legal teams in corporate, corporate finance and capital markets transactions. At Ballas Pelecanos Law he acts as a financial analyst, in a wide range of banking, finance and corporate matters, including financial analysis of corporate accounts, equity and debt instruments, M&A’s and commercial transactions.
Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial
LLB, University of Exeter
MSc Finance, Queen Mary University of London
English
Greek
Finnish
Dimitrios is the founding Partner of ECOVIS Hellas Ltd., and a long-standing tax and accounting expert who provides advisory services to Ballas Pelecanos Law to the benefit of our Greek and international clients.
A graduate of the Athens University of Economics and Business with a B.A. in Economics, Dimitrios also holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A. He has also been certified as a tax advisor by the Economic Chamber of Greece and the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD), an international foundation generally regarded as the foremost authority on cross-border taxation. Keen to share his knowledge with students and peers, Dimitrios is currently an Associate Professor (Adjunct Faculty) at the Athens University of Economics and Business, where he lectures on corporate taxation and the Greek Chart of Accounts at the university’s programs.
Over the years, Dimitrios has served clients from various key business sectors, including the real estate, automotive, oil, gas, mining & exploration, and shipping industry. At the same time, he also offers expert advice on distance sales and digital services, with a particular interest in start-ups.
Banking and Finance, Corporate & Commercial, Employment, Real Estate, Energy
George is the Director of the HR & Payroll Services Department of Ecovis Hellas Ltd. and has extensive experience in the areas of compensation and benefits management, as well as in labour and social security legislation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Leicester, and has also completed additional computer analysis and programming studies at the Advance Computer Education College.
During his 25+ years of working experience in the HR and payroll sector, he has successfully supported many companies with regard to their payroll services and in the migration of data and integration/absorption processes. At present, he is the Project Manager for all the major clients of Ecovis Hellas. He offers a wide range of related advisory services supporting Ballas Pelecanos Law Employment and Company & Commercial practice groups.
Company & Commercial, Employment
