Tracing our origins to the 1930s and the renowned "Simitis Law Offices", we continue to grow and build on our rich heritage.

Our expert team of lawyers, led by partners, George A. Ballas (Senior & Managing Partner), Gregory M. Pelecanos (Senior Partner), Grace Ch. Katsoulis and Anthony G. Mavrides, is further comprised of 11 associate lawyers and 3 lawyer trainees, supported by a team of 3 paralegals, 4 administrative and 2 financial support staff.

Actively involved in Greek and international legal, academic, and business networks, our partners and associates contribute to and stay informed about current developments.

Organized in 12 active and agile Practice Groups, each headed by a Partner (or co-headed by multiple Partners), our expert teams of associates are dedicated to providing expert legal services.

Our core capabilities lie primarily, though not exclusively, in:

  • Intellectual Property
  • Competition and State Aid
  • Consumer Protection
  • Product Liability
  • Commercial and Project Transactions
  • Corporate law, M&As, Corporate Governance and Taxation
  • Technology, Media & Telecommunications
  • Product Liability 
  • Data Privacy & Protection
  • Public and Defence Procurements
  • Energy
  • Employment
  • Banking & Finance / Capital Markets
  • Immigration
  • Real Estate
  • Dispute resolution (mediation, civil, administrative, and criminal litigation, arbitration)

.Leveraging legal expertise and a comprehensive understanding of the business and technological landscape, we navigate legal complexities to deliver tailored results aligned with our clients' unique needs and business objectives..

Our daily practice encompasses advisory, transactional, and dispute resolution services, including mediation and both international (ICC/LCIA) and domestic arbitration, for a diverse domestic and international clientele.

Our firm, entrusted with advisory and litigation matters, serves key sectors in business and industry, including automotive, industrial machines and white goods, technology, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, oil, gas and renewable energy, defence and security, real estate, hotel, leisure and tourism, leisure wear, and many others.

While our support frequently focuses on the Greek jurisdiction, .the multinational character of our clients and the international impact of our actions have clearly led us to adopt a global perspective.. This involves reconciling the challenges of Greek law with the business realities of multi-jurisdictional projects, in order to secure consistency and maximize operational efficiency.

In recognition of its authoritative and leading position in the Greek legal market, our firm is consistently listed in the most authoritative international legal directories, including The Legal 500, WTR 1000, IAM Patent 1000, and Who’s Who Legal.

Creating meaningful links with trade and industry has always been a key concern of us. To this end, our firm has been a long-standing member of various legal and business associations and communities, including various Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

Through our membership in Ecovis International, a global accounting, taxation, audit and accounting advisory network, and via our association with Ecovis Hellas Ltd., we provide 360° legal, accounting, audit and tax advisory and support services, with complete ESG support services and advisory. This official alliance allows our clients to receive a full spectrum of services all around the world, making use of our global network of prestigious partners.

Our law firm is also an active member of Lexing, the first international network of lawyers specialized in digital and emerging technology law.

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