News

27
Aug

NKLaw contributes in the structuring and execution of a cross-border shipping finance facility.

  We are pleased to have acted as legal advisors to Piraeus Bank in the structuring and execution of a cross-border shipping finance facility involving Piraeus Bank and Vista Leasing IFN (Romania) SA, in support of vessel operations across multiple jurisdictions.The transaction featured multi-jurisdictional structuring, the use of standardised finance documentation in line with international market practice, and robust financial collateral and security arrangements, ensuring enforceability, operational efficiency, and alignment with broader capital markets infrastructure.This deal underscores both the continued strength of Greece’s maritime finance sector and the expanding financial...
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25
Jul

Compliance Services under NIS 2.

  Our Law Firm is proud to have successfully supported the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) in achieving compliance with Greek Law 5160/2024 — the national implementation of the NIS 2 Directive.Over a six-month engagement, our team:🔹 Delivered tailored legal memoranda outlining OSE’s obligations under the new legal framework🔹 Conducted a gap analysis to assess existing compliance levels and consulted in bridging compliance gaps🔹 Supported OSE’s registration with the National Cybersecurity Authority 🔹 Drafted the cybersecurity policies required under Article 15 of the Greek law 🔹 Developed practical, tailored solutions in...
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25
Jul

Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our Law Firm, General Legal Counsel and BoD Legal Advisor at Enterprise Greece S.A. participated as a speaker at the 1st Global Summit of Hellenic Lawyers 2025 under the theme “Safeguarding Democracy, Rule of Law and Justice: Global Challenges and the Role of AI”. (7-10 July, Athens)

  Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our Law Firm, General Legal Counsel and BoD Legal Advisor at Enterprise Greece S.A. participated as a speaker at the 1st Global Summit of Hellenic Lawyers 2025 under the theme “Safeguarding Democracy, Rule of Law and Justice: Global Challenges and the Role of AI”, held on July 7-10 in Athens by the Plenary of the Greek Bar Associations in collaboration with the Hellenic Australian Lawyers Association, the Hellenic Lawyers Association of New York and the Cyprus Bar Association. The Summit was organized under the auspices...
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25
Jul

Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Managing Partner of our Law Firm attended the 1st Global Summit of Hellenic Lawyers 2025 under the theme “Safeguarding Democracy, Rule of Law and Justice: Global Challenges and the Role of AI”. (7-10 July , Athens)

  Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Managing Partner of our Law Firm attended the 1st Global Summit of Hellenic Lawyers 2025 under the theme “Safeguarding Democracy, Rule of Law and Justice: Global Challenges and the Role of AI”, held on July 7-10 in Athens by the Plenary of the Greek Bar Associations in collaboration with the Hellenic Australian Lawyers Association, the Hellenic Lawyers Association of New York and the Cyprus Bar Association. The Summit is organized under the auspices of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic Mr. Constantine An. Tassoulas. NKLaw Firm is...
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25
Jul

Nicolas Kanellopoulos and Chara Zerva, Managing Partners of our law firm, attended the visit of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Konstantinos Tasoulas, to the “Ionian Center” of the Holy Metropolis of Nea Ionia, Filadelfeia, Irakleio and Chalkidona (July 6th, 2025).

  It was an honor for our Managing Partners, Nicolas Kanellopoulos and Chara Zerva, to attend the visit of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Konstantinos Tasoulas, to the Ionian Center of the Holy Metropolis of Nea Ionia, Filadelfeia, Irakleio and Chalkidona on Sunday, July 6th, 2025. The President was welcomed and guided through the Center and its surrounding park by His Eminence Metropolitan Gabriel, who presented the vision and progress of this important initiative. The visit took place in the esteemed presence of His Eminence Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All...
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25
Jul

Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Managing Partner of our law firm attended the 29th Annual Government Roundtable entitled “Walking steadily across a tightrope of uncertainty”. (July 1st-3rd 2025, Grand Resort Lagonissi)

  Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Managing Partner of our law firm attended the 29th Annual Government Roundtable “Walking steadily across a tightrope of uncertainty” held by Economist Impact and Hazlis & Rivas on July 1st-3rd 2025 at Grand Resort Lagonissi, Athens. Mr Kanellopoulos had the pleasure of meeting with leaders from politics and business and prominent personalities from around the world and discuss on economic and business trends that will be shaping the world in the months to come.
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25
Jul

Our Managing Partner Chara Zerva, Legal Counsel to HDBI’s BoD, and our Associate Foteini Samara Chatzianastasiou participated in the TechTour Investors Summit held at One&Only Aesthesis Hotel. (19 June 2025)

  Pleased to have participated in the TechTour Investors Summit, proudly hosted by the Hellenic Development Bank of Investments (HDBI) — a key event that brought together leading tech investors, co-investors, and funders (LPs) from Greece, Southeast Europe (SEE), the Gulf (GCC), and the Middle East.Our Managing Partner Chara Zerva, Legal Counsel to HDBI’s BoD, along with our Associate Foteini Samara Chatzianastasiou joined this important initiative focused on:– Enabling cross-border co-investments and co-fundings in growth-stage companies and funds– Promoting best practices to enhance both financial performance and societal impactWe are proud to continue exploring the intersection of venture capital and innovation — and the evolving...
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25
Jul

Nicolas Kanellopoulos, President of the Institute for Justice and Growth and Executive Director of the Institute for Privacy Law, Data Protection and Technology of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), attended the celebration of the 18th anniversary of the EPLO as an International Organization.  (19 June 2025)

  Nicolas Kanellopoulos, President of the Institute for Justice and Growth and Executive Director of the Institute for Privacy Law, Data Protection and Technology both established within the framework of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), attended the celebration of the 18th anniversary of the EPLO as an International Organization, held at the historic Roman Agora in Athens, on June 19, 2025. The event brought together prominent figures from Greece, Italy, and the international diplomatic community to honor nearly two decades of the EPLO’s commitment to the promotion of public law...
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25
Jul

Nicolas Kanellopoulos and Chara Zerva, Managing Partners of our law firm, visited the Embassy of Greece in Paris on the occasion of VivaTech 2025.

  Nicolas Kanellopoulos and Chara Zerva, Managing Partners of our law firm, had the great pleasure and honor of visiting the Embassy of Greece in Paris on the occasion of VivaTech 2025.The Ambassador of Greece, Mr. Antonis Alexandridis, hosted an inspiring gathering of Greek and French representatives from the fields of innovation, business, and various sectors closely linked to advanced technologies which can mark a significant social impact.   It was particularly encouraging to observe that Greek innovation, powered by technological excellence and growing investment momentum, is increasingly present in...
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25
Jul

NKLaw Firm at the International Jurists AGM 2025. (Paris 12-15 June 2025)

  NKLaw Firm, represented by our Managing Partners, Nicolas Kanellopoulos & Chara Zerva, was honored to participate at the International Jurists (IJ)2025 Annual General Meeting, which took place in Paris on June 12-15, 2025 and was hosted by FTPA Avocats. The meeting was held at FTPA Avocats premises where the participant firms shared best practices and updates with their fellow members.The presentation of all participants and speakers were of unexceptionable substance and interest. Special thanks to our host Antoine Gautier-Sauvagnac, for hosting successfully the AGM 2025.
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25
Jul

Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our Law Firm, General Legal Counsel & BoD Legal Advisor at Enterprise Greece SA, representing the organization, participated as a speaker at the 15th Annual Capital Link Sustainability Forum: “Is Sustainability viable?”, held under the Auspices of SEV Hellenic Federation of Enterprises, the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry – ACCI, supported by CSR Hellas. (5 June 2025, Divani Caravel Hotel Athens).

Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our Law Firm, General Legal Counsel & BoD Legal Advisor at Enterprise Greece SA, representing the organization, participated as a speaker in the panel discussion on “Empowering Greek Enterprises: the contribution of SEV, EVEA and ENTERPRISE GREECE to Sustainability, of the 15th Annual Capital Link Sustainability Forum: “Is Sustainability viable?”, held under the Auspices of SEV Hellenic Federation of Enterprises, the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry – ACCI, supported by CSR Hellas, on Thursday June 5th, 2025, at Divani Caravel Hotel Athens. The 15th Annual...
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25
Jul

Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Managing Partner of our Law Firm and Secretary General of the Hellenic-Ukrainian Commercial and Industrial Association, participated in a high-level Greek business delegation and officially represented NKLaw Firm at the Hellenic-Ukrainian Business Forum, held in Kyiv on June 2, organized by the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Enterprise Greece SA. (2 June 2025)

  Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Managing Partner of our Law Firm and Secretary General of the Hellenic-Ukrainian Commercial and Industrial Association, participated in a high-level Greek business delegation and officially represented NKLaw Firm at the Hellenic-Ukrainian Business Forum, held in Kyiv on June 2, organized by the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Enterprise Greece SA. The forum, hosted in the Ukrainian capital, brought together numerous officials, business leaders, and institutional representatives from Greece and Ukraine, who emphasized the significant role of Greece in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Key sectors highlighted...
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25
Jul

Our Managing Partner Nicolas Kanellopoulos and our Senior Counsel Ileana Loudarou attended the 9th Shipping Conference of Naftemporiki titled “Shipping in Disruption” held on May 28th, 2025, at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens.

  Our Managing Partner Nicolas Kanellopoulos and our Senior Counsel Ileana Loudarou attended the 9th Shipping Conference of Naftemporiki titled “Shipping in Disruption” held on May 28th, 2025, at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens. Mr. Kanellopoulos and Ms. Loudarou had the opportunity to meet with Antonis Stelliatos, President of the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association, George Alexandratos, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, Charalambos Simantonis, President of the Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association as well as other prominent executives of the Greek shipping industry and discuss about the Shipping Conference which...
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25
Jul

Nicolas Kanellopoulos – Chara Zerva & Associates Law Firm – NKLaw Firm is proud to have advised a leading Greek food manufacturer on the successful sale of its Romanian subsidiary to a major player in Romania’s bakery industry, a subsidiary of BIBO Group.

  Nicolas Kanellopoulos – Chara Zerva & Associates Law Firm – NKLaw Firm is proud to have advised a leading Greek food manufacturer on the successful sale of its Romanian subsidiary to a major player in Romania’s bakery industry, a subsidiary of BIBO Group — one of the largest and most influential food conglomerates in Southeast Europe. The buyer holds a dominant position in the Romanian market, with a long-standing legacy in the region’s fast-moving consumer goods sector and a vertically integrated business model spanning production, packaging, and distribution. This...
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25
Jul

Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Managing Partner of our law firm and General Secretary of the Iraqi Hellenic Business Council participated in the Delphi Forum Slemani, an event organized by Delphi Economic Forum. (May 18 – 19 2025, Slemani)

  Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Managing Partner of our law firm and General Secretary of the Iraqi Hellenic Business Council participated in the Delphi Forum Slemani, an event organized on May 18 – 19 2025, by Delphi Economic Forum and held under the auspices of the Secretariat General for International Economic Affairs of the Hellenic Republic and the High Patronage of H.E. Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government. H.E. Latif Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq, delivered the keynote address of the event, which was opened with...
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25
Jul

Our Managing Partners, Nicolas Kanellopoulos and Chara Zerva represented our law firm at the Legal Business Summit Costa Navarino 2025

  Our Managing Partners, Nicolas Kanellopoulos and Chara Zerva represented our law firm at the Legal Business Summit Costa Navarino 2025, an exclusive networking gathering of leading legal professionals, organized by BOUSSIAS Communications. We are proud that NKLaw Firm participated for a second consecutive year as a sponsor of the event where our partners exchanged ideas and experiences with some of the industry’s top executives and decision-makers.
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25
Jul

Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our law firm & General Legal Counsel at Enterprise Greece SA participated at the 3rd Women in Law Conference, held by NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI. (14 May 2025, Gennadius Library)

  Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our law firm & General Legal Counsel at Enterprise Greece SA participated  in the powerful panel discussion entitled “Women’s participation on BoDs: Tick the box or Game Changer?” of the 3rd Women in Law Conference, held by NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI with great success on Wednesday, 14 May 2025 at the Gennadius Library. Mrs Zerva had the opportunity to share her insightful perspectives around the challenges and opportunities faced by young women lawyers today, alongside distinguished legal professionals. She highlighted the importance and necessity of women’s...
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25
Jul

Interview with Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our Law Firm & General Legal Counsel at Enterprise Greece, in “Lawyer – The Business Magazine” issue 37, March -April 2025.

  Interview with Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our Law Firm & General Legal Counsel at Enterprise Greece, in “Lawyer – The Business Magazine” issue 37, March -April 2025. Ms. Zerva emphasizes that Greece is evolving into an attractive investment destination, while also highlighting the strong interest of the investment community in fast-track investments. Read the full article below: https://www.kanell.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1cz.pdf
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24
Jul

Nicolas Kanellopoulos, President of the Institute for Justice and Growth of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) welcomed the audience at the conference “Justice – Society – Constitution”, hosted by The Institute for Justice and Growth (IJG) and the Association of Greek Judges and Public Prosecutors for the Democracy and the Liberties on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, at the EPLO Conference Hall. (Roman Agora)

      The Institute for Justice and Growth (IJG) of the European Public Law Organisation (EPLO) and the Association of Greek Judges and Public Prosecutors for the Democracy and the Liberties organized a conference on “Justice – Society – Constitution”, held on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, at 16:00, at the EPLO Conference Hall (across the Roman Agora). The event was addressed by:: Spyridon Flogaitis, Director, EPLO Margarita Stenioti, President of the Court of Appeal, Vice President of the Society Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Lawyer, President of IJG Session I: Justice and Public Opinion – Limits, Challenges and Institutional...
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23
Jul

NKLaw Firm has been officially recognized for Client Satisfaction by The Legal 500.

  We are honored to share that Nicolas Kanellopoulos – Chara Zerva & Associates Law Firm – NKLaw Firm has been officially recognized for Client Satisfaction by The Legal 500. This distinction highlights our dedication to understanding our clients’ industries and consistently delivering tailored, strategic solutions.Our firm has received the Client Satisfaction Recognition from Legal 500, highlighting our commitment to building lasting, trusted client relationships and delivering legal solutions with impact.Our recognition is deeply rooted in the feedback of our clients, who consistently share powerful feedback such as: «Compared to...
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23
Jul

Navigating Legal Complexities in Global Aviation.

  We are proud to have played a pivotal role in the acquisition of an aviation company holding certified operational credentials, facilitating the expansion of aviation services in Greece and across international markets. Our law firm successfully handled negotiations with the seller, communications with the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), and share transfer agreements both locally and abroad. Additionally, we conducted thorough legal due diligence in collaboration with financial experts, ensuring compliance and accuracy at every step of the process. The transaction concluded with the structuring and execution of the...
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23
Jul

Eirini I. Riga, Senior Associate in the Data Protection Department of our Law Firm, participated as a speaker in the 29th Panhellenic Conference of the Association of Criminal Lawyers and Struggling Lawyers. (12 April 2025)

  Eirini I. Riga, Senior Associate in the Data Protection Department of our Law Firm, had the honour to participate in the 29th Panhellenic Conference of the Association of Criminal Lawyers and Struggling Lawyers, co-organized with the Observatory of Institutions, Culture and Development of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, following the honorary invitation of the Association.During the conference, issues related to the modern role of AI in Justice were analysed and her presentation was on “Challenges of Legitimacy and Transparency in the Processing of Personal Data by Artificial...
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23
Jul

Important CSRD Update – A critical window for compliance.

  On 14 April 2025, the Council of the EU, following Omnibus I & II, gave its final approval to a key legislative development aimed at simplifying EU sustainability rules, officially endorsing the “Stop-the-Clock” directive. This directive grants a two-year extension for large companies that have not yet started reporting and listed SMEs to comply with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).This move is not a retreat from sustainability, quite the opposite, it offers the much-needed breathing space for businesses to properly prepare for the new reporting and due diligence...
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23
Jul

NKLaw Firm has been named Leading Law Firm by Legal 500.

  We are thrilled to announce that Nicolas Kanellopoulos – Chara Zerva & Associates Law Firm – NKLaw Firm has been named Leading Law Firm by Legal 500.This esteemed acknowledgment reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and the trust our clients place in us.A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team for their continued pursuit of excellence and for making this achievement possible, as well as to our valued clients for their trust. We remain committed to our mission to provide exceptional legal services and uphold the highest standards of...
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23
Jul

Leading the way in sustainable cross-border innovations.

Our Law Firm, Nicolas Kanellopoulos – Chara Zerva & Associates Law Firm – NKLaw Firm, is proud to announce a landmark cross-border transaction in Italy that not only highlights our commitment to delivering excellent legal services but also reinforces our dedication to ESG principles and sustainability.This milestone transaction involved a groundbreaking transfer of a distinguished brand of electric bicycles (e-bikes), combining Italian design, Japanese technology, and German safety standards. These e-bikes represent cutting-edge innovation, while inspiring a cool, green lifestyle that promotes environmental mindfulness. The deal sets a new benchmark in...
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23
Jul

Nicolas Kanellopoulos at Delphi Economic Forum.

Delphi Economic Forum brings together highly esteemed stakeholders, politicians, as well as financial institutions representatives’. It contributes significantly to the promotion of new trends in economic affairs, while hosting a creative mosaic of opinions and proposals. It was a great honor and a real pleasure for our Managing Partner Nicolas Kanellopoulos to welcome Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (K.R.I), Mr. Qubad Talabani, to the Delphi Forum. They had the pleasure to meet with the  Deputy Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Tasos Chatzivasileiou, and the Secretary...
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23
Jul

Article by Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our law firm and General Legal Counsel at Enterprise Greece S.A., entitled “Growth and Financing Tools” featured in the special edition of Kathimerini Newspaper, in collaboration with NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI . (13 April 2025)

Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our law firm and General Legal Counsel at Enterprise Greece S.A., shares key insights in her article “Growth and Financing Tools” featured in the special edition of Kathimerini Newspaper, in collaboration with NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI .She emphasizes that Greece is actively modernizing its investment tools and policy mechanisms, placing innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship at the heart of its strategic agenda. These efforts aim to position Greece as a globally competitive and sustainable economy.Key focus areas she highlights include:✅ Expansion of Funding Sources for Flagship Strategic Investments✅...
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23
Jul

Philippos Mitletton, Senior Counsel of Data Protection and AI Law of our law firm had the honor to participate in the 11th Conference on Technology & Communication Law by NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI. (2 April 2025, Wyndham Grand Athens)

  Philippos Mitletton, Senior Counsel of Data Protection and AI Law of our law firm had the honor to participate in the 11th Conference on Technology & Communication Law by NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI on April 2nd at Wyndham Grand Athens. Mr. Mitletton had the chance to share his views in a Round Table on AI & Cybersecurity, moderated by Spyros Tassis, Partner, TMT & Data Protection at PotamitisVekris, along with Michael Bletsas, Head of the Hellenic Cybersecurity Authority, Dimitris Patsos, Senior Specialist on Cyber Security & Regulated Industries at Microsoft Greece,...
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30
Jun

Chara Zerva Managing Partner of our law firm and Chief Legal Advisor of Enterprise Greece SA participated as a speaker in the 1st Sustainable Finance Conference organized by BOUSSIAS Events, held on March 27 at the Ethniki Asfalistiki Conference Center.

  Chara Zerva Managing Partner of our law firm and Chief Legal Advisor of Enterprise Greece SA participated as a speaker in the 1st Sustainable Finance Conference organized by BOUSSIAS Events, held on March 27 at the Ethniki Asfalistiki Conference Center. As part of her participation in the panel of SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE, along with Zefi Nikolaou, MA, CFE, CFSE, ESG Senior Expert, Kalia Konstantinidou, Group Executive Officer of Empiria Group, Despina Chamilaki, Managing Partner at Grivalia Management Company and Panagiotis Merekoulias, Managing Director at Merekoulias VALUES, she...
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30
Jun

Chara Zerva Managing Partner of our law firm and Chief Legal Advisor of Enterprise Greece SA participated as a coordinator at the 2nd Invest in Greece Conference held by Nomiki Vivliothiki. (20 March 2025, Wyndham Grand Athens)

  Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our law firm and Chief Legal Advisor of Enterprise Greece SA had the opportunity to be the scientific advisor of the Invest in Greece Conference which has become a benchmark for the business and investment sector, for the second consecutive year.           Mrs Zerva had the honor to coordinate the insightful panel discussion entitled “Investing in the Greek economy – prospects and challenges” sharing interesting viewpoints on the next day of the Greek economy and the opportunities for exploring and absorbing...
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30
Jun

NKLaw Firm – Newsletter March 2025

https://www.kanell.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/NKLaw-Firm-MARCH-2025.pdf
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30
Jun

Chara Zerva Managing Partner of our law firm and Chief Legal Advisor of Enterprise Greece SA at the MIPIM 2025 Exhibition in Cannes.(Cannes, 11-14 March 2025)

  Chara Zerva Managing Partner of our law firm and Chief Legal Advisor of Enterprise Greece SA, participated in the  event, under the theme: Exploring European Real Estate and Hospitality Trends: The Greek Case Study”, hosted by Enterprise Greece, in collaboration with Deloitte which was realized within the framework of the MIPIM 2025 Exhibition, the world’s premier real estate event, held in Cannes, France on 11-14 March 2025.
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13
Jun

Greece Introduces National Screening Mechanism for Foreign Direct Investments under Law 5202/2025

  Introduction In alignment with Regulation (EU) 2019/452 on the establishment of a framework for the screening of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Union on grounds of security or public order, the Hellenic Parliament enacted Law 5202/2025 on 22 May 2025. The Law, which entered into force upon its publication in the Government Gazette Issue (FEK) (GG A’ 84/23.05.2025), introduces for the first time in Greece a comprehensive national screening mechanism for FDIs, applicable as of 26 May 2025. Its primary objective is to safeguard national security and public...
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13
Jan

Τender for the development of an industrial park in the former military “Gonou” base in Thessaloniki.

  Following a structured three-year maturity plan by GAIAOSE S.A., four (4) business groups have expressed their interest in the tender conducted by the Project Preparation Facility (PPF)  Unit of  HRADF,  through the competitive dialogue process, for the development of a Business Park in  the former Gonou Camp in Thessaloniki. Τhe following schemes have expressed their interest, in alphabetical order,; Goldair Cargo S.A. – Aktor Group Association of Legal Entities INTERKAT SA – TRADE LOGISTICS AEBE FOURLIS Group of Companies Noval Property Real Estate Investment Company Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A....
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27
Dec

Secret Santa 2024 in NKLaw!

  In NKLaw the Secret Santa day is a tradition which reminds us the power of collaboration and kindness. For the 7th year in a row, we came together and spread an extra cheer around our workplace. From exchanging thoughtful gifts to sharing smart surprises and laughter, it was once again, a day to remember. Well done to Christos Vasiotis for winning the best gift idea “prize”!2024 is almost over but we’re already looking ahead to 2025 and can’t wait to accomplish even more!Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season filled...
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16
Dec

Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Managing Partner of our law firm, has been named as one of the 20 Most Influential Lawyers in Greece by the special edition Mononews Law 20

  It is a great honour for NKLaw Firm that our Managing Partner, Nicolas Kanellopoulos, has been named as one of the 20 Most Influential Lawyers in Greece by the special edition Mononews Law 20. (mononews.gr)This prestigious  distinction is a recognition of Nicolas Kanellopoulos’ dedication to high level quality services in the legal market, highlighting his leading personality, excellence, innovation, and best practices in the legal field. His vision and passion has always been an inspiration not only for all partners and associates inside our dynamic firm, but also for...
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13
Dec

NKLaw Firm participated in the 3rd ELSA Job Fair organized by ELSA Athens and ELSA Greece. (December 7th – 9th, 2024)

  NKLaw Firm proudly participated in the 3rd ELSA Job Fair organized by ELSA Athens and ELSA Greece from December 7th to December 9th, 2024. Our team, consisting of our partners Claire Lada, Dimitris Tsonis and Pelopidas Tserepas, engaged with young law students, presenting our legal services and our core values in an effort to inspire the new generation and to prepare them for their next steps in the legal field. They answered questions raised from a remarkable number of applicants providing career advice and deployed the internship experience, through...
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12
Dec

Nicolas Kanellopoulos, President of the Institute for Justice and Growth of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) opened the Conference “The Constitution – Europe – Greece” which was co-organized by the Institute for Justice and Growth of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) in collaboration with the Constantinos and Artemis Kyriazis Foundation under the auspices of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic Ms. Katerina Sakellaropoulou, on November 29, 2024.

  The Conference was co-organized by the Institute for Justice and Growth of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) in collaboration with the Constantinos and Artemis Kyriazis Foundation under and the valuable support of the President of the Council of State, Mr Michael Pikramenos, under the patronage of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic Ms. Katerina Sakellaropoulou on the topic “The Constitution – Europe – Greece” was held with great success on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the “Alkis Argyriadis” Amphitheater, with the kind hospitality of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. With the participation of internationally...
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06
Dec

NKLaw in the special edition of VIMA newspaper, issue December 1st,”Leading Law Firms in Greece”, edited by LAWYER and BOUSSIAS.

NKLaw is delighted to be featured in the special edition of ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ, issue December 1st, “Leading Law Firms in Greece”, edited by LAWYER | The Business Magazine and BOUSSIAS. Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Managing Partner of our law firm, analyses the added value of modern legal perspectives in entrepreneurship, which underlies the philosophy of NKLaw Firm’s services, presents the firm’s core values and explains how they are incorporated in our business operations. We are very grateful to ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ and BOUSSIAS for this distinction, which is a recognition of our teamwork,...
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07
Nov

Nicolas Kanellopoulos participated as a speaker at the 2nd Law in Action Conference held on October 31st 2024 by Boussias.

Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Managing Partner of our law firm, participated as a speaker at the 2nd Law in Action Conference which was held by Boussias on October 31st 2024 at Wyndham Grand Athens Hotel. Nicolas Kanellopoulos with his presentation entitled “Legal innovation: Empowering entrepreneurship in the digital age.” presented our law firm’s involvement as legal advisors in innovative business projects as well as our expertise in recent legislation such as AI, Cyber security and business continuity resilience.
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04
Oct

Ms. Foteini Samara Chatzianastasiou, associate at NKLaw Firm and member of our “Corporate & Compliance” team, has been awarded with the “20 under 40 Compliance” award (1 October 2024, Anais Club)

Ms. Foteini Samara Chatzianastasiou, associate at NKLaw Firm and member of our “Corporate & Compliance” team, has been awarded with the “20 under 40 Compliance” award, which showcases emerging talent in the Compliance market! The award ceremony took place as part of the “Compliance Awards” 2024, a splendid evening where winners received their awards from distinguished guests and members of the Evaluation Committee. The awards included Compliance Units (Regulatory, Anti-Money Laundering, Corporate Governance, Internal Controls/Fraud, Data Protection, Risk Compliance Management), Consulting firms, and Law firms providing Compliance services. Τhe General...
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04
Oct

Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Managing Partner of our Law Firm & Member of the Judging Committee, at the award ceremony of the Compliance Awards 2024. (October 1st in Anais Club.)

  Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Managing Partner of our Law Firm & Member of the Judging Committee, attended the award ceremony of the Compliance Awards 2024 which was held with great success by BOUSSIAS & the Association of Compliance Officers in Greece – ASCO Greece, on October 1st in Anais Club.
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19
Sep

Nicolas Kanellopoulos at the annual Board of Directors meeting of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) (September 12th, 2024 Legraina)

  Nicolas Kanellopoulos, President of the Institute for Justice and Growth and Executive Director of the Institute for Privacy Law, Data Protection and Technology both established within the framework of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), participated at the annual Board of Directors meeting of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) held on September 12th, 2024 at Legraina.
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13
Sep

Τender for the development of an industrial park in the former military “Gonou” base in Thessaloniki.

  It is with great pleasure and honor that our law firm, NK Law Firm, announces the launch of the tender for the development of a Business Park in the former Gonou Camp in Thessaloniki. NK Law Firm, through Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Managing Partner, Claire Lada, Senior Partner, Pelopidas Tserepas Tserepa, Partner and Dr Georgios Patrikios, Partner, provides successfully its services as Legal Advisor in the framework of the above tender for the development of the largest logistics center – landmark for Northern Greece, which will be transformed into a modern and...
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18
Jul

NKLaw Firm participated in the signing of the contract for the construction of the New Urban Promenade of the Athenian Riviera. (July 15th 2024, Cine Alimos)

It was a great pleasure and honor for our law firm, NK Law Firm, as the Project’s Legal Advisor, to participate through its Partners, Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Claire Lada, and Dr Georgios Patrikios, in the signing of the contract for the construction of the New Urban Promenade of the Athenian Riviera, between the Governor of Attica Region, Mr. Nikolaos Chardalias and the tenderer company, in the presence of the Prime Minister, Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, held on Monday, July 15th 2024, at Cine Alimos. This emblematic green development project constitutes a landmark along...
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10
Jul

Nicolas Kanellopoulos participated at the Hellenic Responsible Business Awards 2024, as a member of the Judging Committee. (July 9th 2024, Wine Museum)

  – ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ – Τετάρτη, 10 Ιουλίου 2024Hellenic Responsible Business Awards 2024 Η Βιώσιμη Ανάπτυξη οδηγός για μια οικονομία εξωστρέφειας και ευκαιριών. Ο θεσμός των Hellenic Responsible Business Awards, για ένατη συνεχή χρονιά, επιβράβευσε τις εταιρείες που προωθούν τις αξίες της Βιώσιμης Επιχειρηματικότητας, επενδύοντας στη Βιώσιμη Περιβαλλοντική και Κοινωνική Ανάπτυξη. Η τελετή απονομής πραγματοποιήθηκε την Τρίτη 9 Ιουλίου 2024, στο Μουσείο Οίνου, υπό την αιγίδα του Υπουργείου Ανάπτυξης, του Υπουργείου Περιβάλλοντος και Ενέργειας, του ΣΕΒ και του ΣΕΤΕ, καθώς και με ευρεία θεσμική τιμητική στήριξη, ενώ τον χαιρετισμό της εκδήλωσης...
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02
Jul

Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our Law Firm , participated at the 3rd Conference “Law Of Space” organized by NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI in cooperation with the Scientific Magazine “Environment & Law”. (June 27th 2024, Grand Hyatt Athens)

Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our Law Firm and Chief Legal Counsel of Enterprise Greece, participated as a moderator in the 3rd Conference “Law of Space”, which was successfully organized by Nomiki Bibliothiki in cooperation with the Scientific Magazine “Environment & Law”, on June 27th, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Athens. Ms. Zerva moderated the second roundtable session on the investment context of real estate where distinguished legal experts and industry specialists shared their knowledge and experience, offering practical advice and guidance. Participants in the discussion included: Sonia Melegou, Head...
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28
Jun

Nicolas Kanellopoulos participated at the The Entrepreneur and the Criminal Law Workshop held by the Legal Council of the Hellenic Association of S.A and Entrepreneurship. (19 June, 2024, Konstantinos Michalos Entrepreneurship Center)

Nicolas Kanellopoulos , Managing Partner of our law firm, participated in the Workshop entitled: The Entrepreneur and the Criminal Law, which was held by the Legal Council of the Hellenic Association of S.A and Entrepreneurship on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Konstantinos Michalos Entrepreneurship Center. Nicolas Kanellopoulos moderated the second panel of the Workshop on “Individual Liability of Managers and Executives”. The speakers in the section “Tax Crimes” were Ms. Aspasia Malliou, Attorney at Law, Partner in POTAMITIS VEKRIS Law Firm and Mr. Ioannis Tsakalis, Attorney at Law, University of...
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18
Jun

Nicolas Kanellopoulos participated at the 3rd Quo Vadis AI Conference organized by the Institute for Privacy Law, Data Protection and Technology and the Institute for Justice and Growth of the European Public Law Organization and Boussias Events. (18 June, Divani Caravel Hotel)

With the presence, and under the auspices, of HE the President of the Hellenic Republic Ms Katerina Sakellaropoulou, as well as the Ministers of i) State, Akis Skertsos, ii) Digital Governance, Dimitris Papastergiou, iii) Education, Sports and Religious Affairs, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, and iv) Justice, Giorgos Floridis, and over 250 participants, the 3rd Quo Vadis AI Conference was successfully completed on Tuesday (18/06) at the Divani Caravel Hotel. The Quo Vadis AI conference was organized for the third time by the Institute for Privacy Law, Data Protection and Technology and the...
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13
Jun

The EPLO Institutes for Justice and Development and for Private Law, Data Protection and Technology, visited the President of the Hellenic Republic. (12 June 2024, Presidentia Mansion)

H.E. The President of the Hellenic Republic Ms Katerina Sakellaropoulou welcomed on Wednesday 12 June 2024 at the Presidentia Mansion the Director of the European Public Law Organization Professor Spyridon Flogaitis, as well as the President of the Institute for Justice and Growth (IJG) Mr Nikolas Kanellopoulos and the President of the Institute for Private Law, Data Protection and Technology (IPL) of EPLO, Professor Lilian Mitrou. The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere and the activities of the two Institutes and their interventions in the public debate during the last years were presented...
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22
May

NKLaw at the 10th National Moot Court Competition. (17-19 May 2024, Byzantine Museum)

  NKLaw Firm was a proud sponsor of the 10th National Moot Court Competition by ELSA Greece, which took place in Athens from 17th to 19th of May, under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice. Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Managing Partner of our law firm attended the opening ceremony along with our partners Claire Lada, Dimitrios Tsonis, and Pelopidas Tserepas, and welcomed the participants introducing the key objectives of the competition.                   Dimitrios Tsonis, partner of our law firm served as President of the judging committee...
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01
May

NKLaw firm at the International Jurists AGM 2024 (Dresden 25-28 April 2024)

NKLaw Firm, represented by its Senior Partner, Claire Lada, was honored to participate at the International Jurists (IJ) 2024 Annual  General Meeting, which took place at Dresden on April 26th, 2024 and was hosted by Dr. Stefan Kreuzer. The presentation of all participants and speakers were of unexceptionable substance and interest. Special thanks to our host, Dr. Stefan Kreuzer, for the excellent hospitality and planning of the AGM and to Dr. Gunther Kreuzer and Domenic Pini for the agenda items and preparation. We also proudly welcome to the International Jurists,...
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14
Mar

Significant distinctions for NKLaw Firm at Business Law Awards 2024!

  It is with great pleasure and a true honor to announce that our Law Firm received significant distinctions at the “Business Law Awards 2024” held by Boussias Events at the Radisson Blu Park Hotel on 11 March 2024.  It was a unique honor for all of us at NKLaw Firm to receive the “Most Awarded Firm of the year 2024” award which, amongst others, signifies the recognition of the quality, dedication, consistency and ethics that distinguishes our Law Firm in the legal services industry. Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Managing Director of...
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16
Feb

Claire Lada, Senior Partner of our law Firm, participated as a speaker at the Corporate Governance & Compliance Conference. (February 14th, Wyndham Grand Athens).

Claire Lada, Senior Partner of our law Firm, Compliance & Whistleblowing Officer, participated as a speaker at the Corporate Governance & Compliance Conference, organized by Boussias, on February 14th at Wyndham Grand Athens.Ms. Lada deployed the role of the Compliance Officer in Corporate Governance, pointing out that he is the keynote person, in the process of achieving corporate goals and objectives, while presenting the necessary skills for the due performance of his duties.
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10
Jan

Stergios Konstantinou, Senior Associate of our Law Firm, has been appointed as a Co-Chair of the IAPP – International Association of Privacy Professionals Hellenic KnowledgeNet Chapter!

Great news from our GDPR team!!Stergios Konstantinou, Senior Associate of our Law Firm, has been appointed as a Co-Chair of the IAPP – International Association of Privacy Professionals Hellenic KnowledgeNet Chapter! Stergios’ expertise in data protection and his dedication to the field guarantee his commitment to fostering a strong community of data protection professionals in Greece. IAPP is a globally recognized data protection association. Stergios’ new role will undoubtedly bring valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration, benefiting not only our law firm but also the data protection community in Greece in general.
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15
Dec

Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our Law Firm, at the 25th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum and the Greek American Issuers Day at New York Stock Exchange at the Closing Bell Ceremony. (11 – 12 December 2023, New York City)

  Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our Law Firm, attended the 25th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum and the Greek American Issuers Day at New York Stock Exchange at the Closing Bell Ceremony, both held on Dec. 11 – 12, 2023 in New York City. Ms Zerva represented Enterprise Greece SA as Head Legal Counsel, along with the Secretary General for International Economic Affairs and President to the BoD of Enterprise Greece Ms Maira Myrogianni and the CEO of Enterprise Greece SA, Mr Marinos Giannopoulos.    The venue...
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04
Dec

Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our Law Firm and Chief Legal Advisor at Enterprise Greece SA participated at the 1st INVEST in GREECE Conference. (November 21st, Wyndham Grand Athens)

Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our Law Firm and Chief Legal Advisor at Enterprise Greece SA participated at the 1st INVEST in GREECE Conference, organized by NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI  , on 21st November at Wyndham Grand Athens. As a member of the scientific committee of the Conference , she moderated the panel discussion on “Investments & Financial Instruments” sharing interesting viewpoints with the esteemed speakers Dimitris Skalkos, Secretary General for Public Investment & Partnership Agreement at Hellenic Republic, Orestis Kavalakis, Governor of Greek Recovery and Resilience Agency, Ministry of Economy and Finance,  Marinos Giannopoulos, Chief Executive Officer at Enterprise...
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15
Sep

Nicolas Kanellopoulos at the annual Board of Directors meeting of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) (September 14th, 2023 Legraina)

  Nicolas Kanellopoulos, President of the Institute for Justice and Growth and Executive Director of the Institute for Privacy Law, Data Protection and Technology both established within the framework of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), participated at the annual Board of Directors meeting of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) held on September 14th, 2023 at Legraina. 
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30
Jun

Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Secretary General, of the ADR Promotion Organization (ADRPRO), participated at the 5th International Mediation Conference. (27 June 2023)

Ολοκληρώθηκε το 5ο Διεθνές Συνέδριο Διαμεσολάβησης Με μεγάλη επιτυχία πραγματοποιήθηκε το 5ο Διεθνές Συνέδριο Διαμεσολάβησης που διοργανώθηκε από τον Ευρωπαϊκό Οργανισμό Διαμεσολάβησης & Διαιτησίας (ΕΟΔΙΔ) και τη Νομική Βιβλιοθήκη, την Τρίτη 27 Ιουνίου 2023, στο ξενοδοχείο Wyndham Grand Athens.  Θεσμικοί υποστηρικτές του Συνεδρίου ήταν ο Φορέας Κατάρτισης Διαμεσολαβητών του ΕΟΔΙΔ, το επιστημονικό περιοδικό «Διαιτησία & Διαμεσολάβηση» και ο ΟΠΕΜΕΔ. Με παρουσία  δικηγόρων, νομικών συμβούλων, διαπιστευμένων διαμεσολαβητών και διαιτητών από την Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό, το Συνέδριο πραγματεύτηκε  τα πλέον σύγχρονα ζητήματα που απασχολούν την εγχώρια και διεθνή πρακτική στο χώρο της διαμεσολάβησης, μελέτησε τις...
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21
Jun

Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Secretary General, of the ADR Promotion Organization (ADRPRO), participated at the 1st International Mediation Festival, held by the ADR Hellenic Training Hub.(16-17 June 2023).

Στις 16 και 17 Ιουνίου, έλαβε χώρα, διαδικτυακά, το 1ο Φεστιβάλ Διαμεσολάβησης στην Ελλάδα, υπό την αιγίδα του ΟΡΓΑΝΙΣΜΟΥ ΠΡΟΩΘΗΣΗΣ ΕΝΑΛΛΑΚΤΙΚΩΝ ΜΕΘΟΔΩΝ ΕΠΙΛΥΣΗΣ ΔΙΑΦΟΡΩΝ (ΟΠΕΜΕΔ).  Το Φεστιβάλ διοργανώθηκε από το ADR Hellenic Training Hub με τη συμμετοχή διαμεσολαβητών από τις ΗΠΑ, την Ν. Κορέα, το Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, την Πολωνία, το Βέλγιο και την Ελλάδα, με στόχο τη διάδοση της διαμεσολάβησης ως μέσο επίλυσης συγκρούσεων και συμφιλίωσης. Την έναρξη των εργασιών του Φεστιβάλ χαιρέτησε, ο κ Νικόλας Κανελλόπουλος,  Γενικός Γραμματέας του ΟΠΕΜΕΔ. Ο κ. Κανελλόπουλος στην εισήγησή του εξήρε το θεσμό της Διαμεσολάβησης,...
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29
May

Interview with Chara Zerva , Managing Partner of NKLaw Firm and Chief Legal Counsel of Enterprise Greece SA, on the new investment friendly incentives provided by the strategic investments’ legislative regime , published in the edition of Kathimerini/Nomiki Bibliothiki “Dikaio kai Epixeirein’’. (May 23, 2023)

The new investment friendly incentives provided by the strategic investments’ legislative regime are analyzed in the recent interview of Chara Zerva , Managing Partner of Nicolas Kanellopoulos – Chara Zerva & Associates Law Firm – NKLaw Firm and Chief Legal Counsel of Enterprise Greece SA Greece, published in the edition of Kathimerini/Nomiki Bibliothiki “Dikaio kai Epixeirein’’. By virtue of the Law 4864/2021, new categories of strategic investments are introduced, emphasizing mainly on technological development and innovation, thus marking the cutting edge sectors that are being promoted nowadays. The most important change, however, concerns the introduction...
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05
May

High rankings, for a third consecutive year, for NKLaw Firm.

We are delighted to announce that Nicolas Kanellopoulos – Chara Zerva & Associates Law Firm – NKLaw Firm , for a third consecutive year, has been ranked as Tier 3 for TMT at the newly released 2023 edition of  The Legal 500 (Legalease)EMEA. This is an acknowledgement for our hard work, dedication and expertise in the privacy sector.  We would like to thank our clients for their ongoing trust and support and congratulate our team for their outstanding performance. We are committed to maintain the same level of skill and professionalism by always providing high-quality...
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16
Mar

Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our Law Firm, at the international real estate exhibition MIPIM 2023 in Cannes. (13-15 March 2023)

Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our Law Firm, participated at the international real estate exhibition MIPIM 2023 held in Cannes representing Enterprise Greece SA as a Chief Legal Advisor. Congrats to the whole team!!!
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08
Feb

Two awards for NKLaw Firm at the Business Law Awards. (2 February 2023, Radisson Hotel)

We are very pleased to inform you that our Law Firm received two awards at the Business Law Awards ceremony which was held on Thursday 02/02/2023. At the category : “Law Firms / Real Estate & Construction Team”, we received the gold award for “Best Real Estate & Construction Team”. Amongst the comments of the jury panel about our Law Firm, the following stand out: “ Impressive experience of complex and important projects in terms of value and importance”, “Impressive portfolio of real estate development projects”. At the category :...
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04
Jan

NKLaw Firm welcomes new partners!

It is with great pleasure and honor that NK LAW FIRM proudly announces its new Partners, Dimitrios Tsonis, Pelopidas Tserepas, Ira-Maria Chioni and Giorgos Patrikios, whom we welcome in our business family. Having successfully served for a long time as Senior Counsels for our Law Firm, demonstrating excellent scientific expertise and undeniable ethic values, uncompromising quality and reliability standards, they are joining us in our new common course and undertake -in a historical moment of growth and strengthening of our Law Firm-, to lead and guide the new generation of our associates with vision...
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01
Dec

The international tender for the relocation of the Court of First Instance and the Athens Prosecutor’s Office from the former Hellenic Military Academy to a modern building complex in the center of Athens, begins today.

It is with great honor and satisfaction that we announce the publication of the Invitation for Expression of Interest by the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund, by virtue of which the international tender for the relocation of the Court of First Instance and the Athens Prosecutor’s Office from the former Hellenic Military Academy to a modern building complex within the building block of the Supreme Court – the Athens’ Court of Appeal and the Magistrate’s Court of Athens, officially begins today, contributing to modernize and upgrade justice services to citizens. Our Law...
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26
Sep

Our Law Firm at the International Jurists AGM 2022 (Malta 22-25 September 2022)

Nicolas Kanellopoulos and Chara Zerva, Managing Partners of our Law Firm, participated at the IJ International Jurists 2022 AGM which took place in Malta from 22 to 25 September 2022. The meeting was held at the Intercontinental Hotel in St Julian’s where the participant firms gathered and shared ideas, best practices and updates with their fellow members. The legal practice in a changing world to the current crisis and its impact on our countries along with the IJ’s expansion program, were some of the important topics discussed, during the events....
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08
Sep

Agreement for the Construction of the unified pedestrian – bicycle route (“Athenian Riviera – Urban Promenade”) between the Region of Attica and the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF).

The Contract for the Construction of the unified pedestrian – bicycle route (“Athenian Riviera – 1. Urban Promenade”) was successfully concluded yesterday, 7.9.2022, between the Regional Governor of Attica, Mr. Giorgos Patoulis, and Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF / ΤΑΙΠΕΔ)’s Executive Director, Mr. Panagiotis Stampoulidis. It is with great honor and satisfaction that our Law firm, represented by its Managing Partner, Nicolas Kanellopoulos, its Partner, Claire Lada and its Senior Counsel, Georgios Patrikios, have successfully provided legal support to HRADF for the accomplishment of the aforementioned project – Project Preparation Facility (PPF) for the unification of...
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07
Jul

Nicolas Kanellopoulos participated at the 2nd Quo Vadis AI International Conference, hosted by the Institute for Privacy Law, Data Protection and Technology (IPL) and the Institute for Justice and Growth (IJG) of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO). (June 17th, Divani Caravel Hotel)

  A fruitful and multidimensional discussion concerning the developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) was held during the 2nd Quo Vadis AI International Conference on Friday, June 17th, 2022, at the Divani Caravel Hotel. The conference was hosted by the Institute for Privacy Law, Data Protection and Technology (IPL) and the Institute for Justice and Growth (IJG) of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO). Two years after the first Quo Vadis AI Conference, hosted by the Institute for Privacy Law, Data Protection and Technology rapid progress has been...
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16
May

Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our law firm, participated in the 1st Real Estate Law Conference, organized by NOMIKI VIVLIOTHIKI and ECONOMIA GROUP. (May 13th 2022, Athens Marriott Hotel.)

Chara Zerva, Managing Partner of our law firm, participated as a speaker in the 1st Real Estate Law Conference, organized with great success by NOMIKI VIVLIOTHIKI and ECONOMIA GROUP on May 13, 2022 at the Athens Marriott Hotel. Mrs Zerva explained the different process of development of private and public real estate assets, modern means of exploitation of public wealth, while she analyzed the benefits of the strategic investment regime against the mainstream pipeline, by suggesting horizontal legislative amendments in the licensing procedure as well.   
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05
Apr

Chara Zerva, Counsellor of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Development Bank and the Hellenic Development Bank of Investments attended the event “Growing together”. (Zappeion Megaron, April 22, 2022)

Με μεγάλη επιτυχία πραγματοποιήθηκε στο Ζάππειο Μέγαρο την Δευτέρα 4 Απριλίου η  πρωτοβουλία “Growing Together” η οποία συν-διοργανώθηκε από την Γαλλική Αναπτυξιακή Τράπεζα Bpifrance, την Ελληνική Αναπτυξιακή Τράπεζα (HDB) και την Ελληνική Αναπτυξιακή Τράπεζα Επενδύσεων (ΕΑΤΕ, πρώην ΤΑΝΕΟ). Η εκδήλωση αποτέλεσε μία συνάθροιση των κινητήριων επενδυτικών δυνάμεων της Ευρώπης με συμμετοχή επιχειρηματιών, επενδυτικών οργανισμών, εθνικών αναπτυξιακών τραπεζών και Ευρωπαϊκών Ιδρυμάτων.
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05
Apr

Chara Zerva, Enterprise Greece’s chief legal advisor, attended the Expo 2020 Dubai.

Ολοκληρώθηκε με επιτυχία η εθνική συμμετοχή στην Expo Dubai 2020. Συγχαρητήρια στην ομάδα του Enterprise Greece για την εξαιρετική παρουσία του εθνικού περιπτέρου στην εξάμηνη διάρκεια της έκθεσης. Ευχαριστίες προς τον Γενικό Επίτροπο Ioannis Smyrlis A , τον Πρεσβη κύριο Ζώη, τον κ. Θωμόπουλο, Γραμματεά ΟΕΥ A στο Dubai και αναπληρωτή διευθυντή του περιπτέρου και την κυρία Maria Kostopoulou Γραμματέα ΟΕΥ στο Dubai . Στις φωτογραφίες οι κ.κ. George Filiopoulos, CEO EnterpriseGreece,  Anita Triposkoufi, διευθύντρια του περιπτέρου, Γιάννης Ρέτσας, project manager στο στάδιο της προετοιμασίας της συμμετοχής, Makis Karteros project coordinator τόσο στην...
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10
Mar

Chara Zerva participated as the keynote speaker at the seminar on “Strategic Investments in Practice” (Law 4864/2021) organised by Nomiki BiBliothiki. (09 Μαρτίου 2022)

On Wednesday March 09th , Chara Zerva, Partner of our law firm, was the keynote speaker at the seminar on “Strategic Investments in Practice” (Law 4864/2021), which was held with great success, by Nomiki Bibliothiki, accompanied by Dimitra Anagnostopoulou, Lawyer, PhD c.
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18
Feb

The President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou met with Nicolas Kanellopoulos, President of the Institute for Justice and Growth of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO). (10 February 2022)

  The President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou met with  Nicolas Kanellopoulos, President of the Institute for Justice and Growth of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO). Mr. Kanellopoulos presented before the President the actions and the perspectives of the Institute. Special mention was made on the international conference on the effects of artificial intelligence on the legal system, which is scheduled to be held on May 2022 in Athens https://www.presidency.gr/synantisi-me-ton-proedro-toy-institoytoy-gia-ti-dikaiosyni-kai-tin-anaptyxi-nikola-kanellopoylo/
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04
Jan

Bond financing of a real estate project.

Nicolas Kanellopoulos – Chara Zerva & Associates law Firm acted as legal advisor to Israeli investor for a large real estate project in Greece. Nicolas Kanellopoulos – Chara Zerva & Associates law Firm advised an Israeli company regarding a finance structure for the financing of the renovation and operation of a hotel in the country. The team’s support included, among others, senior bond loan with fixed rate and a prepayment option as well as creation of collaterals. Our firm’s team was led by Claire Lada, Partner, and supported by Sissy Chrysanthi Georgiopoulou, Senior Associate and Eriketi...
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12
Nov

Nicolas Kanellopoulos’ Interview at LEGAL 500.

What do you see as the main points that differentiate “Nicolas Kanellopoulos- Chara Zerva and Associates Law Firm” from your competitors? “Nicolas Kanellopoulos- Chara Zerva and Associates” is a Law Firm that focuses on providing high quality legal services to its clients. Our team consists of proactive, experienced, innovative and collaborative lawyers, who are determined to do an outstanding job, to go the extra mile to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients always based on high-quality ethical values and professional standards. Which practices do you see growing in...
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06
Oct

Article by Nicolas Kanellopoulos on the website of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, entitled “NSRF – PPP – Strategic investments: Fundamentals of the investment institutional framework” (www.eea.gr, July 20, 2021)

ΕΣΠΑ – ΣΔΙΤ – Στρατηγικές επενδύσεις: Πυλώνες του επενδυτικού θεσμικού πλαισίου. Η αιφνίδια εκδήλωση της πανδημίας του Covid-19 επέφερε αναταράξεις και ανακατατάξεις στο οικονομικό γίγνεσθαι. Δεν θα πρέπει, όμως, να αφήσουμε τον κορωνοϊό να αναχαιτίσει την αναπτυξιακή τροχιά της χώρας. Αξιοποιώντας την εμπειρία που αποκτήσαμε από την οικονομική κρίση και προσηλωμένοι στον στόχο της ανάπτυξης της ελληνικής οικονομίας, παρά τις αντιξοότητες που πράγματι υπάρχουν, πρέπει να αναδείξουμε και να αξιοποιήσουμε τα κατάλληλα αναπτυξιακά εργαλεία. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, η διαμόρφωση ενός σταθερού και επενδυτικού πλαισίου θα συμβάλει τα μέγιστα στην κάλυψη...
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01
Apr

New regulations of Law 4412.2016 for the “Public Procurement”.

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31
Mar

Informative memo by Nicolas Kanellopoulos on the website of the Athens Chamber of Commerce for the New regulations of Law 4412.2016 for the “Public Procurement”. (www.eea.gr, April 1, 2021)

ΟΙ ΝΕΕΣ ΡΥΘΜΙΣΕΙΣ ΤΟΥ Ν. 4412/2016 «Δημόσιες Συμβάσεις Έργων, Προμηθειών και Υπηρεσιών (προσαρμογή στις Οδηγίες 2014/24/ΕΕ και 2014/25/ΕΕ)» (ΦΕΚ Α’ 147/08-08-2016) σύμφωνα με το Ν. 4782/2021 «Εκσυγχρονισμός, απλοποίηση και αναμόρφωση του ρυθμιστικού πλαισίου των δημοσίων συμβάσεων, ειδικότερες ρυθμίσεις προμηθειών στους τομείς της άμυνας και της ασφάλειας και άλλες διατάξεις για την ανάπτυξη, τις υποδομές και την υγεία» (ΦΕΚ Α’36 – 09/03/2021)   Με το Ν. 4782/2021 «Εκσυγχρονισμός, απλοποίηση και αναμόρφωση του ρυθμιστικού πλαισίου των δημοσίων συμβάσεων, ειδικότερες ρυθμίσεις προμηθειών στους τομείς της άμυνας και της ασφάλειας και άλλες διατάξεις για...
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22
Oct

STRATEGIC ALLIANCE EDP RENEWABLES SA – ELLAKTOR SA.

“NICOLAS KANELLOPOULOS – CHARA ZERVA & ASSOCIATES LAW FIRM” has been honored to legally advise EDP Renewables S.A. (“EDPR”) on a strategic alliance with ELLAKTOR S.A. in the Greek renewables sector. The agreement concerns the joint development and implementation of a specific portfolio of new wind parks, with a capacity of 900MW, in various areas of Greece, with an estimated value for the joint investment, upon its full implementation, exceeding €1 billion. Through this agreement, a strong alliance with significant dynamic and growth prospects is formed, aiming to play a...
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05
Oct

Article by lawyer Chara Zerva on the Greek Law Digest Guide titled «Strategic Investments and Fast – Track Procedure The new effective Legal Framework».

            By Chara D. Zerva, DEA, Chief Legal Officer Director of Legal Department, ENTERPRISE GREECE   Introduction On the 25th of April, 2019, Law no 4608/2019 entitled “Hellenic Development Bank and attracting Strategic Investments and other provisions” was published in the Official Gazette following the submission by the Ministry of Development and Investments to Parliament of the relevant bill. The new legal framework on strategic investments, as efficiently amended by the provisions of Law 4635/2019 entitled  “Invest in Greece and other Provisions” (Official Government Gazette A’ 167/30.10.2019), foresees a series...
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17
Sep

Nicolas Kanellopoulos at the 30th Anniversary of the European Group of Public Law of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO). (Roman Agora of Athens, 14 September 2019)

Συμμετοχή του Νικόλα Κανελλόπουλου, Προέδρου του Ινστιτούτου για τη Δικαιοσύνη & την Ανάπτυξη και Εκτελεστικού Διευθυντή του Ινστιτούτου για το Δίκαιο Προστασίας της Ιδιωτικότητας, των Προσωπικών Δεδομένων και την Τεχνολογία του Ευρωπαϊκού Οργανισμού Δημοσίου Δικαίου  (European Public Law Organization–EPLO) στον εορτασμό των 30 χρόνων της Ευρωπαϊκής Ομάδας Δημοσίου Δικαίου του EPLO. Η εκδήλωση πραγματοποιήθηκε στον αρχαιολογικό χώρο της Ρωμαϊκής Αγοράς το Σάββατο, 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2019 παρουσία της Α.Ε. του Προέδρου της Ελληνικής Δημοκρατίας Προκόπη Παυλόπουλου ο οποίος ήταν και ο κεντρικός ομιλητής. Επίσης την εκδήλωση τίμησαν με την παρουσίας τους και απηύθυναν χαιρετισμό οι κ.κ. Σπυρίδων Φλογαΐτης, Διευθυντής του Ευρωπαϊκού...
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15
Mar

“The past & the future of Europe”. Event by the European Public Law Organization at the Presidential Mansion. (14 March 2018)

Από την εκδήλωση του Ευρωπαϊκού Οργανισμού Δημοσίου Δικαίου στο Προεδρικό Μέγαρο με θέμα “Οι καταβολές και το μέλλον της Ευρώπης”, την οποία τίμησαν με την παρουσία τους ο Πρόεδρος της Ελληνικής Δημοκρατίας, κ. Προκόπιος Παυλόπουλος και ο Πρόεδρος της Πορτογαλικής Δημοκρατίας, κ. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.   
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15
Feb

Nicolas Kanellopoulos as a member of the Judging Committee at the ceremony of Hellenic Responsible Business Awards 2018. (Hellenic Motor Museum, 15 February 2018)

Απονεμήθηκαν τα Responsible Business Awards 2018 Νικητές όσοι οδηγούν την Ελλάδα από το εγώ στο εμείς Σε μια κατάμεστη αίθουσα και σε συγκινησιακό κλίμα απονεμήθηκαν για τρίτη συνεχή χρονιά τα βραβεία του θεσμού των Hellenic Responsible Business Awards, την Πέμπτη 15 Φεβρουαρίου, στο Ελληνικό Μουσείο Αυτοκινήτου. Ο θεσμός των Responsible Business Awards απαντά στην ανάγκη της ελληνικής επιχειρηματικότητας να αναδείξει πρότυπα μοντέλα συνεργασίας, που έχει ανάγκη η Ελλάδα σήμερα περισσότερο από ποτέ. Περισσότεροι από 300 παρευρισκόμενοι, Θεσμικοί Εκπρόσωποι, υψηλόβαθμα στελέχη εταιρειών και Μη Κυβερνητικών Οργανώσεων παρακολούθησαν τις απονομές που πραγματοποιήθηκαν...
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12
Feb

Nicolas Kanellopoulos at the two-day meeting titled ” Mediation as a mandatory pre-trial procedure for recourse to justice, Challenges and Prospects “organised by Larissa Bar Association. (9-10 February 2018)

Ολοκληρώθηκε το Σάββατο 10.02.2018 η Επιστημονική Διημερίδα που διοργάνωσε με μεγάλη επιτυχία ο Δικηγορικός Σύλλογος Λάρισας με θέμα : «Η Διαμεσολάβηση ως υποχρεωτική προδικασία προσφυγής στη Δικαιοσύνη, Προκλήσεις και Προοπτικές». Την εκδήλωση προλόγησαν η Νικολέττα Μπασδέκη, Πρόεδρος του Δικηγορικού Συλλόγου Λάρισας και ο Νικόλας Κανελλόπουλος , Γενικός Γραμματέας του ΟΠΕΜΕΔ. Οι εισηγητές της πρώτης ημέρας, Διαμεσολαβητές και Εκπαιδευτές Διαμεσολαβητών οι ίδιοι, έδωσαν με τις ομιλίες τους απαντήσεις σε μια σειρά ερωτημάτων που απασχολούν όλους μας μετά την θέσμιση της υποχρεωτικότητας της Διαμεσολάβησης όπως : Γιατί Διαμεσολάβηση; Τι είναι η Διαμεσολάβηση;...
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12
Feb

Conference on the mediation and the new amedments of law 4512/2018. (12 February 2018)

Με ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον πραγματοποιήθηκε τη Δευτέρα, 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2018, η εκδήλωση με θέμα: «Ο Θεσμός της Διαμεσολάβησης και οι νέες εξελίξεις με το νόμο 4512/2018», που διοργάνωσε ο Οργανισμός Προώθησης Εναλλακτικών Μεθόδων Επίλυσης Διαφορών (ΟΠΕΜΕΔ) και ο Συμβολαιογραφικός Σύλλογος Εφετείων Αθηνών – Πειραιώς – Αιγαίου και Δωδεκανήσου (ΣΣΕΑΠΑΔ), στα γραφεία του Συμβολαιογραφικού Συλλόγου. Στην εκδήλωση υπήρξε μεγάλη συμμετοχή συμβολαιογράφων, που εκδήλωσαν μεγάλο ενδιαφέρον για το θεσμό της Διαμεσολάβησης, ενώ έγινε αναλυτική συζήτηση για το πως διεξάγεται η Διαμεσολάβηση, ποιος είναι ο ρόλος των συμβολαιογράφων και ποια είναι τα νέα δεδομένα...
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22
Jan

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin Νο 10 | November 2017

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin is issued by SEV ( Sector for the Entrepreneurial and Regulatory Affairs) under the scientific support provided by Nicolas Kanellopoulos- Chara Zerva and Associate Law Firm».  
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26
Oct

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin Νο 09 | October 2017

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin is issued by SEV ( Sector for the Entrepreneurial and Regulatory Affairs) under the scientific support provided by Nicolas Kanellopoulos- Chara Zerva and Associate Law Firm».
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27
Sep

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin Νο 08 | September 2017

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin is issued by SEV ( Sector for the Entrepreneurial and Regulatory Affairs) under the scientific support provided by Nicolas Kanellopoulos- Chara Zerva and Associate Law Firm».  
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06
Sep

Three Presidents at the 10th Anniversary of the EPLO. September 6th 2017, Legraina

The EPLO welcomed for its 10th Anniversary 3 Presidents at the EPLO premises in Sounion on Wednesday 6th of September 2017. H.E The President of the Italian Republic Mr Sergio Mattarella, H.Ε. The President of the Portuguese Republic Mr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Η.Ε.The President of the Hellenic Republic Mr Prokopios Pavlopoulos attended the ceremony for the 10th anniversary since the establishment of the European Public Law Organization with which they are closely related both as academics and as public figures. The event honored with their presence the former Prime...
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01
Sep

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin Νο 07 | August 2017

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin is issued by SEV ( Sector for the Entrepreneurial and Regulatory Affairs) under the scientific support provided by Nicolas Kanellopoulos- Chara Zerva and Associate Law Firm».      
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23
Aug

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin Νο 06 | July 2017

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin is issued by SEV ( Sector for the Entrepreneurial and Regulatory Affairs) under the scientific support provided by Nicolas Kanellopoulos- Chara Zerva and Associate Law Firm».  
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23
Jun

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin Νο 05 | June 2017

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin is issued by SEV ( Sector for the Entrepreneurial and Regulatory Affairs) under the scientific support provided by Nicolas Kanellopoulos- Chara Zerva and Associate Law Firm».
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02
May

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin Νο 04 | May 2017

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin is issued by SEV ( Sector for the Entrepreneurial and Regulatory Affairs) under the scientific support provided by Nicolas Kanellopoulos- Chara Zerva and Associate Law Firm».
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01
Apr

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin Νο 03 | April 2017

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin is issued by SEV ( Sector for the Entrepreneurial and Regulatory Affairs) under the scientific support provided by Nicolas Kanellopoulos- Chara Zerva and Associate Law Firm».
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01
Mar

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin Νο 02 | March 2017

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin is issued by SEV ( Sector for the Entrepreneurial and Regulatory Affairs) under the scientific support provided by Nicolas Kanellopoulos- Chara Zerva and Associate Law Firm».
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01
Feb

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin Νο 01 | February 2017

The Regulatory Affairs Bulletin is issued by SEV ( Sector for the Entrepreneurial and Regulatory Affairs) under the scientific support provided by Nicolas Kanellopoulos- Chara Zerva and Associate Law Firm».
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18
May

The Presentation of the European Law and Governance School (ELGS) – Rome, May 18th 2016

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, the European Law and Governance School (ELGS) was officially presented at the Presidential Palace of the Italian Republic/Il Quirinale, in the presence of the H.E. The President of the Italian Republic Mr. Sergio Mattarella.  H.E. The President of the Italian Republic Mr. Sergio Mattarella made an address, following the interventions of the President of the Faculty Board of the ELGS, Mario Pilade Chiti, of the President of the  Board of Directors of the EPLO, Spyridon Flogaitis, of the Member of the Board of Trustees of the ELGS, Sabino...
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