In her article “Open Source AI: Freedom, Innovation and Legal Challenges” published by NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI Daily, our Associate Ifigeneia Papadatou , explores how open-source artificial intelligence reshapes our understanding of authorship, data protection and intellectual property rights. 🔎 Some of the key questions raised:– Who owns a text generated by a machine?– Who is responsible if personal data are used to train an algorithm without consent?– How do open-source licenses (MIT, GPL, Apache) affect the use and distribution of AI systems?While open source AI promotes transparency and innovation, it...Read More

  Our Managing Partners, Nicolas Kanellopoulos and Chara Zerva were pleased to attend the official inauguration of EY Greece’s new premises in Thessaloniki, located in the fully renovated neoclassical “Matarasso-Altschech” building — the historic “Stock Exchange” — in the heart of Ladadika. The ceremony for the new offices took place on Friday, September 5th in the presence of Greece’s Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Kostis Hatzidakis and His Eminence, Metropolitan Barnabas of Neapolis and Stavroupolis.Also attended the event key executives of EY Greece, including: – George Papadimitriou, Country Managing Partner for EY...Read More

  Our Managing Partners, Nicolas Kanellopoulos and Chara Zerva, had the privilege of attending the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair, where they actively participated in a series of high-level events and discussions.During the Fair, they engaged in constructive exchanges with key government officials and institutional leaders, including:– the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. George Gerapetritis,– the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Harry Theoharis, – the Vice President of the European Investment Bank, Mr. Yannis Tsakiris,– the Secretary General for International Economic Affairs, Mr. Dimitris Skalkos,– the Secretary General for Research...Read More

  Our Law Firm proudly announces the participation of its Managing Partner, Ms. Chara Zerva, General Counsel and BoD Legal Advisor at Enterprise Greece S.A., as Coordinator of the distinguished panel discussion “Greece as an Attractive Investment Destination.” The panel took place on Sunday, September 7, 2025, during the official conference organized by the General Secretariat for International Economic Affairs and Enterprise Greece S.A., within the framework of the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair.The proceedings were honored by the presence of Mr. Konstantinos Gkioulekas, Deputy Minister of the Interior, responsible for Macedonia–Thrace,...Read More

   The article highlights four key areas where the DPO creates measurable business value:-Trust & Competitive Advantage: A well-positioned DPO strengthens credibility in tenders and procurement processes.-Sanction Avoidance & Reputation Management: Beyond regulatory fines, DPOs protect the company’s public image and financial standing.-Data Breach Prevention: DPO-led governance reduces cybersecurity risk and incident-related costs.-Operational Efficiency: Streamlined data practices lead to significant cost savings and smarter internal processes.In today’s AI-driven, data-reliant economy, the DPO is not just a compliance officer — but a critical asset for sustainable growth and strategic positioning. Read...Read More

  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...Read More

  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...Read More

  Article by Nicolas Kanellopoulos, Managing Partner of our law firm & Ira-Maria Chioni Partner & Head of GDPR & TMT, in May – June 2025 issue 38 of LAWYER magazine entitled “ Personal Data Protection in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”.Data protection and AI legislation in the EU are closely interconnected, with a strong emphasis on human power. However, each field presents distinct challenges and requires tailored rules and strategies to address them effectively.In today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, businesses and organizations must adopt and implement technological solutions that...Read More

  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...Read More

  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...Read More