The Firm

Our firm is a leading, full-service business law firm, with a determinedly forward-looking and results oriented mindset.

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

At Ballas Pelecanos Law we continuously upgrade and diversify our services to meet our clients’ needs. Based on our distinct philosophy, we offer tailor-made services with added value to our clients.

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Expertise

Our experts offer tailor-made advice and guidance for all your business needs.

We continuously invest in our core practices, both in terms of knowledge and human capital, developing and expanding them to meet the challenges of the new economic and social trends.

Corporate & Commercial

Full range of related services, with a global perspective, including expertise in M&As and corporate taxation.

Employment

Advice on all aspects of employment law, covering the entire scope of our clients’ business activities, including immigration and work permits.

Competition & Distribution

Widely acclaimed experts on Greek and EU competition law, including horizontal and vertical agreements, abuse of dominance, mergers and joint ventures.

Intellectual Property

Leading litigators/advisors on all matters concerning the protection of all IP rights, including contentious matters, prosecution, portfolio development and maintenance.

Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Covering all legal work related to electronic communications, information technology, and media.

Data Privacy

Security, privacy and protection experts, accustomed to handling intricate and high-stakes matters, ensuring compliance and innovation.

Real Estate

Legal advisory and commercial contract services on all matters of commercial and residential real estate.

Dispute Resolution

Widely known and peer-acknowledged dispute resolution services, including litigation, mediation and arbitration.

Consumer Rights & Product Liability

Wide spectrum of legal actions and advisory services related to consumer, product liability and advertising law.

Energy

Comprehensive capabilities across various sectors in the energy industry, including energy related arbitrations.

Banking & Finance / Capital Markets

Supporting the diverse needs of both banks and corporate clients in the complex world of regulation, operations and transactions.

Public Law, Procurements & Projects

Advice on all related matters, representing and challenging complaints in tribunals and courts, with particular expertise in the field of defence.

Our Team

Our strength lies in our people and the unique contribution each of them makes.

Through ongoing legal training, academic research, knowledge management and internal mentoring, we constantly strive to be better professionals and to attract and enhance new legal talent.

THE PARTNERS
George Ballas
George Ballas
Senior & Managing Partner
Gregory Pelecanos
Gregory Pelecanos
Senior Partner
Grace Katsoulis
Grace Katsoulis
Partner

News & Events

We remain active and interested, and our expertise is widely recognized.

Our legal team consists of individuals with various interests, activities and insights, and we are regularly invited to share our views on legal matters and participate in various organizations.

Excited about Geely’s 2025 entry to Greece!
Thursday, 17 October 2024
Excited about Geely’s 2025 entry to Greece!

We, at Ballas Pelecanos Law, couldn't be prouder to be part of automotive giant’s GEELY entry to Greece.

Ballas Pelecanos Law at the upcoming Lexing Global Conference on “Generative Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers and Legal Experts”
Wednesday, 02 October 2024
Ballas Pelecanos Law at the upcoming Lexing Global Conference on “Generative Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers and Legal Experts”

Ballas Pelecanos Law will be attending the Lexing Global Conference on “Generative Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers and Legal Experts” in November 2025, in Paris.

A new collaboration in mining and metals for our Corporate & Commercial practice group!
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
A new collaboration in mining and metals for our Corporate & Commercial practice group!

Our Corporate & Commercial team recently welcomed a new client, an EU-based company that succeeded in winning a tender for the subcontracted mining of precious metals in northern Greece.

Legal Insights

We follow current developments closely and contribute to the shaping of emerging legal frameworks.

As new demands and challenges bring about continuous changes in national and EU legislation, our team remains vigilant and offers expert analyses on current developments.

Can you improve efficiency in legal drafting with generative AI?
Wednesday, 23 October 2024
Can you improve efficiency in legal drafting with generative AI?

Three lawyers specializing in new technologies share their thoughts on how efficiency in legal drafting can be enhanced with generative AI!

Newsflash: Greece’s first autonomous car is now being tested in the city of Trikala!
Thursday, 20 June 2024
Newsflash: Greece’s first autonomous car is now being tested in the city of Trikala!

Exciting developments are underway in Greece's autonomous vehicle technology sector, as the nation’s first autonomous car has been developed and is now being tested in the city of Trikala.

Legal implications of the use of generative Artificial Intelligence applications: Our contribution to the latest issue of Lexing® Insights
Thursday, 16 November 2023
Legal implications of the use of generative Artificial Intelligence applications: Our contribution to the latest issue of Lexing® Insights

George Ballas, Senior & Managing Partner, and Nikolaos Papadopoulos, Associate, discuss the current legal framework concerning Artificial Intelligence in Greece with a contribution to Lexing’s latest issue of Lexing® Insights.

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