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.

Energy

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

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.

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.

Chambers Commercial Contracts 2025 Greece Chapter
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Chambers Commercial Contracts 2025 Greece Chapter

The latest Chambers and Partners Commercial Contracts 2025 Greece chapter is authored by our expert team.

Gregory Pelecanos on innovation, IP & technology transfer in defence procurement
Thursday, 06 November 2025
Gregory Pelecanos on innovation, IP & technology transfer in defence procurement

Senior Partner, Gregory Pelecanos, speaks at the Defence for Growth Forum 2025.

Ballas Pelecanos Law at the 21st Athens Tax Forum
Tuesday, 04 November 2025
Ballas Pelecanos Law at the 21st Athens Tax Forum

Our team participates in the 21st Athens Tax Forum, engaging in high-level discussions on the evolving Greek and international tax landscape.

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.

G.E.MI.: New, stricter fines effective from 01.01.2026
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
G.E.MI.: New, stricter fines effective from 01.01.2026

Joint Ministerial Decision 46982/2025 (Government Gazette B’ 3542/08.07.2025) specifies the registrations and fines of the General Commercial Registry (G.E.MI.) for breaches of Law 4919/2022. The Decision enters into force on 1 January 2026 and applies to all obliged entities.

Administrative copyright fines in Greece: A new era of rapid enforcement
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Administrative copyright fines in Greece: A new era of rapid enforcement

From August 2025, Greek copyright enforcement has shifted to a compliance-first model.

Blackbox AI: Lack of knowledge more concerning than data protection
Wednesday, 08 October 2025
Blackbox AI: Lack of knowledge more concerning than data protection

A new ECOVIS International study sheds light on the real barriers to AI adoption worldwide. Surprisingly, it’s not data protection or technology holding companies back: it’s lack of knowledge.

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