Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Hellenic Properties in the acquisition of a former industrial building located in Tavros, Attica, soon to be developed and upgraded into a green office building aspiring to qualify for LEED certification. This project also marks the first joint investment of the client with Sirec Energy. Throughout this project, our firm’s involvement has proven vital in guiding our client through the intricacies of this transaction, involving among others, the settlement of the seller’s sizable debts and the efficient treatment of numerous tax and town-planning issues. The team was led by Sonia Melegou, partner, co-head of Real Estate, and Anastasia Veneti, senior associate, supported by associate George Louizos. Marina Allamani, partner and co-head of Real Estate, along ...

Following the enactment of the new Fire Protection Regulation (Ministerial Decision, Government Gazette Issue B nr. 3475/24.05.2023) (the ‘’Regulation’’), the competent Directorate of Ministry of Environment and Energy issued recently an interpretative Circular regarding the application of the Regulation to properties located in or near forest areas (the ‘’Circular’’). Scope of the Circular The Regulation applies to buildings located in forests, forest areas, suburban green areas, areas declared to be forested, reforested and grassland areas, as well as in areas within 300-meter distance from them. It also applies to buildings located within city parks, or groves. Owners’ Obligations Owners of properties falling within the above scope are obliged to submit to an electronic platform...

Our firm contributed to the Lexology Panoramic State Aid Guide 2024, a practical guide that provides readers the opportunity to compare regulatory environments across different jurisdictions. Stamatis Drakakakis, partner, head of Antitrust & Competition, Maria Lampadaki, senior associate, and Lydia Gavriilidou, associate, authored the exclusive chapter for Greece, providing insights into the jurisdiction’s state aid policy and local legal framework. The guide offers comparative analysis of local regulations and insights into state aid, including national policies and track record, relevant national authorities and implementing legislation, national schemes and any specific rules on implementing the General Block Exemption Regulation, implications of public ownership, services of gen...

Our firm contributed to the Chambers Corporate Tax 2024 Global Practice Guide. Maria Zoupa, head of Corporate Tax Advisory and Compliance, Daphne Cozonis, partner and Elina Belouli, senior associate, authored the chapter for Greece sharing the latest legal updates and key insights on recent developments. The guide offers comparative analysis from top-ranked lawyers on types of business entities, special incentives, consolidated tax grouping, individual and corporate tax rates, withholding taxes, tax treaties, transfer pricing, anti-avoidance, audit cycles, and base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). You can read the full guide here: bit.ly/3UilSb5 ...