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Recast of the Greek VAT Code

Recently a new law was voted replacing the existing VAT Code and introducing a new one. The old VAT Code (law 2859/2000) was in force for the last 24 years and the developments having taken place in the meantime made necessary its recast and modernization. The new VAT Code (law 5144/2024) does not contain any substantial changes, but its wording has been updated and harmonized, whereas the structure of its chapters and articles has changed, with deletion of many obsolete provisions. This however requires the attention of companies to include in their invoices reference to the correct applicable provisions concerning VAT exemptions. Likewise attention should be paid to the VAT provisions invoked for the reporting of transactions to the tax authorities platform (MyData).  The new VAT Co...

Zepos & Yannopoulos advised Diorama Investments on sale of minority stake in PharOS

Zepos & Yannopoulos acted as local counsel for Diorama Investments, a private equity fund managed by DECA Investments AIFM, on the sale of a minority stake in the leading European pharmaceutical developer and manufacturer PharOS Ltd to a shareholder consortium of Viessmann Generations Group and Armira. Latham & Watkins acted as international counsel to PharOS and Diorama Investments for this transaction. Our team has been advising Diorama on its strategic cooperation with PharOS since 2019, which following an international sale process culminated in Diorama’s exit from the company highlighting its successful track record on mid-market transactions in Greece. Pharos’ founders will retain the majority control of the company, while their new partnership will foster PharOS’ furthe...

Zepos & Yannopoulos contributes to the Chambers and Partners Shareholders' Rights & Shareholder Activism 2024 guide

Athina Skolarikou, head of Corporate & Commercial, Sofia Tzianoumi and Gina Dimitropoulou, senior associates, and Elena Hatzidaki, associate, contributed to the Chambers and Partners Shareholders' Rights & Shareholder Activism 2024 guide, sharing valuable insights into the regulatory framework and key challenges of shareholder activism in Greece.The guide, covering 20 jurisdictions, offers an overview of the latest legal information on voting requirements and the proposal of resolutions, shareholders’ rights to appoint, remove and challenge directors and in the event of liquidation/insolvency, shareholder activist strategies, and remedies available to shareholders against the company and directors.You can read the full guide here: bit.ly/3YhvNja  ...

  • 24 OCTOBER 2024
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Zepos & Yannopoulos contributes to the Employment Law in Europe fourth edition

Rania Papakonstantinou, head of Employment & Labour, and associates Alexandros Lamprou and Ilia Tsigkri, contributed to the fourth edition of the Employment Law in Europe publication, authored by Bristows LLP, providing an in-depth analysis of key aspects of the employment laws in Greece.The publication offers an overview of key employment law considerations in Europe, focusing on the regimes and differences between the jurisdictions, aiming to identify areas of risk and an understanding of timings and mandatory procedures.The edition presents significant developments in the domestic laws in the relevant jurisdictions, including the shape of the European Union, international trade, accepted ways of working and technological advances. ...

  • 5 APRIL 2024

Zepos & Yannopoulos presents its Annual Report for 2023...

2023 was a seminal year for us, as we celebrated our 130-year history; a journey defined by always looking ahead. ...

  • 5 APRIL 2024

Zepos & Yannopoulos publishes Our footprint, a report o...

For the third year in a row we are publishing an updated version of our footprint on business and the community. As...

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