Zepos & Yannopoulos contributes to the Lexology In-Depth International Arbitration Guide 2025
Our firm contributed the exclusive chapter for Greece to the Lexology In-Depth International Arbitration Guide 2025. Asc. Professor Dimitris Babiniotis, head of Litigation and Arbitration, and Emmanouil Mavrantonakis, senior associate, provided a comprehensive analysis of recent changes and arbitration developments in the jurisdiction.The guide provides an analytical overview of what has occurred in each of the important arbitration jurisdictions during the past year, capturing recent developments, while placing them in the context of each jurisdiction's legal arbitration structure. You can read the full Greek chapter here. ...
Greece’s first hydrogen law | A foundational step towards a national hydrogen economy
Greece has introduced new law 5215/2025 (OJ A’/116/04.07.2025) regulating inter alia the organisation of the hydrogen production market and the operation of geographically confined hydrogen networks (the “Law”). This legislation represents a significant step towards establishing a competitive hydrogen economy capable of meeting both industrial demands and broader climate goals.Although the new Law only partially transposes Directive (EU) 2024/1788 (on common rules for the internal markets for renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen), it brings national legislation closer to the EU’s hydrogen market design and decarbonisation objectives, and to the implementation of the targets set in Greece’s National Energy and Climate Plan (ESEK) which sets ambitious mid- and long-term goals for renewabl...
7 JULY 2025
NEWS
Zepos & Yannopoulos shortlisted for FT Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe 2025
We are proud to share that our firm has been shortlisted for the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe 2025 for our work with Inspired Education Group on its entry in the Greek education market.A multi-disciplinary team from Zepos & Yannopoulos, drawing from a vast array of expertise, considered all the legal and business considerations, offering M&A, real estate, employment, regulatory, data protection, intellectual property, and tax support. This nomination highlights how collaboration across practices can deliver thoughtful, innovative solutions with real impact.The FT Innovative Lawyers Awards hightlight how the legal profession is evolving, recognising those who bring new ideas, collaborate effectively, and help clients achieve meaningful outcomes.The team was led b...
7 JULY 2025
NEWSLETTERS
Greek family offices | A newly evolved framework
On 24 June 2025, the Ministry of Finance introduced a new Draft Bill proposing significant amendments to Article 71H of the Greek Income Tax Code (ITC). These amendments aim to build on Greece’s existing family office framework by increasing legal clarity, flexibility, and overall attractiveness for both Greek and international high-net-worth individuals. Although still subject to public consultation until 8 July 2025, the revised Article 71H ITC aspires to open doors for broader participation and boost Greece’s profile as a centre for global wealth management.By way of introduction, the Greek family office regime entered into force in 2021 and became effective as from 1.1.2021. The regime stipulates the incorporation under Greek law of special purpose legal entities (“family offices”), th...
4 APRIL 2025
Zepos & Yannopoulos presents its Annual Report for 2024...
2024 was another productive year for our firm amid global turbulences and challenges that are reshaping the legal s...
4 APRIL 2025
Zepos & Yannopoulos publishes 2024 in Review, a report ...
2024 was another productive year for our firm, marked by solid cross-border collaborations, a steady rise in middle...