Force Majeure Revisited: Contractual Risk in Times of Geopolitical Instability
March 2026
John Kyriakides, Managing Partner, and Vicky Kriketou, Partner
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
Over the past decade, international commerce has been repeatedly confronted with extraordinary events capable of disrupting contractual performance on a global scale. The COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and, more recently, the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have once again highlighted how rapidly external developments may affect supply chains, transportation networks, energy markets and the overall viability of commercial arrangements. Such developments may also…
New EU Directive 2025/2647 on consumer Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Key Updates & Legal Implications for EU Businesses
March 2026
Anastasia Dritsa, Partner, Andriani Tzamarou, Associate, and Io Ligeraki, Junior Associate
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
Introduction
The new (EU) Directive 2025/2647, adopted on 16 December 2025 and published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 30 December 2025 updates the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) framework for consumer disputes to better assist the dynamic digital economy. In particular, the new Directive amends Directive 2013/11/EU and Directives 2015/2302, 2019/2161 and 2020/1828, following the discontinuation of the European Online Dispute Resolution…
KG Law Firm Contributes to GILC’s “Captives Report” — Greece
March 2026
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm's Finance Team consisted of Konstantinos Issaias, Partner, and Zaphireneia Theodoraki, Senior Associate, shared insights on what typically drives captive domicile decisions and how proportionality is applied in Greece within the Solvency II framework, for the Global Insurance Law Connect (GILC) Captives Report.
To read the Report, please use the following link.
Amendments to the Greek Immigration Code: New Law Reshapes Employment of Third-Country Nationals
February 2026
Ioanna Kyriazi, Partner, Argyro Pertsinidou, Senior Associate, and Niki Nisotaki, Associate
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
A. Introduction
Law 5275/2026 (Government Gazette A’ 17/06.02.2026) introduces a comprehensive reform of the Greek legal migration framework. The new legislation notably reshapes the framework governing the recalling process for the recruitment of third-country nationals (in Greek, “metaklisi”), while also establishing a unified (single) residence permit scheme for residence and employment, introducing new visa categories, and updating the procedures…
A New Era in Collective Labour Law: The Social Agreement Explained
February 2026
Ioanna Kyriazi, Partner, and Nantia Straitouri, Associate
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
A. Introduction
In December 2025, Greece published its Action Plan for the Promotion of Collective Bargaining (2026-2030) as part of the implementation of Directive (EU) 2022/2041, transposed into national legislation by Law 5163/2024. The Action Plan sets out a structured framework to strengthen collective bargaining and reinforce social dialogue.
A central pillar of the Action Plan is the Social Agreement for the Strengthening of Collective Labour Agreements, concluded between the Ministry…
KG Law Firm Acted as Local Legal Counsel to Heygaz Biomethane S.L., Advising on Greek Law Aspects of the Corporate Financing of Its European Biomethan...
February 2026
Our member firm Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm advised Heygaz Biomethane, S.L. on Greek law aspects of a corporate financing supporting its European biomethane portfolio across Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Norway and Greece.
The KG Law Firm team facilitated the structuring and review of the financing and security documents from a Greek law perspective, and coordinated with lenders’ Greek advisors and international legal counsels throughout the implementation of the transaction.
The team was led by Christina Chini, Partner, and Anna-Maria Papamichalopoulou, Associate, who advised…
KG Law Firm Advised Clean i.T on Its First Equity Funding Round
February 2026
Our member firm Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm's Startups and Innovation Team has supported Clean i.T and Evelina Mavrides in the company’s first equity funding round, amounting to EUR 413,000, led by Investing For Purpose and co-invested by Envolve Entrepreneurship.
This transaction marks a significant milestone for Clean i.T and represents an important step forward for the professionalisation of the cleaning industry in Greece and beyond.
KG Law Firm's team consisted of Elisabeth Eleftheriades, Partner, Angeliki Chalikia, Counsel, and Angelos Charalampidis, Associate.
Joint Ministerial Decision for the Simplification of Clinical Research Issued: Overview of Key Changes in Clinical Research Contracting in Greece
February 2026
Irene Kyriakides, Partner, Victoria Mertikopoulou, Partner, Aithra-Valentina Antoniadou, Associate and Christos Christodoulou, Associate
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
On January 22, 2026, Joint Ministerial Decision D3(a) 52922/2026 (Government Gazette B’ 230/22.01.2026 – the “JMD”) was issued, reforming the contractual and financial framework for clinical trials and clinical research involving medicinal products and medical devices in Greece.
The new JMD introduces a unified operational framework governing the contracting, signature process and financial management…
EU Deforestation Regulation: Implementation Postponed with Targeted Simplifications
January 2026
Claire Pavlou, Partner, and Angelilki Papadaki, Associate
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
Under the former timeline, the EU Deforestation Regulation (“EUDR”) was set to apply from 30 December 2025 for large enterprises and from 30 June 2026 for micro and small enterprises, covering certain commodities and products linked to deforestation and forest degradation.
Following discussions at EU level, a targeted revision has now been adopted (Regulation (EU) 2025/2650), postponing the application dates and introducing simplifications to reduce administrative burdens.
Revised Timeline:
The…
Greek Competition Authority’s First Look at Retailer-Driven RPM Risks
December 2025
Anastasia Dritsa, Partner, Konstantinos Sidiropoulos, Senior Associate, and Ioanna Markati, Associate
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
Case Overview
On 4 November 2025, the Hellenic Competition Commission (“HCC”) adopted a commitment decision (Decision 893/2025) concerning a price-protection clause included by a prominent retail chain, PUBLIC RETAIL S.A. (“Public Retail”), in its standard supplier contracts.
The investigation covered three product market categories, namely:
the import/manufacturing, wholesale and retail of school bags, kids’ lunch bags and pencil…
New MD on Individual Distribution of High-Cost Medicines: What It Really Changes
December 2025
Irene Kyriakides, Partner, Victoria Mertikopoulou, Partner, and Christos Christodoulou, Associate
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
On November 27, 2025, Ministerial Decision EALE/G.P. oik. 51724/2025 (Government Gazette B 6333/27.11.2025 – the “MD”) was issued, setting out updates to the framework governing the individual distribution of High-Cost Medicines (FYK, per their Greek acronym) procured by the National Organisation for Health Care Services (EOPYY) and dispensed through private pharmacies as the final delivery point.
Crucially, the MD does not introduce full liberalisation…
KG Law Firm Advised Avis Budget Greece on the Conclusion of EPC Agreement
December 2025
The Energy and Infrastructure practice of our member firm Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm has achieved another significant milestone in its ongoing collaboration with Avis Budget Greece, successfully advising the client on the conclusion of an EPC agreement for the construction of a high-voltage substation [150/33kV (90-110MVA)].
The EPC agreement is entered into with one of Greece’s largest and most specialised contractors in this field and was concluded after extensive negotiations, reflecting both the materiality of the project and the demanding timeframe involved.
This substation…
