Hellenic Competition Commission issues Practical Guide on Resale Price Maintenance (RPM) – What You Need to Know

On 16 January 2026, the Hellenic Competition Commission issued a practical guide on resale price maintenance. The Guide sheds light on the HCC’s enforcement approach to RPM by also providing helpful practical examples. By issuing this guidance, the HCC also signals that such practices fall within its enforcement priorities. In this article, you can read our comprehensive analysis of the Guide, highlighting the importance of businesses' compliance with RPM.  READ FULL ARTICLE

Data Protection, AI & Cybersecurity Brief – December 2025

We are pleased to introduce our new Data Protection, AI & Cybersecurity Brief – a frequent publication designed to keep you informed on the latest developments shaping the digital legal landscape. Our December 2025 edition examines critical regulatory and legal developments that matter to businesses operating in today's digital economy. READ FULL ARTICLE

Greece’s FDI Screening Regime: Filing Procedure Officially Commences Under Ministerial Decision 64260/2025

On 11 November 2025, the Greek Government published its much-anticipated Joint Ministerial Decision (“JMD”) No. 64260/2025 shedding light on the practical implementation of Law 5202/2025, which introduced a Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) regime in Greece. The JMD outlines the procedure and documentation requirements for foreign investors whose investments are subject to the screening mechanism under articles 7 and 8 of Law 5202/2025 and establishes that, from 11 November 2025 onwards, foreign investors may officially submit FDI screening applications to the Interministerial Committee for the Screening of Foreign Direct Investments. READ FULL ARTICLE

Observations on CJEU Case C-228/24, Judgment of 3 April 2025 – New Interpretative Tools for the Application of the Anti-Abuse Rule under the Parent-Subsidiary Directive (2011/96/EU)

In Nordcurrent group UAB (C-228/24), referred by the Lithuanian Tax Disputes Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union revisited the scope of the anti-abuse rule enshrined in Article 1(2)–(3) of the Parent-Subsidiary Directive (2011/96/EU). Drawing on its landmark rulings in T Danmark and Y Denmark ApS (C-116/16 and C-117/16), the Court elaborated on the circumstances under which a corporate arrangement must be deemed non-genuine and on the definition of a tax advantage that runs counter to the purpose of the Directive. The judgment ultimately held that, on the facts at hand, no abusive use of the Directive’s... READ FULL ARTICLE

News alert: EDPB and EDPS issue Joint Opinion 01/2025 on the Proposal for a Regulation on simplification measures for SMEs and SMCs

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) recently issued a Joint Opinion on the European Commission’s Proposal for amending the GDPR, including proposed changes to simplify compliance with some of the obligations of the GDPR. In our latest newsletter, we walk through the key amendments proposed and their impact on small-medium enterprises.  READ FULL ARTICLE

New Framework for the Imposition of Fines by the General Commercial Registry – Provisions for Businesses

Ministerial Decision No. 46982/18.06.2025 has entered into force, establishing the regulatory framework for the imposition of administrative sanctions by the General Commercial Registry (G.E.MI.). The decision defines the violations subject to sanctions, the criteria for calculating fines, the enforcement procedure, and the applicable fine amounts, with the aim of promoting transparency, regulatory compliance, and commercial publicity (in Greek). READ FULL ARTICLE

New Ministerial Decision on the General Commercial Registry (G.E.MI.) – Digitalization of Procedures

Ministerial Decision No. 36588/2025, implementing Law 4919/2022, introduces a fully digital framework for the General Commercial Registry (G.E.MI.). Key changes include the exclusive electronic issuance of certificates and copies as well as streamlined company publicity procedures. The reform aims to modernize commercial registry operations in Greece, enhancing transparency, legal certainty, and alignment with EU standards (in Greek). READ FULL ARTICLE

Digital Employment Card Expansion: Ministerial Decision 16973/2025 Broadens Coverage to Additional Sectors

As of June 26, 2025, Ministerial Decision 16973/2025 has entered into force, significantly broadening the scope of the Digital Employment Card measure to include additional sectors of the Greek economy. Our latest article outlines the categories of businesses now required to implement the Digital Employment Card system. READ FULL ARTICLE

Law 4994/2022 – Implementation of European Accessibility Act

Law 4994/2022, which shall enter into force on 28 June 2025, transposes into the Greek legal order Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the accessibility requirements for products and services. The objective of this Directive is to enhance the accessibility of products and services for persons with disabilities. In our latest article, you can read more about the obligations of manufacturers, importers, distributors, and service providers under the new legal framework. READ FULL ARTICLE