Investment in Greece (Structuring, Protection, Grants, Permits & Operation)

After a rather turbulent era of economic reforms and uncertainty, the Greek market is steadily becoming a major investment hub across multiple sectors for Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean. In addition to offering a wide range of investment opportunities in a number of economic sectors for prospective investors, Greece provides a series of robust protections found mostly in its nvestment and tax legislation in addition to those offered at an EU Law level. Moreover, Greece has in place a large number of bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and double taxation treaties with a number of states.

With a dedicated cross-practice team, Koutalidis Law Firm is one of the few Greek law firms that have the capacity to offer full-service solutions to clients interested in investing in Greece, while having their investment protected to the greatest extent. Our team helps prospective investors in all stages of an investment from nascent investment planning, market-entry, project structuring and implementation to dispute resolution.

Investment in Greece Services

Our team provides an exhaustive set of services to our clients aiming to invest in Greece, in order to acquire the required knowledge and enable a smooth end to end implementation.

General information about the Greek environment
Providing general information about key aspects of the Greek legal environment – e.g. rules regarding employment, corporations, tax matters, premises leases and acquisitions, data privacy etc.

Entry in Greece
Advising on – often, sector-specific – regulatory requirements for foreign entities to enter the Greek market.

Investment protection
Advising on issues related to corporate (re)structuring(s) in order to ascertain optimal investment treaty protection (primarily through bilateral invest treaties, but also through other means) for the project(s).

Fast track licensing
Undertaking the fast track licensing procedure.

Subsidies
Assisting with the securing of any subsidies that are applicable to our clients’ investment.

Invest in Greece (Enterprise Greece)
Liaising with Invest in Greece Enterprise for any issues that may arise.

Updating of clients regarding developments
Advising on the implications and effect of national and EU legislation and proactively updating clients on any new developments.

Licensing
Applying to and liaising with a number of Greek and EU regulatory authorities, in order to acquire the necessary licenses for project implementation (e.g. fast-track licenses, grants, permits, etc.). Where necessary, this is done in collaboration with the relevant specialized department (e.g. Energy, Banking & Finance etc) of our Firm.

One-stop-shop service

In co-operation with other departments of our Firm, we offer a one-stop-shop service that covers all aspects of our clients’ investment.

  • Tax planning
    Advising on (international) tax-related issues to corporate (re)structuring(s).
  • Employment and immigration
    Assisting with the hiring of foreign employees in Greece and – in general – with all forms of employment issues.
  • SPV set-up and maintenance
    Setting up the appropriate special purpose vehicles and joint ventures to accommodate new projects and advising on their day-to-day operation.
  • Project agreements
    Negotiating project agreements and sub-contracts.
  • Competition Law
    Assisting as regards any competition law related issues such as control of concentrations, state aid etc. 
  • Financing
    Development of effective financing and security packages
  • Dispute prevention
    Full-scale dispute prevention / avoidance through the adoption of the appropriate dispute resolution mechanism before project implementation
  • Dispute resolution
    Dispute resolution before the competent administrative authorities, the civil and administrative courts, international arbitration or mediation
  • Legal due diligence
    Conducting legal due diligence regarding the acquisition of potential projects.

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We are proud to announce that two of our esteemed female partners have been recognized by IFLR1000 in their 2023 edition, one of the most prestigious legal directories in the world. Katia Protopapa, Partner and Head of our M&A practice along with Effie Papoutsi, Partner of our Banking & Finance→

Koutalidis Law Firm Shines once again in IFLR1000’s 2023 Rankings

We are elated to share that the much-anticipated IFLR1000 rankings for 2023 have been unveiled, and Koutalidis Law Firm has made its mark yet again. Our firm has been honored with a Tier 1 ranking, underscoring our unwavering commitment to providing top-notch legal services. This year’s research by IFLR1000 featured→

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Koutalidis Law Firm is selected and listed in the second edition of The Legal 500’s EMEA Green Guide. The guide refers to some of the key firms engaging with energy and sustainability projects in the EMEA region. As Koutalidis is currently advising on a pipeline of RES projects with a→

Koutalidis Law Firm is Top Ranked once again on Chambers & Partners Europe 2023 rankings

Chambers & Partners Europe rankings have been announced and Koutalidis Law Firm is once again Top Ranked! This achievement demonstrates the commitment, integrity, and service excellence of our team members as we always seek to deliver impeccable legal advice. More specifically our clients mentioned, Banking & Finance: “They have a→

Koutalidis Law Firm is recognized on IFLR’s shortlist for its 2023 Europe Awards

Koutalidis Law Firm is delighted to be recognized on IFLR’s shortlist for its 2023 Europe Awards. Judged independently by IFLR’s editorial team, the awards focus exclusively on legal innovation in cross-border transactions that reached a financial close in 2022. The winning deals, law firms and in-house legal teams will be→

Koutalidis Law Firm is ranked as a Top Firm by Chambers and Partners Global in their 2023 Guide

Koutalidis Law Firm is ranked as a Top Firm by Chambers and Partners Global in their 2023 Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers for Business. More specifically Chambers review states, “Koutalidis is highly sought after by domestic and international lenders for capital markets and financing mandates. The firm regularly advises→

Chambers and Partners shortlists Koutalidis as Greece Law Firm of the Year

We are delighted to announce that Koutalidis Law Firm has been shortlisted as a candidate for the “Greece Law Firm of the Year” at the Chambers European Awards 2023! A humble thank you to all our clients who have reviewed and rated our services! The Chambers Europe Awards recognise a→

Koutalidis Law Firm is now ISO Certified

Koutalidis Law Firm is pleased to announce that it has completed its ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 9001:2015 certification. To obtain these certifications, we carried out a thorough assessment process that included a wide range of audits, studies, improvements and planning aimed at achieving a high level of quality assurance and→

Koutalidis Law Firm’s Website Wins Gold Award for UX/UI Design

We are delighted to announce that Koutalidis Law Firm’s website has won the Gold Award for UX/UI Design in the B2B Website category at the 2023 UX/CX Awards. This prestigious recognition was made possible with the invaluable support and expertise of gnc | web and George Chouliaras, whose contributions were→

K.Protopapa & E.Papoutsi recognized as Women Leaders by IFLR1000

We are proud to announce that two of our esteemed female partners have been recognized by IFLR1000 in their 2023 edition, one of the most prestigious legal directories in the world. Katia Protopapa, Partner and Head of our M&A practice along with Effie Papoutsi, Partner of our Banking & Finance→

Koutalidis Law Firm Shines once again in IFLR1000’s 2023 Rankings

We are elated to share that the much-anticipated IFLR1000 rankings for 2023 have been unveiled, and Koutalidis Law Firm has made its mark yet again. Our firm has been honored with a Tier 1 ranking, underscoring our unwavering commitment to providing top-notch legal services. This year’s research by IFLR1000 featured→

Koutalidis Law Firm is listed in the 2nd of The Legal 500’s EMEA Green Guide.

Koutalidis Law Firm is selected and listed in the second edition of The Legal 500’s EMEA Green Guide. The guide refers to some of the key firms engaging with energy and sustainability projects in the EMEA region. As Koutalidis is currently advising on a pipeline of RES projects with a→

Koutalidis Law Firm is Top Ranked once again on Chambers & Partners Europe 2023 rankings

Chambers & Partners Europe rankings have been announced and Koutalidis Law Firm is once again Top Ranked! This achievement demonstrates the commitment, integrity, and service excellence of our team members as we always seek to deliver impeccable legal advice. More specifically our clients mentioned, Banking & Finance: “They have a→

Koutalidis Law Firm is recognized on IFLR’s shortlist for its 2023 Europe Awards

Koutalidis Law Firm is delighted to be recognized on IFLR’s shortlist for its 2023 Europe Awards. Judged independently by IFLR’s editorial team, the awards focus exclusively on legal innovation in cross-border transactions that reached a financial close in 2022. The winning deals, law firms and in-house legal teams will be→

Koutalidis Law Firm is ranked as a Top Firm by Chambers and Partners Global in their 2023 Guide

Koutalidis Law Firm is ranked as a Top Firm by Chambers and Partners Global in their 2023 Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers for Business. More specifically Chambers review states, “Koutalidis is highly sought after by domestic and international lenders for capital markets and financing mandates. The firm regularly advises→

Chambers and Partners shortlists Koutalidis as Greece Law Firm of the Year

We are delighted to announce that Koutalidis Law Firm has been shortlisted as a candidate for the “Greece Law Firm of the Year” at the Chambers European Awards 2023! A humble thank you to all our clients who have reviewed and rated our services! The Chambers Europe Awards recognise a→

Koutalidis Law Firm is now ISO Certified

Koutalidis Law Firm is pleased to announce that it has completed its ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 9001:2015 certification. To obtain these certifications, we carried out a thorough assessment process that included a wide range of audits, studies, improvements and planning aimed at achieving a high level of quality assurance and→

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