The article was drafted by Alexandros Sarris, Senior Associate & Ioanna Toufexi, Associate for Lexology on July 6 On 20 May 2026, Greece’s Ministry of Environment and Energy published a draft Special Spatial Framework for Renewable Energy Sources (EChP-APE) for public consultation. The framework replaces the 2008 siting regime and introduces binding constraints that will...Read More

The article was drafted by Mara Vasileiou & Tasos Koletsas, Associates for Lexology on July 1,2026 On 26 February 2025, the European Commission presented the “Omnibus I” package of proposals, aimed at reducing the administrative burden on businesses, strengthening the competitiveness of the European economy, and simplifying sustainability obligations without abandoning the core objectives of...Read More

The newsletter was drafted by Alexanda Karadima, Senior Associate on July 2, 2026 Law 5313/2026 (Government Gazette A’ 102/25.06.2026) introduces significant amendments to the Greek tax framework applicable to investment funds and investment management activities. The new provisions clarify the tax treatment of foreign investment funds, introduce safe harbors against the creation of Greek tax...Read More

Meaningful dialogue moves international arbitration forward. Rokas Law Firm was proud to support the 8th International Arbitration Conference, jointly organized by NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI and EODID Athens Mediation & Arbitration Organization, which brought together leading practitioners, academics and in-house counsel came together to discuss the challenges shaping the future of dispute resolution. Supporting initiatives that promote...Read More

The article drafted by Vasiliki Kalogirou, Associate & Magdalini Mavromichali , Senior Associate for Lexology on 17 June 2026 On 26 March 2024, Directive 2024/927/EU “amending Directives 2011/61/EU and 2009/65/EC as regards delegation arrangements, liquidity risk management, supervisory reporting, the provision of depositary and custody services and loan origination by alternative investment funds”, also known...Read More

The article drafted by Mirjana Mladenovic Paripovic, Senior Associate & Jelena Pejovic, Associate for Lexology on 10 June 2026 Foreign investors entering the Serbian market are often reassured by initial familiarity of the transaction environment. The corporate registry (Serbian Business Registers Agency) is fully transparent and digitalized, the legal framework mirrors continental European corporate structures, and...Read More

The article drafted by Tasos Koletsas & Mara Vasileiou, for Lexology on 26 May 2026 Short-term rentals have evolved into one of the most dynamic forms of real estate exploitation, with increasing economic and tax significance. This development has led to the gradual establishment of a stricter legislative framework, which is not limited solely to...Read More

(chapter drafted by Dr Dimitrios Chatzimichael, Partner, Sofia Getimi and Xenia Lymperopoulou, Senior Associates for Lexology-in Depth on May 14, 2026) Introduction Ιnsurance undertakings in Greece are distinguished into those practising life insurance, those practising non-life insurance and the composite ones that practise both (life and non-life) depending on the relevant licence granted by the...Read More

The article drafted by Mladenovic Paripovic, Senior Associate & Jelena Pejovic, Associate on 20 May, 2026 Over the past several years, Serbia has gradually transformed its tax compliance framework through the implementation of mandatory electronic invoicing and increased digital supervision by the tax authorities. What initially appeared to be a technical modernization initiative has, in...Read More

The article drafted by Georgios Gkoutsidis, Senior Associate &  Mara Vasileiou, Associate  for Lexology on May 13,2026 I. Introduction Law 5123/2024, in full force since 15 July 2025, is the most extensive reform of Greek security-interest law since the introduction of the fictitious pledge (πλασματικό ενέχυρο) by Law 2844/2000. Subject to exemptions, it is deemed to cure...Read More