Enhancing EU Cybersecurity: Legal provisions under NIS II and Greek Law 5160/2024 (article by Maria Katsioti, Associate and Andreas Papastathis – Junior Partner published on Lexology, February 11, 2025) The NIS II Directive (EU) 2022/2555, aimed at strengthening cyber security across the EU, has been transposed into Greek law through Law 5160/2024, which took effect...Read More

Digital Work Card: Enhancing Transparency and Efficiency in the Employment Landscape (article by Εlianna Μaratou – Associate and Andreas Papastathis – Junior Partner published on Lexology, January 24, 2025) The Digital Work Card marks a major step into the digital era of employment, enabling real-time recording of work hours, overtime, breaks, and leaves through seamless integration with the ERGANI...Read More

How Automated Credit Decisions Impact Consumer Protection: Legal Responsibilities for Credit Providers   Automated Decision Making in Consumer Credit: Legal Obligations of Credit Providers and Credit Scoring Institutions (article by M. Katsioti – Associate and Κ. Κaranikolas – Senior Associate published on Lexology, December 20, 2024) The use of new technologies, in particular of Artificial...Read More

AI in Talent Acquisition Legal Consideration for Modern Recruitment in EU (article by M. Katsioti and E. Maratou – Associates published on Lexology, August 26 2024) Introduction One area where Artificial Intelligence (hereinafter referred to as “AI”) has made a substantial difference is Human Resources (hereinafter referred to as “HR”). The implementation of e-recruitment information...Read More

Flight delays, flight cancellation or denial of boarding – rights of passengers (An article drafted Jelena Pejović and Mirjana Mladenović Paripović, Attorneys at Law (Rokas Serbia)for Lexology on July 29, 2024) Flight delays, flight cancellations or denial of boarding – rights of passengers in the Republic of Serbia Air travel, although often the fastest and most comfortable...Read More

Ai Human Rights ”AI Act” at a Glance: Workplace Surveillance and Employee Rights (article by E. Maratou – Associate and Maria Katsioti – Associate published on Lexology, July 15 2024) The ”AI Act” is a landmark EU Regulation designed to address the complexities and potential risks related to AI technologies. Its primary objectives include fostering...Read More

The Legal 500: Mergers & Acquisitions Law Comparative Guide Chapter for Greece written by S. Getimi and K. Karanikolas, Senior Associates, published in The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides: Mergers & Acquisitions, 2024. The aim of this guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of Merger & Acquisitions laws and regulations across...Read More

“Enhancing Consumer Protection in Greece through the Enactment of Directive 2020/1828” (Contribution by Polyxeni Kretsovali, Associate and Kosmas Karanikolas, Senior Associate at Rokas Athens, published in Lexology, April 5, 2024). Directive 2020/1828 regarding representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers has been enacted into Greek legislation via Law No. 5019/2023, which...Read More

Protecting a trademark of Reputation, EUIPO Opposition no B 3 184 491 (article by Dr. Dimitris Chatzimichael, Partner and Sofia Getimi, Senior Associate in Lexology, March 11, 2024) A. The case On 09/12/2022, the Opposition Division of the European Union Intellectual Proprerty Office (EUIPO) issued decision Nо B 3 184 491 on an opposition filled on the basis...Read More

European Union regulatory initiatives in the field of algorithmic management and artificial intelligence – Labour Law perspective (Article published on Lexology, Feb 28 2024 by Elianna Maratou, Associate and Dr. Dimitris Chatzimichael, Partner)   The expeditious technological evolutions of the ongoing fourth industrial revolution after the introduction of artificial intelligence (hereinafter referred to as AI)...Read More