Event Report

On October 17th, The Legal 500, in collaboration with Andersen Legal, Ioannides Demetriou, and Nobel, proudly launched the GC Powerlist: Greece & Cyprus 2024. The highly anticipated event was held at the stunning Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens, bringing together the most prominent and accomplished in-house lawyers from Greece and Cyprus to celebrate their remarkable achievements.

The evening began with a warm welcome from Francisco Castro, the publication’s editorial lead from The Legal 500. His opening remarks set an enthusiastic tone, underscoring the significance of the GC Powerlist in recognising the country’s most outstanding in-house legal professionals. Francisco elaborated on the rigorous selection process, commending the honourees for their notable contributions to the legal field. He also shared key insights from the research, highlighting the impressive work of those selected.

Following Francisco’s introduction, Christina Ioannidou, director at Ioannides Demetriou, took the stage to offer her heartfelt congratulations to the GC Powerlist recipients. She was followed by Theodore Pistiolis, managing partner at Andersen Legal, who also delivered a congratulatory speech. Both speakers emphasised the vital role in-house lawyers play in supporting businesses and driving legal excellence. Their speeches were a testament to the hard work and dedication of those recognised in the publication.

Concluding the speeches, Ioannis Moutzouridis, chief legal officer at EYDAP, addressed his peers with an inspiring presentation. Drawing on his own experiences, he highlighted the exceptional accomplishment of being named to the GC Powerlist and emphasised the importance of continuous growth and collaboration within the legal community. His words resonated with the audience, celebrating the collective success of the in-house legal professionals present.

Overall, the launch event for the GC Powerlist: Greece & Cyprus 2024 was a resounding success. It honoured the most distinguished in-house lawyers in the region, showcasing the immense talent within the in-house counsel community. The evening further solidified The Legal 500’s commitment to recognising and promoting their exceptional contributions to the legal profession.

The Legal 500 extends its sincere gratitude to its key partners in both Greece and Cyprus for their invaluable support and looks forward to returning next year for its annual GC Summit events in each jurisdiction.