With extensive knowledge on EU and Greek competition law issues, Ballas Pelecanos Law adopts a ‘very business-oriented approach’ when supporting its clients from across the pharmaceutical, energy and IT sectors. The Athens-based team has experience in complex investigations brought by the Hellenic Competition Commission, with team head Gregory Pelecanos being an expert antitrust litigator as well as a specialist in bankruptcy law matters. Konstantina Sideris primarily focuses on abuse of dominance cases and state aid issues. The practice is also well versed in competition training and compliance measures.
Testimonials
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'We know we can trust them with any legal query. They stand apart for their extensive knowledge and experience in the automotive sector, as well as their availability and responsiveness.’
‘We consider Gregory Pelecanos a trusted partner, with whom we have built a strong relationship over the years of our collaboration. His knowledge, experience and ability to offer tailor-made advice, translated into solutions, in matters of competition law is unrivalled.’
‘We are working with Gregory Pelecanos. He has experience of the needs of the clients as he has worked as a general counsel. He speaks fluently English, so there is no difficulty to cooperate. He has always smart ideas. He has a perfect knowledge of Competition law and Distribution law.’
‘Good and capable team. Easy to reach and a high degree of service level. Staff the team in the most cost-efficient way. The team works very well together and always in the best interest of the client.’
‘A high degree of competence and a very business-oriented approach. Very pragmatic and user-friendly advice. Liaise well with the businesspeople.’
Key clients
- Ford Motor Greece SA
- Volvo Greece SA
- Star Automotive Hellas SA (formerly Mercedes Benz Greece)
- Amer Exports Sports GmbH
- Mitsubishi Electric Europe- Italy BV
- SAS SA
- AGET-HERACLES SA Lafarge Holcim Group
- De’ Longhi SpA
Work highlights
- Advised Volvo Car Greece on the roll-out of new distribution contracts in Greece in line with new distribution policy of Volvo Car Corporation.
- Advised Star Automotive Hellas (formerly Mercedes Benz Hellas) on the roll-out of a new distribution system for “smart” vehicles in Greece.
- Advised the University of Patras Technology Transfer Office on technology transfer (patent licences, etc.) according the Technology Transfer Regulation 316/2014 and applications of competition law to innovation.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gregory Pelecanos