TMT
BallasPelecanos Law
Described as a 'highly skilled' and ‘supportive’ group, BallasPelecanos Law leverages its expertise to support clients with their data protection measures, transfer agreements and NFT issues. The Athens-based practice has a growing presence in the AI and information technology arenas, with George Ballas being an expert in robotics and data security, and Gregory Pelecanos being a pioneer in the software and defence systems space. Grace Katsoulis focuses on the intersection between employment and corporate law with technology. Zoe Provatas and Nikolaos Papadopoulos are also highlighted.
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Testimonials
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‘We always reach out to them when in need of a local view. They are responsive and competent.’
‘Nikolaos Papadopoulos provides clear and to-the-point advice and is particularly responsive and agile.’
‘Immediate response, personal contact, reliability, trust. It is a strong, experienced firm counting many years in the area of law and legal aspects . Supportive and consultative, they can understand the needs of our company and guide us successfully.’
‘Always available, personal contact, easy access and communication. Experienced, polite, supportive.’
‘Specialized knowledge of TMT practice enabling delivery of commercially effective legal advice.’
‘BallasPelecanos Law Office offers a wide range of legal services covering almost all areas of interest of a company. The legal team is highly skilled, experienced and specialized in legal areas such as data privacy, competition, automotive industry.’
‘Deep knowledge and experience in most legal areas, excellent communication and negotiation skills, immediate response and reliability.’
Key clients
- Audi AG (via Noerr)
- Ford Motor Hellas and Ford Europe
- Volvo Cars Hellas and Volvo Car Corporation
- Porsche AG (via Baker McKenzie)
- Meta - formerly Facebook (via Baker McKenzie)
- Microsoft Corporation (via Baker McKenzie)
- Apple (via Baker McKenzie)
- Google (via Baker McKenzie)
- Tik Tok (via Baker McKenzie)
- Spotify (via Baker McKenzie)
- Pinterest (via Baker McKenzie)
- Total Energies
- Microsoft Hellas
- Ralph Lauren
- Linkedin (via Baker McKenzie)
- Amazon (via Baker McKenzie)
- Goldman Sachs
- Hitachi, Ltd (via Baker McKenzie)
- Red Bull (via Baker McKenzie)
- SAP Hellas S.A.
- Orange Business Services, part of Orange Group (via Lexing Network)
- Zooplus AG (via Baker McKenzie)
- Nissan Center Europe GmbH
Work highlights
- Advised a household name company on the regulatory framework for the provision of electronic communications in Greece.
- Provided advice to a client on the applicable regulatory framework for the provision of electronic communication services in Greece.
- Advised a major company on compliance with the data protection and electronic communications regulatory framework, such as promotional activities and the launch of online tools.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
George Ballas, Gregory Pelecanos, Grace Katsoulis