Active across the entire spectrum of data protection, IP and information technology matters, Zoulovits Kontogeorgou Law Firm deploys an approach based on ‘professionalism, precision and respect’ when representing international and domestic clients. Operating out of Athens, Mina Zoulovits and Penny Kontogeorgou lead the team, with the former being knowledgeable in IT and digital transformation law and the latter focusing on e-commerce and technology transfer issues. The group also demonstrates a growing presence in dealing with AI systems on behalf of gambling and technology companies.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Professionalism, precision, respect to their partners are their main characteristics. We have faced many challenges over the years and we have achieved many milestones with their help. A quite remarkable fact is that they are always well organized and they are trying to explain legal issues in simple words to all persons with no legal background. They are also investigating all the latest changes in ecommerce laws so we can all be up to date with latest legislation.’

  • ‘This law firm consists of great people who are always willing to explain in plain words what legally needs to be done, are always eager to consult in things we owners cannot foresee or understand on our own, and the main things is that they protect us from situations we cannot predict or foresee. They create a sense of security and trust. Also they show that they delegate to specific people the work according to each person's expertise but communicated to us by our one or two contact persons in the law firm as our contact persons and project managers.'

  • ‘Highly professional team consisting of enthusiastic legal professionals being very responsive and happy to work with inhouse lawyers. Very attractive billing and legal fees corresponding absolutely to a high level of legal services rendered.’

  • ‘Penny Kontogeorgou and Mina Zoulivits are exceptional legal professionals who have a high expertise in GDPR technology and fintech matters. Special reference should be made to the long engagement of Ioanna Zafeiriou on GDPR matters.’

  • ‘ZK Law comprises of a team of dedicated and highly qualified and experienced lawyers who excel in the technology legal market for their professionalism, integrity, support and expertise. As a fintech startup, compliance and regulatory hurdles were a major concern. ZK Law Firm demonstrated an exceptional grasp of fintech's intricate legal landscape. Their strategic counsel enabled us to focus on innovation and growth.’

  • ‘Penny Kontogeorgou is one of the very few experienced Fintech Lawyers in Greece who understands technology, grasps fintech business models, thinks business, while having a deep knowledge of complicated regulated issues around financial technology. She is a devoted individual who always takes into account the challenges and difficulties that a startup is facing and never neglects potential legal and regulatory risks associated with our line of business. She works hard to deliver robust legal documents, sharp and high-level legal advice.’

  • 'Their great experience with data protection legislation and deep knowledge of digital operations has reflected in the overall strategy of our company and in building trust with our clients. Since the beginning of our cooperation, the team made the interaction between legal requirements and our operations and activities very clear and helped us identify potential legal risks and compliance needs in our various ventures and deal with them effectively.’

Key clients

  • HELLENiQ ENERGY (former HELPE)
  • Papastratos (Member of PMI Group)
  • OPAP
  • Archeiothiki S.A.
  • Demokritos National Center for Scientific Research
  • Apivita Commercial & Industrial S.A.
  • MANTIS Group
  • Gerolymatos International
  • Svuum
  • American College of Greece (ACG)
  • Hondos Center
  • BSB
  • Treatwell
  • Chicco
  • Clio Muse Tours
  • Throo Group of Companies
  • Greek E-Commerce Association (GR.E.C.A.)
  • Nea Wallet
  • Telenephorology.gr

Work highlights

  • Advised OPAP Group on the terms to be implemented on its central website, the main node that connects to the group’s public digital assets.
  • Advised Demokritos NCSR on its strategic cooperation with ΝΑΤΟ in the context of the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) initiative to set up an Innovation Accelerator.
  • Provided to Archeiothiki strategic consultation, risk assessment and drafting of different contract templates regarding the distinct AI services provided by the company.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mina Zoulovits, Penny Kontogeorgou

Other key lawyers

Ioanna Zafeiriou