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Guide to Restructuring & Insolvency - Greek Chapter

  May 29, 2013     By Potamitisvekris
Reproduced with permission from Law Business Research Ltd. This article was first published in Getting the Deal Through – Restructuring & Insolvency 2013, (published in May, 2013; contributing editor:Bruce Leonard).

Business Entities in Greece

Greek company law provides several options for establishing a business entity in Greece. Greek company law provides for companies incorporated in Greece to be either personal or capital-based. The basic business entities under Greek law, similar to French, are:

Debt Recovery and Litigation in Greece

Successful debt recovery in Greece is dependent on many factors; a creditor must choose carefully which law firm will handle his debt collection case, in order to ensure successful collection. - Out-of Court Debt Recovery - Debt recovery in Greece is mainly handled by law firms; while debt recovery agencies do exist, the relevant legislation is fairly recent providing for special requirements for their establishment and operation, and, thus, are not so common in Greece.

Photovoltaic Investments in Greece

The photovoltaic market in Greece offers great opportunities for investors, as it is expected to rise significantly within the coming years. Greece has grown to be one of the major investment destinations for solar energy production in the European Union; it is the southernmost country of EU, with almost 300 days of sunshine per year, and thus a massive potential for photovoltaic investments.

Personal Injury in Greece

Wrongful death actions typically involve deaths that are caused by automobile accidents, drunk driving accidents, boating accidents, drowning and medical malpractice. However, they can also include accidents in the workplace, nursing home abuse, construction site accidents, violent acts and many more. If the death was caused by accident, or if it should or could have been prevented, it can usually be considered a wrongful death.

Acquiring Property in Greece - Buying Property in Greece

If you are planning to acquire real estate in Greece you have to set a perfect plan in order to put everything in the right place and to avoid any surprise. First and most crucial move is to find a specialized in Property Management or Real Estate Law Firm and a Real estate agent who will guide you step by step in the whole transaction.

New Law Amends Collective Negotiations in Greece

Background to Article 37 of the new Law 4024/2011 which has significantly amended the law on collective negotiations in Greece, introducing three main changes. This article was first published in the December International Law Office (part of Globe Business Publishing ltd) newsletter and is reproduced with their permission. Principle of Favorability - Collective Bargaining Agreements - Mid-term Frame of Fiscal Strategy

New Laws (Almost) Get Rid of Obligatory Arbitration in Greece

Background and comment on the new labor laws in Greece. This article was first published in March 2011 in the International Law Office (part of Globe Business Publishing Ltd) Labor and Employment newsletter and is reproduced with their permission. Employment and Labor - Greece Law increases flexibility of employment.

Restructuring and Insolvency in Greece - Q & A Guide

Reproduced with permission from Law Business Research. This article was first published in Getting the Deal Through - Restructuring & Insolvency, (published in 2011; contributing editor: Bruce Leonard).

The Settlement of an Inheritance’s Case in Greece-How to Get Your Inheritance in Greece

The Greeks abroad can take their share of their inheritance, without even having to travel to Greece.

Buying property in Greece

This text provides a brief and concise description of the necessary steps for the acquisition of real estate property in Greece.

Fencing Copyrighted Content Off in the Digital Age - A Case for Trusted Computing - Greece

Please Note: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution—Non-Commercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Greece License.