The branded residence market is booming globally, as luxury homes that carry the name and standards of well-known hospitality brands gain traction. These developments—once a niche for ultra-wealthy investors—are now attracting high-net-worth individuals and end-users seeking lifestyle-integrated real estate and global prestige. With 25–40% higher rental yields and faster resale rates, branded residences offer… Continue reading Branded Residences in Greece: Where Investment Opportunity Meets Luxury Lifestyle
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From Boston to the Aegean: A Seamless Three-Villa Investment at One&Only Kéa Island
How we helped a U.S. client acquire three prime villas in a landmark Greek resort, with guaranteed returns and full-spectrum support across legal, tax, and construction matters. A Boston-based client came to us seeking trusted, on-the-ground legal and strategic support to navigate the complexities of acquiring high-end real estate in Greece—without ever setting foot… Continue reading From Boston to the Aegean: A Seamless Three-Villa Investment at One&Only Kéa Island
Navigating the Crypto-Regulation in the EU
Introduction The cryptocurrency market is now entering a fully regulated era in Europe. The EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) became law in mid-2023 and has been fully applicable across all Member States since late 2024. MiCA establishes a comprehensive legal framework for crypto-assets, aiming to enhance consumer protection, market integrity, and financial stability… Continue reading Navigating the Crypto-Regulation in the EU
Law 5170/2025: A New Era for Short-Term Rentals- Operational Standards, Compliance, and Sustainability
Law 5073/2023 established a clear taxation framework, distinguishing professional activity from occasional private use in the short-term rental sector. However, until now, the regulation of short-term rentals under Law 4446/2016 made limited progress in defining specific and concrete standards for these accommodations. Consequently, the absence of such standards underscored the pressing need for comprehensive legislative… Continue reading Law 5170/2025: A New Era for Short-Term Rentals- Operational Standards, Compliance, and Sustainability
Greece’s New Measures enhancing Innovation and R&D
The newly enacted Law 5162/2024, primarily effective from January 1, 2025 (tax year 2025), introduces a comprehensive set of measures aimed at enhancing Greece’s innovation ecosystem, fostering investment, and strengthening the country’s research and development (R&D) framework. This legislation includes initiatives such as the “Startup Visa” for investors, expanded tax incentives for angel investors and small… Continue reading Greece’s New Measures enhancing Innovation and R&D
European Union artificial intelligence act
Background It is nearly impossible to find a tech article or topic that does not have Artificial Intelligence (AI) stealing the spotlight. And for a good reason, considering that AI stands as one of the most transformative technologies in recent decades, exerting a profound impact on nearly every aspect of our lives. Recognizing… Continue reading European Union artificial intelligence act
Uncertainty over real estate public auctions after Supreme Court’s conflicting rulings
The years before Covid-19 pandemic were marked by intense activity in public auctions and enforcement proceedings, a corollary of the sheer number of NonPerforming Loans (NPLs) burdening banks’ balance sheets. “Hercules Plan” a government-backed securitization program, – introduced into Greek legislation in December 2019 (L. 4649/2019) – aimed at deloading Greek banks plagued… Continue reading Uncertainty over real estate public auctions after Supreme Court’s conflicting rulings
Louis Vuitton – “Damier Azur” pattern case
Louis Vuitton “Damier Azur” pattern case has been an issue of interest to the global literature and a case study for the legal world, due to its great significance for trademark law. The legal back and forth concerning one of the most recognized Louis Vuitton’s checkerboard patterns, named “Damier Azur”, resulted in defeat… Continue reading Louis Vuitton – “Damier Azur” pattern case
The Ellinikon Project: Europe’s greatest urban regeneration project
Overview Greece’s recovery on the markets, following the lingering bitter aftertaste of the sovereign debt memoranda era, was marked by booming real estate prices and promising projects. Markedly, Covid-19 pandemic took a toll on real estate development and heralded ominous days for the market on a global scale. Nonetheless, in hindsight, one… Continue reading The Ellinikon Project: Europe’s greatest urban regeneration project
Trademark owners liable for defective products, according to CJEU
With its judgment of 7 July 2022 in Fennia v Philips (Case C-264/21), the Court of Justice of the European Union (hereinafter ‘the Court’ or ‘CJEU’) acknowledged that a strict liability regime applies to trademark owners for defective products under the Product Liability Directive (Directive 85/374/EEC, ‘the Directive’), even if the latter are… Continue reading Trademark owners liable for defective products, according to CJEU