The firm has extensive expertise and experience in company law, particularly in corporations, as well as in the field of corporate governance.

Indicatively, the firm undertakes:

• the formation and legal support of companies (commercial and civil),
• the drafting of corporate internal regulations,
• the drafting of shareholders agreements,
• the handling of legal issues arising during the preparation of companies’ financial statements and reports,
• compliance with obligations arising from the company’s sustainability (ESG) issues as imposed by Greek or EU law,
• the financing of companies,
• the legal support of acquisitions and mergers and, more generally, corporate restructurings,
• the provision of written legal opinions on corporate law and corporate governance matters.

Our services also extend to matters related to the restructuring or liquidation of companies.

Specifically, in the field of corporate governance, the firm has extensive expertise and experience in studying and analyzing the legal framework and all legal issues concerning the principles of organization, management, and operation of corporations, as well as in applying corporate governance principles and rules, such as, for example:

• the functioning of the board of directors of corporations (distinguishing members as executive, non-executive, and independent, defining the powers, rights, and duties of its members, and establishing special committees),
• the exercise of shareholders’ rights in corporations (strengthening individual shareholder rights, optimizing the manner of exercising them, and enhancing the position of active shareholders),
• the organization of internal control in corporations (defining and upgrading the role of the internal auditor, strengthening their independence, and establishing a supervisory system for internal control),
• the organization of the compliance function in corporations (role of the compliance officer, their position within the company’s organizational structure, and their responsibilities),
• the organization of the risk management function in corporations (separation from other company functions, duties of the risk management officer),
• the drafting of the internal regulations of corporations,
• ensuring the transparency of corporations operations and defining the liability of their governing bodies, based on applicable legislation,
• the establishment of a system of dialogue between the company’s body and its shareholders,
• the development of remuneration policies and systems for executives of listed companies and financial sector enterprises.

Leveraging in-depth expertise in the applicable corporate governance regulatory framework, the Firm provides substantiated legal guidance ensuring compliance for companies of all forms, from incorporation through every stage of their commercial operations.