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Resubmission of an Administrative Petition after Its Initial Rejection: Requirement to Invoke Decisive New Facts or Evidence.
Certificatory (confirmatory) acts of the Administration do not constitute administrative acts in the strict sense, since they lack enforceability; they merely confirm an already existing legal situation and, therefore, are not amenable to judicial review. Such a...
Violation of the Duty of Truthfulness in Civil Litigation. Procedural (Disciplinary) Penalties. Liability for Damages Based on Tort Law.
Article 116 para. 1 of the Greek Code of Civil Procedure (Good Faith Conduct of Proceedings) Pursuant to Article 116(1) of the Greek Code of Civil Procedure (GCCP) (Good Faith Conduct of Proceedings): “The parties, their legal representatives and their attorneys are...
Article 1536 GCC – What Changes and Why It Sparks Debate
Article 1536 of the Greek Civil Code concerns the modification or revocation of court decisions relating to parental responsibility and child custody. Recently, an amendment introduced through Law 5264/2025 has sparked intense discussion within the legal community and...
The renunciation of an inheritance by a minor after reaching adulthood (when the four-month period from the succession has already elapsed) is null and void.
Confusion is often observed regarding the renunciation of an over-indebted inheritance by a minor, with the result that minors may end up burdened with substantial debts. This occurs either because the parents did not proceed in time with a renunciation on their...
Marriage or Civil Partnership? The Essential Legal Differences You Need to Know
Marriage and civil partnership constitute two distinct legal institutions under Greek law. Although significant steps toward equalization have been taken in recent years, substantial differences still remain, affecting everyday life, property, children, and the social...
Amendment of an Association’s Articles of Association
What are the required supporting documents for the amendment of an association’s articles of association? The procedure for amending an association’s articles of association is carried out with the assistance of a lawyer, who files the relevant application under the...
Amendment to Lease Law as of 1 January 2026 – Eviction Order Extended to Lease Expiry
By virtue of Law 5221/2025, a significant amendment is introduced to Article 637 of the Greek Code of Civil Procedure, expanding the scope of the eviction order procedure to cases of lease expiry. This new regulation substantially changes the framework in force to...
Admissibility of an Application for Cassation before the Council of State
According to Article 53(3) of Presidential Decree 18/1989, as this paragraph was replaced by Article 12(1) of Law 3900/2010 and subsequently by Article 15(2) of Law 4446/2016 (entry into force: 22.12.2016): Ø “3. An application for cassation shall be admissible only...
Tort Liability of the State, Public Law Legal Persons and Local authorities for Compensation
The Provisions Article 105 of the Introductory Law to the Civil Code (Introductory Law to the Civil Code, Legislative Decree 2783/1941, Government Gazette A΄/29, Presidential Decree 456/1984, Government Gazette A΄ 164) provides as follows: “For unlawful acts or...
Mediation
Mediation is a modern and effective method for dispute resolution, allowing parties to reach agreements without lengthy and costly litigation. Parties actively participate in the process, resulting in solutions aligned with their interests. Our lead attorney,...
Out-of-Court Debt Settlement
Out-of-court debt settlement is crucial for individuals and businesses facing financial difficulties, providing a safe and sustainable alternative to bankruptcy. The process includes assessing financial status, preparing restructuring proposals, negotiating reduced...
Divorce and Child Custody
Divorce is a major life decision often accompanied by legal, financial, and psychological challenges. In Greece, the procedure may be consensual or judicial. Consensual divorce is faster, more cost-effective, and less stressful, while judicial proceedings ensure...











