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Country law guide · Greece

Mergers & acquisitions in Greece

Acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations across European markets.

A Greek acquisition combines company-law approvals with competition and sector analysis. GEMI records help identify the target and its representatives, but they do not establish clearance for the transaction. Distinguish share and asset transfers, examine the ownership chain and verify current merger-control requirements before agreeing an unconditional closing timetable.

Build the transaction around the actual shares or assets being acquired. Test title, historic liabilities, workforce exposure, financing consents and regulatory approvals before agreeing an unconditional completion. The disclosure exercise should produce usable evidence and targeted contractual protection. Plan how registers, licences, security and operational contracts will change after closing.

Key laws & official sources

Law 4919/2022 — GEMI and one-stop company formation

Provides company-formation and commercial-register publicity rules; entity-specific company legislation and later amendments require separate review.

Law 3959/2011 — Protection of Free Competition

Records Greece’s competition statute; current amendments, authority practice and applicable EU competition rules require checking.

Point to check

Confirm the operative Greece rules, dates and competent authority; this preparation guide does not determine the outcome of an individual matter.

Practical next steps

  • Reconcile Greek corporate completion with competition and sector conditions.
  • Map consents and completion conditions
  • Record liabilities and disclosure evidence

Documents to prepare

  • Term sheet and ownership structure
  • Due diligence materials and disclosure letters
  • Financing commitments and regulatory correspondence
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How Jurisiti can help

Map the transaction perimeter before negotiating warranties. A share purchase and an asset purchase can transfer different liabilities, permissions and employment obligations. Build regulatory approvals, employee consultation and third-party consents into the timetable; signing a contract does not itself satisfy conditions for lawful completion.

  • Legal due diligence and transaction structures
  • Share and asset purchase agreements
  • Merger control, investment screening and completion

Questions about your matter

How do I start a mergers & acquisitions enquiry in Greece?

Identify the jurisdiction, the people involved, any existing proceeding or deadline, and the result you need. A short chronology and the key documents help define the proposed engagement before local professional arrangements are confirmed.

Can a cross-border matter involve more than one legal system?

Yes. Greece may be one part of a wider matter involving another place of residence, contracting party, asset or forum. Applicable law, jurisdiction and enforcement should be assessed separately, using the relevant national and international rules.

Does this guide establish a lawyer-client relationship?

No. An enquiry or use of this guide does not establish an engagement. Conflicts, professional authority, scope, responsibilities and fees must be confirmed before work is undertaken.

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