Legal services in Greece
A local perspective on business, disputes and personal matters. Explore the legal system and the rules relevant to your next decision.
Understanding Greece.
Greece combines a national civil-law system with directly applicable EU legislation and domestic measures implementing European directives. Company publicity through GEMI, cadastral records and specialist regulatory permissions are central to business and property work. The authoritative Greek text and subsequent amendments remain important even where a useful English explanation is available.
Jurisiti coordinates Greek matters through local counsel and partner representatives, supporting commercial transactions, disputes and private-client work. Recent changes include the October 2026 Alternative Dispute Resolution Code. A practical matter plan should identify the competent court or regulator, the language and authentication of documents, and any cross-border instrument before selecting a procedural route.
The legal system
Greek private law rests on the Civil Code and specialist statutes, with separate civil, criminal and administrative procedures. EU law operates within its applicable scope. Gazette publication, commencement and transitional provisions should be checked against legislative summaries and translations.
Laws & official sources ↗Discuss a Greece matter ↗36 legal fields. One jurisdiction.
Courts & procedure
Civil and criminal courts are distinct from the administrative jurisdiction; the Areios Pagos, Council of State and Court of Audit have different functions. Current court allocation, specialist procedures and ADR requirements should be checked for the claim, especially following recent procedural reforms.
Litigation & representation ↗European connections
Greece is an EU Member State, but the scope and participation conditions of each cross-border instrument still matter. EU sanctions, competition and data rules can interact with Greek measures. Greek residence, corporate registration and property ownership establish different legal rights.
European frameworks ↗These guides provide general legal information. The operative law, deadlines, professional permissions and scope of work are confirmed for the particular matter. Representation is arranged through appropriately authorised local practitioners.
Research edition: 1 November 2026. Source references are provided in the individual guides and legislation index. The landmark illustration shows the Acropolis in Athens; it does not identify a Jurisiti office.
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