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LAMNIDIS LAW was the legal advisor for the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund in the successful tender process of the exploitation of a coastal property of 162.409 sq.m. near Thessaloniki.

With an offer amounting to 19.5 million euros, MATENISA TRADING CO. LTD ranked first in the tender process and was declared as the Preferred Investor. The final, improved offer exceeded the starting price by 140.7%.

This step marks the beginning of a significant investment in the area renowned for its high tourism potential, while multiple benefits shall be created for the local community.

Nikos Pittas, Katerina Loukopoulou and Thomas Lamnidis advised the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund throughout the international tender process, while @Εθνική Τράπεζα and ASPA KST acted as Financial and Technical Advisors to HRADF respectively.

Congratulations to all for the great teamwork that brought a landmark result for HRADF

Global Energy Independence Day, promotes awareness for alternative forms of energy. Interconnections, on a national and international level are an integral part of this endeavor. Among them, the Black Sea electric cable project is a prime example of significant projects in this direction, as stated in CNN Greece’s article. Lamnidis Law had a vital contribution in the project’s feasibility study, providing thorough legal analysis and consulting.

Η ενεργειακή ανεξαρτησία και ο ρόλος των διασυνδέσεων H Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Ενεργειακής Ανεξαρτησίας , η οποία εορτάζεται κάθε χρόνο στις 10 Ιουλίου, έχει στόχο να προωθήσει την ενημέρωση αναφορικά με τις...

The slogan for this year's Environment Day is “Our land. Our future”. At Lamnidis Law, we take action for a sustainable future, not only by adopting environment-friendly practices but also by helping our partners fulfil their own goals for a greener and more resilient environment.

GC Summit Greece 2024, hosted by The Legal 500 was a pivotal event that helped showcase Greece’s global influence in the legal sector.

Lamnidis Law sponsored and participated in the event, with Thomas Lamnidis moderating an impactful panel the pivotal role of the Greek energy sector and multi-country energy investments.

During the panel, Alexia Trokoudi from HELLENiQ ENERGY, Anastasia (Nasia) Kelveridou from Heidelberg Materials, Alexandra Dellis from GEK TERNA Group of Companies and Maria Tsiliakou from ABB demonstrated deep knowledge and experience in their fields, leading to a fruitful and interesting discussion for all attendees.

On his part, Thomas Lamnidis highlighted our firm's commitment to navigating complex regulatory landscapes and leveraging opportunities in evolving markets. Thus, solidifying our belief that staying ahead means embracing change and encouraging international collaboration.

From AI regulation to digital workforce management, the event’s topics are aligned with mission to provide forward-thinking legal solutions that anticipate and meet our clients' needs. And to actively connect with industry peers, gain practical knowledge, and further equip ourselves with ideas and tools to thrive in today's dynamic legal environment.

Thomas Lamnidis from Lamnidis Law participated in the 9th Association for Energy Economics - HAEE Energy Transition Symposium entitled "Striving for Stability in a Highly Uncertain Energy World".

During the Symposium, he had the opportunity to discuss the evolving landscape of the energy sector amidst an increasingly complex geopolitical scenery with participants from Greece and abroad and share useful insights on critical issues such as the regulatory frameworks for a sustainable energy strategy, developments in Renewable Energy Sources, offshore wind energy as well as green and sustainable investments in Greece and the European Union

To all our friends, clients and partners, we extend our warmest wishes for Easter! All the best to you and your families!

Today we celebrate Earth Day, by making sure we act in the best of our abilities in favor of the planet. And today, as everyday, we strive to help and improve the Earth we live in.

Thomas Lamnidis of Lamnidis Law moderated the session "Financial and development tools - the role of Green Certificates and Bilateral Power Purchase Agreements (PPA's) during IENE's Conference “Energy Transition Targets for RES and Energy Efficiency: Opportunity or Obstacle”.

The session’s participants included Maria Koulouvari, Director of Guarantees of Origin & Electricity Disclosure at DAPEEP, Alexandros Panagiotakis Head of Project Finance at Piraeus Bank and Miltos Aslanoglou CEO of AirEnergy SA.

The participants discussed the sector’s evolving operating model of RES and its impact on project financing is affected, financing risks in Corporate PPA’s or merchant contracts as well the effect of incoming projects on market configuration.
The session’s agenda also included insights on how Guarantees of Origin operate , the weaknesses of the Regulatory Framework and the sector’s operating environment.

Excited to share that Lamnidis Law attended the , diving deep into crucial discussions on AI democratization and its transformative power, as well as energy transition and security.

From thought-provoking panels on the democratization and transformative impact of AI to insightful discussions on energy transition and security, our team was fully immersed in the latest trends and advancements shaping these industries.

What truly set this experience apart was the opportunity to connect with leading market experts and scientists from both sectors. These engaging conversations fueled our passion for innovation and provided invaluable insights that will inform our approach to serving our clients better.

At Lamnidis Law, we're committed to staying ahead of the curve and leveraging cutting-edge insights to deliver exceptional solutions to our clients. Excited to apply our learnings from the Delphi Economic Forum to drive positive change and innovation in the legal landscape and beyond.

We are thrilled to announce that Lamnidis Law will participate at this year's esteemed Economic Forum Set against the picturesque backdrop of Delphi, our dedicated team is all set to embark on a journey of knowledge exchange and networking.

At Lamnidis Law, we don't just practice law; we craft solutions, navigate complexities, and champion our clients' interests with passion and dedication.

Our participation in this prestigious event highlights our unwavering dedication to staying at the forefront of emerging technologies, trends and challenges shaping the economic landscape.

As we converge with global leaders, policymakers, and industry innovators, we eagerly anticipate our engagement in dynamic dialogues and the formation of strategic alliances aimed at catalyzing sustainable development and ethical innovation

To all our clients, partners and friends who celebrate today, we wish Happy Easter Day and all the best to you and your families!

We are thrilled to announce Lamnidis Law's legal support in establishing and operating ZIELINSKI & ROZEN in Athens as well as ensuring a seamless entry into the Greek market.
Congrats to ZIELINSKI & ROZEN on this milestone! 🎉

A business networking event took place in Athens between entrepreneurs of Business Club Kazakhstan (having 235 company owners) lead by Leila Kaynazarova, VK PREMIUM Business Consultants Ltd represented by CEO Costas Vamvakas, Notice Content and Services represented by CEO Nectarios Notis and Savvy Business represented by Ana Maria Tutea, Manager and Giorgi Turdzeladze, Country Manager in Georgia.

The business networking was organized by Thomas Lamnidis, Partner of Lamnidis Law and Co-Chairman of the -Kazakh Business Council under the auspices of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the Hellenic Republic.

The discussions were held around the following business areas: food industry, restaurant business, packaging products, innovative technology, IT services, e-commerce and advertising.

Hellenic-Kazakh Business Council continues promoting trade and investment relations between Kazakhstan and Greece for the mutual development of both countries’ economies.

Sustainability is at the core of our values. At Lamnidis Law we celebrate World Water Day, knowing full well that we need a lot of blue to remain green.

At Lamnidis Law we strive for women empowerment, by providing an equal-opportunity work environment and policy within our firm and in the relations with our clients.

The Black Sea electric and fiber option cables project is one example of the role interconnectors can and will play in the global energy grid. Lamnidis Law recently completed the legal analysis as part of the feasibility study of the project, which will connect Azerbaijan, Georgia and Romania and Hungary via Black Sea, as described in the article published in Greece.

Από τους αγωγούς στις ηλεκτρικές διασυνδέσεις – Το νέο τοπίο στη μεταφορά ενέργειας Νέο τοπίο στην μεταφορά ενέργειας σε παγκόσμιο επίπεδο δημιουργούν οι ηλεκτρικές διασυνδέσεις .

After a year of work, we are pleased to announce our completion of the Legal and regulatory review for “Black Sea Submarine Cable” (electricity and data cable) as part of the feasibility study carried out by CESI contracted by JSC Georgian State Electrosystem (GSE) within a project funded by the World Bank.

On the 2nd of February 2024, we had the pleasure to present the results of this legal analysis during the Coordination meeting on the BSSC Feasibility Study, held at CESI’s headquarters in Milan.

The meeting was attended by representatives of GSE (Georgia), TRANSELECTRICA (Romania), AZERENERJI (Azerbaijan), MVM ERBE (Ungheria), MAVIR (Ungheria) and World Bank.

The legal and regulatory review includes the analysis of the applicable international legal regime for the crossing of the cable in the Black Sea, as well as national legislation of Georgia and Romania on all important legal aspects (energy sector legislation, construction permitting, grid connection, environmental protection, maritime law, land use and resettlement, telecom, licensing of activities, tax regimes, corporate registrations, investment laws, and PPP and procurement law).

It was a great pleasure working with the colleagues from Georgia, Irakli Gaprindashvili and from Romania, Cyprian Dragomir who analyzed the respective national jurisdictions.

The scope of the analysis is to identify potential legal barriers to the implementation of the Project, specifically considering the proposed routing prepared by CESI’s technical team, the environmental screening reports prepared by CESI’s environmental team.

Together with the financial expert Daniel Berg, whom we thank for the well-coordinated and productive cooperation, we have mapped the legal and financial structure of the project, proposing the optimal structure out of various options for project ownership and financing along with the steps to be followed.

We thank CESI for the opportunity to working together on the feasibility study for this interesting project!

The Black Sea Submarine Cable Project (the Project) was initiated by Georgia and Romania and its legal basis is the Agreement on Strategic Partnership in the field of green energy development and transmission, concluded between the Governments of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Romania and Hungary, dated 17 December 2022.

The Project was characterized by von Der Leyen, president of European Commission as “…an ambitious project. It would connect us on both sides of the Black Sea and run further towards the Caspian sea region-both for digital communication and for energy. It will help reinforce on security of supply by brining electricity from renewable sources to the European Union, via Romania and through Hungary. The Black Sea electric cable is a new transmission route full of opportunities”.

The project seems to have all the necessary characteristics in order to be qualified as a Project of Mutual Interest (PMI) according to the provisions of the EU Regulation No. 2022/869 and efforts shall be made to include it in the TYNDP (Ten Year Network Development Plan).

Thomas Lamnidis from Lamnidis Law had the honor to present “Prometheus Award” to former University Professor Sofia Stamataki for her work on promoting research on hydrocarbons during IENE’s new year’s celebration ceremony.

The International Day of Clean Energy, celebrated on January 26th is a milestone towards "green transition". At Lamnidis Law, we are committed, not only to push for sustainability and the use of renewable energy, but also to help our clients move to a greener and clearer future.

Eirini Kalpaka and Emma Antoniadou from Lamnidis Law participated in the 3rd Energy Law Forum. During the Forum, they had the opportunity to be informed and discuss developments regarding Renewable Energy Sources and crisis management, Carbon Capture and Storage as well as the newly established legislation on energy.

Sergios Lamnidis from Lamnidis Law will discuss developments in the field of AI during 3rd Forum on Hybrid Threats, Cyber-security, and Artificial Intelligence, which takes place on the 12th and 13th of December at the University of Athens.

The forum, organized by the Foreign Affairs Institute, under the auspices of NATO and the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance will provide in-depth coverage on major issues, histing numerous influential speakers from across the globe.

For more information and registration follow the link: https://fhtcsai2023.fainst.eu/

Sergios Lamnidis from Lamnidis Law is a keynote speaker at the Legal Course “Law & NFT’s”, hosted by ELSA Athens. The event will take place at 7pm on December 13th, at Athens Law School.
For additional information as well as participation request, you can contact [email protected]

Thomas Lamnidis, from Lamnidis Law is one of the founding members of IENE, one of the country’s major energy related Institutes. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary since its creation, IENE honored him for the support and contribution in its activities over the years.

Elena Xanthopoulou, lawyer at Lamnidis Law took part at the “ENERGY in BUILDINGS” International Conference, organized by ASHRAE Hellenic Chapter.

Her presentation “Carbon Capture and Storage: An overview of the Greek landscape” highlighted crucial developments in the field, setting the stage for fruitful discussion among the participating engineers, architects, stakeholders, academia and professionals of different disciplines.

Olympia (Greece) and Taraz (Kazakhstan) signed a Twinning Agreement, vowing to strive together for the Olympic Ideals of friendship, peace and fellowship between the people.

Mayor of Olympia Giorgos Georgiopoulos and Mayor of Taraz Bakhytzhan Orynbekov signed the Twinning Agreement at the Olympia archeological site, in front of the Temple of Hera.

The International Olympic Academy and the Mayor of Olympia hosted the historic event, which was organized by Ηis Excellency, Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Hellenic Republic and the Hellenic Kazakh Business Council members (Thomas Lamnidis, Zhaxybek Kulikev, Giorgos Theodorakis, Spyros Zannias).

Following the twinning, Olympia and Taraz will cooperate for joint actions in the fields of tourism, industry, science and education, public services and infrastructure.

Working meeting in Tbilisi with GSE and CESI for the Black Sea submarine cable

The future of the Euro is digital and the way we treat money is changing forever. In his CNN Greece article, Sergios Lamnidis elaborates on the changes and challenges of the new era.

Ψηφιακό Ευρώ: Το μέλλον του χρήματος στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση Σε μια ιστορική κίνηση που σηματοδοτεί την ολοένα αυξανόμενη σημασία της ψηφιακής χρηματοδότησης ( Digital Finance ), η Ευρωπαϊκή Κεντρική Τράπεζα (ΕΚΤ) έκανε...