"Professor Metaxas: the need for a holistic national strategy for offshore wind development - a complex and demanding undertaking"
Today's front-page article published on energypress.gr discusses Professor Metaxas' speech at the 12th Athens Energy Summit, focusing on the challenges and opportunities of offshore wind energy.
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M&A Law Firm participates in the 12th Athens Dialogues Summit
Professor Dr. Antonis Metaxas, Managing Partner of Metaxas & Associates Law and Chairman of the Hellenic Energy Regulation Institute, will be participating in the panel titled "THE CHALLENGES AND THE OPPORTUNITIES OF OFFSHORE WIND", in the 12th Athens Dialogues Summit.
The conference will take place at Athens Zappeion Megaron, June 20 & 21, where industry leaders and energy experts from Greece and abroad shall have the opportunity to network with other influential peers, exchange expert insights and develop strategies for the most urgent energy and climate issues.
Among the distinguished speakers are:
Kostas Skrekas, f. Minister of Environment & Energy, Hellenic Republic
Nikos Tsafos, Chief Energy Adviser to the President of New Democracy
Andrea Testi, Chairman, Elpedison
Miltos Aslanoglou, General Manager, Hellenic Association of Energy Suppliers
Panagiotis Ladakakos, President, Hellenic Wind Energy Association
Nikolaos Alagialoglou, Country Director, Copenhagen Offshore Partners A/S
For further details you may visit the official site, here.
Metaxas & Associates Law Firm participates in the first "Hydrogen & Green Gases Forum"
Metaxas & Associates Law Firm is glad to participate in the upcoming 1st “Hydrogen & Green Gases Forum”, that will take place on June 23rd, 2023 at the Wyndham Grand Athens hotel.
The Conference, hosted for the very first time by energypress.gr, aims to expand on the current topic of the exploitation and capitalization of Renewable Gases and especially Green Hydrogen by the European Union, in the form of legislative and regulatory decisions, and of course financial aid.
Prof. Dr. Antonis Metaxas, Managing Partner of Metaxas & Associates Law Firm and Chairman of the Hellenic Energy Regulation Institute is invited to act as chair in Unit 3, in a discussion about: 'Public and private financial ways/tools to support hydrogen, biomethane and renewable gas research and investments'
Prominent speakers include Prof. Pantelis Kapros, Minister for the Environment and Energy, Mr. Nikos Papandreou and Mrs. Maria Spyraki, Members of the European Parliament, Mrs. Alexandra Sdoukou, Secretary General for Energy and Mineral Resources, Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Mr. Giorgos Hatzimarkakis, CEO Hydrogen Europe, Mrs. Maria Rita Galli, CEO of DESFA SA – Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator, and many others.
The conference will be broadcasted live both in English and Greek.
To register please visit the official event’s website, here.
Metaxas & Associates Law Firm advised a foreign Multinational on the successful multimillion take over of two major hydropower plants
Our Energy & Finance team acted as the legal and regulatory advisor to a foreign Multinational enabling them to achieve a multimillion acquisition of a prominent hydropower plant. Our comprehensive legal support encompassed navigating the intricate regulatory landscape associated with the project, as well as devising a robust contractual framework to facilitate the necessary financing arrangements.
"The New Legislative Provisions on Self-Consumption, Net Metering, and Net Billing: An Initial Legal Assessment"
Today's front-page article published on Energypress drafted by the Law Firm "Metaxas & Associates" regarding the legal assessment of Law 5037/2023 (Government Gazette A' 78/28.3.2023), which brought significant amendments to the institutional framework governing self-consumption. The new Law includes critical provisions concerning the possibility of implementing net metering, virtual net metering, real-time self-generation with the sale of surplus energy (net billing), virtual time-shifted net billing, and joint self-consumption.
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"Energy Storage Systems: Critical Parameters of the New Legislative Framework"
Today's Front-Page Article published on Energypress.gr, edited by the Law Firm "Metaxas & Associates” - Legal Assessment of Law 4951/2022 on Licensing of Electric Energy Storage Stations.
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Metaxas & Associates Law Firm participates in the ENERGY YEAR 2023 conference
Metaxas & Associates Law Firm announces its participation in the ENERGY YEAR 2023 conference, which will be held for the first time in Greece, scheduled for May 24th at the Wyndham Grand Athens Hotel. As a most distinguished Law Firm with a leading energy practice, our Firm recognizes the significance of this event, which serves as a convergence point for influential leaders and experts within the energy sector.
Polyxeni D. Gkaintatzi, Senior Associate at Metaxas & Associates Law Firm and Research Fellow at the Hellenic Energy Regulation Institute, is invited speaker in the panel discussion titled "The Perfect Triad: Renewables, Storage, and Green H2: How These Two New Players, Storage & H2, Will Completely Change the Renewable Business Market." This engaging panel aims to delve into the transformative potential of renewables, energy storage, and, especially, green hydrogen, highlighting their profound impact on the renewable energy landscape.
We extend our congratulations to the organizers of the conference and anticipate the invaluable insights and connections that will be forged during the event!
Metaxas & Associates Law Firm has been mandated to advise the leading Polish Energy company "RESPECT ENERGY S.A."
Metaxas & Associates Law Firm has been mandated to advise the leading Polish Energy company "RESPECT ENERGY S.A." in the process of assessing all relevant legal and regulatory parameters for entering the Greek Energy Market and preparing the submission of a significant application to the Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy, and Water (R.A.W.E.W.) for a 300 MW Supply License.
Metaxas & Associates’ deep understanding of energy landscape and the specific normative framework positions the Firm as a trusted advisor in navigating the complex legal and regulatory landscape in Greece for a constantly increasing number of leading foreign energy companies.
Read today's frontpage article in Energypress.gr here
Metaxas & Associates Law Firm supports the upcoming 9th National Moot Court Competition
Metaxas & Associates Law Firm is glad to support Elsa Greece and sponsor the upcoming 9th National Moot Court Competition, taking place from May 12 to May 14.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the hardworking organizers and wish all the participants the best of luck!
Metaxas & Associates Law Firm participates in "Sustainable Future: Prospects and Challenges of the Energy Sector" Conference.
Metaxas & Associates Law Firm in invited to participate in the upcoming "Sustainable Future: Prospects and Challenges of the Energy Sector" Conference. The Conference is organized by the youth-led, civil non-profit company "Get Involved" in cooperation with "Just In Case" and will take place tomorrow, May 5th at Technopolis.
The conference focuses on national and international energy market reforms and current trends in light of the ongoing green transition. Argyro Mastrokoukou, Associate at the Regulatory Department of our Firm, will participate in the second panel focusing on recent important developments in the regulatory framework of the energy sector.
Learn more via the official website of Get Involved here.