"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.
Read the whole article here.
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.
Metaxas and Associates Law Firm has also been ranked again as Top-Tier Law Firm in Energy and EU & Competition Law
Following Metaxas & Associates Law Firm’s new consecutive ranking as Leading Law Firm by the reputable “Chambers and Partners” in their Chambers Europe 2023 Guide, we are pleased to announce that our Law Firm has also been ranked again as Top-Tier Law Firm in Energy and EU & Competition Law by The Legal 500 (Legalease) EMEA 2023 edition.
Our Firm has been ranked for a sixth consecutive year in the top position of the prestigious Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) rankings, which was announced on April 12, 2023.
Managing Partner, Prof. Dr. Antonis Metaxas, is once again ranked as “Leading Individual in Energy and EU/Competition, Partner Stathis Kakounis is once again ranked as “Next Generation Partner” in Energy Law.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our clients and peers for their continuous support and contribution to research conducted by Legal 500 legal directory as well as our Team members for their ongoing dedication and performance!
You can access our full Legal 500 Profile and read our Testimonials here.
Metaxas & Associates currently advising on a pipeline of RES projects with a capacity exceeding 5GW
Metaxas & Associates Law Firm being the leading law firm in Greece with a strong focus on energy law and regulation, is currently advising on a pipeline of RES projects with a capacity exceeding 5GW.
Having traditionally a strong renewable energy sector focus within its energy practice, Metaxas & Associates is active in important renewable energy transactions and project developments including solar, onshore and offshore wind parks. It is also advising clients on innovative green technologies, including energy storage and the deployment of hydrogen infrastructures.
Being regarded as the undisputed market leader in Greece in expert energy litigation and preferred legal counsel in the most scientifically demanding energy litigation cases M&A is currently representing a number of major RES investors before the Hellenic Council of State in complex licensing disputes in the framework of development of large res projects.
"Over-expansion of Regulatory Authorities scope of competences and the effectiveness of their supervisory role: the case of R.A.Ε.”
Today's front page article drafted by Prof. Dr. Antonis Metaxas published in Syntagmawatch and in Energypress, regarding the legal assessment of the new Law 5037/2023 (Government Gazette A 78/28.03.2023) entitled "Renaming of the Regulatory Authority for Energy to a Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy and Water and expansion of its scope with responsibilities for water services and municipal waste management” - Evaluation of the over-expansion of its competences and the effectiveness of its supervisory role.
Read the whole article on Syntagmawatch here and on Energypress here.
"Renewable Greece 2023 Conference"
Renewable Greece 2023 Conference is coming up this week in Athens. The conference will take place in Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens, 6-7 April 2023.
Metaxas & Associates Law Firm is glad to support this successful event as knowledge partner.
Prof. Dr. Antonis Metaxas, Managing Partner, Metaxas & Associates Law Firm, Chairman, Hellenic Energy Regulation Institute, is invited to chair the first session titled “Decarbonised Greece - achieving the 80% energy from renewables target by 2030 with 28 GW".
Learn more via the official conference website.
"The critical legal parameters for Energy Communities, energy offsetting, wind offshore and other provisions of the new law"
Today's front-page article published on Energypress, edited by the Law Firm "Metaxas & Associates", on the legal assessment of the multi-law plan of the Ministry of Environment and Energy, titled "Renaming of the Regulatory Authority for Energy to a Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy and Water and expansion of its scope with responsibilities for water services and municipal waste management, strengthening water policy – Modernisation of legislation on the use and production of electricity from renewable energy sources through the incorporation of EU Directives 2018/2001 and 2019/944 – More specific provisions on renewable energy sources and environmental protection", which was voted on 21. 03. 2023 by the Plenary Session of the Parliament.
Read the whole article here.