Charging Greece 2022

We are glad to announce that Vassiliki Koumpli, Senior Associate at Metaxas & Associates Law Firm, will participate in the upcoming Charging Point Greece 2022 Conference that will take place on Friday, October 7th, 2022. This is a high-profile conference powered by The Voice of Renewables and gathering all professionals involved in the electric mobility industry and infrastructure.
Vassiliki will participate in the third panel, focusing on EV Infrastructure on highways. "Are charging stations too sparsely located?" "How do we ensure charging times are fast enough to make long-distance travel viable in an electric vehicle?" "Electrifying commercial vehicles and the options and challenges for companies when considering going fully electric.", are some of the main points that will be discussed.
Metaxas & Associates Law Firm's ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Metaxas & Associates Law Firm is pleased to announce that it has completed its ISO 9001:2015 Certification. To obtain this certification our Law Firm developed and implemented a Quality Management System which meets the very strict principles and requirements.
This certification was carried out in accordance with the Inspection Process and is monitored at regular intervals. Our Quality Management System was determined through an austere assessment process that includes a range of audits, improvements and management restructure, and is targeted at the effectiveness, consistency and efficiency of all services provided to our clients.
This Certification is a clear sign of our commitment to strict and demanding quality standards for the provision of optimum legal services to our clients.
Prof. Metaxas invited to lecture in the EJTN's Online Training for Senior EU Judges

Prof. Dr. Antonis Metaxas, Managing Partner of Metaxas & Associates Law Firm, was invited speaker at the European Judicial Training Network (EJTN). The audience consisted of senior judges of all EU Member States.
His lecture was titled "Member State Liability for breaches of EU Law - The normative framework and the special case of judicial breaches of EU Law".
"M&A Law Firm has successfully represented the leading electricity producer and supplier "ELPEDISON S.A." in its demanding dispute with the Electricity Market Operator in the landmark "thermal cost" case in all court instances"

One of the most complex and long lasting litigation cases in the Greek Energy sector has come to a successful end for our client. M&A Law Firm has successfully represented the leading electricity producer and supplier "ELPEDISON S.A." in its demanding dispute with the Electricity Market Operator in the landmark "thermal cost" case in all court instances. Last week, the Greek Supreme Court (Areios Pagos) in its judgment decided also in favour of Elpedison rejecting the application of the MO. It was an indeed very challenging case involving highly demanding regulatory and legal issues having a broader impact on legal perceptions governing the Greek Energy Market.
Our team was led by Prof. Dr. Antonis Metaxas, Managing Partner of our Law Firm, and Mr. Ioannis Konstantinou, Head of our Litigation Department.
We would like to thank our client for the trust and the Director of its legal Department Marios Andrikopoulos for the excellent cooperation.
"M&A Law Firm has successfully represented the leading electricity producer and supplier "ELPEDISON S.A." in its demanding dispute with the Electricity Market Operator in the landmark "thermal cost" case in all court instances"

One of the most complex and long lasting litigation cases in the Greek Energy sector has come to a successful end for our client. M&A Law Firm has successfully represented the leading electricity producer and supplier "ELPEDISON S.A." in its demanding dispute with the Electricity Market Operator in the landmark "thermal cost" case in all court instances. Last week, the Greek Supreme Court (Areios Pagos) in its judgment decided also in favour of Elpedison rejecting the application of the MO. It was an indeed very challenging case involving highly demanding regulatory and legal issues having a broader impact on legal perceptions governing the Greek Energy Market.
We would like to thank our client for the trust and the Director of its legal Department Marios Andrikopoulos for the excellent cooperation.
"The new legal framework regarding the prioritization for the issuance of connection terms offers for RES, CHP and Storage infrastructures”

Front page article drafted by "Metaxas & Associates" Law Firm on the provisions of the recently published Ministerial Decision that stipulates the new legal framework regarding the connection terms offers for RES, CHP and Storage infrastructures. Τhe MD categorizes the above mentioned infrastructures in line with certain criteria according to which they shall be prioritized by HENDO and IPTO, especially in light of the high grid saturation.
Click here for the article as published today in Energypress.gr.
Offshore wind energy framework submitted to Greek parliament: Critical legal parameters

Front page article drafted by Metaxas & Associates Law Firm on the critical legal parameters of the new legal framework for offshore wind. The new bill introduces the opportunity to install wind farms in marine regions, increasing the percentage of RES in the country’s energy mix.
As published today in Energypress.gr. Click here for the article.
The new legal framework for RES - Legal and Regulatory Parameters

Front page article drafted by Metaxas & Associates Law Firm on the critical legal and regulatory parameters of the new legal framework for RES, including a simplified licensing procedure for renewables and energy storage, as well as the legal and the regulatory framework for floating PV systems.
As published today in Energypress.gr. Click here for the full article.
Important Announcement: Appointment of two members of our Law Firm on European Commission's panel of arbitrators

The Hellenic Association of Energy Suppliers assigned to Metaxas & Associates Law Firm the mandate to draft an Expert Legal Opinion regarding adjustment clauses in energy supply contracts

