Our Administrative & Environmental Law practice offers advanced legal solutions for navigating the complexities of Greek public law, EU environmental directives, and international regulatory frameworks. With extensive experience in administrative litigation, permitting processes, and environmental compliance, we deliver precise, legally sound strategies. Our expertise spans the Code of Administrative Procedure (Law 2690/1999), the Special Spatial Frameworks for Renewable Energy Sources (Law 3851/2010), and key EU directives, including the Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) and the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive (2001/42/EC).
Our Services Include:
- Administrative Litigation: Representing clients in annulment and enforcement actions before the Council of State (Symvoulio tis Epikrateias), the Supreme Administrative Court of Greece, and Administrative Courts of Appeal under the Greek Code of Administrative Procedure. Challenging administrative acts, sanctions, and fines imposed by public authorities, including appeals under Law 2690/1999 and Law 4727/2020. Handling tax disputes and claims for compensation arising from administrative decisions under Article 105 of the Introductory Law of the Greek Civil Code.
- Environmental Compliance and Regulation: Advising on compliance with the Environmental Protection Law (Law 1650/1986) and Environmental Permitting Law (Law 4014/2011), including obtaining Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approvals under Directive 2014/52/EU. Addressing obligations under the Greek Law on Environmental Liability (Law 3471/2006) and ensuring compliance with Natura 2000 site requirements, emissions control legislation, and sector-specific frameworks under the Air Quality Directive (2008/50/EC).
- Permitting and Licensing: Assisting in obtaining operational, environmental, and construction permits in compliance with urban planning laws, including Law 4495/2017 on unauthorized constructions and Law 4782/2021 on simplification of licensing procedures. Drafting and reviewing Environmental Terms Approvals (ETA) and navigating Joint Ministerial Decisions (KYA) applicable to energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
- Public Procurement and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): Advising on tendering processes and administrative disputes under the Greek Public Procurement Law (Law 4412/2016), transposing Directives 2014/24/EU and 2014/25/EU. Structuring PPP agreements in accordance with Law 3389/2005 and ensuring compliance with procurement and concession requirements for infrastructure and environmental projects.
- Land Use, Zoning, and Expropriation: Handling disputes involving zoning plans, urban planning restrictions under the General Building Code (Law 1577/1985), and expropriation procedures under Law 2882/2001. Advising on compliance with regional spatial plans and resolving conflicts regarding land use classifications and building permits.
- Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Sustainability: Providing guidance on compliance with the Renewable Energy Sources Law (Law 4414/2016) and obligations under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) Directive (2003/87/EC). Advising on carbon offset projects, emissions reduction targets, and alignment with the EU Taxonomy Regulation (2020/852).
- Representation Before Regulatory Authorities and International Tribunals: Our team represents clients before Greek authorities, including the Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE), the Ministry of Environment and Energy, and municipal urban planning offices. We also handle cross-border disputes and compliance issues before the European Court of Justice (ECJ) and the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), involving environmental and administrative law matters.
Our Administrative and Environmental Law practice is defined by a thorough understanding of Greek and EU regulatory frameworks, coupled with advanced litigation expertise. From navigating public procurement disputes to ensuring compliance with environmental directives, we provide tailored legal solutions designed to meet the most complex regulatory challenges. With a focus on technical precision and strategic foresight, we deliver results-driven representation to protect our clients’ interests in Greece’s highly regulated legal environment.