Event information
Legal 500 is delighted to return to vibrant Athens for the GC Summit: Greece 2025, taking place on June 19th. Designed exclusively for Greece’s distinguished community of in-house legal professionals, this leading gathering will provide an important environment for connection, collaboration, and the exchange of forward-thinking legal insights.
This year’s edition will explore some of the most dynamic and impactful topics currently shaping the legal and business landscapes in Greece. Attendees can look forward to in-depth panel discussions, engaging interactive formats, and expert-led sessions exploring the evolving challenges, strategic opportunities, and regulatory shifts influencing corporate legal departments today.
More than just a conference, GC Summit: Greece 2025 is a practical and insightful experience for legal leaders seeking to stay ahead of the curve. With thought leadership from high-profile speakers and opportunities for meaningful peer-to-peer engagement, the event will offer substantial value for every in-house legal function, from seasoned general counsel to rising legal stars.
The day will conclude with a relaxed networking reception, offering participants a chance to unwind over refreshments, continue conversations, and build new professional relationships that extend well beyond the summit.
Legal 500 kindly invites Greece’s in-house legal community to take part in this flagship event, where the focus is on shaping the next chapter of corporate legal leadership.
Secure your place today and be part of the conversation that defines the future of in-house legal practice in Greece and beyond. Don’t miss the chance to contribute, connect and lead. Join us in Athens this June!
Agenda
8.30am – 9.00am Registration and welcome
9.00am – 9.10am Opening remarks
- Francisco Castro, research editor, Legal 500
9.10am – 10.00am Panel 1 in association with Thesis Law Firm
10.00am – 10.50am Panel 2 in association with Platis – Anastassiadis & Associates
- Maria Rigaki, partner, Platis – Anastassiadis & Associates
10.50am – 11.10am Coffee Break
11.10am – 12.00pm Panel 3 in association with Papapolitis & Papapolitis
- Despoina Charakopoulou, counsel, Papapolitis & Papapolitis
12.00pm – 12.50pm Panel 4 in association with PwC
12.50pm – 1.50pm Lunch Break
1.50pm – 2.20pm Data Privacy and Cybersecurity for Corporate Counsel: Regional and Global Legal Considerations
The EU introduced sweeping requirements which impose strict cybersecurity and incident reporting obligations on a broad range of entities. Other countries, including US, China and India, have adopted or proposed new cybersecurity requirements.
Our panel of experts will provide an overview of these developments, along with practical takeaways, including: overview of key cybersecurity, privacy and data transfer obligations for organizations; overview of global and EU digital incident notification and information sharing requirements; practical insights into operationalizing cybersecurity requirements and improving data governance across global operations; and strategies for developing a practical and harmonized approach based on evolving and emerging frameworks around the globe.
- Evangelos Katsaras, junior partner, ALG Manousakis Law Firm
2.40pm – 3.30pm Panel 6
3.30pm – 3.40pm Closing remarks
3.40pm – 4.40pm Drinks and canapes
Speakers
Maria Rigaki, partner, Platis – Anastassiadis & Associates
Maria specialises in employment, immigration and social security law. Her dedicated labor practice includes representing clients during employment law litigation procedures, relationship with employee’s representatives (work councils and trade unions), providing advisory services related to collective and individual remuneration policies, corporate reorganisations, as well as individual and collective dismissal procedures. She has extensive experience in managing Human Resources issues (collective redundancies, as well as reorganization actions) for companies heading towards insolvency.
Prior to joining the Platis – Anastassiadis & Associates Law Partnership, associated with EY Greece, member of the EY Law network, Maria was a Partner at a prominent Athens-based law firm.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the Law School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (LL.B., 2000), and a Master’s Degree in Labor Law from the same university (LL.M., 2004). She is a member of the Athens Bar Association since 2001.
Despoina Charakopoulou, counsel, Papapolitis & Papapolitis
Despoina is an experienced lawyer with extensive practice in employment and social security law. Her legal services encompass providing advice on a day-to-day basis on labour and social security contributions law issues and representation of clients (mainly employers) in trials before courts and authorities for any social security and labour law dispute.
Despoina has extensive experience in the drafting of individual and collective labour agreements, collective redundancies, transfer of businesses in the event of mergers and acquisitions, drafting of remuneration policies and incentive plans, due diligence projects, as well as regulatory compliance.
Despoina has been ranked in EMEA Legal 500 and Chambers Europe Guide as a Rising Star and Associate to Watch, respectively.
Evangelos Katsaras, junior partner, ALG Manousakis Law Firm
Evangelos Katsaras is a certified DPO executive and an EU qualified Attorney at law, specialised in Data Protection and Privacy law. He holds a LLM in Law and Technology from Tilburg University in the Netherlands and he is currently a PhD Candidate in Law at University of Athens in Greece.
Evangelos is highly skilled in conducting privacy audits and developing robust privacy compliance programs. He takes a leadership role in data mapping, third-party risk management and clinical documentation review global projects. In addition, he excels in guiding clients through data subject requests, breaches, and spearheads the preparation and implementation of privacy policies, procedures, and training programs within client’s organisations.
Overall, Evangelos’ dedication to upholding the highest standards of privacy and data protection aligns smoothly with the dynamic and evolving landscape of global privacy compliance, always providing practical and business-friendly solutions.
Francisco Castro, research editor, Legal 500
Francisco joined Legal 500 in August 2022, where he is part of the GC Powerlist series editorial team. His work focuses on researching, editing, and interviewing some of the most prominent and exceptional in-house counsel from the world’s largest companies. Francisco’s role also includes hosting a variety of in-person events, such as conferences, publication launches, roundtables, and one-on-one interviews, across multiple regions, all tailored specifically for the in-house legal community. He has also contributed to the Legal 500 webinar series, which delivers market-leading expertise through an engaging digital platform.
Beyond his work with Legal 500, Francisco has extensive research experience in Public Policy, Higher Education, and International Law. His additional academic interests include International Relations, Geopolitics, and International Humanitarian Law. Francisco is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
In association with...
Papapolitis & Papapolitis, founded in 1898, is a leading full-service firm with an international outlook. For over 127 years, we’ve advised governments, international and local banks, major corporates and state-owned entities, financial institutions, as well some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated financial investors on landmark transactions and high-stakes disputes. Our legacy is built on trust, long-term client relationships, and a proven track record in Greece’s most complex legal matters.
ALG is an international law firm based in Athens, Greece with lawyers qualified in 6 EU jurisdictions and Switzerland and is currently engaged by 30 pharma/biotech and medical device companies and companies in the food, retail, and real estate sector. A solution-based law firm embeds its practice within the in-house legal department and supports business operations with a deep knowledge of the sectors it serves.
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Athens, Greece, with its expertise in corporate, M&A transactions, real estate and infrastructure projects, Thesis Law Firm is dedicated to being the trusted legal advisor of choice. We are known for building enduring client relationships and delivering clear, practical legal solutions with a personal touch. Our team combines versatility with international expertise to provide tailored strategies that align closely with each client’s individual and business goals.