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Afroditi Kanellopoulou

Head of legal | APIVITA S.A.

Consumer products

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Alexandra Dellis

General counsel | GEK TERNA Group of Companies

Transport and infrastructure

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Alexia Trokoudi

Legal head of energy holdings and regulation | Helleniq Energy Group (HE)

Energy and utilities

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Alexios Andriopoulos

Head of legal and compliance | Welcome Pickups

Information technology

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Amalia Tovlatidou

General counsel | GEROLYMATOS INTERNATIONAL SA

Healthcare

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Anastasia Petsinari

General counsel, Head of legal and corporate governance | Optima bank S.A.

Financials

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Andreas Petasis

Head of legal services | Eurobank Cyprus Ltd

Financials

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Andrii Lohvynenko

Chief legal officer | SupportYourApp

Information technology

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Argiris Economou

Group chief legal and Corporate governance officer | Public Power Corporation (PPC) S.A.

Energy and utilities

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Athina Fokas

Senior legal counsel (construction and real estate) | Exness Global Limited

Financials

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Demetra Papaleontiou

Head of legal services | Eurobank Limited

Financials

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Dorina Papadopoulou

Secretary/Manager of legal services | Electricity Authority of Cyprus

Energy and utilities

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Dr. Katerina Maniadaki

Chief legal and regulatory officer | Nova Telecommunications & Media

Telecommunication services

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Dr. Nancy Verra

General counsel, Chief legal, regulatory and compliance officer | OPAP S.A.

Hotel

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Dr. Thaleia Emiri

Chief legal officer | Alpha Bank

Commercial and professional services

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Eleni Christodoulidou

Chief legal officer | The Cyprus Development Bank Public Company Ltd

Financials

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Eliana Savvidi

General counsel | INTERMARITIME SHIPMANAGEMENT LIMITED

Transport and infrastructure

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Eugenia Papathanasopoulou

Director legal affairs and corporate governance | ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT S.A.

Transport and infrastructure

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Evangelia Kyprianou

Manager, legal and compliance | Ancoria Insurance Public Ltd

Insurance

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Evgenia Smirnova

General counsel | TAPCLAP

Information technology

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Evi Mathiou

Legal, ethics, compliance and quality director, Greece & Cyprus | Novo Nordisk

Healthcare

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Evy Kytarri

Legal director | Athenian Brewery SA

Food, beverages and tobacco

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George Lekkas

Legal head | Eurobank S.A.

Financials

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George Liakopoulos

Group general counsel | Piraeus Bank

Financials

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George Xirouchakis

General counsel | Olympia Group of Companies

Financials

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Georgia Demetriou

Legal director | OSM Thome

Transport and infrastructure

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Georgia Papageorgiou

Head of legal department | Intracom Telecom

Telecommunication services

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Georgia Plagou

Senior legal advisor | Piraeus Bank

Financials

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Georgia Tsiaoussi

General counsel, Greece &Cyprus | Howden Hellas Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers S.A.

Insurance

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Georgios Denedios

Senior legal manager | Olympic Brewery S.A.

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Georgios Kourgias

Legal director, Greece, Finland and Scandinavia | AbbVie Pharmaceuticals

Healthcare

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Harry Anastaselos

Chief legal officer, BoD member | Grivalia Management Company

Hotel

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Helen Michaelou

Group head of legal | Tickmill Europe Ltd

Financials

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Ioanna Kamarinopoulou

Director of legal and compliance department | Genepharm S.A.

Healthcare

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Ioannis Moutzouridis

Chief legal officer | EYDAP S.A.

Energy and utilities

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Ira Charisiadou

Head of legal and compliance | Bayer Hellas AG

Healthcare

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Irini Kefalogianni

Head of legal – competition law and commercial | Coca-Cola HBC Group

Industrials and real estate

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Izabella Tsirba

Head counsel, finance and capital markets | TITAN Cement Group

Materials and mining

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Katerina Mangana

Chief legal officer | ION SA COCOA & CHOCOLATE MANUFACTURERS

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Katerina Papageorgiou

Director, Head of legal and compliance, Greece | Deutsche Bank AG

Financials

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Katerina Patsantara

General counsel | GASTRADE S.A

Energy and utilities

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Katia Labropoulou

Senior legal counsel SEE | DHL EXPRESS (HELLAS) SA

Transport and infrastracture

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Katia Santis

Chief legal officer and Company Secretary | Bank of Cyprus plc

Financials

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Kostas Argyropoulos

Group general counsel, Chief legal and compliance officer | SPACE HELLAS GROUP

Information technology

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Manos Asikis

General counsel | Deloitte Greece

Commercial and professional services

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Margarita Malai

Head of legal | GlobalDots

Information technology

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Maria Cosma

Director of legal affairs and Company secretary | Hermes Airports Ltd

Transport and infrastructure

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Maria Kaimi

Group internal legal advisor | Cyprus Trading Corporation (CTC)

Industrials and real estate

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Maria Stamatopoulou

General counsel, Member of the board of directors, Greece | Siemens SA

Information technology

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Maria Venizelou

Head of legal department, corporate governance and Secretary of the board | AstroBank

Financials

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Maria-Stefania Katsiapi

Group general counsel, legal and compliance | IDEAL Holdings S.A.

Consumer products

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Martha Kyriakaki

Director - legal counsel, South East Europe | adidas

Consumer products

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Matina Kresta

Chief legal and compliance value officer | Roche Hellas SA

Healthcare

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Memnia Papadopoulou

Head legal counsel | SPORTSOFT

Sport and media

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Nasia Kelveridou

Legal manager and compliance officer Greece & Albania, Communications manager Greece | Heidelberg Materials Hellas SA

Industrials and real estate

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Natalie Kedikoglou

General counsel (Greece) | Hellas Gold SA

Materials and mining

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Panagiotis Spathis

Legal and claims manager | Diana Shipping Services S.A.

Transport and infrastructure

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Peggy Skandara

Legal manager | Sarantis Group

Industrials and real estate

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Periklis Stroumpos

Head of legal | Fraport Greece

Transport and infrastructure

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Petros Liasis

VP Legal affairs and regulatory compliance, Company secretary and Ethical business liaison officer | Melco Resorts & Entertainment

Hotels

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Petros Selekos

Chief legal officer | METLEN Energy & Metals S.A.

Energy and utilities

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Silvana Tsitsirigou

VP, Legal, compliance & IP | PHARMATHEN SA

Healthcare

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Smaragda Rigakou

General counsel and Head of legal, regulatory and compliance division | Athens Exchange Group

Financials

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Sofia Michelaki

Chief officer of legal affairs and governance | DESFA S.A., Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator

Energy and utilities

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Sofia Savva

Head of legal and corporate governance, Secretary of the Board of Directors | Societe Generale Bank – Cyprus Limited

Financials

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Sophia Apostolidou

Head of corporate banking legal support | EUROBANK SA

Financials

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Sourlas Yiannis

Senior legal director | THE ELLINIKON, LAMDA Development S.A.

Industrials and real estate

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Spyridoula Megalokonomou

Senior legal business partner – energy segment | Metlen Energy & Metals S.A.

Industrials and real estate

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Stathis Alexakis

Legal counsel and Head of legal department | Grand Automotive Hellas | RENAULT Greece

Consumer products

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Stathis Mihos

Senior legal director platform support – Greece, Israel, Cyprus and Malta | Pfizer

Healthcare

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Stepan Chplakhyan

Head of legal | Smartcat

Commercial and professional services

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Thanasis Liasides

Head of legal | Logicom Public Limited

Information technology

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Theodora Mitropetrou

General counsel and Corporate secretary, Insurance and claims manager | Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.

Transport and infrastructure

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Tzina Prokopidou

Group legal director | Netcompany

Information technology

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Vasileios Paizis

Head of legal (Greece, Malta, Cyprus and Israel) | British American Tobacco Hellas SA

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Vassiliki Delistathi

General counsel, legal and corporate governance affairs and Corporate secretary | Quest Holdings

Financials

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Yiota Krassakopoulou

General counsel, Director legal, insurance and corporate affairs | Attica Holdings S.A. (Attica Group)

Transport and infrastructure

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Yota Kremmida

Associate general counsel and Director global business units and channels | Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Consumer products

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Zoi Stolaki

Head of regulatory and corporate affairs | DEPA COMMERCIAL S.M.S.A.

Energy and utilities

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Alex Laios

General counsel | GasLog Ltd.

Transport and infrastructure

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Anastasia Paraskevopoulou

Legal and compliance officer, Secretary to BoD | Marfin Investment Group (MIG)

Financials

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Andreas Iossifides

Legal and contracts director | Archirodon Group N.V.

Industrials and real estate

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Angeliki Kappatou

General counsel | Celestyal Cruises

Hotels

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Antigoni Papanikolaou

Head of legal Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Baltics and Regional senior legal manager | Microsoft Hellas SA

Information technology

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Antonis Gkiokas

Group general counsel | Theon International

Industrials and real estate

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Christina Lappa

Head of legal and corporate governance | Aegean Baltic Bank S.A.

Financials

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Dimitra Chatziarseniou

Head of legal department | TERNA ENERGY

Industrials and real estate

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Dimitra Katsafadou

Head of legal and compliance | Novartis Hellas

Healthcare

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Eirini Nikolaidi

General counsel, Chief legal, regulatory, public affairs and corporate governance officer | OTE Group of Companies (HTO)

Telecommunication services

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Eirini Zaglanika

Senior legal and compliance counsel | Nestlé Greece

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Eleana Nikolopoulou

Director, legal and compliance | Lavipharm Group

Healthcare

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Eleana Spyris

Legal and compliance manager | Universal Life

Insurance

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Elena Frixou

Head of legal department | Association of Cyprus Banks

Financials

Evangelia Martinovits

Chief legal and compliance officer | Allianz European Reliance Single Member Insurance S.A.

Insurance

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Evita Oikonomou

Head of legal | Jumbo SA

Consumer products

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Evridiki Papadopoulou

Legal and regulatory director | epic

Telecommunications

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George Prousanides

General counsel | Motor Oil Hellas

Energy and utilities

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Georgia Parpa

Chief legal officer | Themis Portfolio Management

Financials

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Georgios Triantafillakis

General manager of group legal services | National Bank of Greece

Financials

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Ioannis Vrettos

Chief human resources and legal issues officer | Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO or ADMIE)

Energy and utilities

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John Apsouris

Group general counsel | HELLENiQ ENERGY HOLDINGS S.A.

Energy and utilities

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John Giannakopoulos

Chief legal and compliance counsel | LAMDA Development S.A.

Industrials and real estate

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Katerina Sefteli

Head of domestic retail legal services division | HELLENiQ ENERGY HOLDINGS S.A.

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Katia Avramidou

General legal counsel | Aegean Airlines

Transport and infrastructure

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Konstantina Kamperi

Head of corporate law and governance | Cepal Hellas Financial Services S.A.

Financials

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Konstantina Schiza

Senior group legal director | Kaizen Gaming

Information technology

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Kypros Santis

General counsel | MHV Group

Hotels

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Kyriaki Tzemou

General counsel | Prodea Investments

Industrials and real estate

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Maria Agathangelou

Internal legal advisor | Atlantic Insurance Co. Public Ltd

Insurance

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Marianthi Loli

Head of legal | Skroutz S.A.

Financials

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Mariel Ekkeshis

Head legal and compliance | ERB Cyprus Insurance Holdings

Insurance

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Nikos Salakas

Chief of corporate centre and General counsel | Alpha Bank

Industrials and real estate

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Rafaela Aristidou

Senior legal counsel | Island Oil (Holdings) Limited

Energy and utilities

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Stelina Adam

In-house counsel | Aktor Group

Industrials and real estate

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Vassiliki Gallou

Chief legal and compliance officer | Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems

Energy and utilities

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Zakinthinou Vassiliki

Senior legal counsel | MIG Holdings

Financials

It is an honour to announce the launch of Legal 500’s GC Powerlist: Greece & Cyprus 2025, which recognises an impressive cohort of leading in-house counsel. Once again, Legal 500 is delighted to mark their achievements and provide a platform to celebrate the integral work of in-house counsel.

As Helen Michaelou, Group Head of Legal at Tickmill Europe Ltd, points out, ‘the role of in-house counsel has evolved significantly’. Today, legal advisors are expected to wear multiple hats. Margarita Malai, Head of Legal at GlobalDots, explains: ‘Of course, you need a solid legal foundation, but that’s just the starting point. What really makes the difference is understanding the business and being able to translate legal risks into practical solutions that actually help the company move forward.’

GCs are increasingly required to provide advice that is robust not only from a legal standpoint, but also from a business perspective. George Xirouchakis, General Counsel at Olympia Group, agrees, noting that ‘this dual role – guardian and business partner – is what makes the function integral to long-term success’.

Bridging the gap between these two aspects – legal expertise and business acumen – requires strong communication and collaboration skills. GCs ‘must be able to translate legal speak into plain words’, says Spyridoula Megalokonomou, Senior Legal Business Partner at Metlen Energy & Metals S.A. Peggy Skandara, Legal Manager at Sarantis Group, agrees: in-house counsel must be able to ‘translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice for diverse stakeholders’.

Maintaining this balance requires in-house counsel to constantly adapt. Legal teams are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations. ‘In-house lawyers should be aware of how technology can improve legal processes, compliance, and risk management,’ advises Ira Charisiadou, Head of Legal and Compliance at Bayer Hellas AG. AI has the potential to free up in-house counsel from repetitive or lower-level tasks, allowing the focus to remain on strategic matters and stakeholder engagement. ‘When used well, AI can speed things up and make our work sharper,’ explains Andrii Lohvynenko, Chief Legal Officer at SupportYourApp. But he is quick to caution that AI ‘should always complement, not replace, legal judgment’.

Ultimately, technical ability is just one aspect of the in-house legal role. ‘Emotional intelligence plays a critical role here; empathy, active listening, and diplomacy help build trust and maintain strong relationships across departments’, Maria Kaimi, Group Internal Legal Advisor at CTC, reminds us.

Andersen

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Andersen Legal is the Greek member firm of Andersen Global®, an international association of member firms comprised of legal and tax professionals operating in more than 170 countries in 500 locations, including over 2,500 partners and 20,000 professionals worldwide. 

Based in Athens, Andersen Legal in Greece delivers more than legal advice — we deliver advantage. 

We work with individuals and corporations across industries such as construction, real estate, telecoms, media and technology, healthcare, shipping, and retail, helping them navigate complexity with clarity, precision, and forward-thinking solutions. 

  

Ahead of the Game is not just a message; it is our mindset. It reflects how we approach every challenge: anticipating change, unlocking opportunities, and supporting our clients with strategies that drive success. Our passion and creativity push us to go beyond conventions, transforming legal expertise into business impact. 

Through the global platform of Andersen Global®, we ensure seamless, cross-border collaboration, combining international perspective with local insight. This is how we keep our clients — and ourselves — always one step ahead. 

Ioannides Demetriou LLC

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Ioannides Demetriou LLC is a leading full-service law firm in Cyprus, with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across a broad spectrum of practice areas.

Since its establishment, the firm has been at the forefront of the Cypriot legal market, earning accolades for its innovation, efficiency, and tailored legal solutions. Recognised for its profound expertise and practical approach, the firm excels in both contentious and non-contentious matters, making it a trusted advisor for domestic and international clients alike.

At the heart of the firm’s success is its team of highly skilled lawyers and legal experts. A number of Partners at Ioannides Demetriou LLC are consistently ranked as leading individuals by prestigious legal directories. These recognitions underscore the firm’s excellence in core areas such as litigation and dispute resolution, banking and finance, corporate and commercial law, and real estate law​.

Beyond the traditional areas of law, Ioannides Demetriou LLC has expanded its practice to address evolving legal needs in sectors such as energy, EU and competition law, intellectual property, and data protection. The firm’s proactive approach to emerging legal challenges ensures that clients receive cutting-edge advice that anticipates market shifts and regulatory changes.

Ioannides Demetriou LLC’s ability to navigate intricate legal landscapes and provide swift, strategic solutions sets them apart. The firm is proud of its international outlook and collaborations. As part of global networks, Ioannides Demetriou LLC regularly assists clients with cross-border legal issues, providing seamless solutions that meet the demands of our interconnected business world. This global perspective, combined with their deep local roots, enables the firm to offer a unique combination of legal expertise that transcends borders.

As proud sponsors of the Legal500 GC Powerlist Greece and Cyprus 2024, Ioannides Demetriou LLC remains committed to supporting initiatives that drive growth and innovation, both within the legal profession and the broader business community.

Nobel

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Nobel Trust Ltd is a boutique professional services firm with global reach, offering bespoke business consulting and corporate advisory services. It is a member of the group that includes Ioannides Demetriou LLC – a leading Cypriot law firm – and Nobel Hellas S.A. This unique synergy enables Nobel Trust to offer tailored, multidisciplinary business consulting, corporate advisory, and fiduciary services.

 

Supported by a team of highly qualified professionals – including chartered accountants, lawyers, economists, and marketing experts – Nobel Trust provides a tailored, multidisciplinary approach designed to meet the diverse needs of its international clientele.

 

The firm specialises in company structuring and restructuring, management, corporate governance, financial reporting, and tax compliance, focusing on both operational excellence and regulatory compliance. Nobel Trust’s clients span across industries such as financial services, technology, energy, healthcare, real estate, and intellectual property, with many companies benefiting from its expertise in cross-border transactions and complex international ventures.

 

A notable expansion of Nobel Trust’s operations is through its subsidiary, Nobel Hellas S.A., located in the heart of Athens. Nobel Hellas offers a complete suite of advisory services tailored to local and international investors seeking to tap into Greece’s growing market.

 

Driven by a mission to provide proactive and personalised services, Nobel Trust prioritizes understanding the specific needs and goals of each client. By delivering holistic solutions and maintaining the highest ethical standards, the firm builds long-lasting relationships, which are at the core of its success. Its commitment to fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and excellence ensures that clients receive the support they need to navigate the complexities of the business landscape and achieve sustainable growth.

 

“We believe passionately that long-lasting business relationships are the core of our success.”

 

 

For more information, visit: www.nobeltrust.com

GC Powerlist: Italy 2025

The GC Powerlist Italy 2025 took place on 7 October 2025 at the elegant Hotel Excelsior Gallia in Milan, bringing together Italy’s most distinguished general counsel and in-house legal leaders for an evening of recognition, insight, and networking. Organised by The Legal 500, the event continued its tradition of celebrating outstanding legal professionals who have demonstrated innovation, influence, and strategic impact within their organizations.

Deloitte Legal, the exclusive sponsor of the evening, played a prominent role in supporting the event and reinforcing its commitment to the evolving in-house legal community. The evening opened with a welcome from the organisers, setting the tone for an engaging celebration of legal excellence in the Italian corporate landscape. Senior legal executives from a wide range of industries gathered to reflect on the growing responsibilities and strategic value of in-house counsel, especially in a business environment increasingly shaped by regulation, sustainability, and digital transformation.

The program included remarks from Francesco Paolo Bello, Managing Partner at Deloitte Legal, who spoke about the pivotal role that general counsel play in driving governance, innovation, and long-term value creation within companies.

Throughout the evening, honorees were recognised for their leadership and contributions to their respective industries, with the awards segment highlighting the diversity and depth of talent within the Italian legal sector. Guests were also given the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations over a formal reception, fostering collaboration and community across the legal profession.

The GC Powerlist Italy 2025 not only underscored the significance of in-house legal teams in today’s corporate environment, but also strengthened the relationship between legal advisors and business leaders. Deloitte Legal’s involvement added weight to the evening’s message: that the future of legal practice lies in strategic partnership, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership.