Particularly active in public sector work, Nicolas Kanellopoulos – Chara Zerva & Associates brings expertise in EU and national regulatory frameworks, frequently advising on data protection and regulatory compliance. The team is jointly led by Chara Zerva and Ira-Maria Chioni, both of whom focus on cross-border GDPR and regulatory matters, including data breach incidents, and are active in the public sector and hospitality industries. The ‘exceptional’ Philippos Mitletton is engaged on matters in the banking and transportation sectors, often advising ministries and handling ICT infrastructure issues. Ioulia Konstantinou and Ifigeneia Marsellou provide support on data protection matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team we work with at NK Law Firm really stand out due to their deep expertise, practical approach, and the trust they’ve built with us across various sectors. They understand our needs and always go the extra mile to provide clarity and direction, setting them apart from their competitors.’
- 'What makes the practice unique is its ability to combine high-level legal expertise with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.'
- ‘Philippos Mitletton is an exceptional lawyer with over 20 years of experience in data protection and privacy law.'
Key clients
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Attica Bank S.A
- Hellenic Railway Organization (OSE)
- Nafsika S.M.S.A – One and Only Aesthesis Resort
- Information Society S. A.
- e-Government Center for Social Security (IDIKA)
- SANI & IKOS RESORTS S.A
- Ministry of Culture
- Legal Council of State
- Greek Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family
- BEFON LTD
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Work highlights
Advised the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the design and full implementation of its GDPR compliance framework, covering the Ministry’s Central Service and all Greek embassies and consulates worldwide.
Advised Attica Bank S.A. on all data protection and regulatory aspects of its merger by absorption of Pancreta Bank.
Advised the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) on its compliance with Greek Law 5160/2024, implementing the EU NIS 2 Directive for cybersecurity.
Practice head
Chara Zerva; Ira-Maria Chioni
Other key lawyers
Philippos Mitletton; Ioulia Konstantinou; Ifigeneia Marsellou