Financial and Tax Law

THEODOROU LAW OFFICE & ASSOCIATES ®

has solid technical knowledge, based on years of experience and expertise in tax law that few can match in Athens. As a specialist in tax matters, the firm offers a comprehensive service to assist its clients in Greece and third countries, defining a tailor-made strategy on the following areas :

  • Relocation and tax optimization,
  • Planning,
  • Financing of the operation,
  • VAT
 

This involves, upstream, identifying and/or developing :

  • The overview of the tax structure,
  • The type of legal structure to be set up accordingly the competent, jurisdiction and local tax authorities,
  • The different business vehicles used by non-residents to conduct their business and the associated tax characteristics,
  • The alternative methods of financing
  • The direct and indirect taxes and duties.
 

Our activities operate in Southern Europe like Greece and Cyprus, or U.K. and other countries and jurisdictions around the globe.

We offer an initial consultation by phone or online to define the scope of the assignment.  Our tax resolutions are proposed at a fixed cost based on client needs.

International Commerce

We provide the best legal, business and strategic advice to companies of all types and sizes, from start-ups to big names for global integration of commerce :

  • Drafting and negotiation of corporate contracts, 
  • Establishment of Greek companies of all forms and modification of articles of association, 
  • Mergers, acquisitions and spin-offs, 
  • Legal audits of companies, 
  • Corporate governance, 
  • Trademark registration, 
  • Provision of legal advice in relation to the applicable legislative and regulatory framework.
 

Our team will provide you with pragmatic, business-focused advice to support your organization’s objectives.

Risk & Compliance

Compliance is a legal matter and cannot be entrusted to an employee who lacks objectivity. This responsibility does not fall under commercial or administrative functions. Only an expert capable of interpreting and applying international law, with solid training in this field, is able to ensure compliance within a public or private organization.

In addition, strong economic skills enable one to understand the commercial issues that overlap with legal requirements in order to anticipate the risks to which the company is exposed.

Risks and Compliance program

Our expertise enables us to support our clients in three key risk areas: business ethics/anti-corruption compliance and data protection compliance with AI. Our team is able to propose measures to supplement existing programs or assist companies in complying with European regulatory requirements based on identified weaknesses.

Our expertise is based on the implementation, improvement, or reinforcement of each category of program:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Compliance,
  • KYC (country risk, operational risk, commercial relation, client profile),
  • Conflict of interest and decision-making power,
  • Competitors and business intelligence’s protection,
  • Suppliers and due diligence,
  • Technical requirements and upgrades adapted to European and international texts,
  • Monitoring, independent auditing and controls tools,
  • Donations and sponsorship for charitable, societal, professional trade,
  • Lobbying and advisement with public officials,
  • Risks related to money laundering and terrorist financing.

We also offer training courses for managers and employers :

  • Employee code of conduct, structured around the following topics :
    • Anti-harassment and anti discrinination regardind policies, 
    • Integrity and loyalty awarness toward firm, 
    • Gift gratuities and impropers external influences, 
    • Fraud, environment waste and abuse, 
    • False claims, 
    • Safe self behaviour and professional boudaries ; etc.
  • Employer’s obligations, such as :
    • Physical and mental workplace hazards, 
    • Working conditions and social representation of employees, 
    • Dangers and right of withdrawal, 
    • Education and training programs, 
    • Implementing corrective actions, 
    • Structuring team building ; behaviour and professional boudaries ; etc.
 

Our specialist’s goal is to raise awareness among company employees about the standards of conduct that apply to their work and the potential consequences, particularly in terms of anti-corruption. It is also important to ensure that employees and managers receive the right level of training and awareness of internal guidelines, particularly through courses and training.

All organizations are required to process personal data in accordance with applicable data privacy laws at the national, European, and international levels. In doing so, the firm helps your technical teams to :

  • Apply a consistent approach, by setting data security standards for personal data processing in line with global best practices,
  • Ensure adequate security of the company’s communication systems to prevent leakage of confidential information.

 

Provision of an AI ethics officer as a certified lawyer

When it comes to digital compliance in artificial intelligence (AI), we advise companies on the legal implications of AI technologies and compliance with AI law and local and international regulations related to AI.

Our services include AI system classification, compliance assessments, fundamental rights impact assessments, the implementation of AI risk management and governance frameworks, advice on transparency obligations and liability issues related to AI, the drafting of AI documentation, ongoing monitoring of AI systems and AI audits, and the review of AI-related contracts with third-party AI providers, data providers, and cloud service platforms.

Our offices

Region of Attica :
Ragkavi 13-15, Athens 114 74

Region of Ilia :
Mpizaniou 8, Pirgos, 27131

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