NICOLAS KANELLOPOULOS - CHARA ZERVA & ASSOCIATES LAW FIRM

About the Firm

NICOLAS KANELLOPOULOS – CHARA ZERVA & ASSOCIATES (NK LAW FIRM) is one of Greece’s leading and most highly regarded law firms, headquartered in Athens and recognized internationally for its excellence in legal services, strategic insight, and cross-sector expertise. With a multidisciplinary team of more than fifty (50) skilled attorneys and legal professionals, NKLAW has established itself as a trusted advisor to governments, public authorities, national and European institutions, multinational corporations, investors, and infrastructure consortia operating within Greece and across the European Union.

Since its foundation, NKLAW has built a reputation for combining deep legal knowledge with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach. The firm integrates top-tier legal acumen with in-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks, market operations, and governance systems. This unique blend enables NKLAW to provide innovative, solution-driven legal services that support clients in navigating complex transactions, public contracts, investment frameworks, and compliance challenges with confidence and precision.

Practice Areas and Expertise

 NK LAW FIRM’s practice spans a wide range of legal disciplines central to the Greek and European business and regulatory landscape. The firm’s principal areas of specialization include:

• Corporate, Commercial & Investment Law – advising on company formations, M&As, shareholder structures, corporate governance, restructuring, and compliance.

• Public Procurement, PPPs & Concessions – providing end-to-end legal support for public contracts, infrastructure projects, and public-private partnerships under Greek and EU law.

• Strategic Investments & Funding Instruments – assisting foreign and domestic investors with inclusion in the Strategic Investments framework, licensing acceleration, state aid, and access to funding mechanisms.

• Real Estate, Energy & Infrastructure Development – representing major public and private projects in real estate, tourism, logistics, and renewable energy, including carbon capture, storage, and green transition initiatives.

• Data Protection, Technology, Cybersecurity & AI Regulation – advising on GDPR implementation, NIS2 and AI Act compliance, and digital transformation governance for corporate and institutional clients.

• Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Governance & ESG – supporting corporations, financial institutions, and public entities with modern compliance frameworks, sustainability policies (ESG criteria), and governance mechanisms.

 Public Sector Engagement and Strategic Advisory

 NK LAW FIRM’s strength lies in its ability to bridge the gap between public policy and private enterprise. The firm acts as legal counsel to key government agencies and state-owned entities, including:

• The Ministry of Finance and the Recovery and Resilience Facility Agency,

• Enterprise Greece S.A., the national investment and trade promotion agency,

• The Hellenic Development Bank (HDB) and the Hellenic Development Bank of Investments (HDBI),

• The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), and

• The Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations (Growthfund S.A.).

 Through these engagements, NKLAW contributes to the design, legal structuring, and implementation of high-impact national projects, public-private partnerships, and reforms enhancing Greece’s investment climate, sustainability objectives, and digital modernization efforts.

Leadership

The firm is led by its Managing Partners Nicolas Kanellopoulos and Chara Zerva, both distinguished for their legal, policy, and institutional expertise.

Recognition and Standards

 NK LAW FIRM’s commitment to excellence is continuously acknowledged by leading institutions and clients alike. The firm has been ranked among the Top Tier Firms in Legal 500 EMEA (2021–2025) and has received multiple Boussias Law Awards for outstanding performance in Data Protection, TMT, Governance, and Real Estate.

The firm operates under internationally recognized quality standards, certified by TÜV Hellas (TÜV Nord Group) for ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 27001:2013 (Information Security), and ISO 22301:2019 (Business Continuity), ensuring secure, reliable, and resilient client service delivery.

 International Reach

Since 2005, NK LAW FIRM has been the exclusive Greek member of the International Jurists Network, a global alliance of over 30 independent law firms across Europe, North and South America, Africa, and Asia. This strategic affiliation enhances NKLAW’s capacity to support clients in cross-border transactions, multinational investment projects, and transnational compliance matters with consistent excellence across jurisdictions.