Greek citizens residing in Romania may encounter legal matters that require proceedings under Greek jurisdiction. Various legal procedures, including inheritance matters, property transactions, and tax obligations, must often be addressed in Greece despite the individual’s residence abroad.Understanding the applicable legal framework and ensuring compliance with Greek law is essential for the proper handling of such cases.

Legal Assistance and Representation

Greek citizens in Romania may require legal representation or assistance in various matters that necessitate proceedings in Greece, including but not limited to:

  • Employment Rights and Disputes: Legal assistance in resolving labour disputes, contract matters, wrongful dismissal cases, and work-related claims under Greek law.
  • Pension and Social Security Issues: Assistance with pension-related inquiries, claims, and disputes, as well as guidance on eligibility for benefits under the Greek social security system.
  • Inheritance Law: Legal support in the administration of estates, acceptance or renunciation of inheritance, and representation before Greek courts or notarial authorities.
  • Real Estate Transactions: Legal due diligence, property purchases or sales, resolution of ownership disputes concerning real estate assets located in Greece, assistance with short-term rental agreements (e.g., Airbnb), and cancellation of mortgage prenotations
    (εξάλειψη προσημειώσεων).
  • Tax and Financial Matters: Consultation on tax obligations in Greece, including propertytaxation and cross-border financial compliance. Greece and Romania have a bilateralagreement for the avoidance of double taxation, which may impact tax liabilities andobligations for Greek citizens residing in Romania.
  • Family Law: Legal procedures related to marriage, divorce, child custody, and recognition of foreign legal documents in Greece.
  • Corporate and Commercial Law: Assistance with company formation, business operations, and compliance with Greek corporate regulations.
  • Military Cases: Legal assistance regarding deferment of military service (αναβολήστράτευσης) and recognition of permanent residence abroad (ιδιότητα μόνιμου κατοίκουεξωτερικού).
  • Power of Attorney Drafting: Preparation of general and special powers of attorney (γενικάκαι ειδικά πληρεξούσια) to facilitate effective legal representation before judicial,administrative, municipal, and other relevant authorities.

Representation before Judicial & Administrative Authorities and Financial Institutions:

Legal representation is offered before a variety of judicial, administrative, and financial institutions, assisting clients in navigating complex legal processes across different domains. This includes:

  • Judicial Representation: Representing clients in civil, criminal, and family law cases before Greek courts, including arbitration and mediation proceedings, ensuring that all legal procedures are followed, from the initiation of claims to the final judgment. This includes
    handling disputes related to property, inheritance, personal injury, and more.
  • Administrative Representation: Assistance in dealings with various administrativeauthorities, including but not limited to, local government bodies, the tax authorities, and other regulatory agencies.
  • Representation before Financial Institutions: Representing clients in dealings withfinancial institutions, ensuring their interests are protected in matters such as openingbank Accounts, investment product acquisitions and renting safe deposit boxes.

Confidentiality and Compliance

All legal services are provided in strict adherence to professional ethics and confidentiality principles. Clients receive tailored legal solutions that align with both EU, Greek and international legal frameworks, ensuring full protection of their rights and interests.