by Olga Dimopoulou, Lawyer – dimolegal and Vasiliki Filiou, Research Associate, dimolegal

This article analyzes the regulatory framework of the German legal order with regard to food e-commerce. In particular, the obligations of entrepreneurs with regard to the information they must provide about their business and their products are mentioned. Particular emphasis is placed on the rights of the consumers, given the high level of protection afforded to them by German law. The article is a part of the e-Handbook of Exports of the Agri-Food Sector of the Hellenic-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

You can read the entire article in Greek under the following link: https://griechenland.ahk.de/gr/meli/epitropes-melon/agrotiki-oikonomia/e-egcheiridio-exagogon-agrodiatrofikoy-tomea/e-emporio-trofimon-sti-germania

Ms. Dimopoulou’s presentation on the topic “The operating framework of start-ups in Germany and issues of interest for potential investors” at the Hellenic-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry Webinar on the topic “Greece as a business, investment and work destination: developments and challenges”   

In this presentation, the legal forms of companies suitable for a Start-up business in Germany are analyzed, as well as the most common ways of financing such a venture. Emphasis is placed on the possibilities provided to Greek entrepreneurs when establishing a Start-up in Germany.

by Olga Dimopoulou, Lawyer

This article is a practical guide for all entrepreneurs who wish to establish a legal entity based in Germany. In particular, the advantages and disadvantages of corporate forms under German law are analyzed, as well as the challenges associated with the establishment of a subsidiary company in Germany.

You can read the entire article in English under the following link:  https://www.legalmondo.com/product/how-set-up-company-germany/

The international network of lawyers LEGALMONDO published a very useful tool for companies with debt collection necessities in more than 20 jurisdictions. Ms. Dimopoulou drafted the part on debt collection in Germany. Here are some questions of this guide:

• Is there a minimum amount to start a legal action?
• Is it mandatory to send a warning letter before taking legal action to collect a debt?
• How can a foreign creditor start a procedure for international debt collection in Germany?
• Here you will find the link to the guide: https://www.legalmondo.com/product/practical-guide-international-debt-collection-germany/

with the title: “Covid-19: Which are the new German laws which entrepreneurs doing business in Germany should be aware of?”

in the frame of the webinar series of the German-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Greek language

https://griechenland.ahk.de/events/event-details/webinar-covid-19-welche-sind-die-neuen-deutschen-vorschriften-die-in-deutschland-taetige-unternehmen-kennen-sollten

Here you can hear my interview at the German public-service broadcasting (radio WDR2) about the legal frame of honey in Germany:

Here you can read the contribution of Ms. Dimopoulou on the New German Packaging Act published in the Legalmondo network:

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6483994606974300160

Why do restaurant owners in Germany throw away cooked food instead of donating them to soup kitchens?

https://ahornzeit.de/2018/12/21/food-verschwendung-was-koennen-wir-dagegen-tun/