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Food e-commerce in Germany: Everything entrepreneurs need to know

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

Start-Ups in Germany

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.

How to set up a company 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/

Practical Guide to International Debt Collection

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:

Coronavirus and Force Majeure

The Legalmondo International Help Desk on Coronavirus on more than 20 jurisdictions is published! Ms. Dimopoulou drafted the article on Greek law in this very helpful guide, where you will find answers to following questions:

  • How to handle the case in which a supplier or customer within an international supply chain defaults on a contract?
  • When can Force Majeure be invoked?
  • What are the consequences on contracts?
  • How to minimize risks to the company’s business?

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Interview with Olga Dimopoulou at German public-service Radio, 30.05.2019:

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

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