From facilitation payments to corporate liability, Greece's anti-bribery laws cast a wider net than many companies operating in the jurisdiction realize.

The EU’s latest regulations move toward full implementation by July 2029, yet much remains to be done to protect fundamental rights and address risks.

An ambitious two-part strategy provides for new anti-money laundering regulations and the establishment of a new agency, the AMLA, which will be wholly devoted to enforcement and oversight.

Interpol intercepted former Moldovan political leader, Vladimir Plahotniuc, in Athens, and preparations are underway for extradition to his native country.

The Greek Legislature’s recent efforts to increase accountability for corporate wrongdoers raises questions non bis in idem.

Critics of EU 2023/977 express concern that while the swift exchange of information for law enforcement is necessary, has enough been done to protect individual rights?

Do EU’s latest directives on asset seizure and recovery give certain agencies too much authority?  

The latest directive on asset confiscation and recovery expands authorities’ abilities to seize property, even without a verdict.

Hiding behind corporate walls and legal entities will not absolve financial criminals of personal responsibility in Greece.

Deferred Prosecution Agreements result in large numbers of acquittals. Are they really the best approach to resolving corporate cases?

In this Fellow of the Month Q&A, Ilias Anagnostopoulos talks about how a crisis is a learning process that develops new skills. 

What are the roles and responsibilities of business owners and employees when an investigation is taking place within their company?

Gain insights into procedures for settling claims, handling seized assets, and the legal implications for all involved parties in asset confiscation.

The scope and impact of AML laws in Greece are thoroughly presented in a Q&A format.