Eleana Nikolopoulou

Director Legal and Compliance at Lavipharm Group, LLM Attorney, Accredited Mediator, DPO, Ludwig Maximilian University Munich

Psikhikón, Attiki, Greece

About

Lawyer and head of legal and compliance with a fresh legal and business perspective, passionate to redefine traditional role of legal counsel to a strategic business partner within the corporate environment, and to set up effective and customer - centric legal functions, while establishing compliance culture across the organization. Top skills: Corporate Governance expert and Risk Officer ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and Hellenic Capital Market Commission Guidelines. Drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts (indicatively manufacture, distribution, license in and out, supply, service, agency, confidentiality, promotion, non compete, marketing) with both Greek and international contractors. Corporate group restructuring, drafting and negotiating shareholders' agreements, advising Greek and international parties. Drafting Board of Directors and General Assembly Meetings as a Corporate Secretary of the Board of Directors, reviewing and supporting corporate announcements. Monitoring share capital increases implemented both via ASE and via private placements. Drafting contracts and applications for authorization relating to real estate (leasing, sale and lease back, purchase, sale). Providing consultation to the top management in relation to financing and loan restructuring. Ensuring compliance with GDPR as a certified DPO. Monitoring maintenance, applications and renewals of trademarks by reviewing Greek, European and international registries in cooperation with external legal associates, drafting coexistence agreements and trademark oppositions both in Greece and abroad. Coordinating and supervising litigation in cooperation with external legal associates. Establishing and leading multimember legal departments.

Experience

  • Lavipharm (Paiania, Attiki, Greece)
    • Director of Legal & Compliance
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    • Head Of Legal Compliance
      Jan 2020 - Aug 2024 · 4 yrs 8 mos

  • Legal Counselor at Viva Wallet (vivawallet.com)
    Mar 2019 - Sep 2019 · 7 mos

  • Attorney At Law at Eurobank
    Apr 2006 - Feb 2018 · 11 yrs 11 mos

  • Attorney At Law at Eurolife ERB
    Jun 2000 - Mar 2006 · 5 yrs 10 mos

  • Legal Advisor at Hochtief AG
    Jul 1998 - Jun 2000 · 2 yrs