GREECE Trends and Developments Contributed by: John Dryllerakis, Claire Sergaki and Vasileios Plakoulas, Dryllerakis Law Firm
from the contract, even tort claims. Furthermore, the court ruled that any corruption allegations affecting the validity of the main agreement do not by default result in the invalidity of the arbitration clause, which is a completely independent agreement in accordance with the principle of separability. Conclusion The aforementioned trends indicate a favourable tra - jectory for arbitration as the preferred method of dis - pute resolution for high-stakes disputes in the coun - try. However, arbitration practitioners in Greece must adapt to developments in energy disputes, construc - tion matters, concession agreements and challenges arising from the evolving AI, investment screening and ESG obligations. Further legislative adjustments are needed in order to address these challenges effective - ly. Looking ahead, stakeholders can expect continued refinement of legal principles and practices that will enhance Greece’s reliability and appeal as a promi - nent arbitration seat on the global stage.
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