Meet The Team
We at ZK Law Firm focus on providing expert legal services in the fields of Technology, Digital Transformation, Deep Tech and Technology Transfer & innovations, drawing on over 25 years of experience from our founding partners.
Recognized as the leaders in tech law, we serve a diverse range of clients—from startups to global corporations—offering tailored, hands-on counsel in areas like AI, Digital Platforms, Cybersecurity, Blockchain IT and digital infrastructure, providing strategic, business-driven legal counsel to clients ranging from startups and scale-ups to multinational corporations and research institutions.
Mina is Managing Partner at ZK Law Firm and Privacy & Digital Transformation Expert.
Mina’s experience lies in a great number of complex strategic projects in the private and public sector, ranging from disruptive technological ventures to the digitization of well-established, traditional industries.
She advises on issues arising from the development and utilization of technology, distance transactions and marketing, digital ecosystems and platform services, data protection and regulatory compliance, and diverse types of business ventures and processes related to digital presence and/or transactions.
Her 20-years of legal expertise include among others:
- multi-dimensional compliance assessment projects,
- implementation of processes through the provision of strategic legal advice within the organization
- handling of negotiations and deals
- contract drafting and execution
- representation before competent authorities
- dispute resolution and handling
She also educates lawyers, business and IT professionals in legal issues related to the digital industry in public and private universities, educational institutions and vocational training centers and is a frequent speaker in conferences and seminars.
She provides consultation to clients from multiple market fields such as cosmetics, the fashion industry, energy, transportation, electric equipment, FMCGs, tobacco, digital platforms and marketplaces, physical and digital archiving, software providers, logistics and courier services, e-shops etc.
Memberships
- Athens bar Association, Lawyer in the Supreme Court
- Member of GRECA’s (Greek E-commerce Association) Advisory Committee and External Legal Council since 2012
- Member of the Legislative Reform Committee of the Hellenic-American Chamber since 2021
- Member of the European Law Institute (ELI) since 2020Expert Advisor of GRECA in the law-making committee on the implementation of Regulation 2019/1150/EU (Platform to Business Regulation), 2019
- Member of the Multistakeholder Expert Group on the monitoring of the implementation of Regulation 2016/679/EU (GDPR), E-Commerce Europe Team, 2018
- Member of the law-making committee on the implementation of Directive 2013/11/EC (Online Dispute Resolution), 2015
- Member of the law-making committee on the implementation of Directive 2011/83/EC and the review of Law 2251/1994 on consumer protection, 2014
- Member of the working party for the “Study on the unfair commercial practices directive” (European Commission), 2010
- Member of the Expert Group for the “Legal analysis of a single market for an information society” (DG INFOSOC European Commission), 2009
- Horizon 2020 Project Evaluator (DG GROW, DG INFOSOC, DG Innovations & Networks Executive Agency, DG Communications Networks, Content and
- Technology, Media and Data – European Commission) since 2005
- Advisor in the Expert Group on Electronic Commerce & Transactions, DG Enterprises & Industry (European Commission), 2003
Education
- Queen Mary University of London, Master in Laws (LL.M), Computer &
- Communications Law
Aristoteleion University of Thessaloniki, Greece, Bachelor in Laws (LL.B.)
Languages
Greek, English
Penny Kontogeorgou is Managing Partner at ZK Law Firm and an e-Business & ICT Law Expert. She has been practicing private law for over 20 years.
Her 20-years of legal expertise include among others:
- IT & Cloud Computing (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, BaaS, e-Signatures, e-Invoicing, Cybersecurity, Open Source)
- Data (Privacy & Security, Data Analytics, Open Data, Data Governance)
- e-Commerce, Digital Platforms & Marketplaces
- Digital Marketing
- e-Payments
- R&D Collaborations & Technology Transfer
- 4.0 Technologies (5G, Blockchain & Smart Contracts, NFTs, Tokens, Cryptocurrencies, AI, IoT & M2M, VR, Metaverse)
Practice law:
commercial & business agreements, consumer protection, T&Cs, GDPR Compliance, IT contracts, EULAs, Regulatory Compliance, Competition Law, IP Portfolios Protection, corporate and reorganizational structures, M&As, Joint Ventures, VCs & Angel Investments.
Clients’ industries & sectors:
Travel & Tourism, BioTech, FoodTech, HealthTech, Insurtech, Transportation, Fintech, dynamic Startups, Wholesale, Retailers, Brands, Big Ad Tech Providers, Digital Media Agencies, IT Service Providers, Education, Fashion, Petrol & Oil, Shipping, Angel Investors.
She is the Head Legal Officer of a multinational corporation operating a Metaverse Art Platform, advising on issues related to funding and investment, IPR structure and protection, Data compliance, commercial agreements, NFTs, cryptocurrencies and deployment of DeFi technologies.
She is the Head Legal Officer of the Technology Transfer Unit of the American Colleges of Greece.
Penny daily advises national & international corporations on large scale IT projects, digital transformation strategies, and compliance.
She is consulting e-Money Institutions, PIs & PSPs on regulatory compliance (e-wallets, licensing, KYC/ AML, SCA, financial, banking regulations).
She was the Head Legal Counsel of #TDG, a multinational Digital Advertising Agency based in Greece, for 10 years.
She has also been involved in Law-making committees for New Technologies, is a frequent speaker at national & international conferences in the e-Business and ICT sector, guest lecturer in Universities (Athens University of Economics & Business, University of Aegean, University of Macedonia, International University).
Penny has mentored hundreds of startups through incubators, accelerators, & innovation-enabling organizations (ACEin, Orange Grove, Egg, Greek StartUp Universe, Startup Europe, Women on Top, ELTRUN).
Memberships
- Athens Bar Association
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
- Greek E-commerce Association (GRECA)
Education
- University of Strathclyde, Scotland, Master of Laws (LL.M.), Information Technology & Communications Law
- Northumbria University, UK, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
- Educated in the UK to LLM standards in IT Law, Penny is used to working by adhering to strict standards and methodology; to her, nevertheless, the best legal solutions are tailor-made and business oriented.
Languages
Greek, English
Niki’s main areas of practice are Corporate, Commercial, Data Protection & IT Law and has significant experience in complicated projects for Greek and international companies driven by digital ecosystem and new technologies.
She has been drafting major business and commercial agreements to support the formation and the expansion of group of companies operating in e-commerce, digital marketing, e-health, technology development etc. She has been also handling projects for clients undergoing assessment of compliance to the GDPR. She has been providing legal consultation to digital transformation projects, while she has been involving with projects of technology transfer and R&D collaborations for leading Greek companies & organizations.
Niki shares the firm’s values for expertise, loyalty and innovation. Her research and project management skills make her an invaluable associate in sourcing profitable business solutions to specific law issues. She is methodical, quick and ambitious working with a team spirit and has earned a reputation for producing work of the highest quality for our clients.
Education
- School of law, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens LLB,
- Certified legal representative in Mediation
Languages
Greek, English, French
Admissions & Memberships
Athens Bar Association
Ioanna specializes in data protection and practices commercial law and civil law and has significant experience in active background in courts. Following the needs of contemporary law her scope of expertise focuses on issues of legal compliance and advice relating to Data Protection Legislation.
She is experienced in the legal framework relating to privacy and data protection in commercial companies, healthcare professionals and municipalities.
She finished Law School in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), got her Master’s Degree in History, Philosophy and Sociology of Law in AUTH and is currently in her MSc in Law and Informatics University of Macedonia.
Ioanna is a member of the Hellenic Association of Data Protection and Privacy (HADPP). Ioanna has published articles in DITE- 2/2019, “ Health Data and Electronic Health Record”, The 3rd World Symposium on Communication Engineering WSCE 2020, “IoT and Mobility in Smart Cities”, DITE – 4/2020, “Comments on C-62/19 about Information Society”.
Education
- LLB Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
- LLM Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
- MSc University of Macedonia (UOM)
Languages
Greek, English, French, Italian, Russian
Admissions
Thessaloniki Bar Association 2005
Stavroula is a commercial lawyer, highly commended for understanding business needs and providing good problem-solving solutions accordingly.
Years of practice as an in-house lawyer at a renowned telecom group of companies, equipped her with the knowledge and competence to handle complex legal issues and provide sound legal advice on a wide range of legal matters, mainly but not only in the field of corporate, commercial, civil and IP (trademarks) law and oversee proper compliance with the legal and regulatory framework for electronic communications, e-commerce and consumer protection. Stavroula has also extensive professional experience on drafting and negotiating various types of commercial contracts, such as those relating to provision and supply of goods and/or services, commercial leases, shareholders’ agreements, MoUs, cooperation for the development of new products, outsourcing services, financing, sponsorship, non-disclosure and service level agreements, along with others.
Education
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Bachelor in Law
- University of Essex, UK, Master of Laws in EU Law
- University of West Attica in collaboration with the University of the Aegean, Greece, Master of Science in Tourism Entrepreneurship
Languages
Greek, English
Admissions & Memberships
Athens Bar Association, Attorney to the Supreme Civil and Criminal Court of Greece
As recognized leaders in the legal aspects of emerging technologies, we offer specialized expertise in:
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI Act compliance, liability, IP & ethics)
- Digital Platforms & E-Commerce (marketplace regulations, consumer protection, fintech & payments)
- Cybersecurity & Data Protection (GDPR, NIS 2, incident response, risk management)
- Blockchain & Digital Assets (MiCAR, DeFi, tokenization, DAOs, smart contracts)
- IT & Digital Infrastructure (cloud computing, software licensing, procurement, outsourcing)
- Technology Transfer & Innovation (IP commercialization, spin-offs, R&D collaborations, licensing agreements)
Our approach is hands-on, combining deep industry knowledge with legal foresight to help businesses navigate risks, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable growth in an ever-evolving digital landscape.