Calendar of Events

February 2016

SA: Practical Greek Law

  • 11 February, 2016
  • Wallmans Lawyers, Level 5, 400 King William Street

There  are  many  legal  and  practical  issues  facing  Australians  who own property  in  Greece.  The  issues  are  of  particular  concern  to  the   older generation when it comes to  matters of succession, as well as for their adult children who will need to eventually deal with their parent’s wishes in relation to that property.

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Those issues  give rise to a need for Australian lawyers (with such clients) to have an understanding of  the  key differences as between Australian  and Greek law with regards to:

  • inheritances and real estate issues that arise Greece;
  • appropriate ways to service Australian clients with properties in Greece (eg. wills, marital assets distribution, joint ownership, judicial system); and
  • dealing with Greek lawyers to achieve outcomes.

VIC: Opening of the Legal Year

  • 1 February, 2016
  • St Eustathios Church, 221 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne

Members and friends of HAL are encouraged to attend this Opening of the 2016 Legal Year ceremony.

The Eastern Orthodox ceremony will be held at St Eustathios Church, 221 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne on Monday 1 February 2016 at 9.00 am.

It will be a collaborative service involving the Greek, Antiochian, Russian, Serbian and Romanian Orthodox Churches. It is expected that senior judges, politicians, consular officials and senior members of the legal profession will attend.

Judicial officers, tribunal members, court officials and members of the legal profession who wish to take part in the procession should assemble at the church hall by 8.45 am. The service is expected to conclude by 9.45 am and will be followed by morning tea in the church hall.

For further information about the ceremony please contact Mr Daniel Bellis on 9245 9010 or by email at daniel@greekorthodox.org.au.