Eleni Lappa

Eleni is an expert on intellectual property law in Greece and the EU, and has a strong background in international arbitration from her years in New York, with a particular focus on the legal frameworks governing franchising, distribution, and commercial agreements of international scope. She completed her legal studies and training in London and North Carolina, and has built her career at the intersection of law, innovation, and international business.

Eleni’s professional background includes advising clients on trademark prosecution, enforcement, and brand protection strategies, as well as representing parties in complex domain name disputes. She has also worked on commercial contracts and corporate structuring, with a growing specialisation in franchise models and the challenges they present under Greek and EU law.

Fluent in Greek and English, and with professional experience across multiple jurisdictions, Eleni combines local expertise with an international outlook. She is particularly interested in how new technologies, arbitration mechanisms, and cross-border investment trends shape the future of franchising and brand development.