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Sakkoulas Publications

Greece's leading legal publisher since 1958, producing over 180 new titles and 21 law journals a year alongside the Sakkoulas-Online legal database.

Last updated September 27, 2026

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Overview

Sakkoulas Publications (Εκδόσεις Σάκκουλα) is a Greek legal publishing house that describes itself as the most dynamic enterprise in the field of legal publishing, a position it has held for 65 years. Founded in 1958, the company has become a fixed point of reference for legal science in Greece, building long-standing relationships of trust with the legal community based on scientific accuracy, methodological consistency and respect for the practical needs of lawyers. Its publishing output exceeds 180 new titles per year and includes the circulation of 21 legal journals covering every branch of law. Beyond print, Sakkoulas operates Sakkoulas-Online (sakkoulas-online.gr), described as the leading modern legal database, which provides full access from a single point to legal theory, legislation and case law. The company also runs scientific events, conferences and educational seminars delivered by recognized legal experts, combining long experience and reliability with modern know-how. Its stated mission is to support the lawyer, the judge, the academic researcher, the student and every legal professional with reliable, high-prestige knowledge, both in theory and in daily practice. Sakkoulas Publications S.A. is headquartered at Ippokratous 23 in central Athens, in the heart of the book market, where it operates the largest and most modern legal bookstore in Greece. That store spans 1,000 square metres over four floors and carries 5,000 legal, tax and economic titles, alongside event space, study areas and dedicated distribution points for university textbooks. The same building houses the company's administration, financial directorate and the legal department supporting the Sakkoulas-Online database. Additional bookstores operate at Kyrou Loukareos 29 / Momferatou 154 in Athens, opposite the Court of Appeal, the Court of First Instance and the Supreme Court, and at Frangon 1 in Thessaloniki next to the Courts of Justice, with a further Thessaloniki address on Eth. Amynis 42. The company's catalogue spans all areas of law, with recent releases including works on labour procedure, enforcement law, inheritance law after Law 5303/2026, mutual aid funds under Law 5078/2023, and the first fully updated English translation of the Greek Civil Code. Sakkoulas also organizes major international events such as the Athens International Arbitration Forum, whose 7th edition on energy disputes and international arbitration is scheduled for 26 November 2026 at the Megaron, the Athens Concert Hall. The business has received support under an Operational Programme for Competitiveness, reflecting its investment in modern infrastructure and digital services.

History

Sakkoulas Publications was founded in 1958 and has since become a stable point of reference for legal science in Greece. From its foundation, the company has been guided by principles of scientific accuracy, methodological consistency and respect for the real needs of legal professionals, principles it says it has kept throughout its history. Over more than six decades it has built durable relationships of trust with the Greek legal community. The company describes itself as the most dynamic enterprise in the field of legal publishing for 65 years. Its publishing programme has grown to more than 180 new titles per year and the circulation of 21 legal journals covering all areas of law. Alongside print, it developed Sakkoulas-Online (sakkoulas-online.gr), the leading modern legal database, giving users full access from one point to legal theory, legislation and case law. Scientific events, conferences and educational seminars by recognized legal experts became part of its work as well. Sakkoulas is headquartered at Ippokratous 23 in central Athens, in the heart of the book market, where it opened and operates the largest and most modern legal bookstore in Greece. The 1,000-square-metre store occupies four floors and carries 5,000 legal, tax and economic titles; the building also houses the company's administration, financial directorate, the legal department supporting the Sakkoulas-Online database, event space, study areas and distribution points for university textbooks. A second Athens bookstore operates at Kyrou Loukareos 29 and Momferatou 154, opposite the Court of Appeal, the Court of First Instance and the Supreme Court, serving the daily needs of legal professionals. In Thessaloniki, a store at Frangon 1 operates next to the Courts of Justice, with another address at Eth. Amynis 42. The company's catalogue spans all branches of law. Recent and forthcoming titles include K. Makridou and M. Chasirtzoglou's 'Labour Procedure Law' (2026), P. Gesiou-Faltsi's 'Law of Compulsory Enforcement', vol. 2a, 4th ed. (2026), I. Katras's 'Inheritance Law after Law 5303/2026' (2026), A. Stergiou, G. Amitsis and F. Marini's work on 'converted' mutual aid funds under Law 5078/2023 (2026), and A. Papadimitropoulos's 'Greek Civil Code' (2026), described as the first fully updated English translation of the Greek Civil Code. The company also organizes major events, including the Athens International Arbitration Forum; its 7th edition, on energy disputes and international arbitration, is scheduled for 26 November 2026 at the Megaron, the Athens Concert Hall. The business has been supported under an Operational Programme for Competitiveness, reflecting investment in its modern infrastructure and services.

  • 2026

    The company announces 2026 releases including the first fully updated English translation of the Greek Civil Code.

  • 2026

    The 7th Athens International Arbitration Forum is scheduled for 26 November 2026 at the Megaron, Athens Concert Hall.

  • 1958

    Sakkoulas Publications is founded and begins building its position in Greek legal publishing.

Products and positioning

Premium, high-prestige legal knowledge provider for lawyers, judges, academics and students in Greece, combining print publishing, a legal database and professional education.

  • Sakkoulas-Online legal database

    Leading modern legal database providing full access from one point to legal theory, legislation and case law.

  • 21 legal journals

    Journals covering all areas of law.

  • Greek Civil Code (English translation)

    The first fully updated English translation of the Greek Civil Code, by A. Papadimitropoulos, 2026.

  • Labour Procedure Law

    By K. Makridou and M. Chasirtzoglou, 2026, a guide to the full range of labour litigation.

  • Law of Compulsory Enforcement, vol. 2a, 4th ed.

    By P. Gesiou-Faltsi, 2026, covering the special part of the new law of compulsory enforcement.

  • Inheritance Law after Law 5303/2026

    By I. Katras, 2026, an article-by-article interpretive approach to new and old inheritance law.

  • Issues in the Regulation of 'Converted' Mutual Aid Funds under Law 5078/2023

    By A. Stergiou, G. Amitsis and F. Marini, 2026, a practical analysis focused on institutional and financial sustainability.

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