Firms To Watch: EU and competition

With a particular specialism in antitrust cases in the chemical industry, Bahas, Gramatidis & Partners is a popular choice among major fertiliser corporations; Spyros Alexandris and Dimitris Emvalomenos co-head the practice.

EU and competition in Greece

Bernitsas Law

The ‘extremely business-oriented’ department at Bernitsas Law has vast experience in representing domestic and international clients before the Hellenic Competition Commission. The practice is especially well versed in handling cross-border merger clearances, alongside advising on competition law compliance strategies and antitrust matters. Based out of Athens, Panayotis Bernitsas has expertise in managing civil and administrative actions before the high courts and arbitration boards. Team leader Marina Androulakakis is highly knowledgeable in state aid issues and complex regulatory compliance measures, while Tania Patsalia focuses on the application of EU law in Greece and merger control cases.

Praxisleiter:

Marina Androulakakis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Panayotis Bernitsas; Tania Patsalia


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‘The team is extremely business oriented, able to comprehend complex business issues and adapt legal strategies around the particularities of the organisation. They have thorough knowledge of the matter at hand and they are trustworthy and always available.’

‘Panayotis Bernitsas, Marina Androulakakis and Tania Patsalia are outstanding in their field, with deep knowledge of the legal aspects of the case and ability to quickly understand and adapt to the specific business environment of the concerned industry.’

‘Competence, proactivity, engagement.’

Kernmandanten

ANEK


Attica Group


Bristol Myers Squibb


BMW Hellas SA


CVC /D MARINAS Hellas


Euronet


Hellenic Fuels (formerly BP Hellas)


Helleniq Energy SA


Imker Capital


Intrakat


Motor Oil Hellas


Unity Holding Company


Vivartia


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented UHC in the clearance procedure before the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) in connection with UHC’s acquisition of listed company Entersoft.
  • Advised Intrakat in obtaining unconditional merger clearance by the HCC in relation to its acquisition of 100% of Aktor.
  • Representing a private equity fund in the notification procedure before the European Commission concerning the acquisition, together with an investor in luxury hospitality real estate, of the right to use, operate and manage a marina.

Dryllerakis Law Firm

Regularly handling major Greek state aid cases spanning from investigations by the EU Commission and national court proceedings, Dryllerakis Law Firm acts for multinationals and financial institutions. The practice is highly regarded for its advice on antitrust compliance issues and merger control procedures, with team head Emmanuel Dryllerakis primarily focusing on competition law and corporate financing affairs. John Dryllerakis is noted for implementing antitrust compliance programmes; Cleomenis Yannikas is an expert litigator; and Eleftherios Rantos is a state aid specialist. Themelis Zamparas and Leonidas Kastrinakis are also key practitioners, as is Elisavet Rellou, who is knowledgeable in antitrust proceedings.

Praxisleiter:

Emmanuel Dryllerakis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

John Dryllerakis; Cleomenis Yannikas; Eleftherios Rantos; Themelis Zamparas; Leonidas Kastrinakis; Elisavet Rellou


Referenzen

‘Long time experience and daily practice on competition law make Dryllerakis team one of the best points of reference for relevant legal matters.’

‘John Dryllerakis is a cornerstone of competition law practice on his own. He has grown together with competition law as a matter of policy and case law alike and his experience altogether is invaluable.’

‘Very knowledgeable of the law, its implementation and recent trends, down to the smallest intricacy and detail of the way of doing business in the FMCG sector; really invaluable expertise and knowledge, combined with availability, approachability and business mindset.’

Kernmandanten

ELAIS-Unilever Hellas S.A.


Olympic Brewery (Carlsberg Group)


Mondelez Hellas S.A.


Beiersdorf Hellas S.A.


Resoul Hellas S.A.


Attica Bank


GlaxoSmithKline Hellas S.A.


Helleniq Energy Holdings S.A.


Regency Entertainment S.A.


Barilla Hellas S.A.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Defending ELAIS UNILEVER against an HCC fine of approximately €27m for abuse of dominance and vertical restraints allegedly employed by the company with regard to margarine products in Greece.
  • Defended Attica Bank in an HCC investigation of the Greek banking sector regarding alleged anti-competitive agreements between the largest Greek Banks and Interbanking Systems Dias.
  • Providing legal support to a leading Greek ICT Integrator in the context of the Hellenic Competition Commission’s major ex officio investigation into possible bid-rigging practices involving a large number of IT and related services providers.

Karatzas & Partners

Providing bespoke advice on the competition law aspects of joint ventures and strategic alliances, the lawyers at Karatzas & Partners are praised as ‘absolute experts in the field of mergers’. The practice represents major financial institutions and multinationals in cross-border matters, with a specialism in antitrust and merger control issues. Operating out of Athens, Anna Manda spearheads the department, mainly specialising in the TMT and pharmaceutical sectors. Marina Sofia Chronaki is knowledgeable on M&A transactions, while Maria Kallidopoulou primarily assists clients with EU and Greek competition law issues.

Praxisleiter:

Anna Manda


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Marina Sofia Chronaki; Maria Kallidopoulou


Referenzen

‘K&P remains the absolute experts in the field of mergers in Greece. Professionalism and responsiveness are the among the team’s key strengths, along with their dedication to excellence. All questions and issues were always handled expertly and with very quick turnaround times. The associates were accessible and always came together as a team to deliver great results in complex cases and under time pressure. Another element that I valued is that the firm knows how to structure their teamwork so that all associates are allowed to reveal their full potential.’

‘Anna Manda and Maria Kallidopoulou were my contacts at Karatzas & Partners and I am always amazed by the quality of their work. Anna Manda has deep knowledge of her specific field and excellent communications skills that allow her to translate this knowledge to us as business associates. She is very effective and knows how to achieve the best results. Maria Kallidopoulou continues to progress dynamically in her career without compromising her high standards, efficiency and responsiveness. Her experience in international Law firms in Brussels along with her extensive knowledge are strong assets that she knows how to put to work. She always provides high level advice in strict timelines without losing her positive thinking. I am confident that she will continue to excel.’

‘Very responsive and extremely good knowledge of competition law matters.’

Kernmandanten

Alpha Bank


ALPLA Group


BC Partners


Currys Plc


Damac Properties


National Bank of Greece


Prodea Investments


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Currys on antitrust matters related to the sale of its Greek subsidiary, Dixons, to PPC.
  • Advising Alpha Bank on antitrust matters for the sale of its real estate subsidiary and forming a JV with Dimand and Premia Properties REIC, addressing complex control, cooperation and information-sharing issues.
  • Advising National Bank of Greece on the antitrust aspects of a joint tender offer for EPSILONNET, including control issues, jurisdictional analysis, and FDI filing in Romania.

Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm

Noted for its ‘collaborative nature’ and ‘clear communication’, Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm stands out for its handling of merger control cases before the Hellenic Competition Commission and the European Commission. The practice is especially active in the petroleum, retail and pharmaceutical industries, regularly advising clients on EU state aid issues and antitrust law. Co-heads Anastasia Dritsa and Victoria Mertikopoulou each specialise in abuse of dominance claims and EU merger control, alongside regulatory compliance measures. Konstantinos Sidiropoulos is an expert in EU trade law and digital market proceedings, while Ifigeneia Argyri focuses on merger control issues and distribution agreements.

Praxisleiter:

Anastasia Dritsa; Victoria Mertikopoulou


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Konstantinos Sidiropoulos; Ifigeneia Argyri


Referenzen

‘Their collaborative nature, clear communication, and commitment to achieving the best outcomes distinguish them from competitors. I truly value their transparency, integrity, and the personal investment they bring to every case. This combination of expertise and genuine care makes them indispensable partners.’

‘Dedication, expertise, and commitment to client success. Partners like Victoria Mertikopoulou bring a unique combination of strategic insight with deep legal knowledge offering practical solutions to our most complex issues. She really knows her field of practice and stands out from every other lawyer we have worked on in competition matters. Associate Ifigenia Argyri was also exceptional, she paid great attention to detail. They both were responsive and ensured that every aspect of our case was handled with precision.’

‘Strengths and key capabilities: remarkable skills and expertise, high level of professionalism, dedication to clients.’

Kernmandanten

National Natural Gas System Operator S.A. (DESFA)


Motor Oil Hellas SA


Coca Cola Hellenic Bottling Company


Grimaldi Group


Caudalie SAS


Delivery Hero SE, Online Delivery S.A. (“E-Food”)


Ideal Holdings S.A.


Baxter International Inc.


IBM Hellas S.A.


Pyramis Metallourgia S.A.


British American Tobacco Hellas


Free Now – Intelligent Apps GmbH (JV of BMW & Mercedes Benz Mobility)


Ferryhopper SA


“Hellenic Petroleum Marketing Companies Association” (SEEPE)


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Delivery Hero on its acquisition of four companies active in the markets of online restaurant reservation, online food delivery and off-line groceries and securing clearance in Phase II subject to successfully negotiating behavioural commitments in the first ‘ecosystems’ case in Greece.
  • Assisted Ideal Holdings in securing clearance before the HCC in Phase I of the indirect acquisition of ATTICA DEPARTMENT STORES.
  • Represented Caudalie Hellas and Caudalie SAS during settlement talks with the HCC and reached settlement with respect to the first marketplace and price comparison tool ban case before the HCC.

Metaxas & Associates Law Firm

Under the leadership of Antonis Metaxas and Efstathios Kakounis, Metaxas & Associates Law Firm has in-depth insight into all aspects of merger control cases, civil antitrust litigation and regulatory compliance programmes. The firm regularly represents Greek and global clients in proceedings before the Hellenic Competition Commission, covering major abuse of dominance and cartel investigations. Metaxas concentrates on state aid and EU law issues; Kakounis is highly knowledgeable in competition law; and Eirini Nikiforaki is a regulatory specialist. Sofia Tzortzi is an energy and climate expert, and Polyxeni Gkaintatzi primarily focuses on business and corporate law matters.

Praxisleiter:

Antonis Metaxas; Efstathios Kakounis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Eirini Nikiforaki; Sofia Tzortzi; Polyxeni Gkaintatzi


Referenzen

‘They provide knowledge, professionalism, excellent guidance and all this with excellent courtesy!’

‘It is probably the only team of legal professionals in Greece with such an in-depth knowledge of EU law. What makes them stand out is their capability to identify the connection of local disputes and matters with a wide array of EU law even when it is not obvious.’

‘Prof Metaxas always put together a working team that has a variety of both technical (legal background and focus) and soft skills.’

Kernmandanten

Hellenic Republic/Legal Council of the State


Elpedison S.A.


Gianso 4 X 4


Wootis S.A.


Selected Textiles S.A.


Click2c pLTD


ArcoBlue (SBG & Archirodon S.A.)


Adapa Group


MEL Macedonian Paper Mills S.A.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Appointed as the exclusive advisor for ArcoBlue, a partnership between Simply Blue Group and Archirodon; the collaboration aims to enter the Greek floating offshore wind market.
  • Handling a case involving a dispute between Athens International Airport and the Hellenic Republic, related to rent reductions for state entities during Greece’s fiscal crisis under the Airport Development Agreement.
  • Appointed to represent SELECTED TEXTILES in seeking the cassation of a judgment from the Athens Court of Appeal.

POTAMITISVEKRIS

With vast sector expertise across the pharmaceutical, aviation and telecoms industries, POTAMITISVEKRIS is described as ‘highly specialised and exceptionally experienced’ by its domestic and global client base. The team stands out for its knowledge in state aid, merger control and complex antitrust investigations, as Athens-based head Dimitris Loukas is very accustomed to handling cases before the Hellenic Competition Commission. Xenophon Paparrigopoulos is a competition law expert, concentrating on civil litigation and arbitration proceedings, and Vassilis Stergiou is knowledgeable in merger control law matters. Athanasios Taliadouros advises on abuse of dominant position claims. Kostas Manikas is also a key contact.

Praxisleiter:

Dimitris Loukas


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Xenophon Paparrigopoulos; Vassilis Stergiou; Athanasios Taliadouros; Kostas Manikas; Alexandros Ntallas; Konstantina Markomichali; Petroula Nikolopoulou


Referenzen

‘They have a truly top competition law practice. Dimitris Loukas is a fantastic practitioner with experience at the Greek authority and DG for Competition in Brussels.’

‘In my view, the competition law practice of PotamitisVekris has an unparalleled reputation as the most knowledgeable and experienced team in Greece. The team is very result-oriented and most responsive. They have deep knowledge of all key areas of competition law (incl. State aid), combined with business acumen, which distinguishes them from all other Greek competition law practices.’

‘Partner Dimitris Loukas is very knowledgeable and has vast experience and depth of perception, having worked for years both in the private sector in law firms in Greece and abroad, as well as in the field of public enforcement (Greek Competition Commission and DG of Competition). Always insightful and responsive, making an extra effort to satisfy client’s needs. Thanasis Taliadouros has gained significant experience over the years, and he is consistently able to provide targeted and business-friendly advice.’

Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented Piraeus Bank in relation to the HCC investigation concerning the coordination between Greece’s major banks for the introduction of certain banking fees.
  • Advising Attica Bank on merger control and state aid issues in relation to (a) its merger with Pancreta Bank (b) the agreement between its shareholders with respect to their investment in the Attica Bank and the capital actions of Attica Bank.
  • Advised NOVA/United Group in relation to its antitrust notification and ex officio investigation process concerning the implementation/extension of its Radio Access Network Sharing agreement with VODAFONE to urban centres.

Zepos & Yannopoulos

A ‘top expert’, Stamatis Drakakakis heads the Zepos & Yannopoulos practice, specialising in all aspects of merger cases, state aid claims and complex antitrust proceedings. The team is especially well versed in the energy, banking and beverage industries, regularly advising on merger control elements and regulatory compliance measures. Drakakakis is a competition law expert; Iraklis Tsakopoulos focuses on tax and administrative procedures; and Violeta Panagiotopoulou has experience in claims before the Hellenic Competition Commission and Greek civil courts. Yolanda Antoniou-Rapti, Maria Lampadaki and Ellie Gavriilidou are also names to note.

Praxisleiter:

Stamatis Drakakakis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Iraklis Tsakopoulos; Violeta Panagiotopoulou; Yolanda Antoniou-Rapti; Maria Lampadaki; Ellie Gavriilidou; Lydia Gavriilidou; Gina Goudoulia


Referenzen

‘In-depth knowledge of antitrust legal framework and Greek landscape, great collaboration, hands on team. We have been working with this firm and with Partner Stamatis Drakakakis for many years now and we value the expertise and support.’

‘Stamatis Drakakakis is an exceptional professional, with in-depth knowledge of our business and of the antitrust legal framework, he has clear understanding of the European as well as Greek antitrust landscape and focus, he is the one we trust to advise on antitrust issues that come up not just in Greece, but in other EU countries.’

‘We have worked with Stamatis Drakakakis and team on competition law. The Competition Team is excellent and provides deep legal knowledge combined to knowledge of the Competition Authority processes and practices.’

Kernmandanten

DEPA Commercial


Copelouzos Group (FOODCORP INVESTMENTS S.A.)


REDESTOS and CERTIS BELCHIM B.V.


HELLENIC TRAIN / DAMCO ENERGY


ONEX TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS SOLUTIONS


Alpha Bank


Hellenic Republic – Ministry of the Environment and Energy


Hellenic Defence Systems


L’OREAL HELLAS


COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented DEPA Commercial before the European Commission in the acquisition of joint control (as a newly entering shareholder) over a company established under the laws of Albania which is the owner of a thermal power plant.
  • Represented Copelouzos Group (and particularly the company under the name FOODCORP INVESTMENTS) in obtaining clearance by the HCC for the acquisition of joint control over 1904, along with GRIGORIS.
  • Acted as local counsel for REDESTOS and CERTIS BELCHIM in the notification of their partnership before the HCC.

Ballas Pelecanos Law

With extensive knowledge on EU and Greek competition law issues, Ballas Pelecanos Law adopts a ‘very business-oriented approach’ when supporting its clients from across the pharmaceutical, energy and IT sectors. The Athens-based team has experience in complex investigations brought by the Hellenic Competition Commission, with team head Gregory Pelecanos being an expert antitrust litigator as well as a specialist in bankruptcy law matters. Konstantina Sideris primarily focuses on abuse of dominance cases and state aid issues. The practice is also well versed in competition training and compliance measures.

Praxisleiter:

Gregory Pelecanos


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Konstantina Sideris


Referenzen

‘We know we can trust them with any legal query. They stand apart for their extensive knowledge and experience in the automotive sector, as well as their availability and responsiveness.’

‘We consider Gregory Pelecanos a trusted partner, with whom we have built a strong relationship over the years of our collaboration. His knowledge, experience and ability to offer tailor-made advice, translated into solutions, in matters of competition law is unrivalled.’

‘We are working with Gregory Pelecanos. He has experience of the needs of the clients as he has worked as a general counsel. He speaks fluently English, so there is no difficulty to cooperate. He has always smart ideas. He has a perfect knowledge of Competition law and Distribution law.’

Kernmandanten

Ford Motor Greece SA


Volvo Greece SA


Star Automotive Hellas SA (formerly Mercedes Benz Greece)


Amer Exports Sports GmbH


Mitsubishi Electric Europe- Italy BV


SAS SA


AGET-HERACLES SA Lafarge Holcim Group


De’ Longhi SpA


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Volvo Car Greece on the roll-out of new distribution contracts in Greece in line with new distribution policy of Volvo Car Corporation.
  • Advised Star Automotive Hellas (formerly Mercedes Benz Hellas) on the roll-out of a new distribution system for “smart” vehicles in Greece.
  • Advised the University of Patras Technology Transfer Office on technology transfer (patent licences, etc.) according the Technology Transfer Regulation 316/2014 and applications of competition law to innovation.

KLC Law Firm

With an ‘efficient, accurate and highly effective’ approach, KLC Law Firm regularly acts in competition and state aid matters. The practice is highly regarded for handling multi-jurisdictional antitrust cases before the Hellenic Competition Commission, primarily representing multinational construction companies. Based out of Athens, Vassilis Karagiannis is hailed as an ‘expert’ in EU and competition law matters, routinely managing unfair competition claims. The team predominantly focuses on the construction, steel and infrastructure industries.

Praxisleiter:

Vassilis Karagiannis


Referenzen

‘We value the fact that, for each project, they appoint a team of specialists with both expertise in the relevant legal areas and sector-specific knowledge (particularly in life sciences), which is a rare asset in Greece.’

‘Dr. Karagiannis delivered strong legal counseling, combining both theoretical insights and relevant case law, while Mr. Loukopoulos played a key role in shaping the litigation strategy. Their approach was efficient, accurate, and highly effective. Both consistently deliver services of the highest calibre.’

‘KLC’s pricing is reasonable, and their billing process is transparent and well-documented.’

Kernmandanten

Piraeus Equity Partners


Halyvourgiki SA


Edison Group


Hellenic Republic Assets Development Fund (HRADF)


Buchanan Ingersoll Rooney


Copelouzos Group (Metropolitan SA)


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Lambadarios Law Firm

Frequently navigating the procedural aspects of merger control and antitrust compliance measures, the Lambadarios Law Firm is noted for its ‘specialised knowledge in EU and competition law’. Operating out of Athens, the ‘valuable and trusted’ Lefkothea Nteka has extensive experience in abuse of dominance claims and commercial matters, including privatisations. Manos Mastromanolis is highly knowledgeable in antitrust and corporate issues, and Constantinos Lambadarios specialises in the construction and cosmetics industries. Efthymia Armata is also a key contact.

Praxisleiter:

Lefkothea Nteka


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Manos Mastromanolis; Constantinos Lambadarios; Efthymia Armata


Referenzen

‘Good hands-on advice and very responsive.’

‘Appreciate the professional approach, but also the fact that they have good connections to regulators on topics relevant to our industry.’

‘Very experienced and great to work with.’

Kernmandanten

Corteva


Xiamen Yealink Network Technology Co., Ltd.


Miele


Cardlink


Worldline


DEPA (Public Gas Corporation)


PPC (Public Power Corporation)


RWE AG


ANT1


Lapin House (ST. Papaionannou SA)


Meeting Point Hellas


De Rigo


IASO Group of Hospitals


SwitzGroup Europe Limited


Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund


Recovery and Resilience Facility Agency in Greece


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisting SwitzGroup Europe during the merger notification process before the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) on its acquisition of 51% of the share capital of Ιoniki Sfoliata Frozen Food Production Dough And Puff Pastry.
  • Advising Miele Greece during an ex officio investigation initiated by the HCC regarding alleged infringements related to restrictive vertical agreements.
  • Advising Athenian Brewery on various commercial practices in different channels of the beer market from a competition law perspective.

Nikolinakos & Partners Law Firm

Nikolinakos & Partners Law Firm specialises in handling dawn raids and other forms of cartel investigations, alongside providing pre-merger and competition compliance advice. The practice is especially well versed in the TMT and pharmaceutical sectors, where it acts on behalf of domestic and international clients. Managing partner Nikos Nikolinakos is an expert in overseeing competition litigation cases before the regulatory authorities and administrative courts. Dina Kouvelou primarily focuses on antitrust matters. Alexis Spyropoulos is also highlighted as a key contact.

Praxisleiter:

Nikos Nikolinakos; Dina Kouvelou


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Alexis Spyropoulos


Referenzen

‘This is an absolutely impressive competition law team. A standout antitrust team due to its high responsiveness, professionalism, and deep knowledge of the area. It is the absolute best to go firm, especially in the field of regulated industries. They have developed a first-rate reputation in – and are highly recommended for – antitrust litigation, merger control, cartel enforcement and complex antitrust investigations. This competition law practice provides excellent strategic guidance on complex matters in an efficient and convincing manner.’

‘Dina Kouvelou is a leading competition/antitrust legal counsel. She is highly experienced, very responsive, and personable. She is fantastic at balancing business interests against legal risks. She is highly recommended for merger control, state aid and antitrust litigation. She simplifies complex legal issues, provides to-the-point advice, and has exceptional skills as a litigator and strategist. Nikos Nikolinakos has impressive competition law expertise and experience and possesses a business understanding. He is an excellent strategist, detail-oriented, and strong in technical legal analysis. I strongly recommend him for abuse of dominance litigation, cartel, and state aid matters. Alexis Spyropoulos is an experienced competition law practitioner, with excellent commercial awareness. He provides clear and well-explained advice and is always practical, responsive, and accurate. I recommend him for merger control and state aid issues.’

‘This is an impressive competition law team that is super responsive and provides great client service. They are highly competent, target-oriented and effective. This competition practice brings exceptional client service and offers a pragmatism and client-centric understanding. I recommend them for their expertise in merger and acquisition reviews, investigations, and litigation.’

Kernmandanten

Vodafone S.A.


Airbnb Inc.


Fiber2All S.A.


Meta (Facebook), Inc.


Twitter (X), Inc.


Intrakat S.A. / Rural Connect S.A.


National Technical University of Athens – Netmode Lab


Vantage Towers Greece


Victus Networks S.A.


Huawei Technologies S.A.


GRID Telecom Greece S.A.


Innovis Pharma S.A.


Digital Realty Group


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Koutalidis Law Firm

Led by the Athens-based trio of Katia Protopapa, Alexandra Mikroulea and Maria Ioannidou, Koutalidis Law Firm delivers ‘comprehensive, high-quality’ work on all aspects of competition law and state aid issues. Ioannidou is highly knowledgeable in major antitrust cases; Protopapa is an M&A expert; and Mikroulea is a specialist in trade mark and consumer protection law proceedings. Christina Kechagia–Tsiakiri and Konstantina Tzerefou are also noted.

Praxisleiter:

Katia Protoppa; Alexandra Mikroulea; Maria Ioannidou


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Christina Kechagia -Tsiakiri; Konstantina Tzerefou


Referenzen

‘Great team!’

‘Maria Ioannidou – very knowledgeable, competent and pragmatic.’

‘This firm stands out for its exceptional ability to deliver comprehensive, high-quality legal work within strict deadlines, ensuring that no detail is overlooked. What truly makes this practice unique is its meticulous attention to detail combined with the capacity to quickly grasp complex legal and business issues. The team is highly responsive, and their client-centric approach ensures that every point of concern is addressed thoroughly, leaving no gaps in their legal analysis.’

Kernmandanten

Alpha Bank S.A.


Alpha Leasing S.M.S.A.


Hellenic Financial Stability Fund


Hellenic Train S.A.


DAMCO ENERGY S.A.


Piraeus Bank


Eurobank


National Bank of Greece


Fraport AG Airport Services Worldwide


Blue Bird Airways


IDEAL Holdings


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Alpha Bank on a corporate restructuring centred around the demerger of its indirect subsidiary, Alpha Leasing.
  • Advising IDEAL Holdings on its agreement to sell 100% of Astir Vitogiannis Bros to Guala Closures.
  • Advised Aegean Baltic Holding on its agreement with the existing majority shareholders of the credit institution Aegean Baltic Bank (ABB) for the acquisition of majority control over ABB.

Platis – Anastassiadis & Associates Law Partnership

Counting corporations from across the pharmaceutical, electronics and retail sectors among its key clients, Platis – Anastassiadis & Associates Law Partnership is highlighted for its ‘profound understanding’ of EU and competition law. From Athens, Julia Pournara and Lia Vitzilaiou co-head the team; Pournara is experienced in business restructurings and antitrust compliance matters, and Vitzilaiou primarily focuses on abuse of dominance cases.

Praxisleiter:

Julia Pournara; Lia Vitzilaiou


Referenzen

‘The team’s profound understanding of EU and competition law is evident in their approach to complex cases. They bring a wealth of experience in handling intricate legal matters, including antitrust issues and merger control, delivering insightful and effective solutions.’

‘Working with Lia Vitzilaiou has been an outstanding experience. Lia stands out not only for her exceptional legal acumen but also for her unique approach to client service and problem-solving. Her dedication and skill make her a true asset in the field of EU and competition law.’

Kernmandanten

EUROPEAN COMMISSION (Directorate General for Structural Reform Support)


Dixons Southeast Europe SA (Kotsovolos)


Yara Hellas Société Anonyme Commerce of Fertilizers


Pharmathen SA


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted the European Commission (Directorate General for Structural Reform Support) on the Greek State Aid Modernisation, strengthening the institutional setup for state aid control in Greece (REFORM/SC2021/087).
  • Provided competition law compliance services to Yara Hellas Société Anonyme Commerce of Fertilizers, including competition law seminars and training.
  • Provided competition law support to Dixons Southeast Europe (Kotsovolos).

Politis & Partners

Specialising in representing the European Commission in litigation, alongside advising on EU regulatory and antitrust matters, Politis & Partners is hailed for its ‘strategic approach’. Based in Athens, co-head Vangelis Politis has vast arbitration and litigation expertise, frequently handling commercial lawsuits and employment disputes. Fellow practice co-head Emmanouil Savoidakis is knowledgeable in EU law and corporate formation proceedings. Dimitrios Theodoropoulos is also noted.

Praxisleiter:

Vangelis Politis; Emmanouil Savoidakis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Dimitrios Theodoropoulos


Referenzen

‘The team combines deep expertise, a personalized approach, and provides excellent value, quickly responding to the Client’s needs, all while being agile and cost-effective.’

‘Dimitrios Theodoropoulos and Vangelis Politis offer a combination of expertise, empathy, and adaptability that allows them to deliver exceptional results in a more personalized manner. Their versatility is highly valuable as they are specialists in the corporate practice area, but they are also able to adapt and contribute across various disciplines. These qualities make them highly effective professionals combining expertise and commitment to excellence.’

‘Politis & Partners’ EU Law practice is unique for its comprehensive expertise in navigating the regulatory landscapes across multiple jurisdictions. Their strengths lie in their strategic approach to growth, public tenders, and antitrust law, combined with their ability to handle complex business contracts efficiently.’

Kernmandanten

European Commission


V+O Communication & Consulting S.A.


Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX)


Bosch Rexroth


Paul Stricker S.A.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represent the European Commission in litigation against beneficiaries of community subsidy programmes.
  • Representing V+O Communication & Consulting with regard to its growth strategy, public tenders, antitrust law and business contracts.
  • Provides legal advice to Bosch Rexroth in connection with EU regulatory and antitrust matters.

Sarantitis

Noted for its extensive experience in competition and merger control cases before the Hellenic Competition Commission and the European Commission, the Sarantitis team represents major shipyards and multinational beverage companies. Terina Raptis leads the department, specialising in the whole spectrum of EU and competition law, while also expertly handling commercial and civil litigation. Antonis Katsigiannis is highlighted for his TMT and data protection knowledge.

Praxisleiter:

Terina Raptis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Antonis Katsigiannis


Kernmandanten

The under Special Administration Hellenic Shipyards SA (ENAE)


Mytilineos S.A.


Printec Group


Neptune Lines Group


Ideal Holdings S.A.


Royal Canin France


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented the Special Administrator of the Hellenic Shipyards in litigation involving a claim of Hellenic Shipyards towards the Hellenic Republic of over €250m, including claims of illegal state aid granted by an Arbitral Award, as well as a request for preliminary reference to the CJEU.
  • Advised Mytilineos Energy and Metals group on the full acquisition of UNISON Group of Companies, including preparation and submission of the required prior merger notification to the HCC.
  • Advised S.I.C.C., member of the Ideal Group, on the sale of ESM Effervescent Sodas Management to Coca Cola Hellenic Bottling Company.

Stavropoulos & Partners

The ‘highly qualified and experienced’ EU and competition lawyers at Stavropoulos & Partners stand out for their work on complex market dominance and merger control issues. Managing partner Ioannis Stavropoulos has extensive experience in competition law and routinely assists companies with regulatory compliance measures. Evanthia Tsiri is knowledgeable on the public and private enforcement of competition law affairs, while Aimilia Stavropoulou focuses on drafting and reviewing commercial agreements.

Praxisleiter:

Ioannis Stavropoulos; Evanthia Tsiri


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Aimilia Stavropoulou


Referenzen

‘The team consists of highly qualified and experienced members, with integrity, reliability and deep understanding of the client’s business needs.’

‘Evanthia Tsiri is highly appreciated in the business community for her business insight together with her excellence in terms of knowledge and practice, as well as her capability of dealing with complex competition law issues.’

Kernmandanten

Heineken/Athenian Brewery


FrieslandCampina


Hellenic Recycling Company


ECR Hellas


Louis Vuitton


Sephora


Papastratos (member of Philip Morris Group)


Paliria Souliotis S.A.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Representing a client in the FMCG sector in an investigation before the competition authority and assisting with the dawn raid and unsealing procedure.
  • Advising a client on competition law compliance issues, including drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and policies in compliance with competition law.
  • Providing a client with day-to-day advice on competition law compliance issues (including commercial policies, trade marketing policies and promotional activities).