Celebrated for its ‘exceptional availability, proactivity, and deep subject-matter expertise’, Bernitsas Law advises market-leading Greek and international clients on merger control, antitrust compliance, and major competition clearances across industries. Panayotis Bernitsas is a highly respected expert in EU and competition law, handling major antitrust cases, regulatory investigations, and complex disputes, and is well-versed in managing actions before the high courts. Practice head Marina Androulakakis advises on merger control, state aid, data protection, and regulatory compliance. Tania Patsalia specialises in competition, data privacy, AI, and telecoms law, advising on compliance issues relating to innovation and emerging tech. The team continues to represent clients before the Hellenic Competition Commission.
EU and competition in Greece
Bernitsas Law
Praxisleiter:
Marina Androulakakis
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Panayotis Bernitsas; Tania Patsalia
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‘Marina Androulakakis and Tania Patsalia together with their team are highly trusted partners, not only because of their deep competence on competition law matters, but mostly because of their relatable, business-oriented, substantiated and friendly approach even when it comes to the most difficult of issues.’
‘The competition team at Bernitsas Law is outstanding. What sets them apart is their combination of deep technical knowledge and a practical, solution-oriented approach. They consistently provide clear, business-focused guidance and are proactive in anticipating challenges before they arise. Clients would value their responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to handle complex matters with confidence and precision. Compared to other firms, the team’s dedication and consistency stand out. They always go the extra mile to ensure matters are handled smoothly and effectively.’
‘Marina has been an extremely valuable partner, sharp, strategic, and always accessible when it matters most. Tania is highly consistent, making her a trusted point of contact throughout our collaboration. Antonia is a very promising lawyer in the making- her engagement, professionalism, and fresh perspective add value to the team. Together, they make for an exceptionally supportive and effective group to work with, and it has been a pleasure to rely on their expertise.’
Kernmandanten
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar)
AKTOR GROUP OF COMPANIES
ATTICA GROUP
CVC
Imker Capital
Kosmocar SA
Olympia Group
Pancreta Bank
Thrivest Holding LTD
Vivartia
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising CVC in the ongoing merger clearance procedure before the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) for the sale by Ethniki Holdings Limited of its 90.01% stake in Ethniki Asfalistiki to Piraeus Bank for a total consideration of €600m on a 100% basis.
- Advising AKTOR SPECIAL CONCESSIONS and PPA PROJECTS in the ongoing merger clearance procedure before the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) regarding the c.€367m acquisition of 100% of AKTOR CONCESSIONS.
- Advised Pancreta Bank and Thrivest Holding in the merger clearance procedure before the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) regarding the merger of Pancreta with Attica Bank and the acquisition by Thrivest Holding of sole control over the merged bank.
Dryllerakis Law Firm
Acting for multinationals and financial institutions, Dryllerakis Law Firm handles complex antitrust investigations, litigation, merger control, compliance, and state aid matters across Greece’s regulated sectors. Co-heads Emmanuel Dryllerakis focuses on corporate financing and privatisations, with extensive antitrust and litigation experience, and Cleomenis Yannikas, known for his ‘in-depth understanding of the market’, manages numerous antitrust cases before the Hellenic Competition Commission. John Dryllerakis leads antitrust compliance programs in Greece, Eleftherios Rantos focuses on state-aid matters, and Themelis Zamparas works on major competition cases, compliance, cartel and abuse of dominance work. Leonidas Kastrinakis and Elisavet Rellou are also key contacts.
Praxisleiter:
Emmanuel Dryllerakis; Cleomenis Yannikas
Weitere Kernanwälte:
John Dryllerakis; Eleftherios Rantos; Themelis Zamparas; Leonidas Kastrinakis; Elisavet Rellou
Referenzen
‘The members of the team have in-depth knowledge of both legal theory, case-law and administrative practice of the competition authorities. The cooperation with the team has always been exceptional and fruitful, and the legal advice and support we have received have been of significant assistance.’
‘Cleomenis Yannikas has extensive knowledge and practical experience in the handling of competition law cases, and is able to provide legal advice with the necessary insight.‘
‚Mr Leonidas Kastrinakis is always accessible and able to provide practical assistance in line with case-law and practices of the competition authorities and courts.‘
Kernmandanten
ELAIS-Unilever Hellas S.A.
Mondelez Hellas S.A.
Beiersdorf Hellas S.A.
Diageo Hellas SA
Attica Bank
GlaxoSmithKline Hellas S.A.
Nitsiakos S.A.
Olympic Brewery (Carlsberg Group)
BYTE S.A.
Barilla Hellas S.A.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Elais-Unilever Hellas S.A. in the challenge of an HCC fine of approx. €27 million for alleged abuse of dominance and vertical restraints (on retail and wholesale level) employed by Elais-Unilever Hellas to margarine products in Greece.
- Advised GlaxoSmithKline in its petition for annulment of an HCC decision filed before the Supreme Administrative Court.
- Represented Attica Bank in the context of a major HCC’s sectoral investigation in the Greek banking sector, focusing on the fees and commissions charged by the banks for a number of retail and business services related to deposits.
Karatzas & Partners
Karatzas & Partners has a team of ‘absolute experts’ in competition law, handling cases before the European Commission and the Hellenic Competition Commission. The group represents domestic and international clients across sectors, including energy, gas, private education, shipping, telecoms, banking, and insurance. Recently, it advised on the cross-border, multimillion-euro sale of a diversified, income-producing real estate portfolio in Southern Europe. The practice is led by Anna Manda, experienced in merger control clearances and the TMT and pharma sectors. Maria Kallidopoulou focuses on public procurement, EU law, cartels, mergers, and anticompetitive agreements.
Praxisleiter:
Anna Manda
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Maria Kallidopoulou
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‘K&P are 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.‘
‘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.‘
‘Anna Manda is very knowledgeable and credible, with a sharp intellect and an ability to zoom in on the issues that matter, and to present them in a convincing manner.‘
Kernmandanten
Alpha Bank
ALPLA Group
BC Partners
Currys Plc
Damac Properties
National Bank of Greece
Prodea Investments
Pure Health Holding PJSC (PureHealth)
GLS Group (General Logistics Systems Holdings B.V.)
Prodea Investments
Pet City Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising PureHealth Holding PJSC together with Freshfields, on all matters regarding its acquisition of a 60% stake in Hellenic Healthcare Group.
- Acting on behalf of Prodea Investments in the sale of a diversified real estate portfolio comprised of assets located in Greece, Italy, Cyprus, and Bulgaria and valued at approximately €582m, with an estimated annual rental income of €41.5m, to Aktor Group of Companies.
- Advised GLS Group (General Logistics Systems Holdings B.V.) on its recent acquisition of a 20% stake in ACS Courier and Postal Services from Quest Holdings SA for €74 million.
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm is known for its ‘excellent brand name regarding competition issues’, advising top-tier clients across the pharma, retail, and petroleum industries. Co-leading the group, Anastasia Dritsa is trusted for her work on complex cartel, dominance, vertical agreements, state aid, and merger matters, widely respected before national authorities and Greek courts, and Victoria Mertikopoulou has expertise in HCC procedures, leniency, settlements, commitments, merger control, and dawn raids, advising on FDI screening and DSA compliance. Konstantinos Sidiropoulos advises on EU, Greek, and cross-border competition law. Ifigeneia Argyri, Ioanna Markati, Vasiliki Labrinoudi, Dimitra Tsimpliari and Maria Paziotopoulou are also key contacts.
Praxisleiter:
Anastasia Dritsa; Victoria Mertikopoulou
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Konstantinos Sidiropoulos; Ifigeneia Argyri; Ioanna Markati; Vasiliki Labrinoudi; Dimitra Tsimpliari; Maria Paziotopoulou
Referenzen
‚Excellent team and one of the biggest firms in Greece, with an excellent brand name regarding competition issues.‘
‘This practice combines deep technical expertise with a truly client-centric mindset, making it stand out in a competitive market. The team is highly responsive, commercially savvy, and consistently delivers high-quality advice across complex matters.‘
‘The individuals I work with stand out for their exceptional dedication, strategic insight, and ability to deliver clear, commercially focused advice. Anastasia Dritsa and Victoria Mertikopoulou bring strong leadership and deep sector knowledge, are consistently proactive, and solutions-driven. Their collaborative approach and commitment to excellence truly set them apart from competitors.’
Kernmandanten
Coca Cola Hellenic Bottling Company
Baxter International Inc.
Delivery Hero SE, Online Delivery SA (efood)
Minoan Lines (Grimaldi Group)
National Natural Gas System Operator SA (DESFA)
Ideal Holdings SA
Free Now (Intelligent Apps GmbH)
Hellenic Petroleum Marketing Companies Association (SEEPE)
Atlanta S.A.
Pyramis Metallourgia S.A.
British American Tobacco Hellas
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented CocaCola HBC in contesting a €10m abuse of dominance fine before the Athens Administrative Court of Appeals, while continuing to act as the bottler’s longstanding antitrust compliance counsel.
- Represented the Baxter Group’s entities (Gambro Lundia AB and Baxter Hellas) in a HCC abuse of dominance case sparked by a distributor complaint—persuading the authority, and later the courts, to adopt for the first time a single market for haemodialysis machines and related services, slashing the client’s market share finding, overturning a €1m fine on appeal, and now steering the remitted proceedings before the HCC.
- Advised Delivery Hero (efood) on winning HCC clearance for its €29m acquisition of four online intermediation and grocery businesses, by negotiating a reduced two-year behavioural commitment package and persuading the HCC to terminate those commitments entirely.
Lambadarios Law Firm
Lambadarios Law Firm excels in Hellenic Competition Commission investigations, merger control, and strategic antitrust advice across highly regulated sectors such as finance, education and pharma. Practice head Lefkothea Nteka advises on investigations, compliance, cartels, abuse of dominance, M&A, state aid, and FDI matters, whilst Manos Mastromanolis is highly skilled in antitrust law and is also an expert in state projects across mining, energy, real estate, ports, and finance. Constantinos Lambadarios has led landmark HCC cases involving cartels, dominance, and high-stakes investigations with work across sectors such as cosmetics, construction and automobiles. The team also includes Efthymia Armata and Andreas Tsilimparis.
Praxisleiter:
Lefkothea Nteka
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Manos Mastromanolis; Constantinos Lambadarios; Efthymia Armata; Andreas Tsilimparis
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‘The EU and competition team stands out for its deep regulatory expertise, strategic insight, and pragmatic approach to complex competition law matters. The team is highly regarded for its ability to navigate both Greek and EU competition frameworks with precision, offering clients clear, commercially sound guidance in merger control, antitrust investigations, state aid, and compliance.‘
‘Manos Mastromanolis and Lefkothea Nteka both bring exceptional expertise and distinctive qualities to the Lambadarios EU and competition practice. Manos Mastromanolis stands out for his rare combination of deep academic rigor and sharp business understanding. Lefkothea Nteka brings substantial real-world experience in antitrust matters, with a practical, hands-on approach that reflects deep familiarity with enforcement and compliance challenges.‘
‘High level of professionalism, knowledge and expertise, strategic thinking, efficient and effective.‘
Kernmandanten
Corteva Agriscience Hellas Single Member S.A.
Xiamen Yealink Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Miele
Cardlink
Worldline
Novartis AG
Uber BV
ANT1
Lapin House (ST. Papaionannou SA)
Recovery and Resilience Facility Agency in Greece
International Schools Partnership
Quest Holdings S.A.
Doxiadis Associates
Athenian Brewery
FOTOPO SA
ELPHO EPE
PLANITIKI S.A -Dynamic Planning & Design
GEOGRAFIKI SA Planning Design & Consulting
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Miele Greece, a subsidiary of Miele in Greece which is active in home appliances, in relation to the HCC ex officio investigation concerning alleged infringements related to restrictive vertical agreement.
- Advised Cardlink, the largest payment network in Greece and a subsidiary of Worldline, in relation to the HCC ex officio investigation into the banking sector regarding alleged infringements related to restrictive agreements between competitors and abuse of dominance.
- Advised ISP, a leading group of private international schools operating in more than 25 countries, on the acquisition of sole control over the companies Ellinogermaniki Agogi SA and Epinoia SA.
POTAMITISVEKRIS
With a focus on cartels, abuse of dominance, merger control, and state aid, POTAMITISVEKRIS is a go-to firm in the competition space. The team is known for its cross-sector expertise in energy, telecoms, banking, aviation, media, and pharma. Led by Dimitris Loukas – described as ‘very knowledgeable, resourceful, solution-oriented’ – the practice has strong experience before the Hellenic Competition Commission. Athanasios Taliadouros advises on cartel, dominance, state aid, and procurement matters. Kostas Manikas handles complex antitrust and mergers. Alexandros Ntallas, Konstantina Markomichali, Petroula Nikolopoulou and Angeliki Zafiropoulou are also key team members.
Praxisleiter:
Dimitris Loukas
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Athanasios Taliadouros; Kostas Manikas; Alexandros Ntallas; Konstantina Markomichali; Petroula Nikolopoulou
Referenzen
‘The team is one of the best in Greece with strong partners in both competition and corporate. ’
‚All excellent.‘
‘The Competion team is excellent.‘
Kernmandanten
EURONET Merchant Services
DECA Investments
APOLLO Funds (APOLLO Global Management)
STRIX Asset Management Ltd
HSBC Continental Europe
EUROBANK
ATTICA Bank
Bespoke SGA Holdings
UNITED Group – NOVA Telecoms
Autohellas – Hertz
LAFARGE HOLCIM Cement
NOVARTIS
TERNA Group
Nestlé
AEGEAN Airlines
BLACKSTONE Group Inc.
Melissa Kikizas
COCA COLA Hellenic (Group – 27 countries) & COCA COLA 3E (Greek subsidiary)
MASOUTIS (supermarket retail chain)
MOTOR OIL Groop (oil refinery & energy conglomerate)
PIRAEUS Bank
Oaktree Capital & IASO General Hospital
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF)
FAIRFAX
PROCTER & GAMBLE
ASTRAZENECA
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising MOTOR OIL (and GEK TERNA), two Greek energy groups, in relation to EU/DG COMP’s merger control approval process for the creation of a new joint Utility Co.
- Advising and representing NOVARTIS in relation to the HCC’s ongoing antitrust investigation for suspected abusive practices (abuse of dominance) regarding the ophthalmology medicinal product Lucentis.
- Acting for PIRAEUS Βank S.A. in relation to the HCC’s merger control approval process for its acquisition of sole control of Ethniki Asfaliki.
Zepos & Yannopoulos
Recognised for its ‘extensive knowledge of EU energy and competition law’, Zepos & Yannopoulos stands out in the Greek market. The team advises international and domestic clients on antitrust issues, including abuse of dominance, merger control, compliance, and state aid matters, often before the Hellenic Competition Commission. Practice head Stamatis Drakakakis has wide experience in EU and domestic competition law. Violeta Panagiotopoulou focuses on cartels, investigations, and distribution agreements. Yolanda Antoniou-Rapti handles EU and Greek data protection compliance, while Maria Lampadaki, Ellie Gavriilidou, Lydia Gavriilidou, Gina Goudoulia, Violetta Meli and Fenia Grammatikaki further strengthen the practice.
Praxisleiter:
Stamatis Drakakakis
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Violeta Panagiotopoulou; Yolanda Antoniou-Rapti; Maria Lampadaki; Ellie Gavriilidou; Lydia Gavriilidou; Gina Goudoulia; Violetta Meli; Fenia Grammatikaki
Referenzen
‘The EU and competition team is very much engaged and is always updated on all matters related to their practice area.‘
‘Stamatis Drakakakakis is one of the best competition lawyers in Greece, capable to successfully represent clients to EU bodies. He brings a strategic view to the matter.‘
‚Ellie Gavriilidou is an outstanding practitioner of competition law and capable of successfully addressing complex matters.’
Kernmandanten
REDESTOS S.A. and CERTIS BELCHIM B.V.
HELLENIC TRAIN S.A. / DAMCO ENERGY S.A.
MYTILINEOS CONSTRUCTION SINGLE MEMBER SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME (d.t. METKA)
ALPHA BANK S.A.
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
MOTOR OIL RENEWABLE SINGLE-MEMBER S.A. /TERNA ENERGY SINGLE-MEMBER S.A
Hellenic Hydrogen S.A
Tönnies International Management GmbH
Flora Food Global Principal B.V.
Hellenic Republic (Ministry of the Environment and Energy)
DEPA COMMERCIAL S.A.
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented REDESTOS S.A. and CERTIS BELCHIM B.V., both operating in the agrochemical sector, in the notification of their partnership before the Hellenic Competition Commission.
- Represented Hellenic Train S.A., a provider of rail transport for passengers and freight in Greece, and Damco Energy S.A., member of the Copelouzos Group operating in the energy sector, in the establishment of a new jointly controlled company, for the operation, maintenance, exploitation, completion of design, construction and equipment supply of the Τhriasiο Pedio Freight Railway and Sorting Station (Thriasio II).
- Advised and represented METKA (subsidiary of “Metlen Energy & Metals S.A.”) in the notification of acquisition of sole control over MT A.T.E.
Ballas Pelecanos Law
Ballas Pelecanos Law combines strong competition law expertise with distribution and agency law. The team handles contentious and non-contentious matters, offering a broad range of competition services, including concentrations, state aid, trade, sanctions, and free competition. Practice head Gregory Pelecanos, ‘a specialist in vertical distribution law’, advises clients across sectors such as automotive, oil and gas, pharma, energy, and telecoms. Konstantina Sideris focuses on abuse of dominance and state aid matters. The team is also adept in company and commercial compliance.
Praxisleiter:
Gregory Pelecanos
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Konstantina Sideris
Referenzen
‘Gregory Pelecanos is considered a top anti-trust authority and is one of the sector’s most respected lawyers. He is a specialist in vertical distribution law as it applies to automotive industry and is a recognised Data IT/ICT and AI specialist, a necessary qualification in the automotive business. Konstantina Sideris is an international lawyer, and she is well versed in concentrations and state subsidies.‘
‘Good ondustry knowledge.’
‘Ballas Pelecanos is a Greek boutique firm, and is very competent in distribution law and competition law as well as in international private law. The founder, Gregory Pelecanos understands the business issues very well.’
Kernmandanten
Ford Motor Greece SA
Volvo Greece SA
Star Automotive Hellas SA (formerly Mercedes Benz Greece)
Geo Mobility Hellas SA (a wholly owned subsidiary of Geo Mobility Ltd)
Amer Exports Sports GmbH
Mitsubishi Electric Europe- Italy BV
SAS SA
AGET-HERACLES SA Lafarge Holcim Group
De’ Longhi SpA
Ford Motor Greece SA
Volvo Greece SA
Star Automotive Hellas SA (formerly Mercedes Benz Greece)
Geo Mobility Hellas SA (a wholly owned subsidiary of Geo Mobility Ltd)
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 roll-out of suite of new distribution contracts in Greece in line with new distribution policy of Volvo Car Corporation.
- Advised Star Automotive Hellas SA (formerly Mercedes Benz Hellas SA) on roll out of 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
The EU and competition department at KLC Law Firm has extensive experience representing multinational corporations before the Hellenic Competition Commission – particularly in cartel cases. Additionally, it has stellar cross-sector expertise in construction, pharma and the food retail sector. Practice head Vassilis Karagiannis advises on M&A, anti-trust, state aid and unfair competition, and has significant experience before the Administrative Court of Appeals of Athens, and the Council of State. The team has also participated in major public and private projects such as tenders, privatisations and advising private investors.
Praxisleiter:
Vassilis Karagiannis
Referenzen
‘What sets them apart is their approach of building specialised teams that have both strong legal skills and deep knowledge of our industry, especially life sciences, something that’s hard to find among Greek law firms.‘
‘Vassilis Karagiannis contributed valuable expertise through thorough legal analysis and case research. They worked well together and delivered good results. Both lawyers consistently provide high-quality work that we can rely on.’
Kernmandanten
Core Innovations
Ministry Of Environment & Energy
Halyvourgiki SA
Piraeus Equity Partners
Buchanan Ingersoll Rooney
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised and represented CORE INNOVATIONS SA, a company member of the Motor Oil Group active in the food supply sector, before the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) for the acquisition of 24 Shopen, a chain of food and beverages retail Stores.
- Advised the Ministry of Environment and Energy on all legal aspects of the implementation in Greece of the REPOWER EU action.
- Performed a legal due diligence on behalf of the client for the acquisition of a controlling stake of the group EUROMEDICA active in the health services sector.
Koutalidis Law Firm
Koutalidis Law Firm is known for its ‘expertise in cross-border and high-stakes matters’ – handling mergers, state aid, and HCC proceedings across the banking, energy, insurance, media and pharma sectors. Co-leader Katia Protopapa is an M&A and competition law expert. Also co-leading is Alexandra Mikroulea, who is skilled in trade mark law and consumer protection law. Maria Ioannidou utilises previous experience as a member of the board at the HCC by managing complex antitrust cases, including anticompetitive agreements, abuse of dominance, mergers, and market investigations. Konstantina Tzerefou bolsters the team’s success.
Praxisleiter:
Katia Protopapa; Alexandra Mikroulea
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Maria Ioannidou; Konstantina Tzerefou
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‘Academic knowledge on a high level paired with practice experience.’
‘Excellent to work with, highly responsive.‘
‘Commercial focus. Expertise in cross-border and high-stakes matters. Clear and practical answers.’
Kernmandanten
Fraport AG Airport Services Worldwide
Novartis Hellas S.A.
Damco Energy S.A.
Pileas Investments S.A.
Hellenic Train S.A.
Piraeus Bank, Eurobank, Alpha Bank, National Bank of Greece
Alpha Bank S.A./ Alpha Leasing S.M.S.A.
Alpha Bank S.A./ AlphaLife Insurance Company S.A.
NN Hellas S.A.
Hellenic Financial Stability Fund
Highlight-Mandate
- Supported Fraport AG, Delta Airport Investments S.A, and Pileas Holdings S.A, the preferred bidders for the privatisation of Kalamata Airport, in relation to the merger control aspects of the transaction.
- Advised Novartis in connection with the Hellenic Competition Commission’s (HCC) ex-officio investigation into alleged abuse of dominance in the pharma sector.
- Advised the joint venture of Hellenic Train S.A. and DAMCO ENERGY S.A. in connection with the award of the Concession Agreement for the Thriasio Field logistics project.
Metaxas & Associates Law Firm
The ‘responsive and pragmatic’ competition team at Metaxas & Associates Law Firm has broad expertise across antitrust litigation, consumer protection, merger control, regulatory compliance, and state aid matters. Co-leaders Antonis Metaxas advises major international clients, with particular expertise in network-bound economies and state aid, and Efstathios Kakounis represents corporations in highly regulated sectors, focusing on energy markets. Eirini Nikiforaki specialises in allegations of price fixing, monopolisation, and M&A remedies, and Sofia Tzortzi is knowledgeable in advantageous taxation and feed-in tariffs. Polyxeni Gkaintatzi also strengthens the team.
Praxisleiter:
Antonis Metaxas; Efstathios Kakounis
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Eirini Nikiforaki; Sofia Tzortzi; Polyxeni Gkaintatzi
Referenzen
‘What I value most about the EU and Competition team is how approachable and practical they are. I always feel they listen carefully, they respond quickly, and they are genuinely invested in helping us reach the right outcome. Compared with other firms I’ve worked with, their advice feels clearer, more grounded and much easier to apply.’
‘The lawyers I work with stand out because they are reliable, approachable, and focused on solutions. I feel like they genuinely understand our priorities and care about getting the best outcome, which makes it easy to trust them on even the most complicated matters.’
‘The team is distinguished by its ability to pair strong technical expertise with clear, commercially focused advice. The team is responsive and pragmatic, delivering solutions that are both legally sound and practical for business needs.‘
Kernmandanten
Hellenic Republic/Legal Council of the State
Elpedison S.A.
Gianso 4 X 4
Wootis S.A.
Selected Textiles S.A.
NRG SUPPLY AND TRADING S.A.
ArcoBlue (SBG & Archirodon S.A.)
Adapa Group
MEL Macedonian Paper Mills S.A.
Greece Komotini A.B.E.E. (member of the adapa Group)
Prisma Cylinders Engraving S.A. (member of the adapa Group)
Solaris Energeiaki Anonymi Etaireia
Solar Park Single Member S.A.
Eurosolar Energy Single Member S.A.
ENVALUE Energie Holding GmbH & Co. KG
ENTEKA S.A.
Highlight-Mandate
- Appointed as the exclusive advisor for ArcoBlue, a partnership between Simply Blue Group and Archirodon S.A, a collaboration aims to enter the Greek floating offshore wind market.
- Selected by the Greek government as a legal expert to provide an expert opinion on EU law issues in the ongoing dispute between Athens International Airport S.A. and the Hellenic Republic, related to rent reductions for state entities during Greece’s fiscal crisis under the Airport Development Agreement.
- Representing SELECTED TEXTILES S.A., a large domestic investor in the Greek textiles sector, in seeking the cassation of a judgment from the Athens Court of Appeal.
Nikolinakos & Partners Law Firm
Nikolinakos & Partners Law Firm has a ‘standout competition team’ known for litigating before the National Competition and Regulatory Authorities and the Civil and Administrative courts. Additionally, the practice has a focus on tech matters and expertise in the interface between competition law and intellectual property rights. It also has experience in data protection issues, state aid law, dawn raids and cartel investigations. Co-leaders Nikos Nikolinakos and Dina Kouvelou have represented global corporations in competition litigation before Greek courts. Alexis Spyropoulos has a specific focus on competition law in the TMT sector.
Praxisleiter:
Nikos Nikolinakos; Dina Kouvelou
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Alexis Spyropoulos
Referenzen
‘This is an absolutely impressive competition law team. A standout competition team due to its high responsiveness, professionalism, and deep knowledge of the area. It is the absolute best go-to firm, especially in the field of regulated industries.‘
‘Dina Kouvelou is a leading competition legal counsel. She is highly experienced, very responsive, and personable, fantastic at balancing business interests against legal risks, and highly recommended for merger control, state aid and antitrust litigation.‘
‘The team consistently delivers outstanding client service. They are highly responsive, competent, target-oriented, and effective.‘
Kernmandanten
Vodafone S.A.
Airbnb Inc.
Fiber2All S.A.
Meta Platforms (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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Bahas, Gramatidis & Partners
Bahas, Gramatidis & Partnersexcels in distribution, agency and franchising agreements, among other competition law issues. The team is co-headed by Spyros Alexandris who has extensive experience in all aspects of commercial, company and financial law, and Dimitris Emvalomenos who assists Greek and international clients on complex commercial deals and high-value disputes. George Alexandris is adept on matters related to tort, contract and commercial fraud, Yanis Nassarias has a core focus on antitrust and intellectual property consulting, and Charilaos Agathos is skilled in civil law.
Praxisleiter:
Spyros Alexandris; Dimitris Emvalomenos
Weitere Kernanwälte:
George Alexandris; Yanis Nassarias; Charilaos Agathos
Referenzen
‘The practice is unique because it operates as a single, partner-led team across competition and disputes, which is exactly what complex pricing cases in energy-intensive industries require. They are unusually strong at turning dense economic material into a clear litigation narrative, moving seamlessly between civil and administrative proceedings. Compared with larger, more siloed firms, clients get senior attention on every critical step and pragmatic solutions that align with business risk, not just theory.’
‘Spyros Alexandris is the difference-maker. After more than a decade working together, he remains truly hands-on, setting strategy, drafting the critical submissions, and leading advocacy. He’s fast, practical and calm under pressure, and he consistently finds workable solutions where others see dead ends. Yanis Nassiaras is very meticulous and keeps timetables tight and reliable.‘
Kernmandanten
Hellenic Fertilizers and| Chemicals “ELFE” S.A.
Kavala Fertilizers LTD
Nea Karvali Fertilizers S.A.
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- Advised Hellenic Fertilisers and Chemicals ‚ELFE‘ S.A. in litigation against the Public Gas Corporation of Greece ‚DEPA‘ S.A., seeking compensation for damages allegedly suffered between 2010 and 2015, due to the application of an oil-indexed pricing clause in their gas supply contract.
- Represented Kavala Fertilisers LTD in proceedings before the Multi-Member Court of Athens against the Public Power Corporation of Greece ‚PPC‘ S.A., seeking recognition of anti-competitive practices under Greek and EU law and compensation for damages sustained between 2020 and 2022.
- Acted for Nea Karvali Fertilisers S.A. in litigation before the Multi-Member Court of Athens against the Public Power Corporation of Greece ‚PPC‘ S.A., alleging breach of Greek and EU competition rules and claiming compensation for damages suffered between 2017 and 2019.
Politis & Partners
With expertise in merger control, vertical agreements, consumer protection, and state aid, Politis & Partners is recognised in the competition space. The group excels in EU regulatory and antitrust matters and has represented the European Commission in litigation. Co-heads Vangelis Politis ‘brings a strategic, big-picture view to every discussion’ and is adept in litigation and arbitration, whilst Emmanouil Savoidakis advises domestic and international clients on corporate governance and commercial transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Vangelis Politis; Emmanouil Savoidakis
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‘The team is fluent in European competition, procurement, and regulatory law, and knows how to apply it practically to business realities. They anticipate risks early and help tailor compliant solutions for international groups navigating the internal market or entering tenders across EU member states.’
‚Vangelis Politis brings a strategic, big-picture view to every discussion. His experience is evident, and his ability to simplify complex legal issues makes him an invaluable advisor.‘
‚Emmanouil combines outstanding technical knowledge with a deep understanding of how our business works.‘
Kernmandanten
European Commission
V+O Communication & Consulting S.A.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX)
Bosch Rexroth
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- Representing the European Commission in litigation cases against beneficiaries of community subsidy programs.
- Representing V+O Communication & Consulting S.A., a Greek marketing communication and public relations consultancy firm with a parallel and expanding presence in Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Albania and Nigeria, with regard to its growth strategy, public tenders, anti-trust law, business contracts.
- Providing legal advice to Bosch Rexroth in connection with EU regulatory and anti-trust matters.
ALG Manousakis Law Firm
Led by Ioannis Manousakis, Alexandros Katsanos and Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos, ALG Manousakis Law Firm combines deep expertise in EU law, pharmaceutical and medical device regulation, and competition law. The group also advises on clinical trial strategies, co-promotion agreements, product compliance, and regulatory matters, among others.
Praxisleiter:
Ioannis Manousakis; Alexandros Katsanos; Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos
Kernmandanten
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Telix Innovations SA
Theravia Pharma
Complya Bristol Myers Squibb Company
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Platis – Anastassiadis & Associates Law Partnership
Platis – Anastassiadis & Associates Law Partnership advises large corporations on competition law issues across sectors such as electronic appliances, trade fertilisers, pharma, and retail, among others. Co-leading the team, Julia Pournara is experienced in business restructurings, corporate and regulatory compliance, as well as competition, and Lia Vitzilaiou is a ‘very efficient and experienced lawyer’ and has represented various clients before the Hellenic Competition Commission in abuse of dominance and cartel cases.
Praxisleiter:
Julia Pournara; Lia Vitzilaiou
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‘The team combines technical excellence with a pragmatic, client-focused approach. They are responsive, commercial, and skilled at handling complex cross-border matters with ease.‘
‘Lia Vitzilaiou is an absolute stand-out – a truly exceptional lawyer whose combination of technical precision, commercial acumen, and unrelenting drive makes her unique in the market. What differentiates her from competitors is not just her command of the law, but her ability to anticipate client needs, simplify the most complex issues, and deliver solutions that are both innovative and practical. She is a natural leader, highly collaborative, and inspires absolute confidence in clients and colleagues alike.’
‘Lia Vitzilaiou is a very efficient and experienced lawyer.’
Kernmandanten
Yara Hellas Société Anonyme Commerce of Fertilizers
Pharmathen SA
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- Assisted Yara Hellas SA with the provision of full-fledged competition law compliance services, varying from the redrafting of its competition law policy to the conduct of workshops and trainings.
- Performed a risk assessment for Pharmaten SA as per the Competition law legislation of risk factors, the calculation of risk exposure and the formulation of the competition risk universe for the client through the development of a risk report.
Sarantitis
Regularly acting before the Greek administrative courts and the European commission, Sarantitis excels in competition and merger control matters. It is highly skilled in the operation, termination and conclusion of distribution agreements. Practice head Terina Raptis has expertise in horizontal and vertical restraints, distribution and agency agreements, and dominance. Antonis Katsigiannis focuses on the TMT sector, as well as data protection and civil litigation mandates.
Praxisleiter:
Terina Raptis
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Antonis Katsigiannis
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‘High quality services.‘
‘Terina Raptis is very competent and experienced.‘
Kernmandanten
H.I.G Europe Capital Partners GmBH
Yama Hellas SA
Printec Group
Neptune Lines Group
Ideal Holdings S.A.
Royal Canin France
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- Advised Printec Group on the acquisition of an 80% stake in a newly established company Cashflex, which will manage a significant network of off-site ATMs, previously owned by Piraeus Bank.
- Advised Ideal Holdings S.A. (IDH), a Greek listed holding company, on all aspects of the acquisition of the majority stake in the information tech services provider, Bluestream Solutions SA., including the assessment of compliance with competition and anti-trust rules.
- Advised Neptune Land Services (NLS), member of Neptune Group, a leading international shipping group, specialising in pure car & track carrier vessels, on all aspects of the acquisition of a majority stake in FERST Logistics S.A., an automotive logistics services provider, with facilities of 400,000 m2, a fleet of 30 trucks and a workforce of 180 people, including also advice on competition law matters pertaining to the transaction.
VAINANIDIS ECONOMOU & ASSOCIATES LAW FIRM
VAINANIDIS ECONOMOU & ASSOCIATES LAW FIRM advises international and local clients on competition law, distribution, supply, and retail across the HVAC, food, consumer goods, and hospitality sectors. Practice head Aida Economou has led in multimillion-euro civil and administrative litigation, including EU competition law cases. Anna Kazantzidou advises on hotel sales, e-shop launches, supply agreements, and purchase conditions for various clients.
Praxisleiter:
Aida Economou
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Anna Kazantzidou
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‘They are very professional and international.’
‘The practice combines its deep and solid legal expertise with a great focus on client needs and attention to details. The practice also stands out for its reliability and responsiveness, with professionals with remarkable people skills and great business acumen. ’
‘Aida Economou stands out for her reliability and responsiveness, her great ability to understand clients‘ needs and guide them to achieve their goals. She is highly competent and able to explain the Greek legal context to international clients with simplicity, precision and a proactive spirit.‘
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- The Firm has acted as local legal advisor to the French company AccorInvest S.A.S for the sale of its Hotel NOVOTEL Athenes.
- The Firm has advised a Greek company active in the heating, ventilation & air conditioning sector on the setting up of a network of local dealers in cities across the country.
- The Firm has advised a French food group on the termination of its business relationships with its Greek distributors.