Chambers 2024 
Company ranked once again in TMT by Chambers Europe 2024 and our Managing Partner Kriton Metaxopoulos ranked in TMT and Dispute Resolution by Chambers Europe 2022 and Chambers Global.
According to Chamber’s review based on clients’ feedback, “A & K Metaxopoulos & Partners has a well-respected team in the area of media law, acting for domestic and international clientele from the music, television and gaming sectors. The firm is experienced in mandates relating to publishing and advertising. Its lawyers also advise on IP issues relating to patents, copyright and royalties. The team additionally handles software issues and data protection matters. The approach of A & K Metaxopoulos involves both the legal matters and the economic consequences of each strategy.”,
“Kriton Metaxopoulos is an adept lawyer who handles contentious and non-contentious IP law mandates, including copyright issues and licensing matters. Kriton is widely recognised in the market for his expertise in IP disputes, as well as civil and corporate litigation.”.
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Chambers 2023
According to Chambers, “A & K Metaxopoulos & Partners has a well-respected team in the area of media law, acting for domestic and international clientele from the music, television and gaming sectors. The firm is experienced in mandates relating to publishing and advertising. Its lawyers also advise on IP issues relating to patents, copyright and royalties. The team additionally handles software issues and data protection matters”,
“Kriton Metaxopoulos is an adept lawyer who handles contentious and non-contentious IP law mandates, including copyright issues and licensing matters and is widely recognised in the market for his expertise in IP disputes, as well as civil and corporate litigation.”
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Chambers 2022
Company ranked once again in TMT by Chambers Europe 2022 and our Managing Partner Kriton Metaxopoulos ranked in TMT and Dispute Resolution by Chambers Europe 2022 and Chambers Global.
According to Chambers, A & K Metaxopoulos & Partners has a well-respected team in the area of media law, acting for domestic and international clientele from the music, television and gaming sectors. The firm is experienced in mandates relating to publishing agreements and advertising. Its lawyers also advise on IP issues relating to trade marks, patents, copyright and royalties. The team additionally handles software issues and data protection matters. Market commentators say: “The team is skilled across different areas of IP law and is very responsive.” and Kriton Metaxopoulos is widely recognised in the market for his expertise in IP disputes, as well as civil and corporate litigation. Kriton Metaxopoulos handles contentious and non-contentious IP law mandates, including copyright issues, trade mark infringement claims and design rights. Sources report: “He is immensely knowledgeable, creative in finding solutions, tactically astute and at the same time pragmatic in what can be achieved.”
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Chambers 2021
Company ranked in TMT
Kriton Metaxopoulos ranked in TMT and Dispute Resolution
Strengths:
A satisfied client states: “They are responsive and great to work with, in addition to providing timely advice that is also commercial.”
“What is remarkable in them is the speed in finding a legal solution,” reports a second interviewee, further praising the lawyers’ clear advice.
Notable practitioners: Kriton Metaxopoulos is lauded for his solution-oriented approach by clients, who describe him as “extremely communicative, direct and exceptionally quick-witted.” He handles contentious and non-contentious IP law mandates, including copyright issues, trade mark infringement claims and design rights.
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Chambers 2020
Company ranked in TMT
Kriton Metaxopoulos ranked in TMT and Dispute Resolution
What the team is known for: Well-respected team in the area of media law, acting for domestic and international clientele from the music, television and gaming sectors. Experienced in mandates relating to publishing agreements and advertising. Also advises on IP issues relating to trade marks, patents, copyrights, royalties and exclusivity rights. Additionally handles software issues and data protection matters.
Strengths: Clients highlight the team’s “experience and knowledge of the local market.” An interviewee describes the lawyers as “very responsive.”
Notable practitioners: Managing partner Kriton Metaxopoulos has a solid track record in media and IP law, handling contentious and non-contentious mandates. Clients say: “He has a good sense of the commercial perspective.”
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Chambers 2019
What the team is known for Well-respected team in the area of media law with domestic and international clientele. Possesses particular expertise in TMT-related litigation. Covers media advertising, television content distribution and music copyright law, as well as software matters. Acts for both companies and private individuals. Additionally advises on broader IP-related issues and data protection matters.
Strengths: A client appreciates the lawyers’ “high level of response.”
Notable practitioners: Managing partner Kriton Metaxopoulos is praised for his “commercial awareness and significant effectiveness.” He focuses on IP law, frequently acting for clients in the technology and music industries.
Kriton Metaxopoulos of A & K Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm heads the dispute resolution department. He advises companies and individuals on a wide array of contentious commercial and civil cases. Source note his expertise in IP law.
Chambers 2018
What the team is known for Well-respected team in the area of media law with an increasingly international clientele. Possesses particular expertise in TMT-related litigation. Covers media advertising, television content distribution and music copyright law, as well as software matters. Acts for both companies and private individuals. Additionally advises on IP-related issues.
Strengths:The team is praised for its cross-border capabilities: “The services provided are very efficient, either within Greece or abroad.” This client also values that “communication with the whole team is direct and swift.”
Another source is similarly “very satisfied in terms of the team’s communication and solutions,” and goes on to describe the department as “one of the best firms in Greece for copyright law.”
Notable practitioners: New to the TMT rankings, Kriton Metaxopoulos acts on media and technology-related disputes, often handling cases with IP aspects. He is particularly active in cases involving the music industry. Clients say that he is “very capable and knowledgeable, dependable, resourceful, quick and efficient in his work.”
Kriton Metaxopoulos heads the department at A & K Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm and is highly regarded for his expertise in contentious IP matters, often acting for clients in the music industry. Clients report: “He negotiates very well and tries to find the best solution for his client.” He represented Digital Press Hellas as defendants in a case brought by Philips concerning unauthorised use of patents.
Chambers 2017
Commentary from the Chambers Europe guide
Basic facts about the department
– Heads of department: Kriton Metaxopoulos and Irini Daroussou
– 2 partners
– 2 other qualified lawyers
A well-respected team in the area of media law with an increasingly international clientele. Possesses particular expertise in TMT-related litigation. Covers media advertising, television and music copyright as well as software matters.
Strengths Clients applaud the team’s efficiency. As one source explains: “They are an accurate and hardworking team with deep knowledge of the client’s needs.”
Work highlights Represented Digital Press Hellas in its EUR5 million dispute with Philips over DVD patent royalties.
Filed criminal charges against a video club on behalf of Victory Media, after which a successful police raid uncovered 5,500 illegal copies of DVDs.
Notable practitioners – Kriton Metaxopoulos and Irini Daroussou are key contacts for clients.
Chambers 2016
A well-respected firm in the area of media law, boasting an impressive range of both domestic and international clients. Possesses particular expertise in TMT-related litigation, with a focus on IP, including media advertising issues, television and music copyright, and software.
Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients):“A very good team, the lawyers respond very quickly and always come up with a solution.”“In this particular area of law, I believe this office has the best reputation and unquestioned knowledge.”
Work highlights: Represented an Athens radio station before the Administrative Court and Court of Appeal.
Notable practitioners: Kriton Metaxopoulos is the primary point of contact.
Kriton Metaxopoulos: Band 4, Ranked Lawyer in Dispute Resolution
Chambers 2015
Experienced media law practice noted for representing domestic and international clients in litigation cases. Particularly focused on mass media advertising issues, including review and clearance of commercials for the Greek market. Client base includes international news organizations, music distributors, print media and TV channels.
Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients) “The lawyers are renowned for representing media personalities.”The team is very strong in consumer media and TV-related matters.”
Work highlights: Represented an electronic storage device manufacturer in a dispute against Greek royalty collecting societies.
Notable practitioners: Kriton Metaxopoulos is a primary contact figure for this department.
Chambers 2014
Noted for its international roster of clients and strong network of multinational law firms. Active in dispute resolution cases. Particularly experienced in copyright infringement matters.
Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients) – “The practice provides excellent service and outstanding case handling.”
Work highlights: Represented Digital Press Hellas in a case before the German Supreme Court against Mpeg La.
Notable practitioners: Kriton Metaxopoulos heads the TMT department.
Chambers 2013
This boutique firm has a strong IP focus. It advises many clients from the media and entertainment sectors, such as Kiss FM and Warner Music Greece, and its strong links with leading international firms mean that the team can easily assist clients with cross-border mandates. A notable highlight was reaching a settlement for several radio stations and the union of private broadcasters after lengthy litigation against three rights collection societies. The firm is the Greek member of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance. KEY INDIVIDUALS Department head Kriton Metaxopoulos is the key contact for clients.
