GREECE > INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TIER 1
Displaying a ‘very good understanding’ of corporate IP matters and soft IP litigation, the intellectual property practice at A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm routinely represents Greek and foreign corporations. The firm has multiple specialists to handle the registration, protection and defence of trade marks and patents in Greek and EU courts, and its expertise spans across the software, music and film industries. Based in Athens, Irini Daroussou and Kriton Metaxopoulos co-head the team, specialising in corporate fraud prosecution, copyright law and unfair competition issues. Marilena Nikolaraki is an expert in trade mark infringement, and Elena Nikolarea focuses on media law.
Leading individuals
Kriton Metaxopoulos – A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm
Next Generation Partners
Irini Daroussou – A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm
Practice head(s): Irini Daroussou; Kriton Metaxopoulos
Other key lawyers: Marilena Nikolaraki; Elena Nikolarea
Testimonials
‘The Team specialises in Intellectual Property matters and are not only focusing on the legal and theoretical aspects but also have a very good understanding of the practicalities. Using the legal position as a starting point, they completed a risk base analysis for us and delivered realistic solutions and proposals.’
‘They are well organised, reactive, skilled, experienced. They can offer a global overview of the cases, from any perspective. they can offer a variety of technical and practical solutions to each case.’
‘Skilled about the law and the industry, always available, loyal, transparent, trustable.’
‘Kriton Metaxopoulos’s team is very capable and very fast-responding. They give straight answers where possible and well documented.’
GREECE > TMT TIER 1
Demonstrating broad strength across the advertising, media and publishing fields, the A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm TMT practice is well equipped to handle complex IP and privacy law matters. With an offering covering both litigation and advisory services, the team specializes in dealing with copyright infringement claims, data protection issues and non-disclosure agreements, among other areas. Based out of Athens, Kriton Metaxopoulos and Asterios Syssilas jointly lead the team, bringing vast experience in multinational litigation proceedings and unfair competition law issues to the firm. Irini Daroussou is an anti-piracy and industrial law expert, while Elena Nikolarea focuses on e-commerce and civil law matters.
Leading individuals
Kriton Metaxopoulos – A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm
Rising stars
Elena Nikolarea – A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm
Practice head(s): Kriton Metaxopoulos; Asterios Syssilas
Other key lawyers: Irini Daroussou
GREECE > DISPUTE RESOLUTION TIER 2
Characterised by extensive expertise in the fields of IP, TMT, and white-collar crime, A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm routinely defends international companies and top executives in corporate fraud, financial crime, and civil litigation proceedings. Demonstrating a growing presence in the pharmaceuticals, energy, and travel sectors, Athens-based practice heads Kriton Metaxopoulos and Irini Daroussou bring vast experience in handling multi-jurisdictional cases relating to commercial and industrial law to the group. Asterios Syssilas is an expert in copyright cases, whilst Marilena Nikolaraki focuses on patent and design-related disputes.
Hall of Fame
Kriton Metaxopoulos – A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm
Practice head(s): Kriton Metaxopoulos; Irini Daroussou
Other key lawyers: Elena Nikolarea; Marilena Nikolaraki
GREECE > WHITE-COLLAR CRIME TIER 2
Demonstrating substantial strength in defending companies and top executives in cases linked to corporate frauds, financial crime, and civil law litigation, A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm has a team of white-collar crime specialists. Operating out of Athens, Kriton Metaxopoulos is a highly experienced practitioner, primarily focusing on litigation and arbitration, Asterios Syssilas specialises in copyright and advertising law, and associate Achilleas Christodoulou is knowledgeable on tax and bankruptcy proceeding.
Leading individuals
Kriton Metaxopoulos – A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm
Practice head(s): Kriton Metaxopoulos
Other key lawyers: Asterios Syssilas; Achilleas Christodoulou
GREECE > COMMERCIAL, CORPORATE AND M&A TIER 4
Representing Greek and international clients in complex, cross-border commercial matters and corporate restructurings, the ‘very responsive and detail-oriented’ team at A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm displays extensive expertise in the manufacturing, music, and insurance sectors. Operating out of Athens, Kriton Metaxopoulos leads the department, routinely advising shareholders on issues related to corporate governance and mismanagement. Achilleas Christodoulou is experienced in handling commercial and tax law matters.
Practice head(s): Kriton Metaxopoulos
Other key lawyers: Achilleas Christodoulou
Testimonials
‘Both Kriton Metaxopoulos and Achilleas Christodoulou were very helpful and supportive. They guided us through all the steps and their focus was on us as the client.’
‘The individuals are very responsive and detail-oriented in their work.’
