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.

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Key clients

  • Adidas Hellas
  • Aegeas Flexographic Ltd
  • Artificial Grass Specialists
  • Astir Beach S.A.
  • Astir Marina Vouliagmenis S.A.
  • Astir Palace Vouliagmenis S.A.
  • Dassault Systemes Group of Companies
  • Dassault Systemes Solidworks Corporation
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Fremantlemedia Ltd
  • Hellasphone P.C.
  • Iliachtida
  • Mkb Bank Nyrt
  • Musou Music Group Ltd
  • Pagidas Trans Ltd
  • Play Music
  • Ryanair Dac
  • Thomson Reuters

Work highlights

  • Represented an athletic sportswear and footwear company and its Greek subsidiary in a dispute related to the termination of a franchise agreement with the principal local franchisee.
  • Representing the owner of the Four Seasons Hotel in Athens, which operates the beach of the hotel, in a long-running dispute with the lessee and sublessee who operate a beach bar-restaurant.
  • Representing an international news agency in a case of copyright infringement by a major Greek TV station.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kriton Metaxopoulos, Irini Daroussou

Other key lawyers

Asterios Syssilas, Marilena Nikolaraki, Achilleas Christodoulou, Elena Nikolarea