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A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm

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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

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Kriton Metaxopoulos

Kriton Metaxopoulos

Hall of fameA. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm

Kriton is the Managing Director of A. & K. Metaxopoulos and Partners Law Firm. Specialized in Copyright, Corporate, Anti Trust Law. Expert in Litigation and Dispute Resolution with a particular expertise in White Collar Crime. 1987 - today: Partner and since (2000) Managing Director of A. & K. Metaxopoulos and Partners Law Firm , Athens Greece. 1991 - 2009: Legal Advisor of the Albert Abela Group of Companies, Head of Litigation Department of Albert J.M Abela, London, Uk. 1987 - 2008: Legal counsel of the Greek Anti Piracy Association in the field of audiovisual works (EPOE), Athens, Greece. 1990 - 2008: Legal Counsel, Board Member of Warner Music Greece SA, Athens, Greece. 1988 - 1990: Special legal advisor on copyright issues to the Greek Federation of Actors, Athens, Greece. 11/1988:Participation in the International Conference on “the Green Paper on Copyright and the Challenge of New Technology”, USFAL, Center of Intellectual Property Rights, Brussels, Luxemburg. 2/1986 – 7/1986 “Stage” at the Commission of the European Communities, Brussels, Luxemburg.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kriton Metaxopoulos, Irini Daroussou

Other key lawyers

Asterios Syssilas, Marilena Nikolaraki, Achilleas Christodoulou, Elena Nikolarea