Antonis Metaxas
Metaxas & Associates Law FirmCementing its place among the top firms in this field through its ‘niche expertise in energy law and regulation’, the Metaxas & Associates Law Firm team advises on the development, construction and project financing of initiatives, and also assists clients in complex litigation proceedings. Providing legal assistance on the acquisition of energy companies, as well as legislative compliance and competition issues, the Athens-based outfit is co-headed by Antonis Metaxas, who has ’leading academic credentials’ and is an expert in energy-related disputes and regulatory issues, and Efstathios Kakounis, who has in-depth knowledge of European and corporate law matters. Other key practitioners include Vassiliki Koumpli, who handles arbitration, and Polyxeni Gkaintatzi, who focuses on policy and regulation.
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Testimonials
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‘Metaxas & Associates Law Firm is well known in the Greek legal market for its niche expertise in energy law & regulation. I was assisted by a diverse team of lawyers, which were supervised by the Managing Partner of the firm, Prof. Metaxas. Their commercial awareness and their knowledge of the inner workings of the energy industry was astounding.’
‘My co-operation with the team of associates was exceptional. They provide their services in a timely and efficient manner and their work is detailed. All team members showcased extensive knowledge and understanding of energy law issues as they are specialized in this practice area.'
‘Very high expertise in the energy sector and very keen in networking. They undertake initiatives to exchange know-how and are very active in the sector.’
‘Very responsive, quick, excellent cooperation. High expertise, updated, working long hours.’
- 'The legal team has been very effective and they approach their practice in a very professional and client-oriented manner. Their level of expertise on energy regulation is indeed impressive and justifies why they keep popping up at the forefront of experts in the energy market of Greece.'
‘Our cooperation with all members of Metaxas & Associates Law Firm has always been productive, efficient, and effective. Asides from Professor Metaxas’ personal involvement in our cases, we co-operated closely with Efstathios Kakounis, Polyxeni Gkaintatzi and Vassiliki Koumpli. All attorneys were really experienced in handling complex energy and administrative law issues.’
‘The firm offers holistic and integrated solutions compliant to international standards of professional quality and client service.Their European and local regulatory understanding is of leading quality.’
‘A. Metaxas combines leading academic credentials and expertise with leading regulatory frameworks and policies understanding. Stathis Kalounis and all other members of the team we worked with were greatly experienced in energy and competition topics, efficient and above the expected standards.’
Key clients
- Archirodon Group N.V.
- World Bank Group
- SPV Storage Crete P.C.
- VSB Limited
- Pelagia Energeiaki IKE
- Second Foundation A.S.
- Respect Energy S.A.
- Cluster of RES Electricity Providers in Crete island, Greece
- KER TOKI Power A.D.
- Energeiaki Drimou
- Elpedison S.A.
- GEG POWER S.A.
- Enteka S.A.
- Kampakas Group (Kampakas S.A.)
- ENVALUE Energie Holding Gmbh & Co. KG
- 3Gyian L.P.
Work highlights
- Acts as the advisor of Arcoblue Project, the new vehicle between Simply Blue Group and Archirodon Group, which joined forces in order to mark their entry into the Greek floating offshore wind market.
- Advised a cluster of PV plant investors which participated in the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Company’s competitive procedure for the acquisition of installation permits in the saturated grid of Crete Island and Peloponnese region.
- Managed the passportization of the 20MW electricity trading license owned by KER TOKI POWER for the purpose of its participation in the Greek electricity market.
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Efstathios Kakounis
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Antonis Metaxas, Efstathios Kakounis