EU and competition

Bernitsas Law

The ‘extremely business-oriented’ department at Bernitsas Law has vast experience in representing domestic and international clients before the Hellenic Competition Commission. The practice is especially well versed in handling cross-border merger clearances, alongside advising on competition law compliance strategies and antitrust matters. Based out of Athens, Panayotis Bernitsas has expertise in managing civil and administrative actions before the high courts and arbitration boards. Team leader Marina Androulakakis is highly knowledgeable in state aid issues and complex regulatory compliance measures, while Tania Patsalia focuses on the application of EU law in Greece and merger control cases.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is extremely business oriented, able to comprehend complex business issues and adapt legal strategies around the particularities of the organisation. They have thorough knowledge of the matter at hand and they are trustworthy and always available.'
‘Panayotis Bernitsas, Marina Androulakakis and Tania Patsalia are outstanding in their field, with deep knowledge of the legal aspects of the case and ability to quickly understand and adapt to the specific business environment of the concerned industry.’
‘Competence, proactivity, engagement.’
‘Marina Androulakakis: very competent and proactive.’
‘Marina Androulakakis is an experienced competition law practitioner with extensive knowledge of the national and EU regulatory landscape. She is available and provides effective advice.’
'They have great experience in all fields and that is what makes them unique.'

Key clients

ANEK
Attica Group
Bristol Myers Squibb
BMW Hellas SA
CVC /D MARINAS Hellas
Euronet
Hellenic Fuels (formerly BP Hellas)
Helleniq Energy SA
Imker Capital
Intrakat
Motor Oil Hellas
Unity Holding Company
Vivartia

Work highlights

Represented UHC in the clearance procedure before the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) in connection with UHC’s acquisition of listed company Entersoft.
Advised Intrakat in obtaining unconditional merger clearance by the HCC in relation to its acquisition of 100% of Aktor.
Representing a private equity fund in the notification procedure before the European Commission concerning the acquisition, together with an investor in luxury hospitality real estate, of the right to use, operate and manage a marina.