Recognised for its ‘extensive knowledge of EU energy and competition law’, Zepos & Yannopoulos stands out in the Greek market. The team advises international and domestic clients on antitrust issues, including abuse of dominance, merger control, compliance, and state aid matters, often before the Hellenic Competition Commission. Practice head Stamatis Drakakakis has wide experience in EU and domestic competition law. Violeta Panagiotopoulou focuses on cartels, investigations, and distribution agreements. Yolanda Antoniou-Rapti handles EU and Greek data protection compliance, while Maria Lampadaki, Ellie Gavriilidou, Lydia Gavriilidou, Gina Goudoulia, Violetta Meli and Fenia Grammatikaki further strengthen the practice.

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Testimonials

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‘Stamatis Drakakakakis is one of the best competition lawyers in Greece, capable to successfully represent clients to EU bodies. He brings a strategic view to the matter.'
‘Excellent knowledge of the legal framework. Provides clear explanation of the options. Excellent in negotiating with authorities, regulatory bodies, other legal firms, counterparts and stakeholders in general.'
‘Stamatis Drakakakis not only has a long experience and deep knowledge on anti-trust matters but also the skill to communicate and convey the essence of it in simple and business language which facilitates tremendously the in-house counsel job.’
‘The team demonstrates an extensive knowledge of EU energy and competition law and provides high-quality advice on complex and innovative issues. The team is keen on understanding thoroughly all aspects of the case and gives practical and clear guidance.'
'The Zeppos & Yannopoulos competition law practice is a team of highly qualified and expert individuals, and professionals with a hands on approach. They are knowledgeable and tech-savvy, using AI-powered e-discovery tools. The combination of their competition law expertise and technical fluency provides clients with a powerful strategic advantage. ’
‘Stamatis Drakakakis, who leads the team, is a top-tier competition law expert. He combines this deep expertise with remarkable approachability and clarity, thus earning the client's trust in sensitive matters of competition law.'

Key clients

REDESTOS S.A. and CERTIS BELCHIM B.V.
HELLENIC TRAIN S.A. / DAMCO ENERGY S.A.
MYTILINEOS CONSTRUCTION SINGLE MEMBER SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME (d.t. METKA)
ALPHA BANK S.A.
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
MOTOR OIL RENEWABLE SINGLE-MEMBER S.A. /TERNA ENERGY SINGLE-MEMBER S.A
Hellenic Hydrogen S.A
Tönnies International Management GmbH
Flora Food Global Principal B.V.
Hellenic Republic (Ministry of the Environment and Energy)
DEPA COMMERCIAL S.A.

Work highlights

Represented REDESTOS S.A. and CERTIS BELCHIM B.V., both operating in the agrochemical sector, in the notification of their partnership before the Hellenic Competition Commission.

Represented Hellenic Train S.A., a provider of rail transport for passengers and freight in Greece, and Damco Energy S.A., member of the Copelouzos Group operating in the energy sector, in the establishment of a new jointly controlled company, for the operation, maintenance, exploitation, completion of design, construction and equipment supply of the Τhriasiο Pedio Freight Railway and Sorting Station (Thriasio II).

Advised and represented METKA (subsidiary of “Metlen Energy & Metals S.A.”) in the notification of acquisition of sole control over MT A.T.E.

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.

Stamatis Drakakakis

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Violeta Panagiotopoulou

Practice head

Stamatis Drakakakis

Other key lawyers

Violeta Panagiotopoulou; Yolanda Antoniou-Rapti; Maria Lampadaki; Ellie Gavriilidou; Lydia Gavriilidou; Gina Goudoulia; Violetta Meli; Fenia Grammatikaki