Demonstrating the ‘highest technical competence and innovative thinking’, Platis – Anastassiadis & Associates Law Partnership advises clients from across the public, energy and pharmaceutical sectors on complex competition law issues and during proceedings brought by the Hellenic Competition Commission. The department is jointly led from Athens by the ’very experienced’ Lia Vitzilaiou and Julia Pournara, who specialise in agency and distribution affairs, along with antitrust compliance matters.
Testimonials
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‘This practice stands out due to the team's ability to offer customised, client-centric services, leverage cutting-edge technology, and provide evidence of past successes through case studies and testimonials.’
‘I had the privilege of working with Lia Vitzilaiou, and I must say, her expertise and dedication left me thoroughly impressed!'
- 'Throughout the process, Lia demonstrated remarkable strategic thinking. She was quick to identify potential pitfalls and develop innovative solutions to overcome them. From our first consultation, it was evident that she possessed an unparalleled understanding of competition laws and regulations. Her ability to dissect complex legal issues and provide clear, concise explanations was truly remarkable.'
- 'In the world of competition law, Lia is a true standout. Her depth of knowledge, dedication, strategic acumen, and outstanding communication skills make her an exceptional choice for anyone seeking expert legal counsel in competition law matters. She is, without a doubt, a legal superstar! ’
‘The Platis-Anastassiadis competition team has the highest technical competence, innovative thinking and they are incredibly business oriented. This means that they are able to provide legally impeccable but at the same time commercially focused advice.’
‘Lia Vitzilaiou has impressed me not only for her expertise and technical abilities, but also her efficiency and business thinking. She is an expert of competition law but at the same time she has a very clear understanding of the commercial, business and reputational aspects of the issues at hand, and always focuses on the points that really matter. She inspires trust and she has exceptional work ethic.’
‘In-depth knowledge of competition law, experienced partners.’
‘Lia Vitzilaiou: very experienced and hard working, well respected among the competition law community in Greece.’
Key clients
- EUROPEAN COMMISSION (Directorate General for Structural Reform Support)
- Kotsovolos S.A. (Currys)
- Fujitsu General (Euro) GmbH
- Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems
- Yara Hellas Société Anonyme Commerce of Fertilizers
- Pharmathen SA
- Cosmos Aluminium S.A.
- KNC SA / BIONRGWOOD PC
Work highlights
- Secured the successful bid in the RFP of the EUROPEAN COMMISSION (Directorate General for Structural Reform Support) entitled Greek State Aid Modernisation - Strengthening the institutional setup for state aid control in Greece.
- Supported Fujitsu General (Euro) on drafting a legal opinion regarding a potential merger filing obligation to the Hellenic Competition Commission.
- Provided competition law compliance services to Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems including competition law seminars and trainings.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Julia Pournara, Lia Vitzilaiou