Demonstrating extensive expertise in the interface between competition law and IP rights, the ‘outstanding and formidable’ team at Nikolinakos & Partners Law Firm is a popular choice among companies in the telecoms and technology sectors, among others. The practice frequently appears before the Administrative Courts, with ’clever strategist’ Nikos Nikolinakos focusing on all aspects of competition law from Athens. The ‘exceptional’ Dina Kouvelou specialises in antitrust issues, while Alexis Spyropoulos concentrates on the TMT space.
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Testimonials
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‘This is an absolutely impressive competition law team. A standout antitrust team due to its high responsiveness, professionalism, and deep knowledge of the area. Their antitrust team distinguishes itself through its expertise and consistently exceptional results. They have developed a first-rate reputation in – and are highly recommended for – antitrust litigation, merger control, cartel enforcement and complex antitrust investigations.’
‘Nikos Nikolinakos has impressive competition law expertise and experience and possesses a business understanding. He is an excellent strategist, detail-oriented, and strong in technical legal analysis. I strongly recommend him for abuse of dominance litigation, cartel and state aid matters.'
- 'Dina Kouvelou is a leading competition/antitrust legal counsel. She is highly experienced, very responsive and personable. She is fantastic in balancing business interests against legal risks. She is extremely recommended for merger control, state aid and antitrust litigation. She simplifies complex legal issues, provides to-the-point advice and has exceptional skills as a litigator and strategist.'
- 'Alexis Spyropoulos is an experienced competition law practitioner, with excellent commercial awareness. He provides clear and well-explained advice and is always practical, responsive and accurate. I recommend him for merger control and state aid issues.’
‘Nikolinakos and Partners is a leader in competition law in Greece. Its core competencies include abuse proceedings, actions for damages, and merger control. Ιt also excels in state aid cases, particularly in the technology sector. It provides an outstanding level of service and sets the standard in antitrust law. This competition law practice provides comprehensive advice and has a deep understanding of industry matters. The team provides an excellent level of service and stands out for its depth and quality. ’
‘Nikos Nikolinakos is an impressive antitrust counsel. He has cutting-edge knowledge, strong strategic vision and excellent judgement. He is a clever strategist and an experienced antitrust litigator. He is particularly prominent in cartel enforcement and abuse proceedings. Dina Kouvelou is a top competition lawyer. She is supremely knowledgeable, creative, and responsive. She is particularly recommended for merger control, state aid and antitrust litigation. She provides excellent advice and a high level of specialist expertise. Alexis Spyropoulos is an experienced competition lawyer. He is noted for his sound business acumen and his expertise in merger control matters.’
‘Nikolinakos & Partners’ competition law expertise is outstanding and formidable. They have an experienced, responsive and talented competition law team that provides pragmatic advice on complex matters. Their main expertise focuses on abuse of dominance, antitrust litigation, merger control, cartels and state aid matters. The group collectively has an impressive strong track record of acting for companies mainly in the technology and telecoms sectors.’
- 'Dina Kouvelou is a competition law specialist, with vast experience. She combines pragmatism with great technical skills. She is exceptional and solution-oriented. She is a popular choice for clients in the areas of antitrust litigation and merger control.'
Key clients
- Vodafone S.A.
- Airbnb Inc.
- Vantage Towers Greece
- Victus Networks S.A.
- Huawei Technologies S.A.
- GRID Telecom Greece S.A.
- Innovis Pharma S.A.
- AHI Carrier Fzc
- Agro Selections Fruits Edition Sarl
- Profile Software S.A.
- Volton Hellenic Energy S.A.
- Intrakat S.A. / Rural Connect S.A.
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Nikos Nikolinakos, Dina Kouvelou