Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework governing the TMT field, Koutalidis Law Firm has extensive experience in representing clients before the Greek Administrative Courts on matters ranging from IP to telecoms contracts. The Athens-based outfit offers advice on network sharing and software supply contracts, with Nikitas Fortsakis being an expert in TMT issues and administrative law. Konstantinos Kritsotakis and Martha Klada are both highlighted for their expertise in digital technologies and software licensing. Apostolos Vorras, Emmanouil Dimogerontakis and Konstantina Karopoulou were new arrivals in October 2024.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The practice provides prompt and specialized responses to complicated legal matters and it is the most niche firm in Greece regarding Telecommunications legal framework.’

  • ‘Nikitas Fortsakis and his team (Martha Klada and Konstantinos Kritsotakis) are extremely valuable partners for our organization. They address any matter with dedication and mindfulness. Their knowledge on the economic sector of our organization is exceptional. They always provide business centric solutions and advice that mitigates the legal risk and challenges of our business.’

  • ‘Insightful, trusting and personalized advice is what we are after and that is what Koutalidis Law Firm and Nikitas Fortsakis, in particular, are offering.’

  • ‘It is all about the individuals! Personalized collaboration truly makes the service feel as if it was offered by in-house resources. Nikitas Fortsakis's market and legal insights, view and interpretation of matters help us connect the dots, understand any risks and support our key decision making processes and activities. It is of great importance to have a legal advisor that not only understands the sector but also understands where the client stands and offers advice accordingly, as well as challenging our views, when necessary, in order to secure an optimum outcome.’

  • ‘Well organised, responsive and effective team, providing deliverables on time.’

  • ‘Client friendly, experienced and solution driven.’

Key clients

  • United Group bv
  • Nova sa (ex Wind which absorbed ex- Nova sa)
  • Vodafone – Panafon sa
  • Mobile Operator’s Association
  • Digea sa
  • Fraport Greece (Airports)

Work highlights

  • Instructed by Herbert Smith Freehills to provide advice on telecoms regulatory and legal matters to H.R.L. Morrison & Co in the context of a multimillion international transaction.
  • Represented Vodafone (Greece) successfully before the Administrative Court of Appeal for a dispute valued €10,773,602.53.
  • Drafted and negotiated an agreement re the provision of the Multi Program Transport Streams (MPTS) distribution service via Satellite by a major provider.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nikitas Fortsakis

Other key lawyers

Konstantinos Kritsotakis, Martha Klada, Apostolos Vorras, Emmanouil Dimogerontakis, Konstantina Karopoulou