TMT
Zepos & Yannopoulos
Headed by the ‘extremely knowledgeable’ Theodore Konstantakopoulos, the TMT group at Zepos & Yannopoulos has extensive experience in data protection and cybersecurity matters, covering EU and Greek regulations. The practice routinely handles ongoing restructurings and acquisitions in the telecoms and gaming sectors, and also displays a growing presence in the AI and e-privacy spheres. Konstantakopoulos consistently acts on behalf of technology multinationals and social media companies, and Athina Skolarikou focuses on the commercial aspects of technology transactions. Antonis Giannakodimos concentrates on competition and antitrust issues, and both Ifigeneia Salvanou and Iliana Papantoni are data protection experts.
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Testimonials
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‘Great team with great depth. The TMT team provides exceptional service and is very well organised. They are responsive and detail oriented. The team has a true understanding of new technologies and is able to deliver implementable advice in a business-friendly manner. Notably, certain services, like their GDPR compliance program, are offered in cooperation with their IT and cybersecurity experts.’
'Theodore Konstantakopoulos is a leading individual in the field of TMT and personal data in Greece, a highly experienced and knowledgeable lawyer with a great sense of business. Theodore is pragmatic and delivers constructive and commercially-sensitive advice. What differentiates him from competitors is his deep understanding of new technologies, advanced technical knowledge and industry insight and experience.’
‘Zepos Yannopoulos is a full service firm which provides an excellent level of service and which is able to cover many areas of expertise. As such, this firms is the perfect fit and the one-stop-shot for multinational companies that may have a variety of legal issues to deal with.'
‘Athina Skolarikou is a highly appreciated, committed and reliable partner and provides excellent advice on a wide array of matters of commercial and consumer law. She is not afraid of meeting tight deadlines.'
- 'Theodore Konstantakopoulos has a extensive knowledge of the media regulatory framework in Greece and provides excellent advice on issues concerning the media business including regulatory matters and consumer law.’
‘Theodore Konstantakopoulos and his team are very professional, always available and eager to help in any issue that might arise. They strive to understand the business aim behind each decision and they always provide us with valuable advice. They are a great team to work with.’
‘Over the last years, the collaboration with Athina Skolarikou is exceptional and the same applies for the partnership with Theodore Konstantakopoulos on privacy, IT and IP matters.'
‘Theodore Konstantakopoulos is an extremely knowledgeable lawyer, with exceptional technical knowledge. He knows how to strike the right balance between caution and risk and can be trusted to provide reliable, well-researched advice.'
Key clients
- Nova Telecommunications
- Samsung
- Deutsche Telekom
- Meta
- Apple
- Adidas
- Navarino Telekom
- Wallbid Limited
Work highlights
- Structuring and advising on the Greek legal aspects of United Group’s restructuring and company reorganisation through the merger by absorption of Nova Telecommunications.
- Advised Deutsche Telekom on various of TMT issues, including cybersecurity (NIS Directive obligations), advice on national legislation implementing the EU Whistleblowing Directive and data protection law issues.
- Advised Apple on country-specific requirements applicable to ID verification for verification and fraud prevention for developers using the developer app to enroll in the developer programme.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Theodore Konstantakopoulos