Demonstrating broad strength across the advertising, media and publishing fields, the A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm TMT practice is well equipped to handle complex IP and privacy law matters. With an offering covering both litigation and advisory services, the team specialises in dealing with copyright infringement claims, data protection issues and non-disclosure agreements, among other areas. Based out of Athens, Kriton Metaxopoulos and Asterios Syssilas jointly lead the team, bringing vast experience in multinational litigation proceedings and unfair competition law issues to the firm. Irini Daroussou is an anti-piracy and industrial law expert, while Elena Nikolarea focuses on e-commerce and civil law matters.

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Key clients

  • Focus Bari S.Α.
  • Fremantlemedia Ltd.
  • Gala Advertising clients
  • Gotoclient
  • MakeMake Entertainment
  • Musou Music Group
  • NBA
  • Panini S.p.a.
  • Peloton
  • Psichogios Publications S.A.
  • Thomson Reuters
  • Victory Entertainment S.A.
  • Visa Europe
  • Zero Point Zero Production

Work highlights

  • Advised VISA Europe in relation to its advertising and promotional campaigns in Greece.
  • Represented a renowned UK-based multinational TV and film production company in a court dispute in Greece concerning a  talent show which is broadcasted by one of the major Greek TV channels.
  • Advises and represents a renowned international news agency in a case of copyright infringement, taking place in the Greek TV market by one of the largest Greek TV stations.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kriton Metaxopoulos, Asterios Syssilas

Other key lawyers

Irini Daroussou, Elena Nikolarea