The team at A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm is highly experienced in IP rights and consumer protection matters, as well as disputes before the Athens Court of First Instance. Frequently instructed by Greek companies and multinationals in the music, film and software industries, the practice is co-led by managing partner Kriton Metaxopoulos, who brings extensive expertise in IP prosecution, consumer protection and copyright issues, and Elena Nikolarea, who is noted for her strength in data protection and media law. Irini Daroussou specialises in IP rights, copyright law and litigation.
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Testimonials
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- 'A strength is how they communicate legal points in a way that is easy to understand. Instead of overwhelming me with technicalities, they highlight what really matters for the business decision at hand. Over time this has actually improved my own ability to navigate legal considerations.'
- 'I appreciate their pragmatic approach. They don’t just point out risks — they actively work with us to find a path forward that protects the business without blocking it. In more tense situations, I’ve seen them help de-escalate and bring discussions back to a constructive place. They are proactive in sharing legislative updates or regulatory changes that could impact us, without being asked. This shows me they are thinking ahead on our behalf.'
- 'On the practical side, I’ve found their billing to be completely transparent, with no surprises. Also, what I was mostly amazed about is that they have shown they can adapt their expertise to very technical projects - not something I take for granted in legal support. It gives me confidence that they can handle whatever comes next.'
- 'What makes them stand out is the politeness and respect in every interaction: I never feel dismissed, even if I need to ask the same question more than once. They answer with patience, which gives me the confidence to clarify points without hesitation.'
- 'They are not rigidly attached to their opinions. They create space for me to contribute more information, even when at first I may not have realised its relevance. This openness often leads to better outcomes, because the conversation becomes collaborative rather than one-sided. They bring professionalism without formality getting in the way, which I consider a rare and valuable quality.'
- 'They are very knowledgeable. I feel reassured knowing they stay on top of changes in legislation, even when things shift quickly. If something isn’t immediately clear, they don’t pretend otherwise — they’ll say so, and then come back to me after checking into it properly. That honesty and follow-up makes me confident I can rely on their advice.'
Key clients
- Bolton Group
- Dassault Systemes Group of Companies
- Electrolux
- Expectation TV
- Focus Bari S.A.
- Fremantlemedia Limited
- Fromageries Bel Hellas S.A.
- Gala Advertising Clients
- Greek Music Libraries
- Music Content Providers
- Perfetti Van Melle
- Play Music G.P.
Work highlights
Advised a British film production company on the production of a new much anticipated TV series.
Represented a major UK production company in a court dispute concerning the broadcasting of a TV format in Greece.
Continued to provide legal advice and service to major foreign corporations regarding various promotional activities to be conducted in Greece, as the only member of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) in Greece.
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Practice head
Kriton Metaxopoulos; Elena Nikolarea
Other key lawyers
Irini Daroussou