Consistently delivering work of ‘excellent quality’, the TMT practice at POTAMITISVEKRIS covers all aspects of IP, telecoms and media law, with specific expertise in major public procurement tenders involving technology developments. The team’s coverage is comprehensive, offering tailored advice to clients across the entire spectrum of advisory, transactional and litigation issues. Operating out of Athens, Stathis Potamitis and Xenophon Paparrigopoulos have vast experience in assisting corporations with data protection, regulatory and competition issues, while Alexandros Kortesis is knowledgeable in the life sciences and food sectors. Eirini Zaglanika focuses on IP matters, and Fay Karkantzou supports clients in tender procedures in the telecoms industry.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Potamitis Vekris has expert teams in almost all areas of law. Its partners are able to pull resources from all areas of expertise to deliver comprehensive advice. They stick to deadlines and can be trusted to deliver work of excellent quality.’

  • ‘Alexandros Kortesis stands out for the degree of involvement in all aspects important in our business portfolio. He is knowledgeable and has a well established network wherefrom he draws and shares valuable insights on our industry and also the political environment.’

  • ‘Alexandros Kortesis is one of the best corporate lawyers in the country at the moment. He is resourceful and business-minded and can be trusted to find solutions in complex matters.'

  • 'Fay Karkantzou is a rising star. She is hard-working and a fast-learner and is happy to take on more and more responsibility as she grows in her practice.'
  • 'Olga Bezantakou is a fantastic lawyer that provides service of the highest quality, both in terms of quality and of communication.’
  • ‘The team is usually composed of very capable members. Specifically, they are aware of local pharma legislation, they are agile and provide fast responses, respecting the deadlines I set.’

Key clients

  • The Procter & Gamble Company (USA
  • Procter & Gamble Hellas
  • NOVA Telecommunications & Media S.M.S.A
  • Coca-Cola Hellenic SAIC
  • Coca-Cola HBC Services MEPE
  • CCB Management Services GmbH
  • Hotel Investment Partners
  • Antenna TV
  • Diageo Hellas
  • Alpha Satellite TV
  • Wolt Hellas
  • Hellenic Advertisers Association
  • New Generation for a New Agriculture
  • AstraZeneca SA
  • Premier Capital Hellas SA
  • Melissa Kikizas AEVE
  • RT SAFE
  • PD Neurotechnology
  • Follie Follie Group
  • RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
  • PQH
  • Philippos Nakas Conservatory
  • Gerolymatos International
  • Angelini SA
  • OAKTREE Capital Management LP

Work highlights

  • Advising a foreign technology provider group in connection with regulatory telecommunication aspects pertaining to the provision of innovative in-car and inflight wifi services in Greece.
  • Appointed as the DPO of seven companies’ owners of the HIP hotels in Greece.
  • Advised NOVA MEDIA on the participation in a public tender for the Digitalization of Archive of Hellenic Cadastre with a total value of €240m.

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.

Stathis Potamitis, Xenophon Paparrigopoulos, Alexandros Kortesis

Other key lawyers

Eirini Zaglanika, Fay Karkantzou