Drakopoulos > Athens, Greece > Firm Profile

Drakopoulos > The Legal 500 Rankings

Greece > Intellectual property Tier 1

Well versed in IP portfolio management, trade mark registration and patent licensing, the Athens-based Drakopoulos practice regularly assists global corporations and Greek businesses. With a considerable presence in the technology, pharmaceutical and automotive sectors, the team is frequently called upon to manage complex copyright and trade mark infringement disputes. Both Michalis Kosmopoulos and Panagiotis Drakopoulos lead the department, with the former specialising in anti-counterfeiting activity, Greek trade mark law and commercial matters, and the latter focusing on large-scale cross-border deals involving IP rights and prosecution.

Greece > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

Advising shareholders, multinational entities, and international law firms on cross-border M&A, leveraged buyouts, and joint ventures, the Drakopoulos practice is highly regarded for its vast expertise, which spans across a multitude of industries. The team regularly handles all elements of corporate advisory issues, including corporate finance and agreements, alongside drafting complex purchase and supply contracts. Panagiotis Drakopoulos and Mika Lalaouni co-head the group from Athens, with the former specialising in dealing with multi-jurisdictional commercial transactions, and the latter focusing on real estate matters. Georgia Konstantinidou regularly acts on behalf of Greek and foreign institutions, whilst Alexandros Katsantonis concentrates on public procurement affairs.

Greece > Dispute resolution Tier 3

Handling high-profile construction, banking, and competition claims before Athens Court of Appeal and the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Drakopoulos team is well versed in all aspects of litigation and international arbitration. Operating out of Athens, Alexandros Katsantonis co-heads the team, bringing vast experience in public procurement and PPP-related disputes to the group, whilst fellow co-head Sophia Ampoulidou is an expert in IP enforcement matters.

Greece > Employment Tier 3

Expertly led by Georgia Konstantinidou, the employment department at Drakopoulos routinely handles cross-border employment matters and immigration issues, frequently leveraging its extensive insight into discrimination and equal pay cases. The practice represents multinational and local clients from across the technology, legal, and consumer goods sectors.

Greece > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Headed by the Athens-based trio of Panagiotis Drakopoulos, Mika Lalaouni and Georgia Konstantinidou, Drakopoulos regularly assists real estate developers and investors in all types of development and planning. Demonstrating broad expertise across the commercial, residential and hotel spheres, the department specialises in handling large-scale cross-border deals, M&A and joint venture transactions, and employment law matters. The team is highlighted for its ‘thorough knowledge’.

Greece > TMT Tier 3

With expertise spanning the gamut of TMT matters, ranging from software and hardware licensing, rights acquisition and data security issues, Drakopoulos is highly regarded by its clients. The team’s capabilities cover the AI and cloud computing spaces, as the department assists companies with the regulatory framework and legislative changes. Michalis Kosmopoulos and Alexandros Katsantonis specialise in data privacy issues and public procurement law, and Panagiotis Tampoureas is regularly engaged by clients in complex TMT and regulatory projects.