Celebrated for its ‘exceptional availability, proactivity, and deep subject-matter expertise’, Bernitsas Law advises market-leading Greek and international clients on merger control, antitrust compliance, and major competition clearances across industries. Panayotis Bernitsas is a highly respected expert in EU and competition law, handling major antitrust cases, regulatory investigations, and complex disputes, and is well-versed in managing actions before the high courts. Practice head Marina Androulakakis advises on merger control, state aid, data protection, and regulatory compliance. Tania Patsalia specialises in competition, data privacy, AI, and telecoms law, advising on compliance issues relating to innovation and emerging tech. The team continues to represent clients before the Hellenic Competition Commission.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The competition team at Bernitsas Law is outstanding. What sets them apart is their combination of deep technical knowledge and a practical, solution-oriented approach. They consistently provide clear, business-focused guidance and are proactive in anticipating challenges before they arise. Clients would value their responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to handle complex matters with confidence and precision. Compared to other firms, the team’s dedication and consistency stand out. They always go the extra mile to ensure matters are handled smoothly and effectively.’
- ‘Marina has been an extremely valuable partner, sharp, strategic, and always accessible when it matters most. Tania is highly consistent, making her a trusted point of contact throughout our collaboration. Antonia is a very promising lawyer in the making- her engagement, professionalism, and fresh perspective add value to the team. Together, they make for an exceptionally supportive and effective group to work with, and it has been a pleasure to rely on their expertise.’
- ‘We felt immediately after meeting with the team members very comfortable in understanding our position and responded in a very transparent, solid, inclusive and effective manner to our issue at stake. Marina Androulakakis and Tania Patsalia both worked fast and helped us complete the tasks at stake, providing solid legal advice.’
- ‘Bernitsas Law’s competition practice is marked by exceptional availability, proactivity, and deep subject-matter expertise. Marina consistently provides clear, commercially focused advice, often anticipating issues before they arise. This proactive approach, combined with her ability to translate complex legal matters into practical solutions, distinguishes her from her peers.'
- ‘Bernitsas Law firm's reputation comes from its highly regarded professionals, who are always up to date with all recent developments.’
Key clients
- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar)
- AKTOR GROUP OF COMPANIES
- ATTICA GROUP
- CVC
- Imker Capital
- Kosmocar SA
- Olympia Group
- Pancreta Bank
- Thrivest Holding LTD
- Vivartia
Work highlights
Advising CVC in the ongoing merger clearance procedure before the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) for the sale by Ethniki Holdings Limited of its 90.01% stake in Ethniki Asfalistiki to Piraeus Bank for a total consideration of €600m on a 100% basis.
Advising AKTOR SPECIAL CONCESSIONS and PPA PROJECTS in the ongoing merger clearance procedure before the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) regarding the c.€367m acquisition of 100% of AKTOR CONCESSIONS.
Advised Pancreta Bank and Thrivest Holding in the merger clearance procedure before the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) regarding the merger of Pancreta with Attica Bank and the acquisition by Thrivest Holding of sole control over the merged bank.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Marina Androulakakis
Other key lawyers
Panayotis Bernitsas; Tania Patsalia