Karatzas & Partners has a team of ‘absolute experts’ in competition law, handling cases before the European Commission and the Hellenic Competition Commission. The group represents domestic and international clients across sectors, including energy, gas, private education, shipping, telecoms, banking, and insurance. Recently, it advised on the cross-border, multimillion-euro sale of a diversified, income-producing real estate portfolio in Southern Europe. The practice is led by Anna Manda, experienced in merger control clearances and the TMT and pharma sectors. Maria Kallidopoulou focuses on public procurement, EU law, cartels, mergers, and anticompetitive agreements.
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- ‘Anna Manda is very knowledgeable and credible, with a sharp intellect and an ability to zoom in on the issues that matter, and to present them in a convincing manner.'
- ‘Anna Manda is an excellent legal advisor, she combines strategic insight with deep knowledge, experience and a client-centric approach. Maria Kallidopoulou is an excellent lawyer, combining legal knowledge, commitment and effective communication.’
- ‘They have been extremely knowledgeable, prompt and efficient.'
- ‘Anna Manda is a highly skilled attorney, with a broad understanding of other practices, that are essential complements of her competition practice. She also has excellent communication skills.'
- ‘Anna Manda: her ethos, dedication, and expertise in competition law have been invaluable to us. ’
Key clients
- Alpha Bank
- ALPLA Group
- BC Partners
- Currys Plc
- Damac Properties
- National Bank of Greece
- Prodea Investments
- Pure Health Holding PJSC (PureHealth)
- GLS Group (General Logistics Systems Holdings B.V.)
- Prodea Investments
- Pet City Group
Work highlights
Advising PureHealth Holding PJSC together with Freshfields, on all matters regarding its acquisition of a 60% stake in Hellenic Healthcare Group.
Acting on behalf of Prodea Investments in the sale of a diversified real estate portfolio comprised of assets located in Greece, Italy, Cyprus, and Bulgaria and valued at approximately €582m, with an estimated annual rental income of €41.5m, to Aktor Group of Companies.
Advised GLS Group (General Logistics Systems Holdings B.V.) on its recent acquisition of a 20% stake in ACS Courier and Postal Services from Quest Holdings SA for €74 million.
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Practice head
Anna Manda
Other key lawyers
Maria Kallidopoulou