With a focus on cartels, abuse of dominance, merger control, and state aid, POTAMITISVEKRIS is a go-to firm in the competition space. The team is known for its cross-sector expertise in energy, telecoms, banking, aviation, media, and pharma. Led by Dimitris Loukas – described as ‘very knowledgeable, resourceful, solution-oriented’ – the practice has strong experience before the Hellenic Competition Commission. Athanasios Taliadouros advises on cartel, dominance, state aid, and procurement matters. Kostas Manikas handles complex antitrust and mergers. Alexandros Ntallas, Konstantina Markomichali, Petroula Nikolopoulou and Angeliki Zafiropoulou are also key team members.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Competion team is excellent.'
- ‘Dimitris Loukas is exceptional. Very knowledgeable, resourceful, solution oriented, vey easy and pleasant to work with even when dealing the most complex and difficult projects, very efficient. Very happy working with him and strongly recommended.'
- ‘The antitrust practice is unique - and among the very top in Greece - because it blends deep technical knowledge (especially in nuance areas like abuse of dominance, cartel defence, state aid), with strong litigation and advocacy capability; while also offering proactive compliance‑driven advisory services and delivering timely, commercially aware legal counsel.'
- ‘Dimitris Loukas is a star!’
- ‘Good quality of deliverables, business-minded and strategic approach, well connected.'
Key clients
- EURONET Merchant Services
- DECA Investments
- APOLLO Funds (APOLLO Global Management)
- STRIX Asset Management Ltd
- HSBC Continental Europe
- EUROBANK
- ATTICA Bank
- Bespoke SGA Holdings
- UNITED Group – NOVA Telecoms
- Autohellas - Hertz
- LAFARGE HOLCIM Cement
- NOVARTIS
Work highlights
Advising MOTOR OIL (and GEK TERNA), two Greek energy groups, in relation to EU/DG COMP's merger control approval process for the creation of a new joint Utility Co.
Advising and representing NOVARTIS in relation to the HCC's ongoing antitrust investigation for suspected abusive practices (abuse of dominance) regarding the ophthalmology medicinal product Lucentis.
Acting for PIRAEUS Βank S.A. in relation to the HCC's merger control approval process for its acquisition of sole control of Ethniki Asfaliki.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Dimitris Loukas
Other key lawyers
Athanasios Taliadouros; Kostas Manikas; Alexandros Ntallas; Konstantina Markomichali; Petroula Nikolopoulou