The ‘responsive and pragmatic’ competition team at Metaxas & Associates Law Firm has broad expertise across antitrust litigation, consumer protection, merger control, regulatory compliance, and state aid matters. Co-leaders Antonis Metaxas advises major international clients, with particular expertise in network-bound economies and state aid, and Efstathios Kakounis represents corporations in highly regulated sectors, focusing on energy markets. Eirini Nikiforaki specialises in allegations of price fixing, monopolisation, and M&A remedies, and Sofia Tzortzi is knowledgeable in advantageous taxation and feed-in tariffs. Polyxeni Gkaintatzi also strengthens the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The lawyers I work with stand out because they are reliable, approachable, and focused on solutions. I feel like they genuinely understand our priorities and care about getting the best outcome, which makes it easy to trust them on even the most complicated matters.’
- ‘The team is distinguished by its ability to pair strong technical expertise with clear, commercially focused advice. The team is responsive and pragmatic, delivering solutions that are both legally sound and practical for business needs.'
- ‘The team stands out for combining sharp legal expertise with genuine commitment to clients. Partners stay closely involved, offering strategic insight and anticipating challenges, while associates are thorough, proactive, and highly responsive.’
- ‘The firm stands out for its deep expertise in navigating the complex regulatory landscape of EU law, particularly in areas related to competition law and energy law, which are critical for the development of my company’s activities.'
- ‘The firm brings together a team of highly skilled attorneys with substantial experience in both advising and representing clients across a wide range of legal matters. Their expertise is particularly strong in the area of EU energy law, where they demonstrate deep knowledge, strategic thinking, and a practical understanding of complex regulatory frameworks.’
- ‘From the outset, the firm demonstrated a deep understanding of the legal framework and a clear strategic approach to handling intricate issues. What sets them apart from other law firms in the market is their strong focus on EU, competition and energy Law, areas where they offer both academic depth and practical experience.'
Key clients
- Hellenic Republic/Legal Council of the State
- Elpedison S.A.
- Gianso 4 X 4
- Wootis S.A.
- Selected Textiles S.A.
- NRG SUPPLY AND TRADING S.A.
- ArcoBlue (SBG & Archirodon S.A.)
- Adapa Group
- MEL Macedonian Paper Mills S.A.
- Greece Komotini A.B.E.E. (member of the adapa Group)
- Prisma Cylinders Engraving S.A. (member of the adapa Group)
- Solaris Energeiaki Anonymi Etaireia
Work highlights
Appointed as the exclusive advisor for ArcoBlue, a partnership between Simply Blue Group and Archirodon S.A, a collaboration aims to enter the Greek floating offshore wind market.
Selected by the Greek government as a legal expert to provide an expert opinion on EU law issues in the ongoing dispute between Athens International Airport S.A. and the Hellenic Republic, related to rent reductions for state entities during Greece's fiscal crisis under the Airport Development Agreement.
Representing SELECTED TEXTILES S.A., a large domestic investor in the Greek textiles sector, in seeking the cassation of a judgment from the Athens Court of Appeal.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Antonis Metaxas; Efstathios Kakounis
Other key lawyers
Eirini Nikiforaki; Sofia Tzortzi; Polyxeni Gkaintatzi