Counting major tech corporations like Twitter, Meta, and Netflix amongst its key clients, Nikolinakos & Partners Law Firm has in-depth experience litigating before the National Regulatory Authorities, alongside the Civil and Administrative Courts over data protection and tech law cases. The practice deploys specialists in social media and content regulation issues, with a primary focus on the cybersecurity and telecoms fields. Managing partner Nikos Nikolinakos heads the practice, being an expert in complex competition law and AI proceedings. The ‘superb and effective’ Dina Kouvelou mainly concentrates on the tech and media spaces, while Alexis Spyropoulos is knowledgeable of regulatory compliance measures and IP affairs.
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Work Department
TMT & Digital Business, Data Protection & Cybersecurity; Antitrust & Competition Law; Dispute Resolution & Agency Litigation; Corporate & Commercial
Position
Ms Dina Kouvelou is a Partner, head of the Data Protection and co-head of the TMT and Digital Business practices of Nikolinakos & Partners LLP. Dina is recommended as a leading TMT legal counsel by the most prestigious international legal directories.
Career
In addition to telecoms regulatory issues, Dina focuses to a significant effect on data privacy, e-commerce, information security, risk management and on-line gaming & betting. Dina also has vast experience of large outsourcing IT projects and advises clients on every aspect concerning online payment; cloud-based services; IoT; big data; AI; software licensing; interactive entertainment; advertising and consumer protection issues.
During the last 20 years, Dina’s professional career has spanned TMT and data protection policy and law, competition law and corporate/commercial law experience in, amongst others, the following roles:
- General Counsel and Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs in a leading alternative fixed telecoms operator and in a mobile operator in Greece;
- senior competition law and regulatory policy advisor in the Legal Department of the National Regulatory Authority (EETT); and
- legal consultant in regulatory, competition law and commercial law projects with Greek and international law firms and consultancies.
Dina is certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals: Certified International Privacy Professional / Europe (CIPP/E).
Dina is also involved in all aspects of corporate governance and is active in corporate transactions (mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures), as well as change of control transactions. She also counsels businesses in connection with structuring, drafting and negotiating transactions that include shareholders’ agreements, supply and distribution agreements, marketing and outsourcing.
With regard to competition law, her litigation experience includes, inter alia, claims for refusals to deal, price discrimination, market dominance, predation, leveraging, bundling and tying.
Languages
English, French, German, Greek.
Memberships
Athens Bar Association.
Education
National University of Athens, School of Law (LLB); University College of London – Queen Mary (LLM, computer and communications law).
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Testimonials
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‘Nikolinakos & Partners Law Firm is at the forefront of the telecommunications, data protection and technology-related areas. They also focus on emerging digital technologies/services (including artificial intelligence and IoT). Their TMT Practice is formidable, extremely effective, detail-oriented and provides excellent strategic advice. The overall level of service is impressive, solution-oriented and very customer-focused. It is a regulatory and litigation powerhouse in the TMT sector. It provides client-friendly service and unique creativity. Their practical approach to the problems, the speed in their analysis and responses make this TMT practice unique.’
‘Dina Kouvelou is singled out for her masterful technical knowledge of telecoms infrastructure and understanding of telecoms regulation. She also has unmatched expertise and vast experience in the fields of digital platforms and new technologies, data privacy and cybersecurity. Dr Nikos Nikolinakos is a standout figure in the field of telecoms and technology law. He is also a well-known expert in the field of emerging digital technologies. Regular choice when it comes to disputes concerning tech companies. He is an excellent strategist, detail-oriented, and strong in technical legal analysis. Alexis Spyropoulos has an extensive knowledge of telecoms regulatory laws and regulations. He is responsive and accurate. He is extremely experienced in the field of administrative law and provides high-quality and efficiency in his work.’
‘They provide excellent service and are responsive. We really trust them; we feel very well represented. ’
‘Nikos Nikolinakos is excellent to work with. He is regularly our contact for our most important projects. He is personable and always approachable and responsive to my enquiries. He is vastly experienced and an expert in telecoms, artificial intelligence, competition law, and technology disputes. Dina Kouvelou is an expert in telecoms, data protection, and cybersecurity. She is super responsive, always committed, and provides great client service. She is highly competent, extremely professional, target-oriented and effective.’
- 'Dina Kouvelou stands out as a true TMT expert for her high-quality strategic guidance. She handles significant regulatory, transactional and litigation work for a roster of high-profile international clients in the fields of telecoms, data protection, cybersecurity and digital technologies. She truly distinguishes herself with a combination of deep expertise, responsiveness, and appreciation for our practical needs. She is both a brilliant legal tactician and a savvy business adviser.'
- 'Dr Nikos Nikolinakos is a stellar regulatory lawyer. He is probably the top TMT lawyer in Greece, a fantastic adviser and very responsive. Extremely recommended in technology-related litigation, cybersecurity, telecoms, and emerging digital technologies cases. I should underline his legal expertise in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics.’
- 'Nikos Nikolinakos is the leading legal counsel in the TMT area in Greece. He is superb and effective, with vast experience and unmatched expertise. He is also extremely recommended in the areas of data protection, AI and other emerging digital technologies.'
- 'Dina Kouvelou is a fantastic telecoms and technology legal expert. Also, she is a leading counsel in the field of data protection and cybersecurity. She is solutions-driven and consistently delivers a high-calibre service, with a strong commercial focus. We always ask for her assistance when it comes to complex regulatory issues. An excellent strategist and precise TMT counsel.'
Key clients
- Vodafone S.A.
- SpaceX – Starling Holdings
- Meta (Facebook) S.A.
- Twitter, (X) Inc.
- Netflix International B.V.
- Fiber2All
- Netcompany S.A.
- WarnerMedia, LLC
- Airbnb Inc.
- AT&T Inc.
- Vantage Towers Greece
- Intralot S.A.
- TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited ("TikTok")
- Huawei Technologies S.A.
- Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited (“SIEE”)
- British Telecom (BT) - Global Services
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
- Google Ireland Limited
- Baidu, Inc.
- Medtronic Plc
- Booking.com / Booking Holdings
- Verizon S.A.
- Spotify AB
- Miele & Cie. KG (Miele)
- Nespresso S.A.
- Famar Group S.A.
- Victus Networks S.A.
- Olayan Investments Company Establishment
- General Mills, Inc.
- Robert Bosch GmbH
- Volkswagen Bank S.A.
- NOVA BROADCASTING S.A.
- Zoom Video Communications
- Angsana Corfu Hotel
- Workday
- Samsung
- Inmarsat Global Limited
- Argon Medical Devices
- Latitude, Inc.
- Amber AI Limited
- Yahoo
- PUBLICIS GROUPE
- Euronet Merchant Services Payment Institution (EMS)
- Richemont International S.A.
- Automation Hero, Inc.
- UniversalWeatherandAviation, Inc