About

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EU, Competition & Antitrust

Our practice is a market leader, with a history dating back to Greece’s accession to the EU and a successful track record of advising in landmark competition and antitrust matters, including merger control cases, cartel investigations and related litigation, concerted and restrictive practices, market and sectoral investigations, abuse of dominance and State aid cases.

Recent Experience

  • Marina Androulakakis and team advised Vivartia Group in the merger clearance process before the Hellenic Competition Commission regarding the sale of Dodoni SMSA to Hellenic Dairies SA.
  • Marina Androulakakis and team advised Aktor Group of Companies in successfully obtaining phase 1 merger clearance from the Hellenic Competition Commission in relation to its c.€367m acquisition of Aktor Concessions.
  • Marina Androulakakis, Tania Patsalia and team are advising a natural cosmetics company on competition law issues on an ongoing basis, including the reform of its distribution network in Greece and abroad.
  • Marina Androulakakis, Tania Patsalia and team are advising a subsidiary of a global technology supplier, providing them onsite training on compliance with competition rules in their day-to-day business activities.

Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - Greece

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bernitsas Law is a well-recognised law firm with a respected competition law offering, acting for an impressive roster of clients. The team has a particular focus on merger control mandates, as well as regulatory issues connected to distribution networks. The department also has experience in investigations and dawn raids. The law firm additionally assists with the appeal of Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) decisions and contentious state-aid matters.

Work Highlights

  • Bernitsas Law assisted CVC with a merger clearance procedure for the proposed sale of Ethniki Asfalistiki.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Panayotis M Bernitsas
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Panayotis M Bernitsas
Head of Competition/European Law
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Senior Statespeople

Managing partner Panayotis Bernitsas is a well-respected figure in the sector, boasting longstanding expertise in competition law. His practice covers contentious state aid matters, distribution networks and cartel investigations.

Panayotis Bernitsas provides very concise answers, we appreciate his contributions.

He has vast expertise.

Marina Androulakakis
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Marina Androulakakis
Head of Competition/European Law
1
Band 1

Marina Androulakakis is known for her work advising a diverse client list on obtaining competition law clearance for proposed transactions. In addition, she represents clients in behavioural investigations conducted by the HCC. She has further experience in competition law compliance matters, often involving distribution agreements.

Marina Androulakakis is always efficient and proactive and is available for a call to discuss even the slightest detail.

Marina Androulakakis is business oriented and tailors her responses and advice to specific business needs.

Her ability to quickly grasp the complexities of a matter is unmatched. She always distils issues into clear, actionable guidance.

What distinguishes Marina Androulakakis is her practical approach and ability to combine legal expertise with a solid understanding of the business.

She is an exceptional advisor who consistently brings a rare combination of deep legal insight, sharp commercial vision, and top-tier client service.

Tania Patsalia
4
Tania Patsalia
Head of Competition/European Law
4
Band 4

Tania Patsalia assists clients with competition law compliance matters, including around state aid questions, pricing policies and distribution agreements. She has further experience in merger control filings.

Tania Patsalia is a highly reliable and methodical lawyer who brings structure, clarity, and consistency to every matter she’s involved in.

Her steady presence and well-organised approach make her a valuable contributor to the team’s overall effectiveness and client service.

Tania Patsalia really stands out because she is not only super knowledgeable, but also incredibly approachable and easy to work with.

She is always responsive and very proactive in all matters that we have worked on together.

Tania Patsalia is very helpful on matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bernitsas Law

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Greece

Competition/European Law

Panayotis M Bernitsas
S
Panayotis M Bernitsas
Head of Competition/European Law
S
Senior Statespeople
Marina Androulakakis
1
Marina Androulakakis
Head of Competition/European Law
1
Band 1
Tania Patsalia
4
Tania Patsalia
Head of Competition/European Law
4
Band 4

Members

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Antonia Spiliopoulou

Domna Mirasyesi

Ioanna Palyvou

Marina Androulakakis

Marina Androulakakis

Head of Department

Panayotis M Bernitsas

Panayotis M Bernitsas

Head of Department

Tania Patsalia

Tania Patsalia

Head of Department

Vasiliki Velesioti

Clients

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Aktor

Attica Group

BMW Hellas SA

Bristol Myers Squibb

CVC

Helleniq Energy

Motor Oil Hellas

Vivartia Group

Industries

Provided by Bernitsas Law

Energy

Financial Services

Maritime

Pharmaceuticals

Retail

Supply Chains

Telecoms