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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

  • Unconditional Phase 1 Merger Clearance in the Automotive Industry: Marina Androulakakis, Tania Patsalia and team advised Kosmocar, the official importer of VW, Audi and Skoda automobiles and Ducati motorcycles in Greece, in obtaining unconditional phase 1 merger clearance from the Hellenic Competition Commission for its acquisition of sole control over MAN Hellas Truck & Bus SA.
  • Unconditional Phase 1 Clearance for the Merger of Pancreta Bank into Attica Bank: Panayotis Bernitsas, Marina Androulakakis and team advised Pancreta Bank in obtaining phase 1 clearance from the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) in relation to the merger of Pancreta into Attica Bank (the Merged Bank).
  • Competition Advice in the Energy Sector: Marina Androulakakis and team advised Abu Dhabi Future Energy on the competition law aspects of the acquisition of TERNA ENERGY by the group’s local subsidiary, Masdar Hellas, from GEK TERNA and other shareholders of TERNA ENERGY.


Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - Greece

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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 follow-on damages claims relating to alleged collusion.

Work Highlights

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  • Bernitsas Law advised Unity Holding on the merger control filing for its proposed acquisition of Entersoft.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Panayotis M Bernitsas
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Panayotis M Bernitsas
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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 merger clearances, distribution networks and cartel investigations.

Panayotis Bernitsas is an outstanding lawyer with deep knowledge of legal issues and the general business and social environment in which these issues arise.

He is passionate, committed, results oriented, kind and wonderful to work with.

Marina Androulakakis
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Marina Androulakakis
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Band 2

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 and in follow-on damages actions. She has further experience in competition law compliance matters.

Marina is extraordinary in dealing with complex issues. She is very skilled in her subjects and able to explain sophisticated legal issues thoroughly in business terms. She is patient and trustworthy.

Marina Androulakakis has a lot of experience and is both theoretical and practical.

Tania Patsalia
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Tania Patsalia
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Up and Coming

Tania Patsalia assists clients with competition law compliance matters, including around state aid questions, pricing policies and distribution agreements.

Tania is a very skilled lawyer who is always able to advise in a clear and precise manner. She is dedicated, very knowledgeable and always happy to assist.

Tania Patsalia is experienced and to the point. She has a very good attitude and is very helpful and responsive.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bernitsas Law

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Greece

Competition/European Law

Panayotis M Bernitsas
S
Panayotis M Bernitsas
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Senior Statespeople
Marina Androulakakis
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Marina Androulakakis
2
Band 2
Tania Patsalia
U
Tania Patsalia
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Domna Mirasyesi

Marina Androulakakis

Marina Myzithra

Clients

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Attica Group

BMW Hellas SA

Bristol Myers Squibb

CVC

Hellenic Fuels (formerly BP Hellas)

Hellenic Republic

Helleniq Energy

Motor Oil Hellas

Vivartia Group

Industries

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Energy

Financial Services

Maritime

Pharmaceuticals

Retail

Supply Chains

Telecoms