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D N Tzouganatos N.S.Kosmidis & Partners has an outstanding practice in all areas of competition law (cartels, abuse of dominance mergers, state aid) and has represented clients both before the European Commission, the HCC and the courts competent for judicial review of HCC’s decisions. The firm has represented numerous clients in high-profile restrictive practices (horizontal or vertical) in sectors such as petroleum, construction, insurance, banking, steel, security and home electrical appliances. It has also defended before the HCC and the administrative courts numerous companies in abuse of dominance cases in the bauxite, beer, gaming, petroleum, press distribution and retail sectors. The Firm has a successful track record in major concentrations in a variety of industries such as the acquisition of BP Hellas by the HELPE Group (petroleum), the acquisition of Stoiximan by OPAP SA (gaming sector), the acquisition of MEDIA MARKT by PUBLIC SA (consumer electronics), the acquisition of OLP SA by COSCO (port services), the acquisition of Elpedison SA by the HELPE Group (energy)

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Competition/European Law - Greece

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What the Team is Known For

D.N. Tzouganatos – N.S. Kosmidis & Partners is a market-leading boutique firm that demonstrates standout capability in a wide range of areas within Greek and EU competition law. The law firm has significant experience working before the Hellenic Competition Commission and is adept at advising on cartel cases and abuse-of-dominance investigations, as well as representing clients in appeals against fines. The firm additionally advises on merger notifications.

Work Highlights

  • D.N. Tzouganatos – N.S. Kosmidis & Partners assisted Imerys Bauxites with a dispute before the Hellenic Competition Commission regarding an alleged abuse of dominance.

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Notable Practitioners

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Dimitris Tzouganatos
Head of Competition/European Law
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Senior Statespeople

Dimitris Tzouganatos commands respect for his unparalleled experience in competition law matters, regularly representing clients in disputes before the HCC. He has a stellar reputation for advising clients on behavioural investigations and appeals against fines.

Dimitris Tzouganatos is a super respected figure in Greece for competition law.

Dimitris Tzouganatos' academic background goes hand in hand with his vast knowledge of the market.

He brings a high level of legal sophistication to complex competition law matters. His background and experience are evident in the structured and methodical approach he applies to each case.

He has deep experience in cases related to competition law, as he has handled the most complex and high value cases of antitrust law in Greece and before the relevant authorities.

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Nikos Kosmidis
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Nikos Kosmidis is a highly regarded practitioner with notable experience in abuse of dominance and cartel investigations and sector inquiries. He further stands out for his expertise in challenging HCC fines following investigations and for advising clients on merger clearance filings. He also advises clients on allegations of gun-jumping.

Nikos Kosmidis has a perfect combination of legal knowledge, sophistication and business awareness.

Nikos Kosmidis is one of the most prominent practitioners in the field, with an ability for grasping very quickly the most sophisticated issues and breaking them down to simple ones.

He provides excellent opinions and solutions.

Nikos Kosmidis is extremely experienced and competent in the field of competition law. He provides excellent opinions and solutions considering not only the compliance and regulatory environment but also the needs of the client.

He is very valuable in collaborations.

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Greece

Competition/European Law

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Dimitris Tzouganatos
Head of Competition/European Law
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Senior Statespeople
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Nikos Kosmidis
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Members

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Anastasia Stavropoulou

Christiana Mara

Dimitris Tzouganatos

Head of Department

Clients

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ARGOS SA

Eurobank

GILEAD Hellas

Hellenic Petroleum

Imerys Bauxite SA

Interamerican SA

OPAP SA

OTE Group

Public SA

Industries

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Advertising

Banking

Beverages

Energy

Ferries

Gaming

Insurance

Media

Telecoms