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D N Tzouganatos & 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).



Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - Greece

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What the Team is Known For

D.N. Tzouganatos & Partners is a market-leading boutique 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 (HCC) and is adept at advising on cartel cases and abuse of dominance investigations. The department additionally advises on merger notifications.

Work Highlights

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  • D.N. Tzouganatos & Partners represented Athenian Brewery in a challenge to a HCC decision in an abuse of dominance investigation.

Strengths

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"D.N. Tzouganatos & Partners is a strong team with the right depth and breadth to address any matter in the Greek market."

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

"D.N. Tzouganatos & Partners is one of the top law firms in matters of competition law; it is very competent in this field."

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

"The team respond immediately to our requests."

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

"The team manages to combine high-quality service with time efficiency."

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

"The firm possesses very good expertise and a good grasp and is acquainted with local practice and the norm of what usually happens."

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Dimitris Tzouganatos
Head of Competition/European Law
Star Individuals
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 abuse of dominance investigations and appeals against fines.
"Dimitris Tzouganatos combines an academic and practical approach. Having served as a chairman of the HCC, he can provide useful insights into the authority's approach."
"He is excellent and brilliant."
"He is highly competent and experienced."
"He has a deep knowledge of competition law and is good at forming a strategy and framing issues in a different, out-of-the-box way."
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Nikos Kosmidis
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Nikos Kosmidis is a highly regarded practitioner with notable experience in abuse of dominance investigations and sector inquiries. He further stands out for his expertise in challenging HCC fines following cartel investigations and for advising intervenors on merger clearance filings.
"Nikos Kosmidis has a quick grasp of complex issues. His commercial awareness and responsiveness make him a very reliable adviser, ready to deliver in litigation both before the Competition Commission and court."
"Nikos Kosmidis is a very experienced and committed antitrust lawyer striving to satisfy the needs of his clients."
"Nikos Kosmidis is an excellent legal adviser and litigation lawyer."
"He is well rounded and efficient, with deep knowledge."
"He has a deep knowledge of competition law and excellent communication skills, and he is open to legal discussions and arguments."
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Competition/European Law
Dimitris Tzouganatos
Head of Competition/European Law
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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

Provided by D.N. Tzouganatos – N.S. Kosmidis & Partners

Advertising

Banking

Beverages

Energy

Ferries

Gaming

Insurance

Media

Telecoms