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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).



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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, as well as representing clients in appeals against fines. The department additionally advises on merger notifications.

Work Highlights

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  • D.N. Tzouganatos & Partners represented Eurobank in the HCC's ex officio investigation into the banking services market.

Strengths

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D.N. Tzouganatos & Partners has a strong track record with the Greek Competition Commission and deep knowledge of competition law aspects, enabling the team to handle sophisticated matters.

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D.N. Tzouganatos & Partners is an experienced law firm in competition. Its reputation is justified.

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The law firm demonstrates efficiency and in-depth knowledge in its field of practice.

Competition/European Law respondent
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The law firm has always delivered promptly, with full and good advice.

Competition/European Law respondent
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The team delivers on time and has global and deep knowledge of Greek and EU competition law.

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Notable Practitioners

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Dimitris Tzouganatos
Head of Competition/European Law
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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 very respected academic and lawyer who combines deep knowledge with strong client engagement.

He provides vast experience and academic sophistication.

He is very strong in competition law.

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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 intervenors on merger clearance filings. He also advises clients on allegations of gun-jumping.

Nikos Kosmidis is a very respected lawyer who combines deep knowledge with strong client engagement and market awareness.

Nikos Kosmidis has an overall very sharp approach and is able to devise on-the-spot solutions to problems and break down complex issues. He is commercially aware and perfectly in tune with clients.

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Dimitris Tzouganatos
Head of Competition/European Law
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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