About

Provided by Dryllerakis Law Firm

  • Specialization in competition. Five-member well-experienced team headed by Emmanuel  Dryllerakis, offering a boutique operation.
  • Leading involvement in most top-tier cases for alleged concerted and abusive practices as well as merger control cases.
  • Antitrust compliance programs, training and auditing for multinational clients.
  • Involvement in state-aid cases before EU bodies and Courts as well as Greek Courts (private enforcement).
  • Legal opinions, discount policies, vertical schemes structuring etc.
  • John Dryllerakis has been a regular member of the Competition Committee (1990-1995).
  • Extensive academic activity.

Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - Greece

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Dryllerakis Law Firm has a competition practice representing well-established domestic clients in proceedings before the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) and in appeals against HCC decisions. The department regularly acts for clients in behavioural investigations and market inquiries. The team also advises clients on state aid issues and is well equipped to assist with obtaining competition law clearance for proposed transactions.

Work Highlights

  • Dryllerakis Law Firm represented ELIAS-Unilever in an appeal against a fine imposed for alleged abuse of dominance.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John C Dryllerakis
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John C Dryllerakis
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Senior Statespeople

John Dryllerakis is a highly respected and much sought-after authority on competition law. He regularly represents clients in appeals against HCC fines.

John Dryllerakis has the ability and experience to come in at very particular points of the process and provide the skills across a number of areas to help the process go smoother.

He is a sophisticated leader.

His advice is always accurate, consistent, prompt and fast.

John Dryllerakis is a competition law guru.

Cleomenis Yannikas
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Cleomenis Yannikas
2
Band 2

Cleomenis Yannikas regularly represents clients in sector inquires and investigations into anti-competitive behaviour before the HCC, as well as in appeals against HCC decisions before the administrative courts. His broad expertise also covers merger control filings and competition compliance, including assisting with commercial agreement and distribution network issues.

He has the ability to find solutions with great analytical and synthetic skills.

Cleomenis Yannikas is incredibly skilled in communication and conveying confidence. He is always available to explain, inform, analyse data and synthesise arguments and opinions.

He has vast experience in handling complex cases. What truly sets him apart is his in-depth understanding of the market and keen business acumen.

Cleomenis Yannikas has a lot of patience and he is always there for us.

He is always there to pick up the phone and get back to us.

Emmanuel J Dryllerakis
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Emmanuel J Dryllerakis
Head of Competition/European Law
2
Band 2

Emmanuel Dryllerakis' practice covers contentious and non-contentious mandates, including representing clients in behavioural investigations and appeals against HCC decisions in investigations, as well as advising on merger filings. He also assists clients with sector inquiries.

Emmanuel Dryllerakis is very analytical and strategic in his thinking.

Emmanuel Dryllerakis has very good communication skills. He has good a focus on matters and gets the deal done quickly.

Themelis Zamparas
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Themelis Zamparas
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Up and Coming

Themelis Zamparas enters the rankings on the back of notable praise from referees. He is particularly adept in assisting clients with the competition law compliance aspects of distribution agreements.

Themelis Zamparas is exceptionally collaborative, seamlessly integrating with our internal legal team and fostering open communication at every stage.

Themelis Zamparas stands out for his hands-on involvement and commitment to fully understanding our business context and commercial priorities, not just the legal framework.

His pragmatic and calm approach helps ensure the process remains efficient and constructive.

His responsiveness is truly remarkable, providing timely and insightful advice that keeps us well-informed and prepared. He provides comprehensive and effective legal support.

Ranked Lawyers at
Dryllerakis Law Firm

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Greece

Competition/European Law

John C Dryllerakis
S
John C Dryllerakis
S
Senior Statespeople
Cleomenis Yannikas
2
Cleomenis Yannikas
2
Band 2
Emmanuel J Dryllerakis
2
Emmanuel J Dryllerakis
Head of Competition/European Law
2
Band 2
Themelis Zamparas
U
Themelis Zamparas
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Elisavet Rellou

Emmanuel J Dryllerakis

Emmanuel J Dryllerakis

Head of Department

Leonidas Kastrinakis

Themelis Zamparas

Clients

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Attica Bank

Barilla Hellas S.A.

Beiersdorf Hellas S.A.

ELAIS-Unilever Hellas S.A.

GlaxoSmithKline Hellas S.A.

Helleniq Energy Holdings S.A.

Mondelez Hellas S.A.

Olympic Brewery (Carlsberg Group)

Regency Entertainment S.A.

Resoul Hellas S.A.