About

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The firm has a unique focus on the full spectrum of antitrust & competition matters, as well as a long tradition and experience. Since the enactment of the very first Greek Competition Act back in the late seventies, the proliferation of EC (now EU) rules and guidelines, the decentralization of EU antitrust enforcement, the changes in merger control and the development of EU state aid law, we have been at the forefront of specialized services in this field.

The importance of EU and Greek competition law has long been recognized by major domestic clients and international clients doing business in Greece. Competition authorities have significantly increased their powers and investigation activities, whereas private enforcement is gaining more and more attention. In addition to EU courts, the Greek administrative Judge plays an important role in shaping the interpretation of both substantive and procedural rules. We have the requisite in-depth legal knowledge, familiarity with regulatory authorities and market expertise to assist our clients in defining their strategies and navigating through this complex landscape.




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Competition/European Law - Greece

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What the Team is Known For

Zepos & Yannopoulos has a notable competition practice representing clients in investigations and disputes relating to abuse of dominance and cartel cases, as well as assisting clients with the annulment of Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) decisions. The team additionally assists with the competition law aspects of corporate transactions. The department also advises on state aid and general antitrust compliance matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Zepos & Yannopoulos represented Greek gas supplier DEPA Commercial before the European Commission in its acquisition of joint control of a company that owns and operates a thermal power plant.

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Notable Practitioners

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Stamatis Drakakakis
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Stamatis Drakakakis
Head of Competition/European Law
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Band 1

Department head Stamatis Drakakakis is widely acknowledged as a leading figure in the sector. His standout practice covers the full gamut of Greek and European competition law, from state aid and merger clearance mandates to abuse of dominance cases and cartel investigations. He has further experience in appeals against HCC decisions.

Our collaboration with Stamatis Drakakakis and his team has been valuable and productive.

Stamatis Drakakakis is excellent.

I appreciate him a lot. He is knowledgeable, always up-to-date and always has something to add to what you already know.

Stamatis Drakakakis is very responsive and very knowledgeable on these matters, and I fully trust his opinions.

He is very kind and easy to collaborate with. You can approach him easily.

Violeta Panagiotopoulou
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Violeta Panagiotopoulou
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Up and Coming

Violeta Panagiotopoulou is known for her broad competition law practice, assisting with competition compliance and merger clearance matters, as well as representing clients in abuse of dominance and cartel investigations.

Violeta Panagiotopoulou a rising star and a real talent.

She is very structured and we very much like the way she interprets our cases and our questions. It is clear she has broad knowledge.

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Competition/European Law

Stamatis Drakakakis
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Stamatis Drakakakis
Head of Competition/European Law
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Band 1
Violeta Panagiotopoulou
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Violeta Panagiotopoulou
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Up and Coming

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