We are most excited and at the same time profoundly proud that our niche law firm has been ranked once again by the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 edition as a Top Tier Firm in 2 Practice Areas (Intellectual Property and TMT) and Recommended Firm in 3 Practice Areas (Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution and White-Collar Crime).
It is an equally great honor that the Legal 500 ranks our Managing Partner Kriton Metaxopoulos in the Hall of Fame for Dispute Resolution, as Leading Partner in Intellectual Property, TMT, White Collar Crime and recommended in Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Irini Daroussou (Partner), as Leading Partner in Intellectual Property and recommended in TMT and Dispute Resolution, Marilena Nikolaraki (Salaried Partner) as Next Generation Partner in Intellectual Property and recommended in Dispute Resolution and also Elena Nikolarea as Leading Associate in TMT and recommended in Intellectual Property and Dispute Resolution. Moreover, Achilleas Christodoulou (Senior Associate) is also recognized in Dispute Resolution, Commercial, Corporate and M&A and White-Collar Crime.
The Legal 500 2026 wrote for us:
“Often advising music content providers, production companies, e-commerce businesses and publishing groups, A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm is recognised for acting for both international and domestic clients, and brings notable experience in cases before the Supreme Court.”
“The team at A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm is highly experienced in IP rights and consumer protection matters. Frequently instructed by Greek companies and multinationals in the music, film and software industries.”
“A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm excels in IP disputes, TMT cases, and defending executives in complex fraud and financial crime litigation. Co-leader Kriton Metaxopoulos has extensive experience in multi-jurisdictional civil, commercial, and criminal cases, including representation before courts in Greece, France, Italy, the UK and Romania. Also co-leading, Irini Daroussou specialises in IP protection, focusing on copyright, anti-piracy, industrial rights, and unfair competition litigation. Marilena Nikolaraki has expertise in trade marks, real estate, and construction. Achilleas Christodoulou and Elena Nikolarea round out the team.”
“The ‘very well-informed’ white-collar team at A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm defends corporations and senior executives in corporate matters involving financial crime, fraud and civil litigation.”
“A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm’s corporate team boasts decades of experience in managing complex corporate litigation, both domestically and internationally. It supports clients across a variety of sectors – including hospitality, energy, manufacturing and media – as well as high-net-worth individuals.”
Clients said for us:
“I appreciate their pragmatic approach. They don’t just point out risks — they actively work with us to find a path forward that protects the business without blocking it. In more tense situations, I’ve seen them help de-escalate and bring discussions back to a constructive place. They are proactive in sharing legislative updates or regulatory changes that could impact us, without being asked. This shows me they are thinking ahead on our behalf.”
“What makes them stand out is the politeness and respect in every interaction: I never feel dismissed, even if I need to ask the same question more than once. They answer with patience, which gives me the confidence to clarify points without hesitation.”
“They are very knowledgeable. I feel reassured knowing they stay on top of changes in legislation, even when things shift quickly. If something isn’t immediately clear, they don’t pretend otherwise — they’ll say so, and then come back to me after checking into it properly. That honesty and follow-up makes me confident I can rely on their advice.”
“Very responsive with deep knowledge and commercial rationale. Achilleas Christodoulou assisted us in navigating through complex issues.”
Reflecting on the 2026 rankings, Managing Partner Kriton Metaxopoulos stated “We are proud to be recognized once again among the leading firms in our key practice areas: Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution, TMT, White-Collar Crime, and Commercial, Corporate & M&A. This continued acknowledgment reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and the strong confidence our clients place in us. We sincerely appreciate the lasting relationships we’ve developed and are grateful for the positive feedback our clients continue to share.”.
You may find the full results of our rankings HERE
