The Legal 500 – 2023

GREECE > INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY  TIER 1

With some 65 years of experience in IP, A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm ‘stands out from the crowd’ for the breadth of its expertise. The firm handles work in diverse industry sectors, such as film, gaming, software and consumer products. The team represents well-known international and domestic clients in respect of the protection of brands, copyright infringement and broader industrial rights – often in high-profile cases. Kriton Metaxopoulos has a reputation for representing clients from film and music through to the pharma industry, in complex multinational litigation cases. Irini Daroussou  who co-heads the group with Metaxopoulo, also has broad expertise; copyright infringement, antipiracy and IP litigation. Marilena Nikolaraki  specialises in brand registration and enforcement.

Leading individuals

Kriton Metaxopoulos – A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm

Next Generation Partners

Irini Daroussou    – A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm

Practice head(s):

Irini Daroussou; Kriton Metaxopoulos

Other key lawyers:

Marilena Nikolaraki; Elena Nikolarea

Testimonials

‘A&K Metaxopoulos is one firm that stands out from the crowd. They are a small team, but they punch above their weight.’

‘Kriton Metaxopoulos – the captain of the ship, with a steady hand on the helm.’

‘The team has a wide expertise in the field of IP. We worked shoulder-to-shoulder from the beginning of our projects, and they guided us through all the necessary steps to protect our IP in an efficient way.’

‘Kriton Mataxopoulos firm is renowned for its expertise. All partners and staff are absolutely focused and willing to offer assistance on these matters. They reply swiftly, sometimes the next minute and their advice is to the point.’

‘I work with Mr. Metaxopoulos and Mrs Daroussou. They are always available or if not, they always reply when I will get their opinion and recommendation. My business is also with the USA and the language skills are phenomenal. My partner in the USA is also using mr. Metaxopoulos’ advice on other parts of Europe. he is thrilled.’

 

GREECE > TMT  TIER 1

A.& K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firmenjoys a stellar reputation for its expertise in advising international and domestic clients on advertising and media law. The firm regularly represents major clients in the music and film industry in complex litigation related to corporate law and IP rights. The practice is co-led by Kriton Metaxopoulos, an expert litigator with extensive experience in audiovisual censorship cases. He is supported by co-head Asterios Syssilas who regularly advises advertisers on clearance issues. Irini Daroussou  is a go-to lawyer for matters pertaining to IP and antipiracy.

Leading individuals

Kriton Metaxopoulos – A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm

Rising stars

Elena Nikolarea  – A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm

Practice head(s):

Kriton Metaxopoulos; Asterios Syssilas

Other key lawyers:

Irini Daroussou

 

GREECE > DISPUTE RESOLUTION  TIER 2

A.& K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firmhas significant expertise and experience in disputes and white-collar crime, defending high-profile companies in a number of proceedings, often in cases involving cross-border elements. It has a broad litigation practice in industry sectors ranging from medical and pharmaceuticals, through to travel and leisure in contractual and commercial disputes. Kriton Metaxopoulosis experienced in handling multi-jurisdictional cases, while Irini Daroussou focuses on the protection of intellectual property rights.

Hall of Fame

Kriton Metaxopoulos – A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm

Practice head(s):

Kriton Metaxopoulos; Irini Daroussou

Other key lawyers:

Elena Nikolarea; Marilena Nikolaraki

 

GREECE > WHITE-COLLAR CRIME TIER 2

A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm‘s white-collar practice has broad expertise in financial disputes and has a growing track record of representing companies and top executives in cases linked to financial crime and corporate fraud. The team is competently led by Kriton Metaxopouloswho has vast experience representing clients before civil and penal courts in Greece, France, Italy, Romania and the UK. He is supported by Asterios Syssilas  who has regularly advises high net worth individuals and corporate entities within the media and entertainment industry.

Leading individuals

Kriton Metaxopoulos – A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm

Practice head(s):

Kriton Metaxopoulos

Other key lawyers:

Asterios Syssilas; Achilleas Christodoulou

Testimonials

‘They do high quality cases for serious clients with criminal and civil expertise for these types of matter. They do so to a high standard.’

‘Kriton Metaxopoulos is an experienced and astute lawyer.’

 

GREECE > COMMERCIAL, CORPORATE AND M&A TIER 4

A.& K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firmis highly reputed for its IP litigation work, though has recently expanded its presence within the corporate and M&A space. Practice head Kriton Metaxopoulosleverages a track record of having represented several notable multinationals; his team is particularly well-versed within the hotel, energy, manufacturing and media industries.

Practice head(s):

Kriton Metaxopoulos