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GREECE > INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0TIER 1<\/strong><\/p>\n Often advising music content providers, production companies, e-commerce businesses and publishing groups,\u00a0A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm<\/a>\u00a0is recognised for acting for both international and domestic clients, and brings notable experience in cases before the Supreme Court. The practice is jointly led by\u00a0Irini Daroussou<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Kriton Metaxopoulos<\/a>, who together offer extensive expertise in IP litigation, copyright law, licensing, and dispute resolution.\u00a0Marilena Nikolaraki<\/a>\u00a0takes the lead in Supreme Court litigation for publishing groups and IP enforcement matters, with a particular specialism in trademark law. Other key contacts include\u00a0Elena Nikolarea<\/a>, who brings expertise in the TMT sector.<\/p>\n Leading Partners:<\/strong><\/p>\n Kriton Metaxopoulos<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Irini Daroussou<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0–\u00a0A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Practice head(s): <\/strong>Irini Daroussou, Kriton Metaxopoulos<\/p>\n Next Generation Parnter<\/strong>: Marilena Nikolaraki<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>– A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Other key lawyers: <\/strong>Marilena Nikolaraki, Elena Nikolarea<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GREECE > TMT<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0TIER 1<\/strong><\/p>\n The team at\u00a0A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm<\/a>\u00a0is highly experienced in IP rights and consumer protection matters, as well as disputes before the Athens Court of First Instance. Frequently instructed by Greek companies and multinationals in the music, film and software industries, the practice is co-led by managing partner\u00a0Kriton Metaxopoulos<\/a>, who brings extensive expertise in IP prosecution, consumer protection and copyright issues, and\u00a0Elena Nikolarea<\/a>, who is noted for her strength in data protection and media law.\u00a0Irini Daroussou<\/a>\u00a0specialises in IP rights, copyright law and litigation.<\/p>\n Leading Partner:\u00a0<\/strong>Kriton Metaxopoulos<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Leading Associate:\u00a0<\/strong>Elena Nikolarea\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Practice head(s): <\/strong>Kriton Metaxopoulos<\/p>\n Other key lawyers: <\/strong>Irini Daroussou<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GREECE > DISPUTE RESOLUTION<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0TIER 2<\/strong><\/p>\n A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm<\/a>\u00a0excels in IP disputes, TMT cases, and defending executives in complex fraud and financial crime litigation. Co-leader\u00a0Kriton Metaxopoulos<\/a>\u00a0has 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,\u00a0Irini Daroussou<\/a>\u00a0specialises in IP protection, focusing on copyright, anti-piracy, industrial rights, and unfair competition litigation. Asterios Syssilas has experience in advertising, consumer, and data protection matters.\u00a0Marilena Nikolaraki<\/a>\u00a0has expertise in trade marks, real estate, and construction.\u00a0Achilleas Christodoulou<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Elena Nikolarea<\/a>\u00a0round out the team.<\/p>\n Hall of Fame:\u00a0<\/strong>Kriton Metaxopoulos<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Practice head(s): <\/strong>Kriton Metaxopoulos, Irini Daroussou<\/p>\n Other key lawyers: <\/strong>Marilena Nikolaraki, Achilleas Christodoulou, Elena Nikolarea<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GREECE > WHITE-COLLAR CRIME<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0TIER 2<\/strong><\/p>\n The ‘very well-informed’ white-collar team at\u00a0A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm<\/a>\u00a0defends corporations and senior executives in corporate matters involving financial crime, fraud and civil litigation.\u00a0Kriton Metaxopoulos<\/a>\u00a0has extensive experience in both litigation and arbitration before all levels of Greek courts and across jurisdictions. Asterios Syssilas has expertise across white-collar crime, copyright, and advertising issues.\u00a0Achilleas Christodoulou<\/a>\u00a0is skilled in corporate and commercial cases.<\/p>\n Leading individuals<\/strong><\/p>\n Kriton Metaxopoulos<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Practice head(s): <\/strong>Kriton Metaxopoulos<\/p>\n Other key lawyers:<\/strong>\u00a0Achilleas Christodoulou<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GREECE > COMMERCIAL, CORPORATE AND M&A<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0TIER 4<\/strong><\/p>\n A. & K. Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm<\/a>\u2019s corporate team boasts decades of experience in managing complex corporate litigation, both domestically and internationally. It supports clients across a variety of sectors \u2013 including hospitality, energy, manufacturing and media \u2013 as well as high-net-worth individuals. The team is led by\u00a0Kriton Metaxopoulos<\/a>, a recognised expert in commercial and cross-border law. Metaxopoulos is supported by\u00a0Achilleas Christodoulou<\/a>, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in both advisory and litigation roles in corporate matters.<\/p>\n