Avramopoulos
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Our Expertise

IT & Data Protection

Avramopoulos & Partners has played a significant role in structuring, negotiating and documenting major corporate and commercial ventures in telecommunications and in advising on significant regulatory issues affecting operations in the sector, following the waiver of the monopoly formerly enjoyed by the national telecommunications provider. We have been involved in several significant telecommunications transactions with major multi-national clients. Through our extensive experience in the field, we have developed in-depth knowledge and expertise of the Greek telecommunications regulatory framework and the IT and electronic communications sector in general.

As we are closely following the developments in the IT market, we have acquired valuable expertise in cyber-security and up to date electronic communication services.

In addition, Avramopoulos & Partners’ highly experienced team of data protection and privacy attorneys provide best-in-class  services to our clients. Having gained extensive  knowledge working with the local Data Protection Authority, our highly trained attorneys offer clients practical solutions that meet their business needs. We simultaneously provide around-the-clock updates on the implementation of EU Data Protection legislation in various jurisdictions and collaborate with law firms in Europe and the USA to offer international coverage in dealing with data privacy issues regardless of where they begin or end.

Our wealth of experience flows from our Hospitality, Telecoms, Real Estate and Construction, Health, Information Technology sector focus groups allowing us to advise different kinds of businesses across the world on the full range of data issues.

The privacy and data protection services we provide for our clients include:

  • Filings and Authorizations
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Drafting and Review of Privacy Policies and Notices
  • Cross-Border Data Transfer
  • Data and Information Management (including compliance, auditing and risk management)
  • Data Processing Agreements
  • Employee Monitoring
  • Employee Privacy (including advice on the implementation of whistle-blowing systems)
  • HR Data Issues

The EU General Data Protection Regulation represents the most significant global development in data protection law. The Firm is closely monitoring the market developments, aiming to respond to new trends and accommodate clients’ needs. This said, following the introduction of the Data Protection Officer (DPO role as provided in the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2017/679 (GDPR), the Firm has recently extended the range of services it can offer to its clients by adding also related DPO services.
 

Recommendations

Avramopoulos & Partners is adept at navigating the telecommunications regulatory landscape and offers support for clients in structuring, negotiating and documenting commercial ventures. The firm also frequently assists bidders in obtaining licences and concessions in Greece. Barbara Angelopoulou provides legal advice to several TNC’s regarding the domestic electronic communication services framework and has handled regulatory issues on behalf of operators before the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission. (European Legal 500, 2023 ed.).

The TMT practice at Avramopoulos & Partners is headed by Barbara Angelopoulou, acclaimed for her ‘excellent knowledge in telecoms matters’. The team is extremely active in the sector, acting on corporate and commercial ventures in addition to transactions and regulatory issues. Areas of specific expertise include data privacy, electronic contracts and signatures, CRM issues, internet start-ups and licensing procedures. (European Legal 500, 2021 ed.).

Barbara Angelopoulou’s practice at Avramopoulos & Partners is highly regarded for its structuring, negotiation and documenting of major corporate and commercial ventures in the telecoms sector. The team also advises on regulatory matters and transactions in the sector and is knowledgeable in the IT arena. Additional strengths include data privacy and protection, internet start-ups and electronic contracts. (European Legal 500, 2020 ed.).

Avramopoulos & Partners has a good reputation for advising clients in the IT sector, who are often a blend of established companies and start-ups. Barbara V Angelopoulou leads the team. (European Legal 500, 2019 ed.).
 

Avramopoulos & Partners has been assisting IT company Algosystems in several tenders by the public sector. Other clients include AT&T and Sabre Hellas. Barbara Angelopoulou heads the team. (European Legal 500, 2018 ed.).

Avramopoulos & Partners is noted for its IT and telecoms expertise. Recently promoted partner Barbara Angelopoulou is recommended. (European Legal 500, 2017 ed.).

Avramopoulos & Partners advises on IT and telecoms matters, and is instructed by clients such as AT&T GNS Hellas, and Sabre Hellas. Senior associate Barbara Angelopoulou heads the team. (European Legal 500, 2016 ed.).
 
Barbara Angelopoulou heads the team at Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm, which is highly recommended for data protection issues. Major clients include AT&T GNS Hellas, Sabre Hellas and New Spring Telecoms. (European Legal 500, 2015 ed.).

Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm is a popular choice for telecoms and IT work, and regularly advises clients such as Honeywell International, New Spring Telecoms, AT&T GNS Hellas and Sabre Hellas. Practice head Barbara Angelopoulou gives ‘timely advice’. (European Legal 500, 2014 ed.)

Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm has considerable expertise in the telecoms and technology sectors, and recently advised New Springs Telecom on the provision of pre-paid card phone services; and represented the client in a hearing before the National Telecommunications Commission. AT&T is also a major client. Barbara Angelopoulou heads the team. (European Legal 500, 2013 ed.)

Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm is very active on the telecoms side for clients such as AT&T, and on the technology side for Sabre Hellas. It is particularly recommended for regulatory advice and has advised numerous clients on competition issues. Barbara Angelopoulou heads the group. (European Legal 500, 2012 ed.)

Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm provides ongoing contractual advice to a number of prominent TMT sector clients, including AT&T, GNS Hellas and Sabre Hellas. It is also advising Algosystems on support and maintenance contracts relating to public sector tenders. (European Legal 500, 2011 ed.)

Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm’s strong relationships with its TMT clients is testimony to its timely, clear and effective advice. Themistoklis Giannokopoulos advised longstanding client Forthnet on the acquisition of satellite platform Nova, while Vassilis Avramopoulos provides ongoing advice to AT&T GNS Hellas and Sabre Hellas. (European Legal 500, 2010 ed.)

Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm has a solid reputation in the telecoms and IT sectors, having acted on behalf of the majority of Greece’s major telecoms companies, including OTE. The firm has been advising the Greek Ministry of Transport and Communications on an international public tender for a telecoms project. (European Legal 500, 2009 ed.)

Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm is regarded as a major player, and has been advising the Greek Ministry of Transport and Communications in relation to the issuance of an international public tender for a project involving electronic communications. (European Legal 500, 2008 ed.)

Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm advises an impressive roster of leading telecoms companies including EDS, AT Kearney, Nortel Networks and LCC International. (European Legal 500, 2006 ed.)

Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm continues to advise EDS Corporation, AT Kearney, Nortel Networks and LCC International on their business expansion strategies in Greece. (European Legal 500, 2005 ed.)

Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm advises a cluster of IT and telecoms companies on their business expansion strategies in Greece. Clients include EDS Corporation, AT Kearney and Nortel Networks for whom the firm manages GSM contracts. (European Legal 500, 2004 ed.)

Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm makes the top tier this year based on its reputation, innovation, expertise and large and prestigious client base. The firm is advising SAG-Abel GmbH and Forthnet SA on the planning, construction and operation of a new telecoms network in Greece, expected to be the main competitor to Greece’s dominant operator. Other clients include Alcatel Greece International and Lucent Technologies. (European Legal 500, 2003 ed.)

Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm has an extensive telecoms practice, advising Detecon GmbH (Subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom), Alcatel Greece International and Lucent Technologies. (European Legal 500, 2002 ed.)

Examples

  • Legal advice to a multi-national client regarding its EU-wide security breach notification obligations under the new European Electronic Communications Code (EECC) and the ePrivacy Directive. 
  • Legal advice to the Greek subsidiary of a U.S. listed company with regards to the launching of a pay TV platform in Greece. Our advice focused on the implementation of the Audio-Visual Media Services Directive (AVMS) in Greece and the related contribution obligations which apply locally for on-demand audio visual service provider established in another EU member state. 
  • Provision of advice in relation to Greek telecommunications law and in particular review of two new services to be offered by an automobile manufacturer. The two services refer to the offering of entertainment packages through its vehicles in cooperation with a network service provider.
    Our advice referred to the qualification of these services as electronic communication services or not and the subsequent qualification of the company as an electronic communication services provider, thus triggering regulatory requirements to be met in Greece. 
  • Provision of legal services to a leading Greek IT, Communications, Automation and Metrology Company. Drafting and reviewing all services, supply, support and maintenance contracts of the Company and providing legal support in all issues related to its operations, including disputes against Awarding Authorities of public tenders for IT customized services.
    In the past year, our advice was focused on drafting contracts for the provision of managed IT services in which the client is a major player in Greece. We have also provided advice in relation to the terms of collaboration with international vendors such as Cisco, Microsoft, etc. 
  • Provision of legal advice to a U.S. company on all matters relating to the expansion of their satellite spectrum rights of use license in Greece issued by the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT). Legal advice regarding the second satellite spectrum rights of use license for the new gateway earth station in Greece and the Antenna Construction License, for its next generation satellite system. 
  • Provision of legal advice and services to a U.S. listed company with presence in Greece, in relation to the Company’s IT contractual and other related legal issues. 
  • Provision of advice to a major automobile manufacturer and in particular assessment of M2M services and their qualification as telecommunication services under Greek Telecoms law as well as advice on applicable licensing and notification requirements towards the Greek Regulator before starting the provision of the scoped services. The advice covered also issues such as numbering requirements, permanent roaming, extraterritorial use of foreign numbers, etc.
  • Provision of legal services to a leading Greek IT, Communications, Automation and Metrology Company in relation to the drafting and reviewing all services, supply, support and maintenance contracts of the Company and providing legal support in all issues related to its operations, including disputes against Awarding Authorities of public tenders for IT customized services. 
  • Provision of legal advice to a client with regards to an agreement to be entered into with a Greek major bank regarding IT Software Services.
  • Legal advice to the local subsidiary, parent and affiliated companies of a leading US-based telecom networks & data services provider on various I.T., corporate, tax, regulatory and contract law related issues.
  • Provision of legal and regulatory analysis on certain VOIP-related issues under the Greek law on behalf of a US provider of electronic communication services.
  • Provision of legal advice to an Irish provider of electronic communication services regarding its licensing in Greece.
  • Provision of legal advice to a Greek provider of electronic communication services regarding the terms of use of its services.
  • Provision of legal services to a US provider of electronic communication services in relation to its participation in an International Public Tender; this tender regarded the assignment of a specific radio frequency in Greece for the development of Wi-MAX technology, issued by the Greek National Regulatory Authority (National Telecommunications and Posts Commission-EETT).
  • Drafting the terms and conditions for the online shop and reviewing the privacy policy of a leading European healthcare and consumer electronics company.
  • Acted on behalf of the leading American multinational corporation in the IT industry before the National Telecommunications and Posts Commission; also provided legal advice regarding a petition for the deletion of a .gr domain name, which was infringing its registered trademarks and intellectual property rights in their digital media player application-product.
  • Provision of legal services to various companies regarding their licensing from the NTC. Negotiations and provision of legal assistance with regards to the licensing of closed user group data services providers.
  • Commentary, legal reports, negotiations and introductions to the NTC regarding the adoption of NTC Regulations on the charges to be imposed to electronic communication services providers. Legal research, negotiations, drafting proposed legislation, licensing arrangements and legal reports regarding provision of calling cards to Greek nationals.
  • Legal research regarding tax/telecommunication issues, permanent establishment issues, comparative study and commentary from the OEED Model Convention.
  • Legal research, comparative studies and legal opinions regarding “Transit/Audiotex” routing arrangements.
  • Legal research, legal opinions, negotiations and conclusion of agreements regarding operating leases for the supply of debit phone technology.
  • Legal opinions regarding satellite services.
  • Provision of legal services and opinions regarding EU Data Protection Legislation in relation with Telecommunications Services.
  • Legal research in EU and Greek legislation as well as legal reports regarding (a) Competition Law in interconnection agreements and (b) internet voice telephony on telecom competition.
  • Provision of legal services for the establishment, licensing and operation of internet providers.
  • Legal research, legal opinions and preparation of the legal framework and documentation regarding the application of open network & voice telephony provisions.
  • Legal research and opinion regarding “pay-per-call” services and regulations.
  • Legal research on the regulatory framework as applied to International Fixed Satellite Services in Greece.
  • Provision of legal advice and services to the Greek subsidiary of a major telecommunications equipment company in relation to various data protection regulatory filings, notifications and approvals.
  • Provision of data protection advice and regulatory compliance services to a multinational company, including reviewing data processing procedures, policy documents, forms and relevant agreements and consulting on proper regulatory compliance.
  • Provision of legal advice and services to the local establishment of a US multinational company in relation to various data protection regulatory filings, notifications and approvals.
  • Provision of legal advice and services to the local establishment of a leading global information and measurement company in relation to various data protection regulatory filings, notifications and approvals.
  • Provision of legal advice and services to the UK subsidiary of a leading EU healthcare and consumer electronics company on the drafting of the terms and conditions for their online shop and on reviewing their privacy policy.
  • Provision of data protection advice and regulatory compliance services to an international media company, including reviewing data processing procedures, policy documents, forms and relevant agreements and consulting on proper regulatory compliance.
  • Provision of legal advice and services to the Greek and Cypriot subsidiaries of a leading international company in hospitality and vacation ownership, in relation to obtaining the required license for the establishment and operation of a file which contains clients’ personal data in Greece and Cyprus.
  • Provision of data protection advice and regulatory compliance services to a UK listed multinational consumer goods company, including reviewing data processing procedures, policy documents, forms and relevant agreements and consulting on proper regulatory compliance.