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11 Mar 2026 | in ARTICLES, Competition law, by , and

Abuse of Dominance and Follow-On Damages: Recent Developments in Heineken v MTB Case

On 18 February 2026, the Amsterdam District Court accepted the damages methodology proposed by Macedonia Thrace Brewery (MTB), known for its Vergina brand, in its long-running dispute with Heineken and its Greek subsidiary, Athenian Brewery (AB), ruling that MTB’s damages amount to at least EUR 43 million. The case stems from a 2014 decision of the Hellenic Competition Commission, which found that AB had abused its dominant position in the Greek beer market through an exclusionary strategy, including exclusivity arrangements with on-trade outlets, conditional shelf-space discounts at retail level, and discriminatory credit policies at wholesale level. Our latest article... READ FULL ARTICLE

20 Jan 2026 | in ARTICLES, Competition law, by , and

Hellenic Competition Commission issues Practical Guide on Resale Price Maintenance (RPM) – What You Need to Know

On 16 January 2026, the Hellenic Competition Commission issued a practical guide on resale price maintenance. The Guide sheds light on the HCC’s enforcement approach to RPM by also providing helpful practical examples. By issuing this guidance, the HCC also signals that such practices fall within its enforcement priorities. In this article, you can read our comprehensive analysis of the Guide, highlighting the importance of businesses' compliance with RPM.  READ FULL ARTICLE

13 Nov 2025 | in ARTICLES, Competition law, by and

Greece’s FDI Screening Regime: Filing Procedure Officially Commences Under Ministerial Decision 64260/2025

On 11 November 2025, the Greek Government published its much-anticipated Joint Ministerial Decision (“JMD”) No. 64260/2025 shedding light on the practical implementation of Law 5202/2025, which introduced a Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) regime in Greece. The JMD outlines the procedure and documentation requirements for foreign investors whose investments are subject to the screening mechanism under articles 7 and 8 of Law 5202/2025 and establishes that, from 11 November 2025 onwards, foreign investors may officially submit FDI screening applications to the Interministerial Committee for the Screening of Foreign Direct Investments. READ FULL ARTICLE

27 May 2025 | in ARTICLES, Competition law, by and

Law 5202/2025: Legal Framework for Foreign Direct Investments in Greece

Law 5202/2025 («the Law»), through the incorporation of Regulation (EU) 2019/452, introduces a national framework for the screening of Foreign Direct Investments («FDIs»). The law establishes a national mechanism for the assessment and control of investments taking place within Greek territory or potentially having cross-border effects. Additionally, it sets the criteria for subjecting FDIs to screening, the procedures for submission and evaluation of applications, and the competent screening authorities. It also provides for the imposition of risk mitigating measures, prohibition or reversal of investments, and administrative sanctions for non-compliance. READ FULL ARTICLE

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