Marianna Papatheodorou

Junior Associate

About

Marianna is a Junior Associate in the firm’s Competition & Antitrust and General Commercial practices, advising on EU law, competition and commercial-law matters, as well as civil litigation, with a focus on regulatory strategy in regulated and fast-moving markets. Her work spans EU competition law and the Greek domestic regulatory framework, where evolving regulation and market dynamics demand a responsive legal approach.

Alongside her advisory work, Marianna is actively involved in litigation, legal research and the drafting of submissions in complex civil and commercial disputes. She is an accredited mediator through the Central Mediation Committee (KED) of the Hellenic Ministry of Justice. Marianna holds an LL.B. from the Democritus University of Thrace and is currently pursuing an LL.M. in Contemporary European Studies (Law, Economy and Politics) with a focus on EU competition policy and internal-market regulation. She acts for SMEs, corporates, international companies and individuals, primarily in civil and commercial litigation, with particular experience in matters involving contractual disputes, business relationships and regulatory considerations. Clients can expect a structured, diligent and responsive approach, with advice that is both legally sound and aligned with their commercial objectives. She is fluent in Greek, French and English.

Education

Democritus University of Thrace (2025–2027, LL.M. in Contemporary European Studies: Law, Economy and Politics)

Hellenic Ministry of Justice, ADR Hellenic Training Hub (2023, Accreditation as Mediator)

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2022, Summer School on Current Developments in Financial Crime, Corruption and Money Laundering: European and International Perspectives)

Democritus University of Thrace (LL.B.)

Admissions

Athens Bar Association (2025)

Central Mediation Committee (KED), Hellenic Ministry of Justice (2023), Accredited Mediator

Memberships

Central Mediation Committee (KED), Hellenic Ministry of Justice (2023)

Languages

Greek, French, English

Hobby

Literature, Photography

Favorite Book

When Nietzsche Wept – Irvin D. Yalom

Favorite Quote

“Freedom is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others” – Nelson Mandela

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