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Avramopoulos & Partners has played a major 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. We have been involved in several significant telecommunications transactions with major multi-national clients and large regulatory bodies. 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 telecommunications sector generally.
The Law Firm has a strong experience and client base among telecommunications providers and IT companies. Our firm has been selected by the prestigious journal "The Legal 500", as being among the top Greek law firms in IT & Telecommunications both for 2003 and 2004. "Avramopoulos & Partners Law Firm makes the top tier this year based on its reputation, innovation, expertise and large and prestigious client base." The European Legal 500, 2003 ed.
Electronic Contracts, Electronic Signatures, Data Privacy and Protection, CRM Issues, Internet start-ups, Intellectual Property Rights and Telecommunications in the Greek market are some examples of our areas of specialization. We are frequently asked to assist bidders and other applicants in obtaining licenses and concessions in Greece. In these cases we advise on the regulatory context, appropriate licensing conditions and the acquisition of interconnection arrangements.
An indicative list of our past experience in the IT & Telecommunications sector follows:
Legal research, negotiations and conclusion of documentation regarding participation of a U.S. company in the bid for the Greek Cellular (mobile) telephony.
Legal consulting and negotiations for O.T.E. (Greek public telecommunications company) bid for the purchase of digital lines and transmitters.
Legal opinions regarding implementation of EU Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States concerning Telecommunications Terminal Equipment.
Legal consulting, legal research, negotiations with OTE and conclusion of documentation regarding the Supply Contract of Digital Lines (OTE Open Tender)
Legal consulting, legal research, negotiations and conclusion of documentation regarding the contract for the supply of a 565 MGBT/SEC Digital Network Automatic Control System to OTE.
Preparation of reports regarding Greek and EU Telecommunications Legislation, legal framework of OTE negotiations and conclusion of Proposal to the Greek Government for the purchase of 35% of OTE.
Legal research, legal opinions and assistance for the preparation and submittal of a proposal to the Greek government for a Consulting and Partnership Agreement with OTE.
Legal research, negotiations, drafting proposed legislation, licensing arrangements and legal reports regarding provision of calling cards to Greek Nationals. Legal comparative studies with the International Telecommunications Convention of Nairobi - Administrative Regulations (Greek Law 1504/1984), The International Radio-Telecommunications Convention of Geneva (Greek Law 1843/1989), etc. Legal Research regarding fiscal/telecommunication issues, permanent establishment issues, comparative study and commentary from the OEED Model Convention.
Comparative studies, legal opinions and proposals regarding the constitution of the Greek National Telecommunications Committee (NTC) - Proposals regarding establishment of Rules and Procedures of the Committee.
Legal Opinion regarding enforceability of Greek Law 2328/1995 re: "the legal status of private television and local radio stations, etc."
Negotiations and proposals to the Greek Ministry of Transportation and Communications regarding the Code of Ethics for exercising Telecommunication Activities issued by this Ministry.
Legal opinions regarding EU Council Resolution on Standardization in the Markets of Information Technology and Telecommunications.
Legal services regarding issuance of Telecommunication Licenses from the National Telecommunications Committee (NTC) for various companies.
Legal Research and Report regarding VAT Rules Relating to Telecommunications Services in Greece.
Negotiations and Approval of a company's application to the Greek National Telecommunications committee (NTC) for a license for offering closed user group data services.
Commentary, legal reports, negotiations and introductions to National Telecommunications Committee (NTC) for the implementation of Greek Law 2246/1994 regarding charges to Licensees of NTC.
Legal research, comparative studies and legal opinions regarding "Transit/Audiotex" routing arrangements.
Legal research, legal opinions, negotiations and conclusion of agreements regarding operating lease for 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 and reports regarding forthcoming VAT changes in the place of supply rules for telecommunication services (Sixth Directive, Article 9 (3) (b).
Legal research in EU and Greek legislation and legal reports regarding (a) Competition Law in interconnection agreements and (b) Internet voice telephony on telecom competition.
Provision of legal services for the establishment and operation of internet providers.
Legal research, legal opinions and preparation of legal framework and documentation regarding the application of Open Network Provisions and Voice Telephony Provisions.
Legal research and opinion regarding "pay-per-call" services and regulations.
Legal research, legal opinion - Proposals regarding EU and Greek Legislation on Postal Services.
Legal research on the regulatory framework as applied to International Fixed Satellite Services in Greece.
Legal Support, legal research, legal opinion and preparation of the legal framework and documentation - An overview of Greek liberalised telecom services, past and present.
Legal Support, legal research, legal opinions and preparation of the legal framework and documentation regarding the application for participating in the Auction of the Wireless Local Loop Licences in Greece.
Legal research, legal opinions and preparation of legal framework and documentation regarding the granting of Telecommunications Licences under the framework of the new liberalised market.
Legal research on the aspects of e-gambling services offered by an offshore company to Greek citizens.
Legal research, preparation of the participation and contact to the Telecommunications Authorities of Cyprus for a telecom project regarding the Spectrum Management.
Legal research, preparation of the "Expression of Interest for a Strategic Investor" and negotiations with a Greek telecom company.
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