MARIA PAZIOTOPOULOU focuses her practice on EU competition law, advising on cartel investigations, merger control, abuse of dominance, and foreign direct investment, as well as regulatory issues involving digital markets, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
Her experience covers several industries, including digital platforms, telecommunications, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods.
With a background in both EU and U.S. law, Maria brings a transatlantic perspective to her practice. She earned her LL.M. from Harvard Law School, concentrating on the legal and policy challenges shaping innovation-driven markets.
Prior to joining Sidley, she worked at a leading law firm in Athens, advising international and domestic clients on competition law matters.
Associate
Maria Paziotopoulou
- Antitrust and Competition
Experience
- Representative Matters
- Memberships and Activities
- Advised a global consumer goods company on Article 101 TFEU issues concerning resale price maintenance practices.
- Advised a multinational pharmaceutical company on competition law issues relating to multi-product rebate schemes.
- Advised a leading online ticketing platform on regulatory obligations under the EU Digital Services Act.
*The above matters were handled prior to joining Sidley.
- American Bar Association
Capabilities
SERVICES AND INDUSTRIES
News & Insights
Credentials
Admissions & Certifications
- Associated Member of the Brussels Bar – E list
- Athens, Greece
Education
- Harvard Law School, LL.M., 2024
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, LL.M., 2023
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, LL.B., 2021
Languages
- English
- Greek