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.

律师
Maria Paziotopoulou
- 反垄断/竞争法
经验
- 代理事宜
- 会员资格与主要活动
- 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
新闻与观点
证书
执业资格及证书
- Associated Member of the Brussels Bar – E list
- Athens, Greece
学历和教育
- 美国哈佛大学法学院, 法学硕士, 2024
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 法学硕士, 2023
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 法学学士, 2021
语言
- 英文
- Greek