Alkis Papantoniou

Alkis Papantoniou is the founder and managing lawyer of AP Sports Law Office. He commenced his career as a legal counsel for Panathinaikos F.C. and in 2013, he founded his law practice, AP Sports Law Office, providing customized services to various sports stakeholders, including professional clubs, athletes, coaches, and agents. He currently serves as a member of the Anti-Doping Division of the FIBA Disciplinary Panel and as a UEFA Pro Bono Counsel. He also serves as Chairman of the Ethics Committee of the Hellenic Equestrian Federation and as a member of the Transfers Committee of the Hellenic Archery Federation. He holds an MSc in Sports Law from the National Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and he is a PhD candidate at NKUA. He has been a speaker at various Conferences focusing on sports and he has been a member of numerous committees for sports organizations, including those of the HFF, the Greek Super League, and the European Clubs Association. During his career as a Sports Lawyer, Alkis has successfully represented his clients in proceedings before international sports judicial bodies (CAS, FIFA, FIBA, FIVB) and before the Greek sports judicial bodies and Courts. He has advised multiple clubs, athletes, and agents in contractual negotiations.