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.
A.P. Sports Law Office is based in Athens and specializes in legal matters arising from the sports sector. AP Law Office handles cases related to Greek and international sports law, providing legal advice and support to clubs, athletes, coaches, sports agents/intermediaries, and management executives from Greece and abroad. The Office has extensive experience in national and international sports law, including contracting, financial and employment disputes, regulatory compliance and disciplinary cases.
Its priority is to provide high-class services to its clients, in order to secure the most beneficial results. To achieve this, our Firm adopts a philosophy based on the principles of openness, communication, thoroughness, and focus on the specific needs of each client.
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