Dr Constantine Alexiou > AKL Law Firm > Athens, Greece > Lawyer Profile

Overseeing high-profile urban regeneration projects and major acquisitions in the tourism sector, AKL Law Firm fields ‘exceptional professionals’, specialising in handling tenders for long-term leases and complex financing arrangements. The practice is highly knowledgeable in assisting with the execution of sale and purchase agreements and finalising construction contracts, with co-head Constantine Alexiou being an expert in advising on property investments and public procurement. Co-lead Helen Alexiou is especially skilled in zoning and planning law issues, Alexandros Kosmopoulos is a specialist in M&A mandates and infrastructure projects, whilst Eleftheria Vassila stands out for her regulatory and licensing expertise.

Combining ‘very strong academic credentials and a pragmatic approach of the Court’s practice’, AKL Law Firm is well-positioned to provide ‘exceptional’ advice to creditors/investors, in particular, seeking to maximise their returns, including through enforcement proceedings. As well as frequently advising banks as creditors, the team also represents servicers, including those acting on behalf of NPL investors. The ‘responsive and helpful’ Sotiris Foteas takes the lead on the majority of the mandates and is noted for his ‘outstanding’ courtroom skills. Foteas heads up the multi-disciplinary team alongside litigator Constantine Alexiou and banking and finance expert Alexandros Kosmopoulos.

Deploying a team of ‘friendly and helpful staff’, AKL Law Firm stands out for its international arbitration and multi-jurisdictional dispute resolution work across the hospitality, banking and construction sectors. The practice has considerable experience in handling Supreme Administrative Court proceedings, with co-head Constantine Alexiou regularly acting on behalf of consortiums of banks and joint ventures in cases relating to real estate and employment issues. Fellow practice head Sotiris Foteas covers a range of civil and commercial issues; Vicky Zarakioti is a restructuring expert; and Konstantia Natsiou regularly handles public and civil law disputes.