Combining 'scale, sophistication, and personal attention', AKL Law Firm advises clients on complex cross-border deals, structuring investments, financings, and SPAs, with a core focus on real estate. Practice head Alexandros Kosmopoulos advises on major M&A, finance, privatisations, and infrastructure deals. George Zohios has specific expertise in the banking and finance sector, advising major clients on structuring, joint ventures and investments. Kostas Fatsis advises on data privacy, acquisitions, governance, financing, restructurings, franchising, and corporate compliance across a range of industries.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Among the individuals I’ve worked with, George Zohios stands out for his exceptional strategic insight and ability to anticipate challenges before they arise. He inspires confidence, even in high-pressure situations, and is outstanding in his attention to detail, diligence, and proactive follow-up, which has made a tangible difference in achieving positive outcomes.’
- ‘The AKL Law Firm team is very professional, responsive and easy to work with. They understand our business needs and always provide clear and practical advice. Their knowledge of commercial, corporate and M&A matters is excellent and they handle complex transactions efficiently and with attention to detail. The team works in a very collaborative way and always keeps communication open and transparent.'
- ‘The team at AKL Law Firm is made up of highly capable, professional and dedicated people. They are always well prepared, responsive and focused on finding practical solutions that meet our business needs. Everyone I have worked with shows strong legal knowledge, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent results.’
- ‘Compared to other law firms in Greece, AKL’s Corporate Team is distinguished by its combination of scale, sophistication, and personal attention. AKL delivers premium service across a broad spectrum of corporate matters, backed by an institutional memory of landmark deals and an ability to navigate both domestic and cross-border complexities.’
- ‘George Zohios exemplifies the qualities of an excellent corporate lawyer: highly skilled, strategically minded, commercially astute, and deeply committed to excellence. He is a professional who combines intellectual rigour with practical judgement, consistently outperforming expectations and raising the standard for young lawyers in the market.’
- ‘Alexandros Kosmopoulos combines legal knowledges with excellent business acumen and always comes up with creative, yet legally sound solutions. Kostas Fatsis is steadfast, detail-oriented and responsive. He can always be depended on to deliver.'
Key clients
- Lamda Development S.A.
- Marguerite Fund
- Landis + Gyr S.A.
- Convert Group
- Prodea REIC
- Movyon SpA
- Focal Project Managers LLC
- Brooklane Capital
- Yano Participation
- Upstream S.A.
- Shop&Trade S.A.
- Kleemann Hellas S.A.
Work highlights
Continuing to advise LAMDA Development S.A. with respect to all aspects of the overall licensing of the Hellinikon project.
Advising Yano Participation on the drafting and negotiation of a 30-year term commercial lease agreement between the client’s Greek subsidiary, “Golden Star Athens 2 Societe Anonyme”, as landlord and the “Yellow Square” group of companies as tenant, relating to the lease of a hotel building at the centre of Athens, owned by Golden Star 2 S.A.
Advising Prodea REIC in connection with the refinancing of two bond loan facilities, for a total amount of EUR 305 million made available to the client by Alpha Bank.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Alexandros Kosmopoulos
Other key lawyers
George Zohios; Kostas Fatsis