Real estate and construction

AKL Law Firm

Client Satisfaction

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.

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Testimonials

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‘The firm has vast real-estate knowledge.’
‘Helen is a very talented real estate professional. She is very knowledgeable, goes into the details and makes sure you are fully covered.’
‘Excellent legal team with exceptional professionals.’
‘Deep knowledge of the legal sector with prominent legal professionals delivering services.’
‘The team has a very proactive approach and understands the clients' needs in very practical terms.’
‘Helen Alexiou is a clear thinker, and her intricate knowledge of Greek law allows her to provide the right guidance and seek solutions which are logical and efficient.’
‘Helen Alexiou, apart from being a second-to-none expert in her field, makes you feel that she is a part of the team like an in-house legal.’
‘Constantine Alexiou is very knowledgeable and always there for his clients.’

Key clients

Lamda Development S.A. /Hellinikon S.A.
Eurobank S.A.
Prodea Investments RECI
Grivalia Properties/ Grivalia Hospitality
Piraeus Bank S.A.
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund
RAYCAP S.A.
The Mall Athens S.M.S.A. (former Lamda Olympia Village S.M.S.A.)
Lamda Domi S.M.S.A.
Pylea S.M.S.A.
Invel Real Estate Partners
Brook Lane Capital
ZEUS CAPITAL
MSC Cruises
Werealize S.A.
Alpha Bank S.A.
The Grid S.A.
Ballian Technical S.A.
Yellow Tree Real Estate (Gibraltar) Ltd
Designer Outlet Athens S.M.S.A.
Castle Rock Limited

Work highlights

Advised Lamda Development S.A. with respect to all aspects of the overall licensing of the project.
Assisted Hellinikon SA and Lamda Vouliagmanis Mall SA, as co-owners of the plot on which Commercial Hub is being constructed, with the establishment of the horizontal properties and the regulation of the co-ownership rights.
Assisted Lamda with permitting issues related to the Riviera Galleria, a shopping, dining, and entertainment hub within the Hellinikon Project.

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