AKL Law Firm is well‑placed to handle enforcement proceedings, judicial NPL cases, and disputes before the Court of First Instance and the Supreme Court. Recognised for its ‘proven experience in complex cases’ and ’exceptional professionalism’, the team offers broad expertise. Constantine Alexiou focuses on dispute resolution and insolvency matters, while banking and finance specialist Alexandros Kosmopoulos advises on refinancing issues. Sotiris Foteas, recommended for ‘complex litigation in civil and commercial matters’, is highly experienced in cross‑jurisdictional litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Sotiris Foteas shows outstanding responsiveness and a strong capacity to understand the business risk behind the pending issues. He is a lawyer that can truly be trusted. I would recommend him for complex litigation in civil and commercial matters.’
- ‘The team at AKL stands out for its unique combination of legal excellence and practical business insight. With proven experience in complex cases, they consistently deliver solutions that are both legally sound and commercially viable.'
- 'Their collaborative culture, swift responsiveness, and partner-led involvement create real value for clients. This is a top-tier team that inspires trust, demonstrates exceptional professionalism, and consistently exceeds expectations.’
- ‘What truly differentiates them from many other firms is their friendly, approachable manner combined with their genuine effort to avoid unnecessary actions. Instead, they focus on efficient strategies that achieve excellent results. This integrity and client-first approach set them apart in the restructuring and insolvency field.’
- 'They are a very coherent and talented group.'
Key clients
- Piraeus Bank S.A.
- Eurobank S.A.
- Alpha Bank S.A.
- Do Value Greece
- Silverton Greece S.A.
Work highlights
Advising a consortium of banks (EUROBANK S.A. ALPHA BANK S.A. PIRAEUS BANK S.A.) on the status, impact and consequences of a long series of pending proceedings between the owner of a landmark hospitality unit in the island of Crete and the concessionaire of a landmark hospitality asset in the wider Athens area (the Concessionaire Group).
Advised the client in the sale of a single ticket portfolio including debt of approximately 30 million euros of a hospitality business unit in the island of Rhodes.
Represented Eurobank S.A., in its capacity as agent for a syndicate of bondholders under a EUR 33 million project loan, in injunction and interim judgment proceedings before the Athens Court of First Instance.
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Practice head
Constantine Alexiou; Alexandros Kosmopoulos; Sotiris Foteas