Vicky Zarakioti
AKL Law Firm
AKL Law Firm
Client SatisfactionDemonstrating an ‘exceptional understanding of clients’ parameters’, the team at AKL Law Firm consistently represents local and global companies before the local courts, including the Greek Supreme Administrative Court. The department also shows considerable expertise in handling ADR and mediation. Co-heads Constantine Alexiou and Sotiris Foteas act as a ’coherent team’ when addressing complex, cross-border claims in the corporate and banking arenas. Vicky Zarakioti shows ‘dedication’ when focusing on claims in the hospitality industry, whilst Eleftheria Vassila is also noted.
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Testimonials
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‘A very strong team combining academic backgrounds and significant courtroom experience. They handle all cases in a detail-oriented and consistent manner that provides a high quality of representation before the court.’
‘Constantine Alexiou and Sotiris Foteas cooperate and act as a coherent team in an unparalleled way. They prepare high-quality written pleadings including exceptional legal arguments and pragmatic references to evidence and other material. I also appreciate the high quality and dedication of Vicky Zarakioti.’
‘An exceptional understanding of clients' parameters and deep knowledge of legal procedures and unexpected issues allow them to provide holistic opinions. Fun, industrious, always available.’
‘Always respond immediately, very good legal preparation, winning attitude in court.’
‘AKL Law Firm has high-quality and professional lawyers on its team. They are fully aware of all legal changes and issues and they can advise you on any matter that may concern you.’
‘I have been working with Sotiris Foteas for many years and have the highest regard for the wisdom and inspired creativity which permeate his work. I am truly grateful for the consistent and reliable swiftness in his response times, and the assertive and respectful manner in which he communicates with even the most intrusive and ruthless opponents.’
‘They are a strong and well-structured team with a good distribution of roles, which combines a strong legal background with a very good relationship with clients.’
‘Sotiris Foteas and Konstantia Natsiou have both shown considerable interest in the case and effectiveness in handling delicate issues.’
Key clients
- Lamda Group, Lamda Development S.A., Lamda Olympia Village (LOV) S.A. and Lamda Domi S.A.
- Pylaia S.A.
- Joint Venture Attene S.A. – Latomiki S.A.
- Silverton S.A.
- Special Financial Solutions S.A.
- Piraeus Bank S.A.
- Eurobank S.A.
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Designated Activity Company
- LANDIS + GYR AG
- Burberry Limited UK
- ABN Amro Bank S.A.
- Metlife Mutual Fund Company
- Shop & Trade S.A.
- Do Value Greece S.A.
- By the Port S.A.
- Dimitrios Konstantinidis-Soutsos
- Apostolos Allamanis
- Ballian S.A.
- Cosmofarm LLC
- Academy of Athens
- The National Theatre of Greece
Work highlights
- Acting for Silverton Greece S.A., the Greek representative of a German NPL investor, on a mandate regarding a portfolio of SME debt.
- Defended the joint venture of Attene S.A. and Latomiki S.A. before the Supreme Administrative Court in an appeal for cassation of the decision of the Patras Administrative Court of Appeals, filed by the Greek state against the client.
- 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.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Constantine Alexiou, Sotiris Foteas