Alexandros Kosmopoulos
AKL Law Firm
AKL Law Firm
Client SatisfactionWith extensive expertise across the financial services, infrastructure, and real estate industries, the AKL Law Firm team specialises in obtaining licenses for urban development projects and handling project financing aspects of motorway initiatives. The practice demonstrates strong cross-border capabilities, routinely dealing with projects spanning across the US and European jurisdictions. Athens-based Alexandros Kosmopoulos heads the group, focusing on both corporate finance matters and the privatisation market, whilst Helen Alexiou is an expert on project development. George Zohios is knowledgeable in M&A transactions, and Kostas Fatsis is another key contact in the group.
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Testimonials
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‘The AKL team is distinguished not only for its technical knowledge, but also for its responsiveness, market intelligence and efficiency.’
‘George Zohios is a distinguished legal figure in the field of project finance, and he is equally knowledgeable and experienced in projects and privatisations. What makes George stand out are not only his technical knowledge and expertise, but also his practical approach, up-to-date market intelligence, his strive for the most efficient solution and a genuine interest in the best outcome of the case.’
‘AKL's projects and privatisation team has proved capable in handling complex and demanding projects, with many stakeholders, including lenders, project company's JV partners and other parties involved.'
- 'They have deep knowledge in the matters, safeguarding clients' risks and interests.’
‘Alexandros Kosmopoulos is always hands-on in all matters involved in a certain project.'
- 'Partners are always informed and hands-on, able to provide solutions for every obstacle that may arise.’
Key clients
- LAMDA DEVELOPMENT S.A.
- ALPHA BANK S.A.
- Piraeus Bank
- Eurobank
- HELLENIC REPUBLIC ASSET DEVELOPMENT FUND
- RND S.A.
- MSC Cruises
- Werealize S.A.
- White Mulberry S.A.
Work highlights
- Advise long-standing client Lamda Development on various aspects of its involvement in the EUR 7 billion Hellinikon project.
- Advised National Bank in connection with an acquisition financing relating to the acquisition by the Issuer of food companies including ION, Greece’s leading chocolate industry.
- Advised Alpha Bank in connection with an acquisition and development financing relating to the acquisition by Goldman Sachs Asset Management of five-star hotel ‘Theophano Imperial Palace Hotel’ and four-star hotels ‘Athos Palace’ and ‘Pallini Beach’ (G Hotels) in Chalkidiki.
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Alexandros Kosmopoulos