The real estate specialists at Koutalidis Law Firm are ‘knowledgeable and very professional’, offering extensive experience in all steps of public tenders, project finance proceedings and construction agreements. The team is active in the real estate corporate sphere, dealing with M&A transactions and joint ventures, and routinely advising clients on regulatory compliance measures. In Athens, Gregory Logothetis and Ioannis Kaptanis lead the group, with the former being an expert in construction disputes, and the latter focusing on leases and transfer issues. Dora Karagiorgou concentrates on civil law matters. Manolis Kasotakis and Athina Xynopoulou are also noted.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Experts in their field that always provide accurate and pragmatic advice even for complex issues.'
  • 'I'd highlight Theodora Karagiorgou - for being responsive, proactive and expert in her field.'
  • ‘Professionalism. Industry know how. Client oriented.’

  • ‘Communication skills. People skills. Responsiveness. Judgement.'

  • ‘The Team was knowledgeable and very professional in their communication.’

  • ‘Knowledge and professionalism makes them stand out from competition.’

Key clients

  • KEKROPS S.A.
  • Bluehouse
  • McArthurGlen Group
  • Fraport Greece
  • Abertis Infraestructuras S.A.
  • Lamda Development
  • GMR Group Limited
  • GMR Airports Greece Single Member S.A.
  • HOCHTIEF Solutions AG
  • Aktor Concessions S.A.
  • REDS S.A.
  • Development of New Alimos Marina S.A.
  • Aegean Motorway S.A.
  • Maliakos Kleidi Construction Joint-Venture
  • HELLENiQ ENERGY
  • Athens Concert Hall
  • National Bank of Greece
  • Piraeus Bank S.A.
  • Alpha Bank S.A.
  • Eurobank S.A.
  • DESFA S.A.
  • Avialliance GmbH
  • Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF)
  • Frank E. Basil S.A.
  • Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
  • Home Concept Limited Liability Company
  • Aegeon-Naxos-Oceanis Private Limited Company

Work highlights

  • Advised the HRADF on matters of Greek Law in relation to the tender process for the lease of the Larymna and Loutsi mines owned by the Hellenic Republic and operated by LARCO.
  • Represented Fraport Greece, affiliate of Fraport AG, in ICC arbitration against the Greek state concerning maintenance of the airports by the Greek state.
  • Represented Aegean Motorway in arbitration proceedings pertaining to a multimillion dispute against the Greek state relating to the issuance of an operation permit for the biggest motorway tunnels in the Balkan region.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gregory Logothetis, Ioannis Kaptanis

Other key lawyers

Dora Karagiorgou, Manolis Kasotakis, Athina Xynopoulou