Sonia Melegou
Zepos & YannopoulosAdvising renewable energy developers and investment funds, Zepos & Yannopoulos operates at an ‘outstanding level’, primarily handling acquisitions of land plots and project development proceedings. The team showcases ’excellent knowledge’ in drafting lease agreements and reviewing town planning issues, as co-head Sonia Melegou specialises in advising on disposals and residential lease agreements. The other lead, Marina Allamani, concentrates on real estate transfer tax issues, Maria Georgiou stands out for her work on tourism-related contracts, and Anastasia Veneti-Pagoni represents clients in property dispute matters.
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Testimonials
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‘I consider the real estate team to be at an outstanding level. It has a broad and thorough knowledge of the real estate sector, having been involved in a great number of important related transactions, and is undoubtedly one of the most experienced in Greece.’
‘Maria Georgiou: she is knowledgeable, responsive, business oriented - availability, professionalism and consistency.’
‘Excellent knowledge, outstanding people, so very exceptional and in-time delivery of the services.’
Key clients
- Grivalia Hospitality
- Astir Palace Vouliagmeni SA
- Reina Hellenic Properties
- Bain Capital Credit
- Data4 Greece
- Isrotel
- Vorwerk
- Reale
- Greenvolt Power
- Dialectica
Work highlights
- Advised Grivalia Hospitality, a real estate group which focuses on ultra-luxury hospitality assets, on the sale of branded residences in the Amanzoe resort in Porto Heli.
- Advised Reina Hellenic Properties on the acquisition of a former industrial building from a philanthropic foundation in Greece soon to be developed and upgraded into a Green Office to be certified by LEED.
- Advised Data4 with respect to the acquisition of a land plot and the subsequent development and operation of a data centre in Greece.
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Sonia Melegou, Marina Allamani