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Advising on the development, construction and financing of high-profile real estate projects, Papapolitis & Papapolitis is highly regarded for supporting international corporations and global investment firms. Demonstrating broad expertise across the commercial, residential and hospitality sectors, the Athens-based practice is co-headed by John Papapolitis, Nicholas Papapolitis and Evi Tsilou. All three specialise in the infrastructure and gaming spaces, with a specific focus on privatisation transactions and due diligence reviews. Panayiotis Papageorgiou is knowledgeable on development projects, while Konstantina Tsourouni concentrates on commercial law matters.

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  • ‘The team has good knowledge in real estate transactions with demanding assets with complex legal problems that require solutions. ’

  • ‘Elmina Chadio and Panagiotis Papageorgiou are able to handle really complex cases, with rare legal problems, and are able to provide solid solutions.’

Key clients

  • Lamda Development S.A.
  • Soho House
  • Olayan Group
  • Piraeus Bank
  • Prodea Investments REIC
  • Fidera Group
  • Brooklane Capital Management
  • Fortress Investment Group
  • Varde Partners
  • Invel Real Estate Group

Work highlights

  • Advising Lamda Development in relation to the completion of two strategic cooperation agreements for the joint development of two luxury 5-star hotels and the corresponding branded residences.
  • Advising Lamda Development on the €110m acquisition of McArthur Glen Hellas, the owner of McArthur Glen Designer Outlet.
  • Advising Taconic Capital Advisors UK with respect to the acquisition of the ex-Costa Perla Hotel located in Porto Heli, Greece, and the demolition, planning and construction of a complex tourist accommodation.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

John Papapolitis, Nicholas Papapolitis, Evi Tsilou

Other key lawyers

Panayiotis Papageorgiou, Konstantina Tsourouni, Elmina Chadio