The Construction & Real Estate Development practice advises developers, investors, contractors and lenders on complex real estate development and investment projects across Greece, including greenfield and brownfield developments. The firm supports clients from early-stage structuring, acquisition and permitting through to construction, completion and operation, as well as in dispute resolution where required. Its experience includes advising international companies and a range of Greek construction companies and developers.

The firm’s expertise includes:

ADVISORY

• Structuring and development of real estate projects

Legal support in the planning and structuring of real estate investments, including the acquisition of land or property, the selection of appropriate investment vehicles, and the organisation of development projects, in compliance with the applicable regulatory and tax framework.

• Legal due diligence and land use planning

Legal due diligence on real estate assets, with emphasis on titles check, encumbrances, zoning and planning restrictions, land use, forestry and coastal (foreshore) designations, as well as assessing development potential and investment feasibility.

• Permitting and licensing procedures

Advising and supporting clients throughout all stages of administrative permitting, including the issuance of building permits, environmental approvals and other administrative acts, as well as managing interactions with competent authorities.

• Drafting and negotiation of acquisition and construction contracts

Drafting and negotiating sale and purchase agreements, construction contracts and complex contractual structures such as EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) and design & build, tailored to Greek law requirements and project-specific needs.

• Contractor, consultant and supplier agreements

Structuring and negotiating agreements with contractors, technical advisors, consultants and suppliers, ensuring clear allocation of responsibilities, timelines, quality standards and performance obligations.

• Project financing and security arrangements

Legal support in structuring project finance transactions, including the creation and negotiation of security packages (mortgages, prenotations, pledges, guarantees) and financing documentation. 

• Regulatory compliance and environmental considerations

Advising on compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks (urban planning, environmental, energy), including sustainability considerations and obligations arising under EU law.

• Project management and risk allocation

Strategic advice on project management issues, with emphasis on contractual risk allocation, delay provisions, liability for defects and the design of effective dispute resolution mechanisms. 

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

• Representation in construction and development disputes

Representing clients in complex and high-value disputes arising from real estate development and construction projects, before courts and arbitral tribunals.

• Claims relating to delays, defects and cost overruns

Handling and pursuing or defending claims relating to delays (delay claims), technical defects, deviations from specifications and cost overruns.

• Disputes under construction contracts

Resolving disputes arising under construction agreements (including EPC and design & build), particularly in relation to contractual interpretation, performance, liability and damages.

• Arbitration and litigation before Greek courts

Representing clients in domestic and international arbitration, as well as before the competent civil and administrative courts in Greece, depending on the nature of the dispute.

• Disputes involving permits, zoning and administrative approvals

Handling disputes concerning administrative acts (e.g. permits, approvals, zoning decisions), including annulment proceedings before the Council of State and other competent administrative courts.

• Enforcement of contractual rights and security

Taking all necessary steps to enforce contractual rights, including enforcement proceedings, realisation of security interests and the use of interim measures to protect clients’ interests.