We act in all types of transactions in this area from straightforward sale and purchase or leaseback of commercial, industrial and private land and property to advising banks and financial institutions in the financing of such transactions. Our lawyers advise our clients on the regulatory framework governing this area of practice and assist in the application for licenses and planning permissions. We also have experience in acting in auctions of real estate taking place within the context of bankruptcy proceedings.


MOUSSAS & TSIBRIS act in the transfer of real estate assets to and from offshore companies in various jurisdictions, including Cyprus, to achieve a tax efficient ownership structure, setting up companies and dealing with corporate governance and compliance issues. We work closely with the offices of a notary public situated within the same building to ensure that we can provide a complete service in this area to our clients.

Practice Highlights

• Performing due diligence and drafting the purchase agreements for large commercial real estate sites in Athens and Thessaloniki on behalf of a real estate developer
• Acting on behalf of a financial institution in respect of the sale and leaseback agreements on commercial properties
• Representing an industrial company in the successful bidding in auctions for the liquidation of extensive industrial real estate assets in Thessaloniki
• Acting on behalf of a construction group in city planning projects
• Advising a commercial developer on significant private real estate development projects
• Acting on behalf of foreign investors in complex transactions involving restricted-use forest real estate, including advising on the forest and land legislation in force

Our clients in this practice area are from a variety of industries including Construction, Entertainment, Real Estate Development and Retail.