Senior Associate

Ioanna Alexandropoulou

Academic Background

May 2013 – 2021

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Economics and Political Sciences, Department of Political Science and Public Administration
Doctoral thesis
Topic: "Public and private partnerships in the development of public real estate: policy, institutions, practice".

2006 – 2007

University of Thessaly, Department of Spatial Planning, Urban Planning and Regional Development
Following a postgraduate study program in Spatial Planning and Urban Planning

1995-1996

Robert Schuman University, Strasbourg, France
DEA in International Law, specialization: Private International and European Law

1990-1994

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Law, Economics and Political Sciences, Department of Law, Bachelor of Law Studies

Provided legal support in the privatization process of one of Greece’s largest shipyards, addressing regulatory compliance, contractual negotiations, and due diligence to ensure a smooth transfer to private ownership.
Contributed to the legal framework surrounding the privatization and transformation of the former Athens airport into a landmark urban regeneration project, navigating complex zoning, environmental, and investment regulations.
Assisted in the privatization of a prime coastal property in Rhodes, ensuring compliance with investment terms, land-use regulations, and development agreements to facilitate its commercial exploitation.
Provided legal guidance in the transfer and redevelopment of a historic state-owned hotel, addressing contractual obligations, investor agreements, and heritage protection requirements.
Advised on the privatization and lease arrangements of an iconic Thessaloniki hotel, balancing investor interests with regulatory frameworks governing high-value hospitality assets.
Participated in the legal structuring of the privatization of one of Greece’s largest marinas, managing concession agreements, compliance with maritime laws, and investor obligations.
Provided legal due diligence and advisory services in the privatization of a high-end marina, ensuring compliance with tender processes, environmental regulations, and long-term investment strategies.

Alexandropoulou I. (2022) "The development of public real estate. Policy, legal framework and partnership practices between the public and the private sector", Land Law Studies Series, Law Library.

Alexandropoulou I. (2019) "Urban planning, property rights and the process of real estate development: the institutional perspective", Environment and Law, (4).

Triantafyllopoulos N. and Alexandropoulou I. (2011) “The role of international financial institutions in the urban development and governance of Mediterranean cities”, Spatial Planning – Urbanism – Environment in the 21st Century. Greece – Mediterranean, University Publications of Thessaly, Volos.

Triantafyllopoulos N., Alexandropoulou I. (2010) «Land – Based Financing of the EU

Jessica Initiatives, Discussion Paper Series, Department of Planning and Regional

Development’ School of Engineering, Univeristy of Thessaly», 16 (8), pp. 183-202.

Triantafyllopoulos N. and Alexandropoulou I. (2010), “Plot ratio Transfer. The Urban Planning Tool and the Real Estate Market”, Environment and Law, (4).