“For me, representing a fellow Greek from overseas is never just about handling a file. It is a responsibility to faithfully support an individual who entrusts their property or family history to their homeland, thereby honoring that trust with absolute professional integrity and a steadfast commitment to results.”
Your lawyer in Greece
“For me, representing a fellow Greek from overseas is never just about handling a file. It is a responsibility to faithfully support an individual who entrusts their property or family history to their homeland, thereby honoring that trust with absolute professional integrity and a steadfast commitment to results.”
Your lawyer in Greece
Practice Areas
Real Estate Asset Management
Legal assistance in property purchases and sales, parental gifts, ownership verification, leasing arrangements, and property-related tax obligations.
Inheritance Law
Comprehensive support in inheritance acceptance procedures (with or without a will), asset tracing, tax filings, and registration with the Hellenic Cadastre.
Greek Citizenship & Passports
Step-by-step through the complex procedure of proving your Greek descent, securing civil registration, and acquiring your Greek citizenship and passport.
Litigation
Robust representation in civil matters before Greek courts, ensuring continuous case oversight and systematic communication with you throughout the entirety of the proceedings.
The Key to Remote Collaboration (Power of Attorney)
Through a formal, carefully drafted Power of Attorney (POA), you authorise me to act on your behalf, fully protecting your interests without the need to travel to Greece.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
During the summer of 2024, our family undertook the complex process of selling a property just outside of Athens. This transaction required careful coordination, thorough documentation, and the involvement of several parties, both locally and abroad.
Throughout this process, George Vasilopoulos stood out as our only trusted partner. His commitment and attentiveness were instrumental in moving the transaction forward. George consistently maintained momentum among all parties, ensuring that steps were taken promptly and efficiently.
George assumed responsibility for preparing all the necessary paperwork. His meticulous approach was evident in the completeness and accuracy of the documents, which were subsequently reviewed and acknowledged by our local Greek Consulate. Notably, the Consulate staff expressed their own appreciation and were impressed by the thoroughness of the documentation George provided.
Without George’s expertise and steadfast assistance, we would have been left to navigate an unfamiliar Greek system on our own. His guidance and professionalism were invaluable throughout the sale, allowing us to proceed with confidence and peace of mind.
George Vasilopoulos has been our solicitor for 5 years. We live in Australia but spend 3 months a year in Greece. My husband is Greek and I am Australian. George has successfully navigated the complicated Greek system to:
- complete my husband's claim for Greek citizenship and
- to apply for my permanent residency in Greece.
My husband's application for citizenship was complicated and there were many steps in the process that George assisted us with over a period of 5 years. It was great that George speaks and writes English exceptionally well. There were times when George had to translate documents from Greek to English and also from English to Greek. George is very quick to follow up and keep the process moving. He has a very good understanding of the law and can convey that to us in easy-to-understand steps.
George also has exceptional people skills. He was professional and helpful, he listened to our problems and came up with solutions and then took action. He was quick to reply to us and to complete each step needed. George has been a terrific lawyer for us, and we would highly recommend him. My husband gained his citizenship because of George's diligence and persistence to keep the process going until it was settled.
Living in Australia, I needed a lawyer in Greece who I could truly trust, and George exceeded my expectations. He assisted me with my mother’s Greek will, managed the leasing of our property, and handled property registration with the Hellenic Cadastre, among other matters.
George proved to be highly experienced, responsible, and a reliable professional who consistently conducted himself with integrity. His honest and trustworthy approach gave me complete confidence, and he made what could have been a complex process feel straightforward and stress-free.
He is very approachable and has an excellent command of both the Greek and English languages.
I highly recommend him on a professional level and on human level.
From the outset of our collaboration, George consistently exhibited remarkable professionalism and steadfast determination. His depth of knowledge was essential in guiding us through the intricate processes involved in the Greek system. At every stage, George ensured that our procedures were handled with meticulous care and attention to detail. Although these goals might appear straightforward, the reality was far more complex, requiring numerous supporting documents and declarations. Throughout the entire initiative, George was unparalleled in his assistance and representation, ensuring all requirements were met efficiently, thoroughly and accurately.
George Vasilopoulos would be one of the most trustworthy and reliable lawyers I have met. I had the privilege of meeting him when I had to sell my property in Greece. His friendly approach and expertise, combined with the fact that he was consistently on top of every aspect of the matter, gave me a great sense of reassurance and confidence that I had entrusted the case to a reliable professional who successfully handled the entire transaction from start to finish. I highly recommend George Vasilopoulos for any legal matter in Greece.
George represents a unique skill set of excellence in law, English and lived experience in Greece and in Australia. He is the go-to person if you need help navigating your ID or passport.
Similar to many Greeks living abroad, there is (and always will be) a connection to Greece. George assisted our family in working through the Greek processes with expertise, respect and incredible understanding to finalize a transaction of inheritance and further assisted in registering the inherited property with the Greek Land Registration Office.
George was incredibly professional during the entire process, clear in his requests and provided us documents which were clear and concise for our local Greek Consulates use.
I highly recommend George Vasilopoulos for any legal matters involving Greek law and procedures, particularly citizenship and passport-related services.
Although my Greek Passport application was lodged through the Greek Consulate in Brisbane, Australia, I reached out to George for guidance from the Greek side. He was exceptionally helpful and professional throughout. George took the time to clearly explain the entire process from Greece’s perspective, outlined exactly what was required, and conducted thorough research on my specific situation. His detailed advice and responsiveness gave me confidence and clarity at every step.
George’s expertise, attention to detail, and genuine willingness to assist made a significant difference. I am very grateful for his support and would not hesitate to use his services again or recommend him to others needing reliable legal assistance with Greek matters.