Sofia Lizzio

Senior Associate, LLM – Head of Italian Desk

s.lizzio@foutsislaw.gr | M (GR): +30 693 7555 469 | M (IT):  +39 338 9692975

Sofia Lizzio is a dual qualified lawyer in Italy (since 2006) and Greece (since 2008). She grew up in Italy, studied law at Bocconi University in Milan and she is bilingual. She worked at Clifford Chance (Milan) at the Corporate and Real Estate Departments and relocated to Athens in 2008. She specializes in assisting clients with legal matters both in  Italy and in Greece. Sofia has excellent ability to bridge cultural gaps in international negotiations.

She is now the Head of our In-house Italian desk.

Education

2021 LL.M. Master of Laws, American law, studies and jurisprudence (English/Spanish) University of Puerto Rico School of Law (ABA accredited)

2004 “Il Sole 24 Ore” Business School, Milan, Italy. Postgraduate education: Master of Laws in International Business Law

2003 “Luigi Bocconi” University, Milan, Italy. Law Degree (Dottore in Giurisprudenza) with majors in International law and economics.

Languages

Greek

Italian

French

Spanish

Portuguese

English

German

Memberships & Associations

New York, 2021 (Pending Oath)

Greece (Athens Bar Association) 2008

Italy (Macerata Bar Association) (Avvocato) 2006

Practice Areas

Business Law

Contracts law

Corporate Law

Real Estate Law