Alfia Sofia Lizzio, LL.M.
Senior Associate / Head of Italian Desk
M (GR): +30 693 7555 469
M (IT): +39 338 9692975
Email: s.lizzio@foutsislaw.gr
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.
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
- Excellent ability to bridge cultural gaps in international negotiations.
| Italian & Greek (Native bilingual) | English (Professional level, including legal) |
| French, Spanish, Portuguese (Fluent) | Basic German knowledge |
Memberships & Associations
BAR ADMISSIONS (US & EU)
- 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