Located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, Greece’s geographical location and maritime culture have given it a longstanding tradition in shipping. More than half of the European Union’s total fleet capacity is managed by Greek shipping companies, cementing Greece’s place as a key player in the global maritime industry. Among the key contributors to this impressive maritime achievement are lawyers who specialise in international shipping cases, representing key stakeholders in a sector that is laden with complex regulations and notorious for high-stake disputes.
The work of these lawyers extends to marine insurance, ship sales and purchases, cargo claims, licensing issues, maritime disputes and charter party breaches. The lawyers represent a variety of clients including ship owners, charterers, P&I clubs, and mortgagees. Their services are essential in resolving multi-million dollar disputes, navigating complex sea laws and ensuring that shipping operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Below, we highlight some of the most renowned shipping lawyers in Greece, their expertise, and the firms they represent. These lawyers are not only key figures in the Greek shipping industry, but are well-regarded internationally.
Maria Moisidou
A lawyer both in England and Greece, Maria Moisidou is a known expert in marine insurance matters. She is primarily involved in disputes involving vessel defects, collisions and detentions. Currently, she is particularly active in proceedings under MOAs. She is part of the Hill Dickinson firm.
Dimitris Exarchou
A distinguished lawyer at HFW, Dimitris Exarchou handles cases related to ship sale and purchase agreements, salvages, groundings and shipbuilding disputes.
Dimitris Anassis
Renowned for his adeptness in handling dry shipping cases, Dimitris Anassis also represents clients in cross-border disputes such as those under charter parties and cargo losses due to hull damage. He is a member of the Penningtons Manches Cooper International firm.
Ioanna Vitta
Ioanna Vitta, another key figure at Penningtons Manches Cooper International, manages charter party disputes, international claims linked to licensing and discharge issues, and cargo damage disputes.
Douglas Bateson
Douglas Bateson, the Head of department at Penningtons Manches Cooper International, is regularly called upon by owners and P&I clubs to work on contentious cases, especially those concerning marine insurance and cargo damage claims.
Electra Panayotopoulos
Electra Panayotopoulos of Shoreside Law deals with a wide range of shipping litigation. Her work often involves acting for owners and charterers on cargo claims and freezing orders related to misdelivery claims.
John Liberopoulos
A highly-regarded lawyer at Norton Rose Fulbright, John Liberopoulos is known for representing ship owners and P&I clubs on demurrage claims, MOA disputes and charter party breaches.
Jamila Khan
Recently gaining recognition for her work, Jamila Khan from Ince offers advice to ship owners, P&I clubs and mortgagees on issues including damage liability, claims against charterers, and civil and criminal proceedings arising from total losses.
Dimitri Vassos
Top-ranked managing partner Dimitri Vassos of HFW is highly respected in the maritime legal circle for handling a broad spectrum of maritime disputes, including those due to MOA contracts, charter parties, collisions and groundings.
Timon Karamanos
Working with Hill Dickinson, Timon Karamanos is tasked with charter party and off-hire disputes, cargo claims, and insurance policy and war premium issues.
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