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Holman Fenwick Willan LLP

6TH FLOOR, 83 AKTI MIAOULI & FLESSA STREET, 185 38 PIRAEUS, GREECE

Tel:: Work +30 210 429 3978
Fax:: Fax +30 210 429 3118

Web:: www.hfw.com
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Sydney, Singapore, Shanghai, Rouen, Piraeus, Perth , and 7 more

What we say about the firm's legal practice in Greece

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, Holman Fenwick Willan LLP is a third tier firm,

Holman Fenwick Willan LLP has a global reputation for shipping litigation, and its Piraeus office also handles insurance claims and broader commercial matters for banks and shipowners.

Shipping finance

Within Shipping finance, Holman Fenwick Willan LLP is a third tier firm,

Holman Fenwick Willan LLP’s ship finance expertise covers all vessel types, from tankers to mega-yachts. In 2010, the practice acted for National Bank of Greece on extending an overdraft facility and advised HSH Nordbank on delivery finance for four newbuilds. Finance specialist Alexia Kleonakos heads the practice, which was bolstered by finance lawyer Jasel Chauhan relocating from London.

Shipping litigation

Within Shipping litigation, Holman Fenwick Willan LLP is a first tier firm,

Holman Fenwick Willan LLP’s expertise in both wet and dry shipping disputes was further strengthened by the addition of casualty investigator Tim Howse to the Piraeus team. Highlights in 2010 included advising on several shipbuilding contract quality and compliance disputes, while on the wet side the practice advised shipowners, hull underwriters and P&I clubs in connection with LOF salvage claims arising from the grounding of a supramax vessel in the Philippines. Dimitris Exarchou was promoted to the partnership.

What we say worldwide

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United Arab Emirates

Offices in Dubai

Australia

Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth

China

Offices in Shanghai

France

Offices in Paris and Rouen

Greece

Offices in Piraeus

Hong Kong

Offices in Hong Kong

London

Offices in London

Singapore

Offices in Singapore

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Holman Fenwick Willan LLP

Business interruption insurance: importance of understanding cover

Business interruption insurance is often a key component of a company’s business continuity plan. The insurance is designed to compensate an insured for the financial effect of the interruption or interference to that business as a result of physical damage to an insured property or other key external events, such as damage at a supplier’s or customer’s premises. The intention is to restore the business to the same financial position as if the loss had not occurred, subject always to the terms and conditions of the policy.  

- Holman Fenwick Willan

Legal Developments in Greece

Legal Developments and updates from the leading lawyers in each jurisdiction. To contribute, send an email request to

The Ultimate Legal Guide to Investing in Greece

1) minority shareholders rights and shareholders agreements, 2) S.A. taxation, 3) antitrust regulations, cartels and abuse of dominance, 4) state aid, 5) environment & industry, 6) spatial & urban planning, land uses, 7) personal data protection.

- Dryllerakis & Associates
Employment Law amendments boosts Foreign Direct Investments (F.D.I.)

Pistiolis-Triantafyllos & Associates law firm has one of the most dynamic and business-oriented corporate employment & labour law practices in Greece. We represent national and international corporations and we make it our business to keep up with the ever-changing complexities of employment law, so corporations can focus on running their business. Employment law is one of the most rapidly changing areas of our legal system. Against a backdrop of new legislation, regulations and reported cases, maintaining best practice is a real challenge.

- Pistiolis - Triantafyllos & Associates Law Fir
Competition Alert Hellenic Competition Commission adopts a new Leniency Program

The Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) recently issued decision 526/VI/2011, by virtue of which it adopted a “second generation” leniency program, which is fully aligned with the relevant EU provisions and practices.

- Zepos & Yannopoulos
P&P Newsletter - PV Energy

Update on the regulative framework of PV development following the recent enactment of Law 4001/2011 and the revised Regulation of Electricity Generation Licences for RES plants in Greece.

- Politis & Partners
Merger Control

Merger control in Greece. A detailed chapter, including the new provisions recently established under Law 3959/11.

- Dryllerakis & Associates
The Mergers & Acquisitions Review

M&A activity in Greece for 2010/11. An annual review providing the Greek legal framework and the main market tendencies.

- Dryllerakis & Associates
New Energy Law, Amendments to Gas Code and Other Developments

In this Newsletter A. Greece Passes New Energy Law on Electricity, Gas and Hydrocarbon Exploration Hydrocarbons market reforms B. First Amendment of the Greek Grid Code for the National Natural Gas System Reservation of capacity LNG terminal use System expansion and advance reservation of capacity Future developments C. New Tax on Consumption of Natural Gas D. New Monopoly Natural Gas Distribution Companies to be Auctioned in October

- Zepos & Yannopoulos
Greek Electricity Regulation 2010

An update of the firm's yearly chapter on the regulatory regime of the Greek power market

- Kelemenis & Co
Greek Labour Law

A detailed chapter on Greek employment law

- Kelemenis & Co
Venture capital transactions in Greece

The Greek venture capital market does not rely on local structures or Greek legislation. Even when funds are of Greek origin, they follow structures and arrangements that are driven by foreign jurisdictions, primarily those with tax incentives.

- Kelemenis & Co