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Dimitris Anassis

As a Piraeus-based partner, I specialise in shipping and international trade disputes in the context of both arbitration and court proceedings under English law, including cross-border and trade finance disputes, advising owners, charterers, P&I clubs, marine insurers and shipbrokers. My work covers the full range of shipping and trade issues, from charterparty and bill of lading / cargo disputes to marine insurance, shipbuilding and sale and purchase matters, as well as casualties involving general average, unseaworthiness, abandonment and transshipment considerations. I also advise on international trade sanctions as well as decarbonisation, including CII, EU ETS and FuelEU maritime drafting issues. I am also a longstanding Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and a Supporting Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), and I accept appointments as an arbitrator in relation to matters within my expertise. Clients describe me as thorough, responsive and commercially minded. I aim to deliver clear strategy and decisive action, combining technical precision with a practical approach to resolving disputes. Beyond the law, as well as being a father and a proud Greek, I’m also a straight talker who believes that, even in the most technical disputes, success depends on clear thinking and strategy. These are qualities I strive to bring to every case.

Jasel Chauhan

As Head of our Piraeus office and Global Head of International Finance, I specialise in shipping transactions and finance. I advise shipowners, managers and financial institutions on everything from ship sale and purchase, leasing and shipbuilding to joint ventures, private equity transactions, corporate restructurings, cross-border insolvency and sanctions. After almost 20 years in the Greek market, I combine legal and technical expertise with a commercial understanding of the sector, helping clients close high-value, high-stakes deals with clarity and confidence. My approach is hands-on, pragmatic and focused on results. Clients describe me as “an exceptional professional”, “collaborative” and “commercially minded.” I’ve also been consistently ranked by Legal 500 and Chambers Global. Since taking on my leadership role in 2020, I’m proud to have grown the office into Greece’s leading full-service shipping law firm. Away from shipping law, I focus on giving back whenever possible, including supporting a local girls’ orphanage and grassroots sports clubs in Athens. It keeps me connected to what really matters.

Alexander Freeman

I’m a Partner in the firm’s Shipping team, focusing primarily on dry shipping law, including disputes arising from charterparties, cargo claims, S&P (MOA) disputes, contracts for the carriage of goods by sea and general risk management. My practice is very diverse and my client base equally so, consisting of shipowners, charterers, traders and their insurers and P&I and Defence Clubs based in Greece, EMEA, the United States, Australasia and Latin America. While the issues clients instruct me on often have commonalities, I take care to tailor my service to the specific needs of each client, applying a strategic as well as a legal focus to achieve a robust, efficient and cost-effective resolution. My ability to think creatively as a lawyer is an important asset, as is the need to keep the commercial ‘big picture’ in mind. I take a practical and an often ‘outside-the-box’ approach to solving problems and resolving disputes, while always keeping my clients fully informed and consulted. I’m also a CEDR qualified mediator with a track record of resolving disputes through ADR.

Timon Karamanos

I’m a Partner and Deputy Head of our Piraeus office. My practice focuses on shipping, maritime and international trade law. I advise on all aspects of contracts of affreightment, charterparties, memoranda of agreements, bills of lading and management agreements, along with sale, purchase and ship building contracts. I’m experienced in helping clients resolve disputes, supporting them from initial negotiations through to arbitration, court proceedings or alternative dispute resolution where needed. My client base is worldwide, and includes ship owners, ship managers, charterers, cargo firms and commodities traders, as well as their insurers and financiers. I have a strong work ethic and I do everything in my power to secure the best outcome in the least amount of time possible. Collaboration underpins my practice. I work closely with clients to determine their goals, then forge strategies alongside them to make it happen. Challenges excite me. I take great pleasure in finding ingenious ways to address unique problems and deliver effective results. The thank you I get from the client makes it all worth it. I like to give back, and I support an Athens-based NGO which helps child refugees.

Maria Moisidou

As a Partner, I lead our litigation and dispute resolution team. Here, I bring 30 years’ experience across Greek and English jurisdictions to advising shipowners, charterers, traders and insurers on marine insurance, charterparty disputes, carriage of goods, MoA disputes and related commercial claims. I act in high-value court proceedings, arbitrations and mediations, often involving multi-jurisdictional complexities. Clients value my calm, strategic approach and trust me to safeguard their interests while delivering results with minimal stress. I’ve acted on leading cases such as Delos Shipholding SA -v- Allianz (The WIN WIN), Vitol -v- Capri Marine (The ALAMBRA) and Ullises Shipping Corporation -v- FAL Shipping Co Ltd (The "Greek Fighter"). I’m also ranked as a Leading Individual in The Legal 500 for shipping litigation and recognised for balancing sharp legal insight with commercial clarity.

Anthony Paizes

I’m a Partner and lead of ship finance in our Piraeus office, specialising in banking and finance, ship sale and purchase, corporate law, commercial law and real estate. My clients are predominantly shipowners, but I also advise lenders and investors, assisting with all manner of financing arrangements and the legal aspects of business and trade, including contracts, sales and other commercial and non-contentious matters. Building strong client relationships is key to the success of my practice. I always put the work in to gain a full understanding of my clients’ business and what they’re aiming to achieve so I can secure the best possible outcome for them. Knowing that your work contributes to your clients’ success and seeing the results of your efforts is always very rewarding. Clients know how proud I am of my Greek homeland, but seeing the firm’s name on Everton’s new stadium in Liverpool has got to be one of the proudest moments I’ve experienced since joining the firm.

Ian Teare

I’m a Partner and Head of Hill Dickinson’s Shipping team, working between our London and Piraeus offices. With more than 30 years’ experience and a background in naval architecture, I specialise in admiralty and insurance work, with a focus on collision and salvage claims. I advise shipowners, operators, P&I clubs and insurers, from the first response to a casualty through to resolution, whether by negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation. My work also extends to charterparty and insurance disputes involving technical issues such as machinery failure, fire and cargo damage. Having lived and worked in the UK, Greece, Singapore and across the Middle East and Africa, I bring an international perspective that helps me work effectively with clients around the world. Outside work, I support London Youth Rowing, a charity helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and I remain passionate about rowing and sailing myself.