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Partner, Head of Piraeus Office, Head of International Finance, LLP Board Member

Jasel Chauhan has had a distinguished career in banking and finance law, particularly within the maritime sector. He trained and qualified with Nabarro Nathanson (now CMS) in 2006, moving to HFW in 2007 and moving from London to Piraeus in 2009 where he became partner in 2014.

Jasel joined Hill Dickinson in 2018 as Head of International Finance overseeing borrower-led financings, ship leasing transactions, and joint ventures across the EMEA region. Since 2020, he has led Hill Dickinson’s Piraeus office, significantly expanding its presence and influence in the Greek shipping market.

In 2022, Jasel became the first international partner appointed to Hill Dickinson’s UK LLP Board, contributing to the firm’s global strategy and development. His expertise in ship sale and purchase agreements, shipbuilding contracts, and financial leasing has made him a key legal figure in major maritime transactions. He has also played a crucial role in corporate restructuring, particularly for Greek-based shipowners and managers in both commercial shipping and the cruise sector.

Jasel has been recognised as a leading expert in ship finance by Legal 500 (EMEA) since 2015. Clients value his strong commercial acumen and practical approach to complex legal matters. Under his leadership, Hill Dickinson’s Piraeus office has doubled in size in just three years. He was also instrumental in forming a strategic alliance with the Marshall Islands-based law firm Reeder Simpson & Magee, enhancing the firm’s offshore legal services.

English (Fluent), Greek (Basic), Gujarati (Basic)

Jasel is a member of the Piraeus Bar Association and the Law Society of England & Wales.

University of Essex (LLB Hons) – 2002 College of Law (LPC) - 2003