Hill Dickinson LLP

Shipping

Partner

2009-2014: Norton Rose Fulbright 2014-2022: Thomas Cooper / Penningtons Manches Cooper (partner 2017 onwards) 2023-to date: Hill Dickinson

Dimitris Anassis specialises in shipping and international trade disputes, in the context of both arbitration and court proceedings under English law and also advises on cross-border and trade finance disputes.

Dimitris has extensive experience in charterparty, cargo and bill of lading, shipbuilding, marine insurance, ship sale and purchase and international trade disputes, including contractual breaches and tort claims. His practice also covers maritime casualties and frequently advises on cases involving general average, unseaworthiness, abandonment of vessels and transhipment considerations.

Dimitris is also frequently involved in drafting contracts, settlement negotiations, and organising early-stage mediations.

In addition, Dimitris is a trusted advisor on sanctions and regulatory compliance matters, regularly advising clients on matters relating to UN, US, EU, and UK sanctions compliance.

Dimitris has also developed a strong interest in global decarbonisation efforts and is frequently involved in drafting contractual clauses related to a vessel’s CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator), the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and FuelEU Maritime as well as advising clients on compliance with these regimes.

English (fluent), Greek (fluent)

Member of the Law Society of England & Wales Member of the Athens Bar Association Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Supporting Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) Member of the International Propeller Club – Port of Piraeus

• School name: University of East Anglia • Degree: LLB • From year (start year): 2000 • To year (graduation year): 2003

• School name: University College London • Degree: LLM, Maritime Law • From year (start year): 2003 • To year (graduation year): 2004

• School name: National & Kapodistrian University of Athens • Degree: BCivL, Law • From year (start year): 2004 • To year (graduation year): 2008

• School name: BPP Law School • Degree: QLTT • From year (start year): 2010 • To year (graduation year): 2010

Dimitris is regularly mentioned in the legal directories. Chambers and Partners describes him as “very bright and attentive to details, even minor ones”, “very hard working”, possessing “diligence, ability to focus on the critical issues and commercial acumen” and demonstrating “amazing responsiveness”, while also noting him as being “valued by clients for providing ‘clear instructions and strategy’ in high-pressure situations” and as someone that “fights your corner when you need him and gets to the point”.

The Legal 500 mentions that he is “highly recommended” for his “quick understanding of issues coupled with fast responses” and for his “thorough legal analysis” and advice which is “always to the point and legally impeccable”.

Dimitris is also a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and a Supporting Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) and accepts appointments as an arbitrator for matters in his areas of expertise.