Widely regarded as one of the strongest and best maritime and admiralty offerings in Cyprus, Montanios & Montanios LLC‘s team stands out to clients for its ’deep maritime knowledge’ and ‘efficient approach’. Its expertise is in ship finance, admiralty litigation and cross-border shipping mandates, representing leading P&I clubs, shipowners, ship management companies and banks. At the helm of the practice are Acis Montanios, Adam Montanios, Petros Iacovides and Yiannis Papapetrou. Other standout practitioners include shipping and maritime veteran, Eric Montanios; Nicolas Montanios, a specialist in ship financing and ship and yacht sale, purchase and registration; and George Toumazis, experienced across ship financing and international ship registration.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Nicolas Montanios contributes effectively to the next generation of the practice and handles our matters confidently.’
- ‘Their team provides responsive, practical advice on complex matters. Acis, Maria, Alki and George show exceptional commitment.’
- 'Irene Kapiri and Adam Montanios provide invaluable Cypriot law advice and demonstrate strong knowledge.’
- ‘Their fast responses and professionalism stand out. They provide clear guidance on challenging non-technical matters.’
- ‘Montanios & Montanios LLC shows professionalism, expertise, and approachability. Adam Montanios and George Toumazis provide strong maritime insight and practical support.’
- ‘Yiannis, Petros, and Anna-Maria are responsive and client-focused. They provide specialist insight on shipping and commercial disputes.’
Key clients
- Tsakos Shipping Group
- Safe Bulkers Inc.
- Olympia Ocean Carriers
- Histria Shipmanagement
- Santierul Naval Constanta S.A.
- West of England P&I Club
- NorthStandard P&I Club
- Steamship Mutual P&I Club
- Island Oil
- Stena International
- Baleària Eurolineas Maritimas S.A.
- P&O Ferries
Work highlights
Advising a client on a multi-jurisdictional transaction related to four bulk carrier vessels.
Acting in relation to the registration of three container ships and two crude oil tankers under Cyprus flag, on all stages of the transaction.
Advising on a high value, complex, multi-party transaction with the provisional registration of a new building passenger vessel and registration of a mortgage over the vessel.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Adam Montanios
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Acis Montanios; Adam Montanios; Petros Iacovides; Yiannis Papapetrou
Other key lawyers
Eric Montanios; Nicolas Montanios; George Toumazis; Irene Kapiri; Alki Montanios; Maria Toumazi; Anna-Maria Leotsakou; Marilena Hadjimichael