Praised by clients for its ‘flawless execution’ and ’consistent excellence,’ Hill Dickinson LLP advises on financing and secured lending transactions, representing multinational banks, private equity funds, shipowners, and borrowers. The practice is co‑headed by the ‘standout’ Jasel Chauhan, whose expertise spans borrower and lender instructions, corporate restructuring, and capital markets work. Fellow co‑head Anthony Paizes handles capital markets transactions, financing and refinancing mandates, and PPP projects. Other key team members include Eleni Baxivanou, recognised for her ’deep technical knowledge and market insight,’ and Kostas Karachalios, noted for his strength in asset finance.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Hill Dickinson LLP acts as escrow agents in S&P transactions, offering clients a secure, efficient, and end-to-end solution underpinned by professionalism and accountability.'
- 'Jasel Chauhan is trusted by banks, shipowners, and institutional clients to oversee high-value transactions with total integrity, ensuring seamless handling of funds and documentation.'
- 'Eleni Baxivanou brings sharp transactional instincts and deep regulatory knowledge, especially in S&P transactions and ship finance. She regularly advises on loan agreements, security structures, and corporate frameworks for both Greek and offshore entities.'
- 'What sets this team apart is that they are trusted escrow agents, their flawless execution, consistent excellence, as well as their comprehensive, cross-border capabilities.'
- ‘Eleni Baxivanou is an exceptional legal professional in the field of shipping finance. What truly sets her apart is not only her deep technical knowledge and market insight, but also her ability to anticipate challenges and provide commercially sound, solution-oriented advice under tight deadlines.'
- ‘Jasel Chauhan is a standout superstar. He has transformed Hill Dickinson into the expert shipping law office it is now. He is technical, commercial and responsive.’
Key clients
- Tsavliris Salvage Group
- Five Oceans Salvage
- Thenamaris
- Navios Maritime Holdings
- Omicron Ship Management
- Louis PLC
- Hellenic Dynamics plc
- Eurobank S.A, Alpha Bank S.A., National Bank of Greece S.A. and Piraeus Bank SA
- Piraeus Bank S.A. and Euroxx Securities S.A.
- YieldStreet Management, LLC
- Samos Steamship Company
- Fearnley Securities AS
Work highlights
Acting for Louis Group in connection with the transfer of a majority stake in Celestyal Cruises to the private investment firm Searchlight Capital Partners.
Acting for Ambassador in connection with the English law aspects in relation to the issue by ACL Holdings Ltd. of senior secured callable bonds of up to €100,000,000 in the Nordic high-yield bond market and overall management of the transaction on behalf of Ambassador.
Acting as English legal counsel to the bookrunners and joint co-ordinators in relation to the issue of a €200,000,000 bond loan by Autohellas SA and the public offering and admission to trading of the bonds on the Athens Exchange.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Anthony Paizes
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Kostas Karachalios
Practice head
Jasel Chauhan; Anthony Paizes
Other key lawyers
Eleni Baxivanou; Kostas Karachalios