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Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch

Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch

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Greece

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Shipping finance

Noted as ‘dedicated, knowledgeable and proactive,’ Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch is well‑equipped to advise on syndicated financing, sale‑and‑leaseback transactions, and loan documentation, acting for both financiers and borrowers in commercial shipping finance. The ’stand‑out’ Alexia Hatzimichalis heads the practice, frequently negotiating shipbuilding contracts and facility agreements. Vassilki Georgopoulos and Marsila Karpida bring expertise in sale‑and‑leaseback deals, while Alexandros Damianidis advises international banks on refinancing. Christina Economides focuses on vessel and fleet acquisitions, and Konstantinos Mexias handles loan documentation and revolving credit facilities. The team was strengthened by the addition of Natalie Jackson, who joined from HFW in September 2024.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Strong shipping team, not only providing excellent services for shipping financing transactions, but also has the ability to provide consolidated services in relation to ship arresting or enforcement matters.’
  • ‘The team is first-class within shipping finance, and we have been working with them for many years, which gives us a common understanding of our requirements and facilitates excellent cooperation.’
  • ‘We have worked with many of the same lawyers regularly for many years and have a smooth cooperation and personal relationship. They are always easy to access and pleasant to work with, of course, in addition to their excellent qualifications. The stand-out partner is Alexia Hatzimichalis.’
  • ‘WFW has a very dedicated, knowledgeable and proactive team in Athens.'
  • ‘Vassiliki Georgopoulos, Marsila Karpida, Konstantinos Mexias and Marilena Kossyfa are all very proactive, knowledgeable and pragmatic.’

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Alexandros Damianidis
Alexandros Damianidis
Christina Economides
Christina Economides
Alexia Hatzimichalis
Alexia Hatzimichalis
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Konstantinos Mexias
Konstantinos Mexias
Practice head

Alexia Hatzimichalis

Other key lawyers

Vassiliki Georgopoulos; Marsila Karpida; Alexandros Damianidis; Christina Economides; Konstantinos Mexias