Dimitris is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution group.

Dimitris has over 18 years’ experience practicing shipping law in Athens. His main area of expertise is in wet and dry shipping litigation and dispute resolution. He regularly advises leading Greek and international shipping companies, clubs, operators, charterers, underwriters and classifications societies in litigation before the Greek courts. He represents clients in major casualties, marine accidents, salvage claims and all kinds of civil, insurance and reinsurance disputes. His expertise extends to litigation with government authorities arising from fines, tax, and social security disputes and to marine labour claims.

Dimitris’ experience includes advising multi-national companies on establishing a presence in Greece and Greek companies on their incorporation, structuring, taxation, and financing issues, as well as compliance with the legal and regulatory framework.

Finally, Dimitris also advises clients on property-related transactions and conducts audits for insurers and reinsurers.

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  • Advising an IACS classification society on a major casualty in Greece,
  • Assisting insurers with respect to the ALFA I casualty in the Elefsis bay.
  • Advising a major EU Bank on its dispute with the Greek State over bank guarantee letters.
  • Advising several vessel owners on their disputes arising out of the bankruptcy of a major bunker supplier.
  • Advising high net worth individuals on the acquisition of property in Greece.
  • Assisting clients with the acquisition of a share of the FRSU project in Alexandroupoli.
  • Advising brokers on a dispute with vessel owners arising out of the provision of a valuation.
  • Acting for several clients on marine insurance matters.
  • Advising clients on due diligence, taxation and corporate matters.

Education

  1. 2003 – 2004 · Master in Law and Economics, University of Rotterdam
  2. 2002 – 2003 · LL.M., University of Hamburg
  3. 2001 – 2002 · Master of European Studies, University of Hamburg
  4. 1996 – 2001 · Bachelor in Law, National University of Athens

 

memberships and associations

  1. The Athens Bar