Noted for its ‘strong expertise in maritime law and shipping finance,’ Norton Rose Fulbright regularly represents foreign lenders in financing and syndicated facility matters. The team is active on refinancing transactions and offshore and energy‑related work, with clients including domestic and international banks and financial services groups. Operating out of London and Athens, Yianni Cheilas brings broad expertise in banking, finance, and restructuring, frequently advising lenders on complex financing and refinancing mandates, including green loan facilities. Evi Platsidaki advises on finance deals such as sale‑and‑leaseback refinancings and large syndicated facilities. Alexi Remoundos supports international banks on syndicated and offshore, and green facility issues.

Stephenson Harwood advises on refinancing transactions, financing, and loan agreements, frequently acting for lenders. Co‑heading the team, managing partner Dora Mace-Kokota specialises in maritime finance and restructuring for major international financial institutions. Practice co‑head Chris Vartzis is an asset finance specialist handling vessel loan facilities, refinancing, and shipbuilding contracts. Nigel Bowen-Morris focuses on sale‑and‑leaseback deals and secured loan facilities for Greek and international banks. Other key team members include Stynos Antoniades, active in cross‑border financings, and Nefeli Christodoulou, who advises on refinancing of second‑hand vessels. The team was recently bolstered by three partner hires: Andreas Papachristodoulou, noted as an ‘outstanding individual’ with expertise in refinancing and revolving credit facilities, joined from Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch in January 2025; Georgia Asimakopoulos, who joined in March 2025 from Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch; and Vanessa Tzoannos, who joined in December 2024 from Hill Dickinson LLP.

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.

Constant & Constant (the Maritime Division of TLT in Greece) regularly acts on refinancing, secured loan facilities, and revolving credit facilities. Practice head Jeremy Watson specialises in asset finance, with expertise in restructuring, syndicated facilities, and complex financings. Stelios Andriotis, described as an ‘excellent professional,’ advises banks on acquisition finance, restructuring, and enforcement matters. The team represents Greek and international banks as well as shipping companies across a broad range of financing transactions.

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.

Timagenis Law Firm advises both borrowers and financial institutions on loan facilities and refinancing. Lily Politsopoulou-Timageni, praised for her ‘sound judgement’ and ‘strategic perspective,’ handles high‑value vessel acquisitions. Gregory Timagenis is experienced in sale and purchase transactions, while Yiannis Timagenis focuses on drafting facility agreements and security documents. Commended for his ‘sharp legal mind’ and ‘strategic vision,’ Christos Timagenis regularly advises private and listed shipping groups on loan and shipping finance agreements. Other key team members include Maria Papaplexi and Smaragda Vougiouklaki.

PPT Legal focuses on financing transactions, vessel acquisitions, and loan facilities. Managing partner Dimitris Manolopoulos leads the team with expertise in cross‑jurisdictional financing, shipping finance, and leasing. Vicky Katsouli advises shipping companies and banks on compliance, refinancing, and loan matters. Dimitra Piperidou is a key contact supporting on transactions.

Regarded as ‘experts in the field,’ Sarantitis advises shipping companies, logistics providers, and banks on financing, loan facilities, and vessel acquisitions. The team is also skilled in taxation, regulatory, and compliance matters. Practice head Eleni Papakosta brings expertise in banking and finance, shipbuilding contracts, and refinancing. Other key contacts include George Dedes and Angeliki Agrimaki.