Regarded by clients as a ‘market leader in navigating the legal complexities of global maritime disputes,’ Hill Dickinson LLP advises owners, insurers, and claimants, with experience before the Commercial Court and Court of Appeal. The practice is jointly led by Jasel Chauhan, Maria Moisidou, and Timon Karamanos. Moisidou, head of litigation and described as an ‘exceptional dispute resolution lawyer,’ handles marine insurance, charterparty, and sale and purchase disputes. Karamanos focuses on dangerous cargoes, enforcement actions, and sale and purchase contracts. Dimitris Anassis and Alexander Freeman handle bills of lading and trade disputes, while Ian Teare specialises in admiralty claims. Martin Hall represents shipowners, P&I Clubs, and property insurers, while Vassilis Mavrakis assists on charterparty and multijurisdictional matters. Other notable team members include Harris Kouppas and Anastasia Alexaki.

LCI Law is experienced before the First Instance, Appeal Court, and Supreme Court, frequently acting for owners in disputes. Its clients include shipowning companies, charterers, cargo owners, and insurers. Co‑leading the team, Antonis Lagadianos specialises in English law, with expertise in cargo recovery, collision cases, and marine insurance claims, while George Iatridis focuses on Greek law, handling civil, penal, and casualty disputes. Evangelos Catsambas advises on charterparty matters, bills of lading, and shipbuilding contracts. Other key team members include George Pezodromos.

Lauded for its ‘deep expertise in complex shipping litigation,’ Timagenis Law Firm represents banks, global professional services groups, and shipping management companies. The practice is jointly led by Gregory Timagenis, Yiannis Timagenis, and Christos Timagenis. Gregory, regarded as a ‘leader in the field of maritime law,’ advises on family and commercial disputes, shipbuilding projects, and multijurisdictional arbitration, with experience before the Piraeus Multimember Court of First Instance. Yiannis, praised for his ‘sharp insight’ and ‘solution‑focused advice,’ handles international disputes, admiralty, and collision cases. Christos is active before the Greek Courts and Court of Appeal, while Ioannis Domvros advises P&I Clubs, shipmanagers, and shipowners on crew illness and accident claims.

Reed Smith LLP’s practice covers charterparty disputes and arbitration hearings on shipbuilding contracts, with strong experience in multijurisdictional matters before the English Commercial Trial Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, and Greek Courts. Practice head Sally‑Ann Underhill, praised for her ‘sharp legal insight, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to client service,’ divides her time between London and Athens, advising on bills of lading and shipbuilding disputes. Dimitris Athanasopoulos frequently supports on matters, bringing High Court experience and expertise in regulatory issues.

Norton Rose Fulbright frequently advises on shipbuilding contracts, enforcement actions, and contractual disputes, with experience before the Supreme Court, Commercial Court, and Admiralty Court. Practice head Yianni Cheilas, splitting his time between London and Athens, specialises in enforcement matters. The London‑based Ieronymos Bikakis is noted for admiralty claims and expertise in negotiating shipbuilding, chartering contracts, and MoA issues.

PPT Legal is well‑placed to handle enforcement proceedings, with experience before Greek Courts and the Supreme Court. The team advises across civil, administrative, and penal law. Dimitris Manolopoulos, described as ‘extremely impressive’ and ‘commercially astute,’ leads the practice, handling maritime disputes and charterparty conflicts. Paris Karamitsios focuses on cargo disputes and bunker supply issues, with appearances before the Supreme Court.