shipping & transport.

We represent owners, carriers, shippers and charterers. Work includes ship arrests, injunctions, sale and purchase of ships involving all kinds of vessels (passenger, bulk carriers, tankers, gas carriers and yachts) registered under the Greek or foreign flags, shipbuilding contracts and acquisitions of shipping companies. Particular experience in auction and foreclosure proceedings for vessels and real estate.

maritime corp. law & tax.

We advise clients in all matters related to maritime companies, Greek and off shore and the organization and setting up of maritime businesses, development of tax planning strategies for companies in the maritime sector, application of double tax treaties, tax treatment of real estate acquisitions, tax liabilities of individuals and legal entities.

civil & commercial law.

We handle a variety of civil and commercial law related cases for our shipping clients who invest in real estate and other businesses, legal due diligence reviews, stock and asset acquisition for multinational and Greek companies.

commercial litigation.

Work includes corporate, commercial and administrative matters before a wide range of courts and tribunals. The firm also represents Piraeus Bank in cases regarding law 3869/2010 issues. The firm also handles domestic arbitration.

auctions & foreclosure.

We represent buyers and interested parties in buying foreclosed vessels/yachts and property in Greece. We can rely on an extensive network of bailiffs, civil law notaries, notary's clerks, paralegals and support staff. We offer to the interested party all the advice and information it needs for the auction process, we prepare all the required documents for the bidding and we represent the buyer throughout the foreclosure auction process.

insurance.

Through our collaboration with Vilmar International S.A. the firm advises on insurance and reinsurance contracts, claims related disputes and insurance related litigation.

real estate.

We offer advice to local and international developers, financial institutions, banks and private investors on transactions for and exploitation of property. Preliminary agreements, purchase agreements, building regulations, commercial leases, sub-lease agreements, construction contracts, legal due diligence and searches in respect of real estate properties, application of the most appropriate tax vehicles (corporate vehicles, share purchase and acquisition of companies, financing agreements)..

cross-border transactions.

Cross-border transactions include both outbound and inbound transfers of property, stock, or financial and commercial obligations between related entities resident or operating in different tax jurisdictions. The creation of binding investment structures, negotiation of effective joint venture terms with viable exit strategies and the drafting of dependable dispute resolution mechanisms are essential elements of this practice area. Our team provides corporate and transactional services to international private clients seeking to make acquisitions, strategic alliances, joint ventures, or investments in Greece, as well as to European and international private clients seeking to make such investments in international markets. Our clients range from mid-sized quoted companies and large private concerns to smaller owner-managed businesses, across a wide variety of industry sectors. In each case, our firm is focused with the goal of effecting transactions consistent with the client’s expectations.