Shipping - Greece
What the team is known for
Sarantitis offers a wide range of services for shipping sector clients. The law firm assists with all issues relating to the purchase or sale of vessels, restructuring processes and the negotiation of finance agreements, as well as compliance matters. The team has further experience in defending insurers in high-profile cross-border litigation, often acting alongside international law firms in disputes.
Strengths
"Sarantitis's shipping team is well equipped to handle the most complex maritime matters."
"Their responsiveness is unfailingly reliable and their service helps ensure that our company's best interests can be achieved to the highest extent."
Work highlights
Sarantitis advised Piraeus Bank on a USD23 million financing to an Athens shipping group for the construction and delivery of a newbuild bulk carrier.
Notable practitioners
Eleni Papakosta is the firm's head of department and regularly advises shipping sector clients on corporate governance matters, restructurings and acquisition finance transactions. "Eleni Papakosta is very experienced at handling ship sale, purchase and finance matters." "She is able to provide solutions to complex matters that arise."
Associate-to-watch Angeliki Agrimaki offers experience handling corporate and commercial mandates, including negotiating acquisitions of vessels and related loan agreements, as well as restructurings and refinancings. "Angeliki Agrimaki is a hard worker who is always available and offers a timely service."
