Fanos Theophani
UK Guide 2025
Band 6 : Shipping
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+44(0)20 7119 1551Share profile
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About
Provided by Fanos Theophani
Practice Areas
Bunkers/Green Fuels
Dry Shipping
International Trade
Career
Fanos specialises in all aspects of dry shipping, P&I and Defence, as well as international trade and multi jurisdiction commercial disputes. He is known for his detailed knowledge of the law, clear commercial and tactical advice.
He regularly acts for a variety of clients, including P&I Clubs, H&M insurers, shipowners, managers, charterers, operators and traders.
Fanos advises his clients on a wide range of disputes arising under Charterparties and bills of lading, including, off-hire, deviation, demurrage, cargo claims, off spec bunkers, speed and performance and letters of indemnity.
As his "strong track record" shows, Fanos has extensive experience in London arbitrations (LMAA, ICC, and LCIA), the English Courts and ADR, in particular mediation.
He is recognised in directories as a Ranked and Notable Practitioner in Shipping.
He is recommended for his "clear thinking" and "strong track record in dry shipping and P&I work" by the Legal 500 UK Guide.
Professional Memberships
Supporting member of the LMAA
Languages Spoken
Greek
Chambers Review
UK
Fanos Theophani focuses his practice across all aspects of dry shipping. He advises clients such as P&I clubs, ship owners and builders.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have a high opinion of him. He's commercially savvy. He is a very strong lawyer and he really understands clients and their needs."
"He is a fierce litigator with a perceptive eye for detail and strategy."
"I have a high opinion of him. He's commercially savvy. He is a very strong lawyer and he really understands clients and their needs."
"He is a fierce litigator with a perceptive eye for detail and strategy."