Michael Volikas
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Shipping
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About
Provided by Michael Volikas
Practice Areas
Michael specialises in resolving commercial disputes on behalf of those in the shipping sector, both in court and through arbitration.
Michael works on both wet and dry shipping cases, with a strong focus on dispute resolution. He has specialist expertise in charterparties and bills of lading; sale and purchase agreements; and shipbuilding and refund guarantees. He has acted in cases that have reached the House of Lords, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, as well as in the European Court of Human Rights and the CJEU.
Chambers Review
UK
Michael Volikas is skilled in commercial disputes, particularly those relating to charter party issues. He represents ship owners and P&I clubs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is fantastic, a very strong operator."
"He provides very strong and clear advice on the legal position as well as tactics. He also has the ability to explain complicated issues in an easy to understand way."
"Michael is very pragmatic and reassuring, and his legal knowledge is unparalleled."
"He is fantastic, a very strong operator."
"He provides very strong and clear advice on the legal position as well as tactics. He also has the ability to explain complicated issues in an easy to understand way."
"Michael is very pragmatic and reassuring, and his legal knowledge is unparalleled."
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