Piraeus
A city whose name is synonymous with shipping, Piraeus is one of our core shipping offices. With 70 years of experience in the industry, we are well-versed in every aspect of shipping and international trade. Our “small but dynamic” Piraeus team tackles problems quickly and reliably.
Shipping dispute resolution is at the heart of what Clyde & Co Piraeus does best. The office serves as a crucial link in our comprehensive global network and co-ordinates regularly with Clyde & Co shipping teams in the UK, Far East and Middle East. We maintain strong contacts with the Greek shipping community, and both local and international clients appreciate our complete mastery of maritime law.
Clyde & Co is known worldwide for its insurance and international trade expertise, with which our shipping practice is intertwined. We also offer corporate/commercial and product liability services, which allows us to give more comprehensive advice to our clients.
Our clients include some of the biggest names in Greek shipping. We: represented the salvors of the notorious 'CASTOR' incident; advised shipowners on the total loss of the CHRISTOPHER', her 27 crew members and US$6 million cargo; and dealt with protracted salvage and pollution issues arising from the recent grounding of a tanker in the Suez Canal. Working across sectors, we advise a variety of businesses, from charterers and H&M underwriters to oil companies and importers/exporters.
Clients recommend our hard-working team of English and Greek lawyers, whose combined experience puts us at the forefront of shipping work in Piraeus. All are utterly dedicated and on-call 24/7.
Martin Hall, a leader in his field with 31 years of experience at Clyde & Co, is a world expert in marine casualty. He has been involved in numerous Lloyd’s Open Form Salvage arbitrations and charterparty disputes. Russell Rawlings is a qualified British Foreign Master Mariner and is heavily involved in marine casualty investigations. Prodromos (Akis) Sikiaridis, apart from his experience in charter disputes, has written a summary of product liability law in Greece and advises insurers, manufacturers, and local importers on its legal implications.
To view the Piraeus office terms of business please use this link: http://www.clydeco.com/TermsofBusiness290108Final.pdf