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Harry is an associate in the marine, trade and aviation team at the firm’s Piraeus office, specialising in dry shipping disputes. He advises on matters arising from bills of lading, charterparties, and related claims including demurrage, off-hire, cargo damage, and underperformance. He has gained experience in LMAA arbitration and High Court litigation, and regularly advises clients on international trade sanctions and compliance.

Prior to joining the firm, Harry gained valuable in-house experience as legal counsel at leading shipping companies in Greece and Switzerland, where he handled a wide range of P&I, FD&D, and H&M claims, and has negotiated shipping and commercial contracts with international traders, charterers and financial institutions.

Harry is dual-qualified in England and Wales and Greece, and holds a law degree (LLB) from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a masters (LLM) in maritime law from Swansea University.

Recent work highlights

  • Advising owners on the enforcement options of an award against a sanctioned entity.
  • Acting for owners in a complex dispute involving off-hire and underperformance claims.
  • Assisting in off-spec bunker claims involving a high value of off-hire and main engine damages.
  • Assisting in the defence of a cargo claim following a main engine breakdown.

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