About

Provided by LCI Law

Type of work handled

LCI Law specialises in:


  • Shipping Law
  • Marine Insurance
  • Trade & Energy
  • Corporate & Transactional
  • Competition & Anti-Trust


Categories of clients

LCI Law acts on behalf of:


  • Shipowners and ship operators
  • P&I Clubs
  • Hull & Machinery Underwriters
  • Shipyards
  • Cargo Traders
  • Investors & Financiers
  • Insurers


Recent Work Highlights

These include:


  • The Eleni P – High Court decision on off-hire following a vessel seizure by pirates 
  • The Star Polaris – High Court decision on claiming lost profit as a consequential loss under a shipbuilding contract
  • Acting for a shipowner in a multi-million dispute with the cargo owners following a ship casualty concerning the recoverability of losses in general average and calculation of the ship’s contributory value
  • Acted for the buyers of two newbuilding containerships in a substantial dispute concerning the quality of the building works following the discovery of serious welding defects leading to the cancellation of the contracts
  • Acted for the owners of a Capesize bulk carrier in an indemnity claim against time charterers following the collision of the vessel with a bunkering barge which caused significant pollution and substantial claims against the owners
  • Acting for owners in a very substantial claim against charterers concerning a cargo hold explosion caused by the shipment of undeclared dangerous cargoes


Specialisations

These include:


  • LMAA, LCIA, ICC, UNCITRAL & GAFTA arbitration
  • English and Greek Court proceedings


Chambers Review

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Shipping - Greece

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

LCI Law fields a respected shipping practice with a strong focus on maritime law and litigation. The law firm is well-versed in handling disputes and compensation claims arising from groundings, unsafe ports, wreck removals and other accidents. Its client base includes ship management companies, cruise lines and vessel owners. Clients benefit from the firm's cross-border capabilities, which allow it to handle international arbitration and enforcement proceedings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Antonis Lagadianos
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Antonis Lagadianos
Head of Shipping
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Band 1

Renowned partner Antonis Lagadianos is highly regarded for his sophisticated shipping litigation practice. He regularly advises ship owners on high-value disputes, including claims under charter parties and against underwriters, as well as enforcement of arbitration awards.

Antonis demonstrates a strong understanding of the shipping industry and applies a commercially minded approach to the matters he advises on and handles.

Antonis Lagadianos has brilliant commercial understanding and knowledge of the industry. He has a great understanding of clients' practical and commercial needs.

George Iatridis
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George Iatridis
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Band 1
George Iatridis is frequently seen advising cruise companies and ship owners on civil and penal litigation as well as claims relating to pollution, wrecks and other damages.

He's very knowledgeable and responsible.

George Iatridis makes himself available on any occasion. He is also fully aligned with our company's commercial requirements and vision.

Evangelos Catsambas
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Evangelos Catsambas
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Band 2

Evangelos Catsambas has a strong practice, representing ship owners and management companies in maritime law matters ranging from grounding disputes to unsafe port claims.

Evangelos Catsambas has a great understanding of clients' practical and commercial needs and perspectives, as well as strong strategic decision-making skills.

Evangelos Catsambas is responsive and gives very good advice.

He has a brilliant commercial understanding and knowledge of the industry.

Ranked Lawyers at
LCI Law

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Greece

Shipping

Antonis Lagadianos
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Antonis Lagadianos
Head of Shipping
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Band 1
George Iatridis
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George Iatridis
1
Band 1
Evangelos Catsambas
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Evangelos Catsambas
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Band 2

Members

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Anastasia Dola

Antonis Lagadianos

Antonis Lagadianos

Head of Department

Ioanna Dimopoulou

Industries

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Oil & Gas

Trade