About

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Ship Finance

SARANTITIS Law Firm Piraeus Office has been serving the shipping industry for over 40 years and is recognized as a leading legal advisor, providing integrated advice to shipping companies and financial institutions on domestic and international transactions, including newbuilding and second-hand acquisitions, sale and purchase contracts, structured financing, syndicated lending, capital market products (bond and equity) and offshore matters. The Firm’s specialized litigation team offers full services in mortgage enforcement, covering the entire procedure from ship arrest to public auction. The team combines sector knowledge with strategic thinking, delivering innovative and tailored solutions to complex legal issues.

Shipping & Transport

Since the 1960s the Firm has maintained a strong presence in Piraeus, one of the world’s most important shipping hubs, participating in legal developments and actively engaging in the sector. The Firm has a dynamic litigation practice before the Piraeus Courts of Maritime Disputes and monitors financial matters regarding taxation of shipping companies and overall shipping activity by participating in national and international fora, supporting the special taxation status of vessels and joining legislative committees on maritime law issues.

SARANTITIS Law Firm collaborates seamlessly with cross-border practices and jurisdictions, providing comprehensive expertise, international insight and enhanced client service.

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What the Team is Known For

Sarantitis offers a wide range of services for shipping sector clients. The law firm assists with all issues relating to the purchase or sale of vessels, restructuring processes and the negotiation of finance agreements, as well as compliance matters. The team has further experience in defending insurers in high-profile cross-border litigation, often acting alongside international law firms in disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Sarantitis assisted Chronos Shipping with the sale of Japanese built-Kamsarmax vessels to separate domestic companies, valued at USD110 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Eleni Papakosta
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Eleni Papakosta
Head of Shipping
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Eleni Papakosta is the firm's head of department and advises clients on cross-border vessel acquisitions, restructurings and acquisition finance transactions.

Eleni Papakosta is very detailed, focused and quick to respond.

She's very experienced, capable and friendly.

Angeliki Agrimaki
Angeliki Agrimaki
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Angeliki Agrimaki offers experience handling corporate and commercial mandates, including negotiating acquisitions of vessels and related loan agreements, as well as restructurings and refinancings.

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Eleni Papakosta
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Eleni Papakosta
Head of Shipping
2
Band 2
Angeliki Agrimaki
Angeliki Agrimaki
Associates to watch

Members

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Alexandros Metaxas

Dimitris Bachoumas

Eleni Papakosta

Eleni Papakosta

Head of Department

George Dedes

Leonidas Panagopoulos

Raptis Terina

Clients

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Adele Ship Management Inc.

CrediaBank

Neptune Lines Shipping and Managing Enterprises S.A.

Niovis Shipping Co. S.A.

Piraeus Bank S.A.

W Marine

Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd

Industries

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Ship Finance

Shipping

Yachting