Dimitris Anassis

Practice Areas

Dimitris deals with all types of contentious shipping and international trade matters in the context of both arbitration and court proceedings under English law, including cross-border and trade finance disputes.

He has been involved in numerous charterparty, cargo/bill of lading, shipbuilding, marine insurance, off-spec bunkers, sale and purchase and international trade disputes involving contractual breaches and claims in tort, as well as casualties involving general average, unseaworthiness, abandonment and transshipment considerations.

His experience also extends to advising on drafting issues and settlement negotiations and organising early intervention mediations.

Dimitris also often advises on international trade sanctions.

Further, Dimitris has developed a keen interest in the global efforts towards decarbonisation and is often asked to assist with drafting contractual clauses, including those dealing with a vessel’s CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator), the EU ETS (Emissions Trading Scheme) and FuelEU Maritime.

Career

2009-2014: Norton Rose Fulbright

2014-2022: Thomas Cooper / Penningtons Manches Cooper (partner 2017 onwards)

2023-to date: Hill Dickinson

Professional Memberships

Member of the Law Society of England & Wales

Member of the Athens Bar Association

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)

Supporting Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA)

Member of the International Propeller Club – Port of Piraeus

Personal

Dimitris is regularly mentioned in the legal directories. Chambers and Partners describes him as “very bright and attentive to details, even minor ones”, “very hard working”, possessing “diligence, ability to focus on the critical issues and commercial acumen” and demonstrating “amazing responsiveness”, while also noting him as being “valued by clients for providing ‘clear instructions and strategy’ in high-pressure situations” and as someone that “fights your corner when you need him and gets to the point”.

The Legal 500 mentions that he is “highly recommended” for his “quick understanding of issues coupled with fast responses” and for his “thorough legal analysis” and advice which is “always to the point and legally impeccable”.

Dimitris is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and a Supporting Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) and accepts appointments as an arbitrator for matters in his areas of expertise.

Clients

Dimitris has extensive experience in advising shipowners, ship managers, charterers, P&I Clubs and commodities traders.

Work Highlights

• Acting on a multi-million US dollar marine insurance claim heard up to the UK Supreme Court.

• Acting on a complex multi-million US dollar dispute between shareholders following the collapse of a ship management joint venture, involving a multitude of contractual and tortious / criminal aspects in a number of jurisdictions.

• Advising on several matters relating to UN/US/EU/UK sanctions.

• Advising on a number of casualties involving general average, unseaworthiness, abandonment and transshipment considerations.

• Acting on a complex multi-million US dollar bill of lading dispute involving a series of novations, guarantees, undertakings and mortgage registrations/deregistrations as well as civil/criminal proceedings in a number of jurisdictions.

• Advising on a complex multi-jurisdictional charterparty claim up and down the charterparty chain.

• Advising on a high value multi-jurisdictional dispute involving one of the largest superyachts in the world.

Industry Sector Expertise

• Marine

• Transport and logistics

• Dispute resolution

• Sanctions and compliance

Expert in these Jurisdictions

England and Wales (qualified solicitor)

Greece (Athens Bar Association member)

Languages Spoken

English (fluent)

Greek (fluent)

Experience

Dimitris Anassis specialises in shipping and international trade disputes, in the context of both arbitration and court proceedings under English law and also advises on cross-border and trade finance disputes.

Dimitris has extensive experience in charterparty, cargo and bill of lading, shipbuilding, marine insurance, ship sale and purchase and international trade disputes, including contractual breaches and tort claims. His practice also covers maritime casualties and frequently advises on cases involving general average, unseaworthiness, abandonment of vessels and transhipment considerations.

Dimitris is also frequently involved in drafting contracts, settlement negotiations, and organising early-stage mediations.

In addition, Dimitris is a trusted advisor on sanctions and regulatory compliance matters, regularly advising clients on matters relating to UN, US, EU, and UK sanctions compliance.

Dimitris has also developed a strong interest in global decarbonisation efforts and is frequently involved in drafting contractual clauses related to a vessel’s CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator), the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and FuelEU Maritime as well as advising clients on compliance with these regimes.

Education