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Eleni Papakosta

Eleni Papakosta

Europe 2026

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Practice Areas

Banking & Finance, Ship and Offshore Finance, Project Finance, Marine & International Trade Aviation

Professional Memberships

Piraeus Bar Association

Publications

“Mortgages under Greek Law,” Euromoney Shipping Finance Annual (2003/2004)

“Amendment of Article 5 of the Greek Code of Public Maritime Law / Eligibility for Registration of Ships under the Greek Flag,” Lloyd’s Internet – Maritime Law, November 2000

“Professional Yachts – Legal Framework in Greece,” Lloyd’s Internet – Maritime Law, December 2000

Experience

Having joined the firm in 1991, Eleni Papakostas is a seasoned finance lawyer with over two decades of experience advising on complex international financing transactions in the maritime, aviation, and project finance sectors.

Her expertise covers syndicated, bilateral, and mezzanine loan facilities, inter-creditor and subordination arrangements, guarantee facilities, and other forms of secure financing. Eleni regularly advises major international banks, financial institutions, and ship owning groups on cross-border financings, restructurings, and workouts.

Eleni has extensive experience advising on the financing of new building projects, secondhand acquisitions, and sale and leaseback transactions, as well as on corporate and security structures involving multiple jurisdictions.

She has been an invited speaker at several international conferences and workshops, including Lloyd’s List events in London and Greece.

Education

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Faculty of Law (LL.B)

University of Southampton, UK

Maritime and Commercial Law (LL.M.)

Key sectors

Maritime / Shipping

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Chambers European Guide

Shipping - Greece

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

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

Strengths

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

    ShippingChambers European Guide
  • She's very experienced, capable and friendly.

    ShippingChambers European Guide

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Greece

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