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Fanos Theophani

Fanos Theophani

UK 2026

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Wikborg Rein LLP
 Wikborg Rein LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Shipping

UK-wide

4 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Bunkers/Green Fuels

Dry Shipping

International Trade

Career

Fanos specialises in all aspects of dry shipping, P&I and Defence, as well as international trade and multi jurisdiction commercial disputes. He is known for his detailed knowledge of the law, clear commercial and tactical advice.

He regularly acts for a variety of clients, including P&I Clubs, H&M insurers, shipowners, managers, charterers, operators and traders.

Fanos advises his clients on a wide range of disputes arising under Charterparties and bills of lading, including, off-hire, deviation, demurrage, cargo claims, off spec bunkers, speed and performance and letters of indemnity.

As his "strong track record" shows, Fanos has extensive experience in London arbitrations (LMAA, ICC, and LCIA), the English Courts and ADR, in particular mediation.

He is recognised in directories as a Ranked and Notable Practitioner in Shipping.

He is recommended for his "clear thinking" and "strong track record in dry shipping and P&I work" by the Legal 500 UK Guide.

Professional Memberships

Supporting member of the LMAA

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Shipping - UK-wide

Band 5
Individual Editorial

Fanos Theophani focuses his practice across all aspects of dry shipping. He advises clients such as P&I clubs, ship owners and ship builders.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He seems to have very astute judgement and can see where things will end up at a very early stage, which is very helpful to his clients.

    ShippingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Fanos is commercially minded and always focused on achieving the best possible outcome for his clients.

    ShippingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Fanos has demonstrated how to simplify complex issues and provides pragmatic solutions.

    ShippingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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