Nigel Bowen-Morris

Nigel Bowen-Morris is a partner at Stephenson Harwood and established the firm’s Piraeus office in 1996. He specialises in ship finance and advises leading international and Greek banks, financial institutions, and top-tier shipping companies on complex asset-backed transactions.

Nigel has extensive experience in structuring and documenting secured loan facilities, operating leases, and innovative finance structures across the shipping and aviation sectors. His recent work includes advising on multi-jurisdictional syndicated loans, sustainability-linked facilities, and the registration, discharge, and transfer of Greek mortgages. Highly regarded in the market for his expertise in high-stakes financial transactions.

Recognised in Chambers Europe and Chambers Global with a Band 1 ranking in Shipping (Greece), he is praised for his technical skill, client service, and market insight.

Nigel frequently speaks at leading maritime finance conferences across Europe, sharing insights on ship finance trends, legal developments, and innovative financing structures.

Clients say that Nigel is ‘‘a very strong and experienced partner. He is always helpful and willing to help. He is widely recognised for his experience in cross-border shipping loan agreements’’.