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Sophia Agathis

Sophia Agathis

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Asset Finance | Maritime | Maritime Finance | Mergers and Acquisitions | Corporate Services | International and Cross-Border Transactions | Asset-Based Lending | Financial Services | Private Credit

Career

Sophia Agathis is an asset finance attorney in Holland & Knight's New York office. Ms. Agathis' practice spans a wide array of debt financing transactions, including the representation of U.S. banks, foreign banks, credit funds and other institutional lenders in secured and unsecured financing arrangements, particularly in the maritime lending market. Ms. Agathis has significant expertise in domestic and cross-border transactions in the offshore market, the Jones Act, fisheries and traditional blue water international shipping.

Ms. Agathis' work negotiating and drafting credit agreements and other debt documents across all industries is informed by experience she gained while seconded to the North American headquarters of Norway's largest financial institution, where she structured and coordinated secured loans. In addition, Ms. Agathis has significant experience in structuring joint ventures in connection with a variety of U.S. and cross-border business transactions in the shipping sector. Sophia has been named a "Rising Star" by Private Debt Investor, NY Super Lawyers Magazine and Legal 500 USA, among others.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Sophia Agathis has significant experience in asset finance, and has particular expertise advising lenders and financial institutions in maritime transactions.

Strengths

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  • Sophia has deep knowledge on the subject matter particularly in maritime and ocean transport matters.

    Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: FinanceChambers Guide to the USA
  • Sophia is a hard worker and highly competent.

    Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: FinanceChambers Guide to the USA
  • Sophia is just fantastic; this niche area is where her expertise lies.

    Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: FinanceChambers Guide to the USA
  • Sophia does the heavy lifting. She is good at drafting, works extremely hard and the speed she turns around documents is impressive.

    Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: FinanceChambers Guide to the USA

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