Qualified as a Greek Lawyer in 1982.
Judge at the Admiralty Court (Marine Division) of Piraeus and Chalkis (1984 to 1992)
Joined the firm in 1992.

Costas handles a wide variety of commercial and maritime disputes, including those under charters, bills of lading, ship – building and ship sale contracts. His dispute resolution experience includes arbitration, mediation, Court litigation of substantial safe port cases, ship groundings, explosions, partial or total loss cases, piracy, insurance and reinsurance claims.

He also has experience of regulatory and compliance issues in the corporate and insurance sectors. He specializes in all types of marine litigation and holds a notable record of success in Court, for which “he is praised”.

Costas also deals with non-contentious work on contracts and tenders. In particular, he has been involved in selling and buying businesses, setting up joint ventures, and offers his advice on the construction of various types of energy and marine insurance policies.

Costas acts for ship-owners, tug-owners, charterers, carriers, ship operators and managers, shippers and international traders, brokers, suppliers, underwriters, reinsurers, P & I Clubs, commodity producers and traders. Chambers and Partners 2013 recommend him as a leading shipping lawyer.