Stefas – Tasiopoulos & Associates is particularly recognized for its expertise in shipping litigation, regularly handling complex domestic and international disputes before the Greek courts and foreign jurisdictions.

Our team advises and represents clients in matters involving shipping-related liabilities and claims, debt recovery, jurisdictional challenges, shareholder and family business conflicts, asset tracing and recovery, and admiralty matters. Its practice also encompasses major pollution incidents, maritime casualties, and other significant maritime disputes, with several cases contributing to the development of the Greek shipping jurisprudence.

The Firm has a strong arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practice, assisting clients in resolving disputes efficiently and cost-effectively while minimizing the time, expense, and uncertainty often associated with litigation.

The lawyers of the Firm are highly experienced in international arbitration and mediation, combining advanced ADR expertise with strong negotiation skills and a global perspective.

The Firm represents clients in arbitrations, from proceedings conducted solely through written submissions to large-scale disputes requiring dedicated legal teams. Working closely with leading international counsels, the Firm conducts arbitrations across major jurisdictions under widely recognized institutional and ad hoc rules, including UNCITRAL, ICC, LMAA, and PAMA.

Its services encompass every stage of the arbitration process, from the enforcement of arbitration clauses and the constitution of tribunals to evidentiary proceedings, hearings, awards, challenges, and the enforcement of arbitral awards in Greece and internationally.

The Firm also advises and represents clients in mediations, both as standalone proceedings and alongside ongoing court or arbitration cases, successfully securing commercially advantageous settlements, particularly in the maritime and commercial sectors.