Stefas – Tasiopoulos & Associates is recognized as one of Greece’s leading maritime law firms, having established a strong reputation in both the highly competitive domestic shipping industry and the international maritime market. The Firm acts for a broad spectrum of participants in the maritime industry, including shipowners, charterers, insurers, Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Clubs, ship managers, shipyards, brokers and financial institutions.

Maritime law represents the Firm’s core area of expertise, supported by decades of experience and a longstanding tradition in the sector. The Firm provides comprehensive advisory and dispute resolution services across the full spectrum of maritime law, including admiralty matters, salvage and towage, collisions, charterparties, carriage of goods by sea, bills of lading, cargo claims, personal injury, marine insurance, and related disputes, as well as addressing the legal implications of marine pollution.

The Firm is especially recognized for its expertise in dispute resolution and maritime litigation, representing both claimants and defendants in a wide range of shipping-related matters. Its practice includes ship arrest proceedings, international arbitration, judicial vessel sales, and the enforcement and resolution of maritime lien claims.

On the transactional side, the Firm advises on all corporate and commercial aspects of shipping. Its services include the establishment and administration of shipping companies in Greece and internationally, including jurisdictions such as Liberia, Panama, the Marshall Islands, Cyprus, Malta, and others. The Firm also handles vessel acquisitions and disposals, ship finance transactions, mortgage arrangements, and vessel registration under the Greek flag and a wide range of international registries.

To ensure a fully integrated service, the Firm works closely with a trusted network of surveyors, maritime consultants, financial advisers, auditors, valuers, and other specialist professionals. This collaborative approach enables it to provide clients with comprehensive, commercially focused advice tailored to the specific requirements of each matter.