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Shipping & Maritime

Responsive support for a sector where delay is expensive — vessel registration, ownership structures and the disputes that arise at sea and in port.

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What I handle

Clear advice for complex decisions.

Registration, ownership and commercial matters for shipowners, managers and maritime businesses.

  1. 01

    Cyprus ship registration

  2. 02

    Vessel ownership structures

  3. 03

    Ship mortgages and finance

  4. 04

    Charterparty and bill of lading matters

  5. 05

    Crew and employment issues

  6. 06

    Maritime liens and arrest

  7. 07

    Tonnage tax regime advice

Why work with me

Experience where it matters. Direct access throughout.

30 years

Judgement formed through three decades of demanding legal work.

Personal attention

I remain responsible for your matter, its strategy and every communication.

Prompt and proportionate

Fast answers, focused work and clearly discussed fees.

Questions, answered

Before we begin.

What are the advantages of the Cyprus flag?

An EU registry, the tonnage tax regime and an established maritime services cluster are the principal draws.

How quickly can a vessel be arrested?

Arrest is an urgent remedy and can move very quickly where the claim and jurisdiction are properly established.

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Registration of Yachts and other pleasure vessels in Cyprus.

Shipping & Maritime

Registration of Yachts and other pleasure vessels in Cyprus.

Introduction. Cyprus' geographic location is possibly one of the most strategically important locations in the world, as it lies at the gateway of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Therefore, Cyprus is a center where shipowners and investors from all over the world can carry on business in a harmonious and friendly environment. The… Read More

Registration of ships in Cyprus , Frequently Asked Questions.

Shipping & Maritime

Registration of ships in Cyprus , Frequently Asked Questions.

Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about ship registration in Cyprus. 1.Is parallel registration of a ship possible in Cyprus? In case of a provisional registration (prior the permanent registration) it is mandatory to delete the boat from the flag of another state. For the provisional registration a Certificate of Deletion of the… Read More

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