THEODOROS G ALFANTAKIS
Ekali, Athens,Kifissia
Summary
A legal professional with over 15 years of experience in handling (shipping) contract disputes, working for International Group P&I Clubs in London and Piraeus, international law firms and Shipowners. I have been handling cases in London Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. I am a member of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and of the Athens Bar Association, and I have been certified by the International Group of P&I Clubs with the P&IQ.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Legal Manager / Senior Shipping Solicitor
Iason Hellenic Shipping Co. Ltd
Athens, Marousi
2022.03 - Current
- Responsible for all legal and insurance matters of the Group of companies
- I have been handling various FD&D, including London Arbitration proceedings, P&I and H&M claims, and corporate matters [including but not limited to formation of companies / preparing KYC documentation,/ reviewing current loan agreements/ preparing legal letters / reports for auditors/drafting BOD resolutions for banks/ preparing hard copy corporate dossiers with all documentation/share certs etc].
- I have been handling a complex dispute between the Owners / Principals and an IG P&I Club and have been advising on MOAs [S&P].
- I have been leading the handling of all insurance matters & renewals [P&I, FD&D, H&M, War Risks, Business Travel/Personal Accident, DPA professional negligence insurance cover, Crew deductible insurance cover etc].
- I have been conducting all the current applicable sanctions screening of designated entities under OFAC - US, EU -Consolidated Financial List - and UK - OFSI Consolidated List - legislations particularly in respect of i) the current Russian coal trade, ii) the loading + carriage of grains from Ukrainian loading port(s), iii)the discharge of certain goods (i.eSoybean meal etc) to BIK, Iran.
- I have been handling Greek law matters (including family office related matters as and when necessary) for and on behalf of Owners/Principals, and have attended mediation (ADR) proceedings together with the Owner in London on 10 May 2023.
Senior Legal Counsel / Dispute Resolution / Shipping Litigation
Evalend Shipping Co. SA
Athens, Syntagma
2021.10 - 2022.03
- In-house handling of various complex and high profile FD&D, P&I and H&M Claims.
- All FD&D work was done in-house due to no FD&D cover held by the company. I have been handling various cases in London Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution as well as Greek law matters for and on behalf of the Owners/Principals.
Legal Advisor
Monoprosopi EPE, Recycling of Iron and Scrap Metal
Aspropirgos, Athens
2021.01 - 2021.06
- I have been assisting with English High Court Proceedings for Stournaras's [containerized] cargo claim, worth over US$ 1mil, against a reputable Shipping Container Company. I have been drafting and negotiating sale contracts / terms and conditions.
Senior Claims Executive / Senior Solicitor /FD&D Specialist
International Group P&I Clubs
London & Piraeus
2014.06 - 2020.06
- I have been handling various high profile P&I and FD&D claims for Members [Owners & Charterers] in both Clubs. I have been attending numerous workshops and seminars.
Associate Solicitor
RM Legal Solicitors LLP
Southampton
2013.10 - 2014.05
- I have been practicing in both the shipping litigation & dispute resolution and the insolvency/bankruptcy teams.
- I have been handling different types of contracts disputes - i.e. dispute between a tug Owners and Bank, sale of goods (non-delivery and recovery - and have made certain applications to Southampton County Court.
Claims Executive / Shipping Solicitor
AB Maritime Inc
Piraeus
2011.09 - 2013.03
- I have been handling various P&I & FD&D & H&M Claims for and on behalf of Owners
- I have attended mediation (ADR) proceedings in London on 21 March 2013 at the offices of a City Law Firm
- I have been handling MOAs (S&P) and a large insurance claim relating to a collision of a yacht.
Trainee Lawyer / Lawyer
G.Alfantakis & Associates
Athens
2007.10 - 2011.02
Trainee Solicitor / Training
Brookes & Co, Shipping Law
London
2005.04 - 2006.05
- Training with the Dispute Resolution & Shipping Litigation Team of the firm.
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Hill Taylor Dickinson International Law Firm
London
2005.03 - 2005.04
- Assisting Partners in the Shipping Group
Airman
Hellenic Air Force, HAF
Greece
2004.01 - 2005.01
Education
P&I Qualification -
International Group of P&I Clubs
Vessel Familiarization Course -
• McAusland Turner
Hull/United Kingdom 2019.06 - 2019.06
Voyage Charter Master-Class -
BIMCO
Athens/Greece 2017.11 - 2017.11
Marine Claims -
Hellenic Management Centre [ICS - Piraeus]
2015.06 - 2015.06
Legal Practice Course [Solicitors Finals] -
London Metropolitan University
London/United Kingdom2003
Master's Degree - Maritime
University College London
London/United Kingdom2001
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Essex
Colchester/ United Kingdom2000
(A-Level and GCSE Equivalent) -
Senior High School of Paleo Psychico
Athens/ Greece 2001.04 -
Foundation Course -
Inter-Anglican Foundation
Athens/Greece 2001.04 -
Skills
- Drafting pleadings in London Arbitration
- Superior negotiator
- Case interpretation
- Case Management
- Operating Systems Msdos, Win 7 & Win 8 Win 10 Software Good knowledge of Microsoft Word 2010, PowerPoint 2010,Excel 2010, Explorer 5, Netscape 4, Outlook, Access Danaos system , Telix, Softway, Ceatrix etc
Timeline
Legal Manager / Senior Shipping Solicitor
Iason Hellenic Shipping Co. Ltd
2022.03 - Current
Senior Legal Counsel / Dispute Resolution / Shipping Litigation
Evalend Shipping Co. SA
2021.10 - 2022.03
Legal Advisor
Monoprosopi EPE, Recycling of Iron and Scrap Metal
2021.01 - 2021.06
Vessel Familiarization Course -
• McAusland Turner
2019.06 - 2019.06
Voyage Charter Master-Class -
BIMCO
2017.11 - 2017.11
Marine Claims -
Hellenic Management Centre [ICS - Piraeus]
2015.06 - 2015.06
Senior Claims Executive / Senior Solicitor /FD&D Specialist
International Group P&I Clubs
2014.06 - 2020.06
Associate Solicitor
RM Legal Solicitors LLP
2013.10 - 2014.05
Claims Executive / Shipping Solicitor
AB Maritime Inc
2011.09 - 2013.03
Trainee Lawyer / Lawyer
G.Alfantakis & Associates
2007.10 - 2011.02
Trainee Solicitor / Training
Brookes & Co, Shipping Law
2005.04 - 2006.05
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Hill Taylor Dickinson International Law Firm
2005.03 - 2005.04
Airman
Hellenic Air Force, HAF
2004.01 - 2005.01
(A-Level and GCSE Equivalent) -
Senior High School of Paleo Psychico
2001.04 -
Foundation Course -
Inter-Anglican Foundation
2001.04 -
P&I Qualification -
International Group of P&I Clubs
Legal Practice Course [Solicitors Finals] -
London Metropolitan University
Master's Degree - Maritime
University College London
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Essex