John Hadjis Senior Partner
John is the senior partner of the firm.
He started his career in London where he worked at P&I clubs and as an in-house lawyer at a major shipping company. His combined work experience and involvement in the shipping industry for over 40 years have rendered him an expert in maritime and shipping law. He consults Greek based and foreign clients on matters relating to investments in Greece and advises on commercial, corporate and shipping law issues. He is highly experienced in disputes arising from the operation of ships worldwide and has been involved in many oil pollution cases and collisions representing P&I clubs, their members and banks.
John represents many Greek shipowners, offering them legal advice and support in the conduct of their business. He also acts for major Greek and foreign banks, and shipping companies.
Areas of Expertise
- Maritime law
- Company Law
- Real Estate
- Corporate structure and financing
- Joint Ventures
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private equity and funds
Academic Background
- London University, Commercial and Shipping Law, LLM, 1971
- University of Athens, Faculty of Law, LLB, 1969
- Athens University of Economics and Business, Bachelors in Economics, 1966
Professional Memberships
- Member of the Athens Bar Association
- Member of the Legal Committee of the Union of the Greek Shipowners
- Member of the Greek Maritime Law Organization
- Member of the Hellenic Society of Maritime Lawyers
Languages
- Greek
- English
- French