Eric Montanios
Hall of fameMontanios & Montanios LLCMontanios & Montanios LLC is applauded for its ‘meticulous attention to detail’. Acis Montanios, Adam Montanios, Petros Iacovides and Yiannis Papapetrou are at the helm. It provides the full spectrum of legal services across shipping, ship financing and admiralty matters. The strong department represents prominent local and global clients, including leading P&I clubs, shipowners, ship management companies and banks. Its ship finance practice is highly recommended, and it receives a steady stream of work from foreign and national banks, in addition to borrowers. It frequently advises on cross-border and local financing matters. Additionally, it represents clients in all types of contentious issues. Senior partner Eric Montanios is a well-known practitioner. Nicolas Montanios and Maria Toumazi are both recommended.
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‘Once you start working with Montanios legal firm you understand that you are dealing with a solid team of professionals that can collaborate between them in order to give the optimum result to the client. You feel confident that you will get the optimum result, on time.’
‘All the team members with whom I am working stand out for their high values, ethos and professional qualities. I am working with Mr Adam Montanios and Mr George Toumazis and I feel very lucky to have them as consultants.’
‘The team continue to perform beyond expectations providing prompt and valuable advice. Availability and promptness always providing various options to the challenges. Multinational knowledge of marine laws. Mr Adamos Montanios as well as Nicolas Montanios.’
‘We work mostly with Ms. Maria Toumazi and Mr. Acis Montanios and consider them two of the top lawyers we have had the privilege of working with. Their strength in multiple practice areas, and promptness in providing strong legal and commercial advice.'
‘The Montanios team is the go-to practice for maritime in Cyprus, it has a well-deserved reputation for market know-how and the ability to run all types of transactions. It is also second to none on corporate structuring and advice.’
‘Adam Montanios a veteran maritime lawyer and gentleman, he is always available and provides sound legal advice as well as practical know-how. Nicolas Montanios, very well versed in Cypriot law, beyond just maritime advice.'
‘Great expertise accompanied by outstanding personalities which make the hardest exercise turn into an interesting brainstorming and effective solutions.’
‘Maria Toumazi is a very competent and hands-on lawyer who provides you with solutions and answers to complicated legal matters in an efficient way.’
Key clients
- Tsakos Shipping Group
- Safe Bulkers Inc.
- Olympia Ocean Carriers Ltd
- Histria Shipmanagement Ltd
- Santierul Naval Constanta S.A.
- West of England P&I Club
- NorthStandard P&I Club
- Steamship Mutual P&I Club
- Island Oil Limited
- Stena International
- Baleària Eurolineas Maritimas S.A.
- P&O Ferries
- Sirios Shipmanagement
- Danaos Corporation
- Island Petroleum Ltd
- Bank of Cyprus
- Hellenic Bank
- Eurobank Cyprus
- Astrobank
Work highlights
- Advised on the registration of a high-value newbuilt RoRo passenger ferry.
- Advising on the registration of eight newly purchased bulk carriers under the Cyprus flag for a large Greek shipping group listed on the NYSE.
- Dealing with all the legal and procedural matters relating to the purchase, ship-building, registration and commercial licensing of a newbuild 80-foot catamaran sailing yacht.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
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Nicolas Montanios
Montanios & Montanios LLCLeading partners
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Adam Montanios
Montanios & Montanios LLCPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Acis Montanios, Adam Montanios, Petros Iacovides, Yiannis Papapetrou