PPT Legal provides 'a commercially-minded and efficient service' to a compelling mix of domestic and international operators and lenders, seeking or providing finance to facilitate a wide range of activity, including new vessel acquisitions and to refinance existing indebtedness. Team head John Papapetros has a strong reputation in the market and excels at advising on complex cross-border mandates. Vicky Katsouli and Sonia Horvathova are also key members of the team and regularly handle work for key lender client Aegean Baltic Bank.
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- 'They provide a commercially-minded and efficient service.'
Key clients
- Aegean Baltic Bank
- Piraeus Bank
- Canfornav Limited
- Navios South American Logistics Inc.
- Kouros Maritime Enterprises Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Piraeus Bank acting as lender on a $38m financing to three ship owning companies.
- Advised Navios South American Logistics Inc. on collateral substitution with mortgages over Argentinian flag vessels.
- Represented Aegean Baltic Bank acting as lender, agent, arranger and security trustee in a $20.5m financing to two shipowning companies.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Papapetros