Noted for its ‘strong expertise in maritime law and shipping finance,’ Norton Rose Fulbright regularly represents foreign lenders in financing and syndicated facility matters. The team is active on refinancing transactions and offshore and energy‑related work, with clients including domestic and international banks and financial services groups. Operating out of London and Athens, Yianni Cheilas brings broad expertise in banking, finance, and restructuring, frequently advising lenders on complex financing and refinancing mandates, including green loan facilities. Evi Platsidaki advises on finance deals such as sale‑and‑leaseback refinancings and large syndicated facilities. Alexi Remoundos supports international banks on syndicated and offshore, and green facility issues.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is very professional. They showcased strong expertise in maritime law and shipping finance. They are able to meet tight deadlines.’
  • ‘The team is one of the best in shipping finance. They are very professional, highly skilled, pleasant and easy to work with.'
  • ‘The partner we normally work with is Evi Platsidaki whom we have a long relationship and excellent cooperation with.'

Key clients

  • ABN AMRO
  • Alpha Bank
  • BNP Paribas
  • Citigroup
  • DNB Bank
  • KfW
  • National Bank of Greece
  • Neptune Maritime Leasing
  • Société Générale

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Yianni Cheilas
Yianni Cheilas
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Evi Platsidaki
Evi Platsidaki
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Alexi Remoundos
Alexi Remoundos
Practice head

Yianni Cheilas

Other key lawyers

Evi Platsidaki; Alexi Remoundos