Dimitris Anassis

About me

As a Piraeus-based partner, I specialise in shipping and international trade disputes in the context of both arbitration and court proceedings under English law, including cross-border and trade finance disputes, advising owners, charterers, P&I clubs, marine insurers and shipbrokers.

My work covers the full range of shipping and trade issues, from charterparty and bill of lading / cargo disputes to marine insurance, shipbuilding and sale and purchase matters, as well as casualties involving general average, unseaworthiness, abandonment and transshipment considerations. I also advise on international trade sanctions as well as decarbonisation, including CII, EU ETS and FuelEU maritime drafting issues.

I am also a longstanding Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and a Supporting Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), and I accept appointments as an arbitrator in relation to matters within my expertise.

Clients describe me as thorough, responsive and commercially minded. I aim to deliver clear strategy and decisive action, combining technical precision with a practical approach to resolving disputes.

Beyond the law, as well as being a father and a proud Greek, I’m also a straight talker who believes that, even in the most technical disputes, success depends on clear thinking and strategy. These are qualities I strive to bring to every case.

My experience

• Acting on a multi-million US dollar marine insurance claim heard up to the UK Supreme Court.
• Acting on a complex multi-million US dollar dispute between shareholders following the collapse of a ship management joint venture, involving a multitude of contractual and tortious / criminal aspects in a number of jurisdictions.
• Advising on several matters relating to US / EU / UK / UN sanctions.
• Advising on a number of casualties involving general average, unseaworthiness, abandonment and transshipment considerations.
• Acting on a complex multi-million US dollar bill of lading dispute involving a series of novations, guarantees, undertakings and mortgage registrations/deregistrations as well as civil/criminal proceedings in a number of jurisdictions

Awards and accolades

• Leading Partner, Shipping Litigation Greece – Legal 500 2026
• "He fights your corner when you need him and gets to the point." – Chambers and Partners 2026
• Band 3 Ranked Lawyer: Shipping – Chambers and Partners Europe 2025