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Menelaus, a renowned lawyer in international commercial law, focuses on marine, trade, and energy, delivering top solutions for energy firms, banks, and shipowners.
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Languages - English, Greek
Jurisdictions - England & Wales, United Arab Emirates
Menelaus is a distinguished lawyer specialising in international commercial law, with a strong emphasis on the marine, international trade and energy sectors. Renowned as a problem solver, he is frequently engaged by energy companies, banks, trading houses and ship owners.
He adeptly manages disputes related to maritime and offshore contracts across various jurisdictions and arbitration bodies, including LMAA, ICC, and LCIA tribunals, as well as the English High Court and Appellate Courts.
Menelaus also specialises in enforcement action and is regularly instructed in relation to arrests, attachments, and asset tracing. He has extensive experience acting for clients in disputes concerning fraud and obtaining injunctive relief.
In addition to his contentious work, Menelaus has extensive experience advising on non-contentious maritime contracts and overseeing sale and purchase transactions. Menelaus also provides regular advice in respect of various international sanctions regimes.
Based in Dubai, Menelaus regularly works from our London and Greek offices to provide a seamless service. He is results driven and prides himself on his dedication to obtaining the most effective solutions for clients.
