Haris Zografakis
Senior Consultant
Haris Zografakis has been recognised by Lloyd's List as a top ten maritime lawyer worldwide, and has 30 years' experience in guiding clients.
Senior Consultant
Haris Zografakis has been recognised by Lloyd's List as a top ten maritime lawyer worldwide, and has 30 years' experience in guiding clients.
Languages - English, Greek
Jurisdiction - England & Wales
Haris Zografakis has spent over 30 years helping a diverse range of clients, from mining companies and oil majors to shipowners and state-owned enterprises, navigate the intricate world of shipping and international maritime trade. His expertise spans the globe, offering strategic advice and solutions to clients facing challenges in commodities disputes, maritime decarbonisation, and complex multi-jurisdictional cases.
Haris provides comprehensive support in dispute resolution, having acted in hundreds of arbitrations and court cases, including High Court and Supreme Court proceedings. His practice covers a wide array of issues, from demurrage claims to high-stakes oil and gas disputes. He is also deeply involved in non-contentious work, structuring transactions and advising on decarbonisation strategies, ensuring clients are well-prepared for future challenges.
Clients value Haris for his tenacity and tactical acumen, as well as his ability to deliver excellent legal and commercial advice. His leadership in the firm’s commodities practice has been instrumental in its recognition as a First Tier team by The Legal 500. Haris’s work is not just about resolving disputes; it’s about empowering clients to succeed in a rapidly evolving maritime landscape.
He is chair of the International Working Group on maritime decarbonisation of Comite Maritime International. He has published and lectured extensively worldwide, including at COP, for BIMCO and the IMO. He has been recognised by Lloyd's List as a top ten maritime lawyer worldwide.
