Maria is an associate in the Transportation Industry Group with experience in Greek shipping and commercial litigation, as well as issues related to security and enforcement. Maria has also experience with High Court disputes and LMAA arbitration, acting for owners, charterers, P&I clubs and financial institutions on both dry and wet shipping matters.
In addition to her litigation practice, Maria is a member of Reed Smith’s global sanctions practice. She has also been involved in international asset finance and vessel sale and purchase transactions, acting for bank and non-bank lenders and shipowners.
Maria also advises corporations on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters within the context of projects with an international presence. She has also assisted shipping companies with the setting up of branches in Greece.
Maria joined Reed Smith as a trainee in October 2018. She has now qualified as a member of the Athens Law Society and was admitted to practice before the Athens Court of First Instance in December 2019.