Pav is an experienced marine, offshore and energy lawyer who advises offshore contractors and service providers, shipowners, charterers, cargo interests and insurers in the offshore energy, shipping and international trade sectors, with a focus on the Middle East, African and Caspian markets.

He has particular expertise in energy and offshore matters and negotiates and advises on all the main forms of industry contracts including under the BIMCO, LOGIC and FIDIC forms, as well as assisting clients with bespoke contractual arrangements and solutions.

Pav also represents clients in litigation and arbitration matters in the offshore energy and marine sectors, in addition to marine casualties and investigation. He has extensive experience representing clients in arbitration under all the main arbitral rules including LMAA, ICC, LCIA, SIAC, DIFC-LCIA, DIAC, UNCITRAL and ADDCAC.

  • Pavlo Samothrakis has a deep industry knowledge. He has seen all sides of it.

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  • Marine and international trade
  • Energy, oil & gas
  • Onshore and offshore construction
  • Commercial litigation
  • International arbitration
  • Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
  • Shipbuilding contracts
  • Charterparties and contracts of affreightment
  • Bills of lading
  • Towage and wreck removal
  • Vessel sale and purchase
  • Arrest and seizure of assets
  • Marine casualties
  • Fuel supply agreements
  • EPC and EPCI contracts
  • Pre-bid agreements
  • Bank guarantees
  • Performance bonds
  • Insurance
  • Agreements for the carriage, handling and storage of LNG
  • Joint ventures
  • Cost-sharing agreements