Sonia Horvathova Joins Global Law Experts as Exclusive Shipping Finance Law Member in Greece

We are delighted to announce that Sonia Horvathova of Papapetros, Papangelis, Tatagia & Partners Law Firm (PPT Legal) has joined Global Law Experts as our Exclusive Member for Shipping Finance Law in Greece. Her addition to our network reflects our commitment to collaborating with top legal professionals who excel in their respective practice areas.

Sonia Horvathova brings a wealth of experience in shipping finance, a vital sector in Greece due to the country’s significant maritime industry. For over a decade, she has been an essential member of PPT Legal’s shipping finance team in Athens, providing expert advice to a diverse client base including shipowners, banks, and financial institutions on complex financing transactions. Her expertise extends to asset finance, focusing on shipping-related matters like syndicated loans, sale and leaseback agreements, shipbuilding contracts, refund guarantees, and loan restructurings.

In addition to her shipping finance specialization, Sonia is well-versed in banking and finance, project finance, and corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions and public offerings. This diverse knowledge enables her to handle a wide range of financial deals seamlessly, particularly those involving international maritime commerce.

PPT Legal is renowned for its business-oriented legal counsel, especially in shipping finance, banking, and capital markets in Greece. Alongside esteemed colleagues, Sonia has successfully represented major lender clients like Aegean Baltic Bank and Piraeus Bank in multimillion-dollar ship financing transactions and collateral negotiations. Her ability to manage high-stakes deals showcases her leadership in this competitive field.

Sonia’s selection as our exclusive member for Shipping Finance Law in Greece is based on several key factors:

• Specialized Expertise: Sonia’s deep understanding of shipping-related asset finance and her track record of advising clients in financing, leasing, and sale transactions demonstrate her expertise in the field.
• Comprehensive Knowledge: Her proficiency in syndicated lending, loan restructuring, and project finance allows her to provide holistic and commercially sound legal advice to clients.
• International Experience: Sonia’s background in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, combined with her work at international law firms, enhances her ability to represent clients in Greek shipping finance transactions.
• Multilingual Skills: Fluent in multiple languages, Sonia’s ability to communicate effectively with international clients further strengthens her position as a global legal advisor in maritime finance matters.
• Integration in a Leading Firm: Sonia’s affiliation with PPT Legal, a respected firm known for its business-focused approach and top-tier shipping finance practice, enhances her network and resources to benefit clients.

By welcoming Sonia Horvathova to our network, Global Law Experts aims to provide exceptional expertise to global clients navigating the complex maritime finance landscape in Greece. Her appointment as the exclusive representative for Shipping Finance Law in Greece underscores our commitment to partnering with distinguished lawyers who blend legal excellence with practical industry insight.

We are excited to have Sonia Horvathova on board and anticipate the value her expertise will bring to clients and colleagues maneuvering through the intricate world of maritime finance in Greece. Her appointment expands our reach in shipping finance law and solidifies our position as the premier global legal network for specialized practitioner connections.