LAMBRINI P. KAIAFA

LAMBRINI P. KAIAFA

Lawyer LL.M.

Attorney in Law; born in Athens, in 1998. Admitted in Athens Bar Association in 2024.

Education

  • Postgraduate Studies Program, 2nd Department of Private Law (LL.M. in Commercial Law, Maritime Law), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Faculty of Law (2022-2023), Grade: 8.50/10 (“Excellent”), Ranked 2nd in graduating class
  • National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Faculty of Law (LL.B. 2021)

Awards

  • PROPELLER CLUB Scholarship (2023) and Honorary distinction for admission (1st in order of ranking among other candidates) to the Postgraduate Program in Maritime Law.

Projects

  • Update of the book “Maritime Law” by Professor L. Athanasiou following the amendment of the Greek Code of Private Maritime Law (act 5062/2023) in collaboration with Professor L. Athanasiou (2024)

Author

  • Sustainable Finance Issues in Maritime (Master Thesis in the framework of Postgraduate Studies Program in Commercial Law) (2023)
  • “Chapter on limitation of liability for marine pollution and cross-border insolvency” within the course “International Insolvency.” (2023)
  • “Cases of ship abandonment under Greek and English law” within the course “Maritime Insurance.” (2023)
  • Study in the IPO PROSPECTUS of COSTAMARE INC within the course “Maritime Financing.” (2023)
  • “Frustration and unforeseen change of circumstances” within the course “Maritime Transport and Chartering.” (2022)
  • “Procedural issues of cargo claims” within the course “Maritime Arbitration and Mediation.” (2022)
  • “Rape in wartime as a crime against humanity” within the course “Gender and Sexual Difference in the Greek Context” (2018).

Professional experience

Handling of legal cases and legal support concerning:

  • Corporate Law (Incorporation, restructurings and dissolution of partnerships and corporations; corporate governance; drafting of Board of Directors’ and General Meeting minutes; drafting and amendment of articles of association; due diligence processes; drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements; shareholders’ agreements; advisory services on regulatory compliance and corporate operations)
  • Maritime Law (Advising on ship financings, sale and purchase transactions and vessel registrations; sale and leaseback transactions; drafting and review of shipping documentation and contracts; ship mortgages and security arrangements; handling of maritime disputes and litigation matters)

Conference

  • 11th International Conference on Maritime Law, “Risks of Maritime Adventure from a New Perspective,” organized by the Piraeus Bar Association
  • Conference of the Hellenic Association of Banking and Capital Markets Law, “Combating Money Laundering: The New European Authority (AMLA) and Regulatory Developments”
  • 10th International Conference on Maritime Law “Protecting Maritime Business in a Changing, Regulatory, and Real Environment” organized by the Bar Association of Piraeus (2022).

Seminars

  • “Shares Transfer Agreements – Legal Structuring and Drafting Considerations”, A. Spyridonos, Nomiki Bibliothiki (2025)
  • “Corporate Law through Case Studies: Société Anonyme (S.A.), Limited Liability Company (EPE) and Private Company (IKE) – The Role of Legal Counsel in Managing Intra-Corporate Disputes”, A. Spyridonos, Nomiki Bibliothiki (2025)
  • “Mergers & Acquisitions – Transaction Structuring and Case Study Analysis”, G. Papachristou, P. Dimitriadis, Nomiki Bibliothiki (2025)
  • “Corporate Transformations under Law 5055/2023 – Mergers, Demergers and Conversions in Light of Recent Legislative Developments”, Th. Katsas, I. Linaritis, Nomiki Bibliothiki (2025)
  • “Tax Treatment of Corporate Transformations following Law 5162/2024 – Regulatory and Practical Implications”, K. Roubis, M. Psoma, L. Panetsos, Nomiki Bibliothiki & Deloitte (2025)
  • “Introduction to Chartering – Legal Framework and Contractual Structures”, D. Kittes, Hellenic Shipbrokers Association (2024)
  • “Time Charterparties – Allocation of Risk and Contractual Interpretation”, D. Kittes, Hellenic Shipbrokers Association (2024)
  • “Organized Capital Markets – Regulatory Framework and Liability,” by Mirkos A., Tzakas D. P., organized by Legal Library (2023).
  • “The Functioning of the Capital Market in Practice, Regulatory and Supervisory Framework,” by Botopoulos K., organized by Legal Library (2023).
  • “Capital Increase, Introduction of Securities in a Regulated Market, and Information Leaflet following Regulations 2017/1129, 2019/980, and 2020/1273,” by Linaritis I., organized by Legal Library (2023).
  • “Special Issues of Bond Loans,” by Mirkos A., organized by Legal Library (2023).
  • “Bond Loans, Legal and Financial Dimensions based on the new legislation of the SA (Law 4548/2018),” by Artikis G., Artikis P., Linaritis I., organized by Legal Library (2023).
  • “Titles of the Anonymous Company after Law 4548/2018,” by Lianaritis I., organized by Legal Library (2023).
  • “ESG Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Sustainability Assessment Criteria. The new regulatory framework of the EU and its impact on businesses, transparency, and reporting,” organized by Legal Library (2023).
  • “Corporate Sustainability and Democratic Legitimization,” organized by Legal Library (2023).
  • “The Dynamics of Piraeus/Athens as a Management Center of Commercial Shipping,” organized by Isalos.net (2023).
  • “Transforming the Maritime Industry with the power of the EU Space Programme,” organized by Eugenides Foundation (2022).
  • “Law and Art, Specialization: Divorce and Domestic Violence,” Speakers: Mentis G. (Associate Professor A’ Private Law), Chioni-Hotouman Ch. (Ph.D. in Criminal Law) (2021).

Workshops – Webinars

  • “Vessel Acquisition Transactions – Legal, Contractual and Closing Procedures in Ship Sale & Purchase (S&P)”, organized by the Hellenic Shipbrokers Association (2024)
  • “Womentors: Empowering Women” (Implementing Bodies: Laskaridis Foundation, Bodossaki Foundation, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) (2021 – 2022)

Languages

Greek, English, German

Practice areas

Corporate Law, Maritime Law, Transportation Law, Capital Market Law, International Bankruptcy Law

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  • 210 361 0227
  • l.kaiafa@kanell.gr