Experience
Konstantina is a disputes-focused lawyer with a broad practice covering shipping, marine insurance, aviation and international trade. She has acted on complex litigation and arbitration matters, including proceedings before the High Court and Court of Appeal in England and Wales, as well as arbitrations under LMAA, ICC and LCIA rules.
Her work includes high-profile matters arising from marine casualties, groundings, collisions, and pollution incidents. She has advised on charterparty and cargo disputes, limitation issues and enforcement actions. Konstantina has also worked on aviation-related litigation, including regulatory and insurance-based claims involving international carriers.
She completed a secondment with the claims team at a London-based specialty insurer, supporting on both marine and aviation matters with a focus on coverage, liability and policy interpretation.
In the marine space, Konstantina has represented shipowners, charterers and P&I clubs, gaining practical experience in casualty response, claims handling and recovery proceedings.
On the transactional side, she has assisted clients on the sale, purchase and financing of commercial vessels, including reviewing and drafting contracts and loan documentation.
She holds a Master’s degree in International Commercial Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam, with a specialisation in International Arbitration and Business Law. During her postgraduate studies, she was a member of the university’s Willem C. Vis Moot team, developing advocacy skills in international arbitration.
Before joining DWF, Konstantina trained and practised at a specialist London-based shipping and commercial litigation firm.
Memberships
- Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
- Member, Young Maritime Professionals Network
- Member, Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG)
Testimonials
Konstantina consistently impressed us with her sharp legal insight and professionalism.
She handled complex and time-sensitive matters with skill and efficiency.
Her integrity, responsiveness and high standards of work make her contributions exceptional.
Recent Cases
- Acted in High Court proceedings relating to a major marine casualty involving fire, pollution and limitation issues.
- Advised on Court of Appeal litigation concerning environmental damage and liability following the grounding of a bulk carrier.
- Involved in High Court litigation arising from a collision and salvage dispute involving multiple international parties.
- Assisted in an LMAA arbitration concerning demurrage and off-hire claims under a time charterparty.
- Participated in mediation involving cargo damage and contractual disputes under English law.
- Advised on the sale and purchase of commercial vessels, including drafting and negotiating MOAs.
- Assisted on vessel financing transactions, including loan agreements and ship mortgages for commercial lenders.
- Completed a secondment with a London-based marine insurer, assisting with hull, P&I, and cargo claims across a broad portfolio.
- Advised on ship arrest and enforcement strategy in cross-border proceedings.