Chris Zavos — Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright

Mr. Chris Zavos serves as Partner at Norton Rose LLP. Mr. Zavos is a Dispute Resolution Lawyer in the marine, trade and energy team based in London. He specializes in shipping and energy matters, including BAR, hull (and IV), cargo, yacht, MII, war and liability insurances and claims under construction and operating policies. He has also advised extensively in relation to issues arising out of Somali piracy. He acts extensively for Underwriters in London, Norway and Russia. He also advises in relation to collision and salvages as well as contractual shipping disputes. On energy matters, he advises under CAR and operating policies and is advising in relation to claims arising on offshore wind farms and FPSOs. He is ad hoc legal adviser to the London market's Joint Hull Committee and has been involved in a number new wording initiatives, including the International Hull Clauses in 2003. the London Marine Construction All Risks wording in 2007, as well as individual clauses addressing discrete issues, including piracy and Iranian sanctions.