International law firm DAC Beachcroft has appointed highly regarded Helen Yiacoumis to drive forward the firm’s global Shipping practice.

Having qualified in England at an international shipping firm, Helen has operated in the Greek market for over 20 years, holding senior roles in NorthStandard and most recently Skuld’s Piraeus office. During that time Helen has developed close relationships with leading shipowners and key stakeholders in the market and is widely respected for her technical expertise and pragmatic approach to resolving disputes.

“Helen is an outstanding shipping practitioner and we are delighted that she is joining DACB,” said Simon Jackson, partner and Head of DACB’s Marine, Energy and Shipping teams within DACB’s Global London practice. “The Greek market is one of the largest and most significant in the world, and DACB is committed to delivering an exceptional service to our clients in this key market. Helen’s recruitment is a sign of that commitment and will accelerate our growth. I am very much looking forward to further developing the practice with Helen and our talented shipping colleagues.”

Wai Yue Loh, DACB’s Global Head of Shipping, Trade and Commodities (who is concurrently the Joint Managing Director of the Singapore law practice Incisive Law LLC with whom DACB Singapore enjoys an association), commented, “Helen’s arrival is a crucial step in our continuing plans to grow the firm’s Shipping Practice. This commitment is not confined to placing expertise where maritime disputes and transactions require support, but extends to building a team knowledgeable in the key markets where our shipowning and commodities trading clients are based. On that note, I am excited to be working with Helen and Simon to better serve our Greek clients’ needs across the globe.”

DAC Beachcroft has one of the largest insurance practices of any law firm in the UK, operating from eleven UK locations, as well as internationally from offices in the US, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Singapore, Hong Kong, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Peru and, together with BLD, Germany.
Source: DAC Beachcroft