Totalserve has appointed Maria Theocharous as Head of Shipping and also announced the launch of Totalserve’s new Shipping Department, marking a milestone in the continued growth and expansion of the Totalserve Group.

Maria Theocharous is a Senior Advocate at Totalserve, with experience in corporate, commercial, and shipping law.

Her work includes advising on vessel ownership structures, ship registration, financing transactions, corporate matters and regulatory issues connected with maritime activity.

As Head of Shipping, Maria will coordinate Totalserve’s shipping practice and serve as a main point of contact for clients and professional associates requiring support in shipping matters.

Maria Theocharous commented: “Shipping touches so many aspects of international business that the best solutions often come from a collaborative approach. With our experienced shipping team under this new department, means that we can combine specialist shipping expertise with the firm’s broader capabilities to provide clients with seamless support.”

The role adds dedicated leadership to Totalserve’s shipping services, within the firm’s wider legal, tax, corporate and trusts offering. Through this structure, Totalserve supports clients in the shipping sector with practical advice across the key areas affecting their operations.