Norton Rose Fulbright senior consultant, Harry Theochari, awarded OBE

United Kingdom Press release - Recognition June 2022

Norton Rose Fulbright’s senior consultant, Harry Theochari, has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2022 for his services to the maritime industry, including as former Chair of Maritime UK (MUK).

The OBE is awarded to individuals for having a major local role in any activity, including people whose work has made them known nationally in their chosen area.

In addition to his role as Chair Emeritus of MUK, Harry is Chair of Maritime London and sits on the Institute of Maritime Law Advisory Board of the University of Southampton.

Peter Scott, Managing Partner, Europe, Middle East and Asia, said: “Congratulations to Harry for this very well deserved award. Harry is a titan of the legal shipping world and has contributed a vast amount to the industry over the decades. I am absolutely delighted that his work and efforts have been recognised with an OBE.”

Harry has been named by Lloyd's List as the most influential shipping lawyer in the world. He is recognised by Tanker Shipping & Trade as one of the 50 most influential people in the tanker industry, was cited by Chambers Global 2022 as a Senior Statesperson for shipping finance and was named by Best Lawyers as a 'lawyer of the year', 2021.

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