The Legal 500
The Legal 500 – Year 2024
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Shipping Litigation
Hall of Fame: Gregory Timagenis
Next Generation Partners: Christos Timagenis, Yiannis Timagenis
Practice Head(s): Gregory Timagenis, Yiannis Timagenis
Other Key Lawyer(s): Christos Timagenis, Mariangela Vlachou, Zoi Timagenis
‘Locally rooted but with an international mindset’, Timagenis Law Firm has developed a strong reputation among domestic and foreign stakeholders, including owners and insurers, across a myriad of litigation and arbitration, where it is appreciated for its ‘relentless and dogged drive’ to obtain a favourable result. As well as conventional wet and dry disputes, including charterparty matters and marine pollution cases, the firm is also well-versed in handling finance and commercial disputes in the sector, including for banks on debt enforcement issues and for parties engaged in shipping shareholder disputes. Drawing upon his ‘exceptional’ knowledge of both English and Greek laws and procedures, ‘outstanding’ dual qualified partner Yiannis Timagenis is a firm favourite among clients and provides ‘commercially oriented and practical solutions’, including on asset tracing and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. Gregory Timagenis, who co-heads the team alongside Yiannis, has ‘built a track-record of international proportions’, and as well as making regular appearances before the Greek Supreme Court has also successfully appeared in cases spanning ‘almost every continent, as well as in the open waters where International Law prevails’. US and Greek-qualified partner Christos Timagenis, who ‘knows the shipping industry inside out’ is another practitioner within the team with outstanding international exposure, and provides ‘tailored and practical advice’ across a range of multi-jurisdictional disputes and is also qualified to practice before the Supreme Court of Greece.
Testimonials
‘The team provides a high quality service and a detailed-oriented approach.’
‘Locally rooted but with an international mindset, the team is well-equipped to service foreign clients and help them navigate the Greek market.’
‘They have exceptional knowledge of both Greek and English maritime and commercial law. Moreover the team demonstrated tremendous practical knowledge of local procedures as well as a relentless and dogged drive to obtain the right result for our mutual client.’
‘Gregory Timagenis has built a track-record of international proportions, with a command of legal knowledge and successful appearances in cases that have spanned almost every continent, as well as in the open waters where International Law prevails.’
‘Christos Timagenis is the definition of a top-notch lawyer. Due to his vast experience and his detailed oriented approach, he is the first person I call for any shipping corporate, taxation or litigation matter raised.’
‘Christos Timagenis knows the shipping industry inside out. He provides tailored and practical advice in the field, including in related litigation. A go-to lawyer for shipping matters.’
‘Yiannis Timagenis is an expert in employment and data protection matters related to the shipping industry.’
‘Yiannis Timagenis is outstanding. His knowledge of both English and Greek laws and procedures was especially valuable. He worked incredibly hard, kept us updated at all relevant times, and provided advice in a cost-effective manner.’
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Shipping Finance
Hall of Fame: Gregory Timagenis
Next Generation Partners: Yiannis Timagenis, Christos Timagenis
Practice Heads: Lily Politsopoulou – Timagenis, Yiannis Timagenis, Christos Timagenis
Other Key Lawyer: Gregory Timagenis
Timagenis Law Firm provides ‘high-quality, sophisticated and innovative legal services’ to shipping companies, banks and funds across a range of complex domestic and international transactions. The firm’s versatility across financial products, including as it relates bank loans and the capital markets, is a compelling proposition to international borrowers with a nexus to Greece. In this regard, ‘extremely detail oriented and intelligent’ dual Greek and New York-qualified partner Christos Timagenis regularly advises Greek shipping companies seeking to raise equity and debt finance on the US capital markets. As well as her proficiency acting for lenders and borrowers in bank loan facilities in the sector, the ‘exceptional’ Lily Timagenis provides ‘very focused and solutions-oriented advice’ on broader maritime-related corporate and commercial work, including matters relating to shipbuilding contracts and JV structuring. The ‘outstanding’ Gregory Timagenis and Yiannis Timagenis are also key contacts with significant experience and knowledge of the shipping industry.
Testimonials
‘It is one of the most reputable and well-established shipping law firms in Greece. They provide high-quality, sophisticated and innovative legal services in the context of complex domestic and international transactions.’
‘Timagenis Law Firm is in my view unique among Athens-based law firms in its understanding of the public capital markets, and in particular the US capital markets, while also having the deep connections to the Greek ship owners and operators.’
‘Timagenis Law Firm is continuously monitoring the latest updates on all areas of their expertise. This characteristic together with their extensive experience contributes to their high level of commercial awareness.’
‘Lily Timageni provides very focused and solutions-oriented advice.’
‘Christos Timagenis stands out for his deep knowledge of shipping corporate, capital markets and taxation matters. He has good commercial awareness and a unique ability to communicate complex issues.’
‘Christos Timagenis is unique in that he practiced in New York for a number of years in a large corporate/transaction practice and continued to leverage that experience in advising primarily Greek clients that are already public in or considering the US markets. He is extremely detail oriented and intelligent, and very attentive to the matters he works on.’
‘Yiannis Timagenis is characterised by integrity and client care and enjoys the trust of many financial institutions.’
‘The outstanding Gregory Timagenis constantly surpasses the client’s expectations. He takes the time to listen to his clients’ concerns, addressing them with empathy and understanding. This level of care creates a strong sense of trust and confidence between him and his clients.’
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2024
The Legal 500 – Year 2023
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Shipping Litigation
Hall of Fame: Gregory Timagenis
Next Generation Partners: Yiannis Timagenis
Practice Head(s): Gregory Timagenis, Yiannis Timagenis
Other Key Lawyer(s): Christos Timagenis, Mariangela Vlachou, Zoi Timagenis
Timagenis Law Firm has been involved in litigations involving issues of liability in relation to shipping debt, jurisdictional issues, asset tracing and recovery. The ‘highly knowledgeable’ firm has been involved before the Piraeus Courts and before foreign courts in debt recovery claims for banks and other creditors at both domestic and cross-border scale, including shipping shareholders’ disputes. Gregory Timagenis is experienced in international and domestic litigation and arbitration matters, as well as in high value shipping finance transactions. Yiannis Timagenis strengthens the team with a broad shipping practice.
Testimonials
‘Very knowledgeable lawyers regarding shipping and Greek regulations and requirements.’
‘Very responsible, thorough, and knowledgeable.’
‘The team are highly knowledgeable and relentless litigators.’
‘Yiannis Timagenis is an outstanding lawyer. He is knowledgeable on Greek procedure, thorough and relentless in the face of a very difficult opponent.’
‘They are extremely good lawyers and also very commercial when it comes to being creative in terms of what is achievable within the Greek legal system.’
‘Yiannis Timagenis is excellent. He is very hard working and also very clever and creative.’
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Shipping Finance
Hall of Fame: Gregory Timagenis
Next Generation Partners: Yiannis Timagenis
Practice Head(s): Lily Timagenis, Yiannis Timagenis
Other Key Lawyer(s): Christos Timagenis, Gregory Timagenis
Timagenis Law Firm handles shipping finance transactions, including new loans and addenda-supplemental agreements. The team also specialises in shipping finance litigation, the enforcement of shipping loans and the recovery of maritime debts. Lily Timagenis has acted as counsel either for lenders or borrowers in a significant number of shipping transactions from inception to maturity. Yiannis Timagenis also has a broad shipping practice.
Testimonials
‘Flexible and cordial approach to getting the best result.’
‘Christos Timagenis has an acute understanding of the commercial realities for his clients and provides thorough and well-reasoned advice.’
‘What makes the Team of Timagenis Law Firm unique is the excellent knowledge of Shipping Finance in combination with their inexhaustible experience in the real world of the shipping industry.’
‘The accuracy of providing the legal information required in the speed set by the in-house lawyer makes us choose them again and again; they are people we can count on.’
‘One word can perfectly describe the partners of TLF: reliability.’
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2023
The Legal 500 – Year 2022
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Shipping Litigation
Hall of Fame: Gregory Timagenis
Next Generation Partner(s): Yiannis Timagenis
Practice Head(s): Gregory Timagenis, Yiannis Timagenis
Other Key Lawyer(s): Christos Timagenis, Mariangela Vlachou, Zoi Timagenis
Timagenis Law Firm has a reputable practice, often engaged to oversee litigation and arbitration cases with both domestic and international elements. Its array of services encompasses matters including the arrest of vessels, jurisdictional disputes, the enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards and the enforcement of mortgages on ships. Gregory Timagenis co-heads the practice with Yiannis Timagenis, with Vassilis Skouteris also a notable member of the team.
Testimonials
‘Personalized service. High skill set. Quick response time.’
‘Nimble and efficient.’
‘We use Timagenis Law Firm in our largest high-value and most complex cases simply because they are the best in terms of their knowledge, expertise, capabilities and integrity. They are an asset in shipping law and claims recovery. Their entire team from senior lawyers to juniors is a committed legal powerhouse. They also have formidable international connections which is very useful in international cases.’
‘Gregory Timagenis is a first-rate all-round shipping lawyer. He is very well respected in the shipping industry, has extensive overall knowledge of the law and is an expert at strategic holistic handling.’
‘Yiannis Timagenis is competent and reliable both as advocate and as an advisor. His advice is always excellent and very professional.’
‘Christos Timagenis is very hands-on and a tough negotiator. He also understands the practical and commercial aspects of shipping business. Yiannis and Christos are definitely amongst the best young maritime lawyers we have worked with. We also have worked with Vassilis Skouteris who is very diligent and efficient.’
‘High expertise, knowledge, and strategic approach with the cases. The lawyers are reliable and the way they approach us is the definition of excellent client care.’
‘Timagenis Law Firm consist of a number of reliable & experienced lawyers with a wide diversity. The collaboration and the technology are top rated.’
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2022
The Legal 500 – Year 2021
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Shipping Litigation
Hall of Fame: Gregory Timagenis
Next Generation Partners: Yiannis Timagenis
Key Lawyer(s): Christos Timagenis
Timagenis Law Firm has a strong track record in innovative claims of liability in the context of shipping debt and jurisdictional uncertainties. The ‘excellent’ Yiannis Timagenis is a ‘commercial and tough litigator’ and jointly heads the team with Gregory Timagenis; the pair are also adept in debt recovery claims, the enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards, arrests of vessels, emergency asset preservation and corporate veil piercing proceedings. In addition to domestic disputes, the group handles cross-border litigation and international arbitration matters.
Testimonials
‘Timagenis Law Firm are persistent, knowledgeable and achieve the best outcome for their clients.’
‘Yiannis Timagenis is a highly experienced lawyer, an ethical person, and a commercial and tough litigator. He is very strong in shipping finance and litigation. He is a team player and works very efficiently with the banks, and is also very clever and innovative.’
‘Definitely one of the most reputable shipping law firms in Greece. They continue to be our first choice for complex and high-value cases.’
‘Gregory Timagenis continues to be an unsurpassed shipping litigator with vast industry experience. Yiannis Timagenis and Christos Timagenis are both on top of their game in tough and complicated cases.’
‘With a long-established practice, there is no wonder why Timagenis Law Firm has remained at the forefront of shipping litigation in Greece and has possibly the best shipping lawyers in Piraeus I have worked with.’
‘Their ability to collaborate with our technical department is exceptional. The entire team is very professional, easy to work with, has good judgment and always provides sound advice.’
‘They are very client-oriented and have an unrivalled ability to efficiently handle any case, whether domestic or international.’
‘Yiannis Timagenis is both an excellent lawyer and a very good operator. Clients very much appreciate his ability to come up with creative ideas that are both commercial and legally astute. His work ethic is also excellent.’
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Shipping Finance
Hall of Fame: Gregory Timagenis
Next Generation Partners: Yiannis Timagenis
Practice Head(s): Lily Timagenis, Yiannis Timagenis
Key Lawyer(s): Christos Timagenis
Timagenis Law Firm is among the strongest domestic firms for shipping finance matters. Representing both domestic and international shipping companies and banks, the team is looked to for new loan, newbuild vessel delivery, addenda or supplemental agreement, rescheduling and restructuring matters. Lily Timagenis heads the department alongside Yiannis Timagenis, who is dual-qualified in England and Wales and Greece. Gregory Timagenis is also an integral member of the team, with a track record of acting for prominent shipowners, shareholders, charterers, shipyards, ship managers and lenders.
Testimonials
‘I believe they give a corporate service with a personal touch. I am so impressed with the responsiveness of the lawyers and the professionalism of the team.’
‘Responsiveness, professionalism and notable versatility.’
‘We have a longstanding relationship with Timagenis Law Firm, including in several shipping finance transactions. In short, it is an absolutely dedicated team providing top-notch advice.’
‘Yiannis Timagenis is a specialist with a practical approach, focusing on the points that matter; he is always my first choice when it comes to shipping finance. Because he is a true all-rounder, his advice covers all the aspects of any shipping finance transaction.’
‘Lily Timagenis is recommended.’
- Dispute Resolution
Hall of Fame: Gregory Timagenis
Key Lawyer(s): Yiannis Timagenis, Karolos-Filippos Gavriiloglou
The team at Timagenis Law Firm is ‘adept at understanding the needs of the client’ and has ‘a significant determination to win‘. Gregory Timagenis heads the department, which in addition to domestic disputes also handles a wealth of international arbitration. The firm is highly regarded for disputes in the shipping space, though the team has also handled a number of banking, construction, energy and insurance cases of late.
Testimonials
‘Whilst many Greek firms have deep knowledge of Greek law, Timagenis is adept at understanding the needs of the client. This is combined with a significant determination to win, which gives the client comfort that they are really on your side. That is of significant benefit and is a trait which is unique.’
‘Karolos-Filippos Gavriilogou has a very detail-orientated and analytical approach which is combined with an immensely strong work ethic.’
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2021
The Legal 500 – Year 2020
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Shipping Litigation
Hall of Fame: Gregory Timagenis
Next Generation Partners: Yiannis TimagenisThe “excellent” lawyers at Timagenis Law Firm “are very well connected within the Greek maritime industry and court system”. The team’s key strengths lie in shipping debt and jurisdictional issues as it frequently handles matters such as debt-recovery claims for banks and other creditors, proceedings related to the enforcement of judgements and arbitral awards, the arrest of vessels and enforcement of the security package for ship loan agreements. Gregory Timagenis “continues to be a pioneer of shipping litigation” and heads the practice alongside the “methodical, knowledgeable and consistent” Yiannis Timagenis.
Testimonials
“Timagenis are all very good lawyers. They are also very well connected within the Greek maritime industry and court system. They have an excellent can-do attitude and are also very commercial.”
“Yiannis Timagenis is excellent and is always my first point of contact for Greek court related matters and arrests, injunction applications etc. He is extremely responsive, creative and an excellent lawyer. Also very easy to deal with.”
“There are several aspects which make the firm unique, to just say a few: they have the expertise and strategic thinking to guide us through delicate issues, they are reliable and they are highly responsive.”
“All the lawyers with whom we have worked over the years have the ability to distill and manage crucial technical aspects of the cases in collaboration with the technical and legal department of the organisation and present such issues before the courts or the administrative authorities in a simple and convincing way. All the cases the team handled so far had a successful result. Incidentally, the majority of the cases were complex and required strategic planning and coordination and the firm guided us effectively throughout.”
“Particularly during the past 7 years we have been working closely with Yiannis Timagenis and Mariangela Vlachou who are both methodical, knowledgeable and consistent. They are simply brilliant. They are without any doubt worthy successors of Gregory Timagenis who continues to be a pioneer in shipping litigation.”
“Timagenis Law Firm is the best firm in Greece dealing with the Shipping Litigation. We have co-operated in many different and all difficult cases and in each one the result was fantastic and always exceeded the expectations for our company.’
“Obviously, Gregory Timagenis and Yiannis Timagenis are certainly stand-out partners.”
“We have noticed that there is excellent team-work and true collaboration between partners / associates and trainees. Opinions are evaluated thoroughly and the client is listened to. There is not only knowledge but also great experience in shipping and commercial matters and the firm enjoys good reputation and respect within the market and the legal sector in general.”
“Highly educated. Good on tactics. Gr. Timagenis is an expert of Law and of the market, with great sense of both legal and business aspects. A sharp-minded professional who likes to work on different scenarios and be prepared for any situation. V. Skouteris is a very meticulous lawyer, who analyses the legal aspects of a case thoroughly.”
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Shipping Finance
Hall of Fame: Gregory Timagenis
Next Generation Partners: Yiannis TimagenisTimagenis Law Firm is “made excellent” via its extensive “knowledge of shipping law in combination with its inexhaustible experience in the real world of the shipping industry”. The practice directs equal attention to representing borrowers and banks, acting on matters such as ship transactions, long-term timechaters, new loans, restructuring, supplemental agreements and the delivery of new vessels. The vastly-experienced Lily Timagenis oversees the department which Yiannis Timagenis, an expert in sales and leasebacks, shipbuilding and management agreements.
Testimonials
“What makes unique Timagenis Law Firm is the excellent knowledge of the shipping law in combination with their inexhaustible experience in the real world of the shipping industry. The accuracy of providing the legal information required in the speed set by the in-house lawyer makes us choose them again and again because they are people we can count on.”
“I would answer with one word: reliability. The experience that Mr Yiannis Timagenis and Mr Christos Timagenis among the rest exceptional Partners of Timagenis Law Firm (including of course without a doubt Gregory and Lily Timagenis) makes an in-house lawyer to rest assured that their opinion is provided without question marks; this is very helpful, especially when the legal department of a company urgently needs a legal opinion.”
“Very well-knowledgeable team, spot on, commercial approach and result-driven. The reputation of the practice as a whole and of also of all separate individuals (I’ve worked with the majority of the team members) is utmost, providing extra comfort to all their clients.”
“Exceptional Knowledge and experience both in shipping and finance Value for money Team work Ethics in their work Experienced and competent team of lawyers.”
“Immediate and efficient reply. Commercial minded.”
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2020
The Legal 500 – Year 2019
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Shipping Litigation 2nd Tier
Timagenis Law Firm is well regarded by peers for its shipping litigation expertise. The practice, which is led by the highly-respected Gregory Timagenis, represents a mix of clients including Deutsche Bank, Queensway Navigation, and Lloyd’s Register.
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Shipping Finance
Timagenis Law Firm, which acts for banks and ship owners in various transactions including finance and restructurings, has a strong presence in the market. Lily Timagenis has a good reputation.
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Insurance
Timagenis Law Firm is another firm with a strong reputation for marine insurance work, with clients including P&I and Defence Clubs, insurance companies, and Lloyd’s brokers. Gregory Timagenis is recommended.
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2019
The Legal 500 – Year 2018
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Shipping Litigation 2nd Tier
Timagenis Law Firm has a strong track record representing clients on shipping disputes in the Greek courts. Gregory Timagenis is recommended.
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Shipping Finance
Timagenis Law Firm’s strong maritime practice also handles ship finance work. Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis is a key contact.
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Insurance
Timagenis Law Firm is known for its shipping litigation expertise.
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2018
The Legal 500 – Year 2017
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Shipping Litigation 1st Tier
Gregory Timagenis is the key contact for shipping disputes at Timagenis Law Firm.
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Shipping Finance 2nd Tier
Timagenis Law Firm’s maritime practice, which is led by Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis, is active on shipping finance matters. Gregory Timagenis and Yiannis Timagenis are also noted.
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Dispute Resolution
Gregory Timagenis is recommended at Timagenis Law Firm for arbitration and litigation.
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Insurance
Timagenis Law Firm is noted for its shipping law experience and is active in the insurance sector.
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Projects & Privatization
Past clients for Timagenis Law Firm include Emma Delta Hellenic Holdings.
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2017
The Legal 500 – Year 2016
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Shipping Litigation 1st Tier
The “very experienced” team at Timagenis Law Firm includes the “highly regarded” Gregory Timagenis. The department acted as Greek counsel for the government of Iraq, and the country’s Ministry of Oil, in a case against a major Greek shipping company regarding the export of crude oil.
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Shipping Finance 2nd Tier
With “an excellent reputation”, Timagenis Law Firm acts for both borrowers and banks. Recent highlights include advising Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank on a number of restructuring and refinancing transactions; and acting for a borrower on the restructuring and refinancing of a $148m loan from RBS. Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis leads the department, and Gregory Timagenis and Yiannis Timagenis are also recommended.
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Dispute Resolution
Gregory Timagenis is recommended at Timagenis Law Firm, which is instructed in several high-profile litigation and arbitration cases.
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Insurance
Particularly noted for its insurance expertise in the shipping arena, Timagenis Law Firm acts for clients such as P&I clubs, underwriters and insurance brokers.
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Projects & Privatization
Timagenis Law Firm was instructed by Emma Delta Hellenic Holdings on its acquisition of a controlling stake in OPAP.
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Employment
Timagenis Law Firm advises Greek and international clients on matters including employment structures, flexible schemes, and restructuring.
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2016
The Legal 500 – Year 2015
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Shipping Litigation 2nd Tier
Gregory Timagenis of Timagenis Law Firm has established a good reputation. The firm has a versatile practice, with experience including maritime arrests, personal injury and shipbuilding disputes.
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Shipping Finance
Timagenis Law Firm has a strong record of advising borrowers and banks, such as Eurobank, Calyon and Piraeus Bank. Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis heads the team.
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Insurance
Timagenis Law Firm has a strong shipping insurance practice that represents P&I clubs, shipowners, shipyards, insurers and Lloyd’s brokers.
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Employment
Timagenis Law Firm has good experience representing shipping clients in employment law matters, including collective redundancy agreements and employment negotiations.
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2015
The Legal 500 – US Special Edition – Year 2014
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Shipping Litigation 2nd Tier
Shipping disputes are a core area for Timagenis Law Firm, where Gregory Timagenis has a very good reputation. The firm covers wet and dry shipping law, and regularly advises on maritime arrests, shipbuilding disputes and personal injury cases.
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Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis heads the team at Timagenis Law Firm, which, outside of its normal ship finance sphere, also has considerable experience in debt and equity capital markets. Clients include Barclays, Emporiki Bank and Calyon.
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Employment
Timagenis Law Firm expertly advises shipping clients on employment law, including collective redundancy agreements and employment negotiations.
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Insurance
Timagenis Law Firm is highly recommended for shipping-related insurance claims. Clients include P&I Clubs, such as the Hellenic Mutual War Risks Association, as well as insurers, Lloyd’s brokers, shipowners and shipyards.
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Shipping Finance
Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis heads a strong team at Timagenis Law Firm, which acts for borrowers and lenders, including Calyon, Emporiki Bank, Piraeus Bank and EFG Eurobank Ergasias.
The Legal 500 – US Special Edition 2014
The Legal 500 – Year 2013
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Shipping Litigation 1st Tier
Timagenis Law Firm is recommended for wet and dry shipping cases, and Gregory Timagenis has an excellent reputation for both litigation and arbitration. The firm is regularly involved in shipbuilding disputes, personal injury claims and maritime arrests.
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Shipping Finance
Timagenis Law Firm acts for a mix of borrowers and lenders, including Emporiki Bank, UniCredit and New Proton Bank. Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis heads the team.
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Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
Timagenis Law Firm advises a number of major banks, including Emporiki Bank, Calyon, Eurobank EFG and Barclays. The firm is strong in ship finance and has considerable capital markets experience, particularly equity listings of shipping companies. Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis is the main contact.
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Corporate and M&A
Timagenis Law Firm’s shipping clients regularly instruct it on high-level corporate matters and M&A transactions that are not exclusive to the shipping sector. It also advises shipowners on their wider commercial investments.
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Dispute Resolution
Athough best known for shipping cases, Timagenis Law Firm is also regularly involved in non-maritime disputes. Gregory Timagenis is a highly experienced arbitrator.
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Employment
Timagenis Law Firm is often instructed by shipping clients on contentious and non-contentious employment issues, and is experienced in collective redundancy and employment negotiations.
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Insurance
Timagenis Law Firm mainly acts in insurance-related disputes for a range of client, including P&I clubs such as the Hellenic Mutual War Risks Association, as well as insurers, Lloyd’s brokers, shipyards and shipowners.
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2013
The Legal 500 – Year 2012
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Shipping Litigation 1st Tier
Timagenis Law Firm covers the full range of matters including shipbuilding disputes, personal injury claims, maritime arrests and international arbitration. It represented a Greek shipping company in a London-based arbitration seeking recovery following the sale of a defective vessel. Gregory Timagenis has an excellent reputation and regularly acts as an arbitrator.
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Shipping Finance 2nd Tier
Timagenis Law Firm advises borrowers and lenders and was involved in 80 different financings in 2011. Clients include UniCredit Group, Emporiki Bank, and Proton Bank, as well as new client Credit Suisse, which it advised on a multimillion-dollar newbuild financing.
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Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
Timagenis Law Firm advised the controlling shareholder of Globus Maritime on transferring its shares from the LSE’s AIM market to the NASDAG Global Market, which was followed by a $22m public offering.
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Corporate and M&A
Timagenis Law Firm recently advised two major shareholders in Torm, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, on consolidating their interests in the company to 52% without triggering a mandatory takeover. The firm also advised the buyer in the recent takeover of Olympiacos Football Club.
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Dispute Resolution
Timagenis Law Firm is best known as a shipping law firm, but about half of its contentious instructions relate to general commercial disputes. The firm is currently acting for a syndicate of banks to enforce certain guarantees. Gregory Timagenis is well regarded for international arbitration and is an ICC arbitrator.
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Employment
Timagenis Law Firm regularly advises its shipping clients on the full range of employment issues, including collective redundancy agreements and related disputes.
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Insurance
Timagenis Law Firm frequently advises mutual insurance associations, insurance companies, underwriters and brokers on a variety of contentious and non-contentious issues. Recently it defended the insurers of a major Greek shipyard against a claim relating to the death of a diver during underwater construction work on floating dock.
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2012
The Legal 500 – Year 2011
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Shipping Litigation 1st Tier
Timagenis Law Firm’s ability to handle cross-border disputes and major arbitration makes it a formidable force among Greek and international shipping firms. In 2010, the firm represented a Greek Shipping company in a claim for damages arising from the sale of a defective vessel. Senior partner Gregory Timagenis’s reputation as an arbitrator saw him act in the first arbitration to be conducted under the rules of the Piraeus Association for Maritime Arbitration.
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Shipping Finance 1st Tier
Timagenis Law Firm’s leading ship finance practice draws instructions from local and international financial institutions, as well as from local shipowners who call on the board commercial expertise of founding partners Gregory Timagenis & Lily Timagenis. It has been busy acting for banks such as UniCredit Group and EFG Eurobank on ship finance transactions, whether rescheduling of existing facilitiesor new syndicated loans.
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Banking, Finance, and Capital Markets
Timagenis Law Firm’s strength in ship finance has engendered a flow of capital markets transactions for shipowners. Highlight deals included advising NYSE-listed Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd and Diana Shipping on their respective listings.
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Corporate and M&A
Timagenis Law Firm has found itself advising on transactional opportunities for its cash-rich, acquisitive shipowner clients. Highlight instructions included advising Revoil on forming a subsidiary to acquire ocean-going vessels.
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Dispute Resolution
Dispute resolution is a core practice area for Timagenis Law Firm, with the arbitration and shipping litigation expertise of Gregory Timagenis carrying over into a considerable amount of general commercial litigation. Highlights included advising Molton Brown on a dispute arising from a terminated distribution agreement.
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Insurance
Timagenis Law Firm adeptly handles maritime insurance claims as part of its extensive shipping practice.
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2011
The European Legal 500 – Year 2010
- Shipping Litigation – 1st Tier
Timagenis Law Firm brings to matters ‘professionalism and an excellent reputation for litigation and arbitration’. Gregory Timagenis has an ‘ability to present complex matters in a simple way’, and recently acted as arbitrator in three industrial arbitrations before the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping. The team is also providing environmental litigation advice to two Greek companies specialising in marine environmental clean-up operations. - Shipping Finance 1st Tier
Timagenis Law Firm’s reputation as a ‘highly experienced and coherent legal group’ has placed it among the leading local shipping firms. Its client base includes major banks such as Calyon and EFG Eurobank as well shipowners, with the group recently advising on several new shipbuild transactions. Founding partners Gregory Timagenis and Lily Timagenis are recommended for their ‘diligence and deep knowledge’. - Dispute Resolution
Timagenis Law Firm acts on commercial disputes and arbitrations, and is representing a growing number of clients from outside its core client base in the shipping sector. The firm acted for Molton Brown, the cosmetics company, on a distribution dispute, while name partner and arbitration expert Gregory Timagenis acted as sole arbitrator in an ICC arbitration regarding gold mines in Armenia. - Insurance
Timagenis Law Firm’s prominent shipping practice means it regularly acts on maritime insurance claims. - Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
Timagenis Law Firm’s is particularly well known for its shipping finance practice, and has worked on capital markets transactions for its predominantly maritime client base. - Corporate and M&A
Timagenis Law Firm has a market-leading shipping practice and provides transactional advice to major Greek shipowners. The firm recently acted for Excel Maritime Carriers on its acquisition of Quintana Maritime, and has recently been expanding its ambit to cover telecoms and privatisation matters.
The Legal 500 Europe 2010
The European Legal 500 – Year 2009
- Shipping Litigation – 1st Tier
Timagenis Law Firm has one of the strongest reputations in the marketplace for shipping litigation, with founding partner Gregory Timagenis regularly appointed by the Greek admiralty and maritime courts to act as mediator in finance-related shipping disputes. The team has a strong track record of acting for classification societies and P&I clubs. - Shipping Finance – 1st Tier
Timagenis Law Firm has an excellent reputation in the market for shipping finance matters, with name partner Gregory Timagenis considered to be among the top shipping experts in Greece. The firm has been advising German banks on a number of syndicated loans for the financing of newbuildings for Capital Maritime & Trading Corp, as well as on the acquisition of tugboats as part of an M&A transaction. - Dispute resolution – 1st Tier
Timagenis Law Firm’s name partner Gregory Timagenis is regarded as an excellent litigator. The firm has a highly respected shipping practice, and also handles commercial arbitration and banking litigation. - Insurance
Timagenis Law Firm is a reputable shipping firm and handles a number of complex insurance litigation matters for its maritime clients, as well as advising predominantly London-based insurance companies on cargo and shipping insurance issues. - Banking, finance and capital markets
Timagenis Law Firm’s shipping finance practice is regarded as one of the finest in the marketplace. Capital markets experience includes advising Globus Maritime on its AIM listing. - Corporate and M&A
Timagenis Law Firm is a reputable shipping firm, which has also been involved in acquisitions in the media sector, as well as acting as legal counsel to EasyCruise since their entry to the Greek market in 2007.
The Legal 500
The European Legal 500 – Year 2008
In the Legal 500 EMEA 2008 edition, Gr. J. Timagenis Law Office is ranked in six practice areas with a top tier ranking and leading position in Shipping litigation, Ship finance, Dispute resolution, and Insurance.
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Shipping Litigation – 1st Tier
Gr J Timagenis name partner is arguably Greece’s most reputable shipping litigator. He recently acted as the arbitrator in two arbitrations in Greece’s Chamber of Shipping, and is also handling an arbitration in the context of a newly established Piraeus maritime arbitration body. His team’s recent litigation work includes acting on behalf of two classification societies in a high-value lawsuit.
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Shipping Finance– 1st Tier
Gr. J. Timagenis is well known for asset finance, and for being very active in acting for foreign banks in shipping matters….. It remains a market leader, with name partner Gregory Timagenis known as a ‘fatherly figure among shipping lawyers’ who is ‘well respected and with huge experience’. Recent work includes acting in two transactions for Deutsche Schiffsbank, and syndicate of five international banks, in relation to the $170m financing of Capital Maritime & Trading Corp.
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Dispute Resolution – 1st Tier
Gr. J. Timagenis name partner Gregory Timagenis has a very strong, respected and longstanding position in the market as a litigator. In addition to his renowned shipping practice, he also handles general commercial litigation and arbitration.
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Insurance
Gr. J. Timagenis is one of Greece’s leading shipping firms, with a high profile in litigation that includes insurance litigation related to the maritime industry.
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Corporate and M&A
Gr. J. Timagenis is a shipping firm whose corporate work outside the sector has recently involved acting for the buyers of 25% of a television station and three radio stations.
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2008
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa – Year 2007
Dispute Resolution: Our Firm is ranked at the top band
“Gregory Timagenis is known as a ‘very strong litigator’ and ‘a shrewd man who knows all the tricks’. Based in Piraeus, the firm is predominantly a shipping practice, but is also strong in general commercial litigation. It is advising a pollution cleaning company in relation to a dispute with the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund before Greece’s Supreme Court. It has also advised newspaper Kathimerini in a case before Greece’s Court of Appeal, and is known for its current involvement in bankruptcy matters”. (p.574)
Shipping and Maritime: Our Firm is ranked at the top band
“After the UK, Greece is the second most important world centre for shipping and maritime law advice, and this is the only industry sector in Greece in relation to which international firms have moved into the country and opened offices.
Gregory Timagenis has a market-leading reputation for shipping litigation, and recently advised yachting port Marina Zeas in cases related to damage from bad weather and fires. In relation to non-contentious work, he handled the listing and subsequent equity offering of Diana Shipping Inc on the New York Stock Exchange, and acted for both sellers and buyers in a variety of deals”. (p. 581)
Insurance: “Gregory Timagenis is one of Greece’s leading shipping firms, whose general insurance work includes handling litigation for Hellenic Mutual War Risks Association (Bermuda) Ltd.”. (p. 578)
“The Legal 500 series also recommends Gr. J. Timagenis Law Office for:
Banking, Finance & Capital Markets (p. 571)
Corporate and M & A (p. 572 & 573)
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa – Year 2007
The Legal 500 Research – Year 2007
“Introduction – How to use this book”
“…. The research for the editorial is based on the combined opinions of the many lawyers interviewed in each jurisdiction, commentary from clients and analysis of deals or contentious issues reported. ….” (p.9)
excerpt from the “Introduction – How to use this book” of The Legal 500
The Legal 500 Law Firms in Europe, Middle East & Africa and The Legal 500 US Special Edition 2006
According to The Legal 500, year 2006, “Gr. J. Timagenis Law Office” is ranked first tier in top band for “Shipping and Maritime” and “Dispute Resolution”. It has also high rankings and is recommended for “Banking, Finance and Capital Markets”, “Corporate and M & A”, and “Insurance”.
Shipping and Maritime
“Gr. J. Timagenis is widely admired for its shipping expertise and serves a varied portfolio of clients including shipowners, P&I clubs and international banks across a broad range of shipping matters”. (p.558)
Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
“Gr. J. Timagenis has been involved in an impressive number of IPOs for Greek shipping companies in the U.S. markets, including the listing and follow-on equity offering of Diana Shipping with NYSE”. (p.553).
“…..The research for the editorial is based on the combined opinions of the many lawyers interviewed in each jurisdiction, commentary from clients and analysis of deals or contentious issues reported. It is important to note that the editorial is therefore a subjective overview based on systematic research….”
excerpt from the “Introduction – How to use this book ” of The European Legal 500
THE EUROPEAN LEGAL 500 – Year 2004
“Gr. J. Timagenis boasts a strong team of insurance specialists” and
“Gr. J. Timagenis is widely noted for its shipping expertise, serves a mixed portfolio of ship owners and international clients across a broad range of shipping matters”.
Gr. J. Timagenis Law Office is ranked first tier in top band for “Insurance” and “Shipping and Maritime”.
The European Legal 500 Law Firms in Europe and the Middle East 2004 p.489 and 490.
THE EUROPEAN LEGAL 500 – Year 2003
“Gr. J. Timagenis has an excellent name in shipping. The team advises ship owners, P&I clubs, and a portfolio of international banks in many of the most innovative shipping cases in Greece. In connection with the Olympic Games, the firm advised Royal Olympic Cruises on the issue of ship hiring for use by the Organizing Committee as hotels.”
Gr. J. Timagenis Law Office is ranked first tier in top band for “Maritime and Admiralty” and “Insurance”.
The European Legal 500 Law Firms in Europe and the Middle East 2003 p.496
THE EUROPEAN LEGAL 500 – Year 2002
“Gr. J. Timagenis Law Office remains a firm favourite in the local shipping community for all areas of maritime and admiralty work, advising ship owners, P&I clubs and a portfolio of international banks.”
Gr. J. Timagenis Law Office is ranked first tier in top band for “Maritime and Admiralty” and “Insurance”.
The European Legal 500 Law Firms in Europe and the Middle East 2002 p.497
THE EUROPEAN LEGAL 500 – Year 2000
“Gregory Timagenis, name partner at GR. J. Timagenis, is considered to be a guru of shipping law. The firm has some 18 lawyers and offers a full service to shipping clients (litigation and finance) as well as to commercial clients. It acts for some of the biggest names in shipping including P&I clubs, individuals, and banks.”
The European Legal 500 Law Firms in Europe and the Middle East 2000 p. 554