The Chambers Global – Year 2025

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Leading individual: Gregory Timagenis (Statespeople)

Strengths

“The firm delivers excellent quality services and is highly responsive. Its bench is strong and its lawyers are commercial and true masters of Greek law.”

“The firm shows dedication and ingenuity in order to achieve the best possible result.”

“Timagenis’ team members are experts in handling the most challenging matters that shipping companies face.”

Work highlights

Timagenis Law Firm advised a private shipping company in relation to cross-border financing arrangements amounting to USD163 million.

Notable practitioners

Gregory Timagenis enjoys a solid reputation in the Greek market, offering particular expertise in representing clients in maritime litigation. “His attention to detail, combined with a meticulous approach to research and preparation, ensures that every case is handled with precision and care.” “He is an extraordinary legal professional who consistently exceeds expectations and delivers exceptional results. He demonstrates unparalleled expertise in complex legal matters.” “Gregory Timagenis is the standard of excellence for litigation in Greece and is the pinnacle of legal prowess in shipping law.”

Dual-qualified to practice in both Greece and the USA, Christos Timagenis offers extensive experience in handling contentious and non-contentious shipping matters, including secured lending transactions and the settlement of pre-existing debt. “He consistently demonstrates exemplary client service. His responsiveness and proactive communication ensure that our needs are addressed promptly and effectively.” “He is the definition of a well-rounded international shipping law expert. You can rely on him for any complex legal matter that our industry faces.” “He consistently delivers insightful and commercially savvy advice.”

Yiannis Timagenis continues to elicit praise for his representation of lenders in the negotiation of loan agreements. He is also well placed to handle charter party disputes and marine accident claims. “Yiannis is an expert at finding solutions to complex matters. He is deeply knowledgeable and experienced.” “Yiannis Timagenis provides excellent service to clients.” “Yiannis consistently handles complex and sophisticated issues with precision and efficiency. He is reliable, and his expertise is unquestionable.”

Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis advises shipping companies on loan transactions and has further experience in construction financing and ownership transfers of ships. “Lily is highly skillful and client oriented.” “Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis has immense experience. Her methodical approach and detailed analysis protects our interests to the greatest extent, eliminating possible risks.”

The Chambers Global Guide 2025