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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