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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