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Shipping Litigation
Hall of Fame: Gregory Timagenis
Next Generation Partners: Christos Timagenis, Yiannis Timagenis
Combining an ‘in-depth knowledge of maritime law‘ with a ‘strategic approach to dispute resolution‘, Timagenis Law Firm is a popular choice among shipowners and P&I clubs engaged in high-stakes wet and dry shipping litigation. Appreciated for his ‘sharp and methodical way of thinking‘, Gregory Timagenis regularly achieves favourable results for clients at all levels of the Greek courts, including in appellate proceedings. ‘An outstanding and forward-thinking lawyer‘, Christos Timagenis has ‘extensive experience in handling complex and intricate cases‘, particularly in the context of multi-jurisdictional shipping-related commercial litigation (including shareholder disputes and insolvency proceedings). Here he is able to draw upon his broader corporate and securities transactional strength and dual US/Greek qualifications. Yiannis Timagenis rounds out the team at a leadership level, combining a ‘deep knowledge of maritime law‘ with a ‘profound understanding of the shipping industry‘, ensuring that he is able ‘to navigate the most challenging legal issues with ease‘.
Testimonials
‘Their in-depth knowledge of maritime law, combined with a strategic approach to dispute resolution, has consistently yielded positive outcomes for our cases.’
‘Their deep understanding of the industry, combined with their commitment to detail, ensures that we always receive first-class service.’
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Shipping Finance
Hall of Fame: Gregory Timagenis
Next Generation Partners: Christos Timagenis, Yiannis Timagenis
Leveraging ‘a thorough understanding of the shipping industry‘, Timagenis Law Firm delivers ‘practical and business-oriented solutions‘ to an owner-focused client base across the panoply of their finance (both new money and financing deals) and operational needs. Recognised as a ‘maritime law guru‘, Christos Timagenis provides ‘insightful and market-oriented advice‘ for both private and listed shipping groups and is also well-placed, by dint of his dual Greek and New York law qualifications, to advise on Greek shipping companies seeking to raise equity and debt finance on the US capital markets. Recognised as ‘a true expert in ship finance and ship sales and purchases‘, Lily Politsopoulou-Timageni has vast experience within the sector, with a ‘meticulous approach and thorough analysis‘ that provides great comfort to clients. Yiannis Timagenis co-heads the team alongside Lily Politsopoulou-Timageni and Christos Timagenis, while senior partner Gregory Timagenis provides considerable gravitas to clients on transactional work, as well as in the context of ship finance litigation.
Testimonials
‘Timagenis Law Firm has a thorough understanding of the shipping industry and is committed to delivering practical and business-oriented solutions.’
‘The team’s deep knowledge of the shipping industry and meticulous approach enable them to foresee potential challenges and offer proactive, effective legal solutions for even the most complex issues.’
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