Testimonials
The Chambers Europe – Year 2024
Shipping Band 1
Leading individual: Gregory Timagenis (Band 1)
What the team is known for
Timagenis Law Firm maintains its established presence as a leading shipping disputes practice with experience in both litigation and arbitration mandates. The firm acts for a range of national and international clients, including ship owners, P&I clubs and shipyards. The team earns particular praise for contentious work on behalf of key banks. The law firm has further expertise in advising on the registration of ships in Greece and other jurisdictions, as well as charter party disputes and the negotiation of loan agreements.
Strengths
Work highlights
Timagenis Law Firm assisted Castor Maritime with a spin-off of its tanker fleet to create a newly-formed publicly listed company named Toro Corp.
Notable practitioners
Gregory Timagenis continues to be recognised as a front-running lawyer in the Greek market, offering particular expertise in representing clients in maritime litigation.
Dual-qualified to practise in both Greece and the USA, Christos Timagenis offers extensive experience handling contentious and non-contentious shipping matters, including secured lending transactions and settlement of pre-existing debt.
Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis advises shipping companies on loan transactions and has further experience in construction financing and ownership transfers of ships.
Yiannis Timagenis continues to elicit praise for his representation of lenders in the negotiation or enforcement of loan agreements. He is also well placed to handle charter party disputes and marine accident claims.
The Chambers Europe Guide 2024
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 Chambers Global – Year 2024
Shipping Band 1
Leading individual: Gregory Timagenis (Band 1)
What the team is known for
Timagenis Law Firm maintains its established presence as a leading shipping disputes practice with experience in both litigation and arbitration mandates. The firm acts for a range of national and international clients, including ship owners, P&I clubs and shipyards. The team earns particular praise for contentious work on behalf of key banks. The law firm has further expertise in advising on the registration of ships in Greece and other jurisdictions, as well as charter party disputes and the negotiation of loan agreements.
Strengths
“Timagenis have a very well-organised shipping team. From junior associates to senior counsels, their team is the one you need when you want to rest assured that your case is in good hands.”
“The firm’s experience in shipping matters is extensive, and all of their lawyers boast a broad knowledge of the matters assigned.”
“Their ability to prioritise the important requests makes us confident that all the crucial aspects of our matters are handled on time.”
Work highlights
Timagenis Law Firm assisted Castor Maritime with a spin-off of its tanker fleet to create a newly-formed publicly listed company named Toro Corp.
Notable practitioners
Gregory Timagenis continues to be recognised as a front-running lawyer in the Greek market, offering particular expertise in representing clients in maritime litigation. “Gregory Timagenis is a top lawyer in Greece and one of the best maritime lawyers in the world.” “He is an authority in this field, and his invaluable wisdom is probably one of the most important elements of the law firm.” “He is a blue-chip lawyer.”
Dual-qualified to practise in both Greece and the USA, Christos Timagenis offers extensive experience handling contentious and non-contentious shipping matters, including secured lending transactions and settlement of pre-existing debt. “He has a profound knowledge of the shipping industry and the everyday legal challenges faced.” “Christos Timagenis has a strong commercial awareness and the unique ability to communicate complex issues.” “He is efficient in working in the context of complex transactions while at the same time demonstrating a very commercial approach and great interpersonal skills.”
Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis advises shipping companies on loan transactions and has further experience in construction financing and ownership transfers of ships. “Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis is a shipping finance guru who is in a position to swiftly solve every issue we have faced.” “Her advice always focuses on every possible detail that could influence the final outcome.”
Yiannis Timagenis continues to elicit praise for his representation of lenders in the negotiation or enforcement of loan agreements. He is also well placed to handle charter party disputes and marine accident claims. “Yiannis Timagenis has the ability to foresee any risk that might go against his client.” “His knowledge and service are impeccable.”
The Chambers Global Guide 2024
The Chambers Europe – Year 2023
Shipping Band 1
Leading individual: Gregory Timagenis (Band 1)
What the team is known for
Timagenis Law Firm maintains its established presence as a leading shipping disputes practice with experience in both litigation and arbitration mandates. The firm acts for a range of national and international clients, including ship owners, P&I clubs and shipyards. The team earns particular praise for contentious work on behalf of key banks. The law firm has further expertise in advising on the registration of ships in Greece and other jurisdictions, as well as charter party disputes and the negotiation of loan agreements.
Strengths
Work highlights
A Timagenis team acted for Globus Maritime Limited and other ship-owning companies as joint borrowers on a USD34.25 million secured loan facility for the purpose of refinancing existing debt.
Notable practitioners
Gregory Timagenis is an acknowledged leading lawyer in the Greek market who focuses predominantly on maritime litigation.
Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis rises in the rankings this year due to recognition for her shipping law practice, in which she regularly advises shipping companies on loan transactions and has further experience in construction financing and ownership transfers of ships.
Christos Timagenis is qualified to practise both in Greece and in the USA. He rises in the rankings this year due to his experience handling contentious and non-contentious shipping matters, including secured lending transactions and settlement of pre-existing debt.
Yiannis Timagenis receives increasing recognition for his representation of lenders on the negotiation or enforcement of loan agreements. He also handles charter party disputes and marine accident claims.
The Chambers Europe Guide 2023
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 Chambers Global – Year 2023
Shipping Band 1
Leading individual: Gregory Timagenis (Band 1)
What the team is known for
Timagenis Law Firm maintains its established presence as a leading shipping disputes practice with experience in both litigation and arbitration mandates. The firm acts for a range of national and international clients, including ship owners, P&I clubs and shipyards. The team earns particular praise for contentious work on behalf of key banks. The law firm has further expertise in advising on the registration of ships in Greece and other jurisdictions, as well as charter party disputes and the negotiation of loan agreements.
Strengths
“Timagenis Law Firm has a very reliable and well-organised team.”
“Lawyers at Timagenis are distinguished for their increased commercial awareness and the ability to communicate the strategy and rationale behind their advice.”
“They are very responsive, cooperative and hard-working, while at the same time they demonstrate a friendly approach and great interpersonal skills.”
“They have the expertise and know-how to handle complex transactions.”
Work highlights
A Timagenis team acted for Globus Maritime Limited and other ship-owning companies as joint borrowers on a USD34.25 million secured loan facility for the purpose of refinancing existing debt.
Notable practitioners
Gregory Timagenis is an acknowledged leading lawyer in the Greek market who focuses predominantly on maritime litigation. “His commitment and his passion to win are unparalleled.” “Gregory Timagenis is a legal guru and has extremely strong skills in efficiently solving intricate legal and commercial problems.”
Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis rises in the rankings this year due to recognition for her shipping law practice, in which she regularly advises shipping companies on loan transactions and has further experience in construction financing and ownership transfers of ships. “Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis’s vast experience in shipping finance allows her to reply quickly and to also focus quickly on key issues.”
Christos Timagenis is qualified to practise both in Greece and in the USA. He rises in the rankings this year due to his experience handling contentious and non-contentious shipping matters, including secured lending transactions and settlement of pre-existing debt.
Yiannis Timagenis receives increasing recognition for his representation of lenders on the negotiation or enforcement of loan agreements. He also handles charter party disputes and marine accident claims. “Yiannis Timagenis has deep knowledge of shipping law and friendly relationships with clients.” “He can impressively combine both the legal and the commercial aspects of a case.” “What really impresses me about Yiannis Timagenis is the relentlessness and thoroughness with which he approaches a task.”
The Chambers Global Guide 2023
The Chambers Europe – Year 2022
Shipping Band 1
Leading individual: Gregory Timagenis (Band 1)
What the team is known for Timagenis Law Firm maintains its established presence as a leading shipping disputes practice with experience in both litigation and arbitration mandates. The firm acts for a range of national and international clients, including ship owners, insurance companies and shipyards. The team earns particular praise for contentious work on behalf of key banks. The law firm has further expertise in advising on the registration of ships in Greece and other jurisdictions, as well as charter party disputes and the negotiation of loan agreements.
Strengths
Clients highlight the firm for its reputability and reliability, with one source noting: “The partners are always available to take my phone call.”
Notable practitioners
Christos Timagenis is qualified to practise both in Greece and in the USA. He handles contentious and non-contentious shipping matters including secured lending transactions and enforcement proceedings.
Gregory Timagenis is an acknowledged leader in the Greek market focusing predominantly on maritime litigation.
Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis regularly advises shipping companies on loan transactions and has further experience in administrative disputes.
Yiannis Timagenis earns praise from clients for his experience, alongside his commercial awareness. He acts for lenders on the negotiation or enforcement of loan agreements. He also handles charter party disputes and marine accident claims.
The Chambers Europe Guide 2022
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 Chambers Global – Year 2022
Shipping Band 1
Leading individual: Gregory Timagenis (Band 1)
What the team is known for Timagenis Law Firm maintains its established presence as a leading shipping disputes practice with experience in both litigation and arbitration mandates. The firm acts for a range of national and international clients, including ship owners, insurance companies and shipyards. The team earns particular praise for contentious work on behalf of key banks. The law firm has further expertise in advising on the registration of ships in Greece and other jurisdictions, as well as charter party disputes and the negotiation of loan agreements.
Notable practitioners
Christos Timagenis is qualified to practise both in Greece and in the USA. He handles contentious and non-contentious shipping matters including secured lending transactions and enforcement proceedings.
Gregory Timagenis is an acknowledged leader in the Greek market focusing predominantly on maritime litigation.
Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis regularly advises shipping companies on loan transactions and has further experience in administrative disputes.
Yiannis Timagenis earns praise from clients for his experience, alongside his commercial awareness. He acts for lenders on the negotiation or enforcement of loan agreements. He also handles charter party disputes and marine accident claims.
The Chambers Global Guide 2022
The Chambers Europe – Year 2021
Shipping Band 1
Leading individual: Gregory Timagenis (Band 1)
What the team is known for Established presence as a leading shipping disputes practice with experience in both litigation and arbitration mandates. Acts for a range of national and international clients, including ship owners, insurance companies and shipyards. Earns particular praise for contentious work on behalf of key banking sector clients. Advises on the registration of ships in Greece and other jurisdictions. Other areas of expertise include charter party disputes and the negotiation of loan agreements.
Strengths
One client confirms that the lawyers’ advice is “impeccable” and “extremely well documented,” also noting that “they leave no stone unturned” in negotiations.
Another source praises the team’s litigation skills and says that “our cooperation with the firm is smooth and trouble-free.”
Notable practitioners
The “fast and extremely efficient” Christos Timagenis is qualified to practise both in Greece and in the USA. He handles contentious and non-contentious shipping matters including secured lending transactions and enforcement proceedings.
Gregory Timagenis is an acknowledged leader in the Greek market focusing predominantly on maritime litigation. One client reports that Timagenis is “able to solve extremely complicated matters that involve multiple parties,” with another source adding: “His main strengths are his in-depth knowledge of shipping law matters and his vast experience.”
According to one source, Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis is “very thorough and detailed” in her advice. “She has exceptionally good knowledge of loan agreements,” states another interviewee. She regularly advises shipping companies on loan transactions and has further experience in administrative disputes.
Yiannis Timagenis earns praise from market commentators for his advocacy skills and for his ability to “provide commercial advice.” He acts for lenders on the negotiation or enforcement of loan agreements. He also handles charter party disputes and marine accident claims.
The Chambers Europe Guide 2021