Testimonials
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
The Legal 500 – Year 2021
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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
The Chambers Global – 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.
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 Global Guide 2021
The Legal 500 – Year 2020
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Shipping Litigation
Hall of Fame: Gregory Timagenis
Next Generation Partners: Yiannis TimagenisThe “excellent” lawyers at Timagenis Law Firm “are very well connected within the Greek maritime industry and court system”. The team’s key strengths lie in shipping debt and jurisdictional issues as it frequently handles matters such as debt-recovery claims for banks and other creditors, proceedings related to the enforcement of judgements and arbitral awards, the arrest of vessels and enforcement of the security package for ship loan agreements. Gregory Timagenis “continues to be a pioneer of shipping litigation” and heads the practice alongside the “methodical, knowledgeable and consistent” Yiannis Timagenis.
Testimonials
“Timagenis are all very good lawyers. They are also very well connected within the Greek maritime industry and court system. They have an excellent can-do attitude and are also very commercial.”
“Yiannis Timagenis is excellent and is always my first point of contact for Greek court related matters and arrests, injunction applications etc. He is extremely responsive, creative and an excellent lawyer. Also very easy to deal with.”
“There are several aspects which make the firm unique, to just say a few: they have the expertise and strategic thinking to guide us through delicate issues, they are reliable and they are highly responsive.”
“All the lawyers with whom we have worked over the years have the ability to distill and manage crucial technical aspects of the cases in collaboration with the technical and legal department of the organisation and present such issues before the courts or the administrative authorities in a simple and convincing way. All the cases the team handled so far had a successful result. Incidentally, the majority of the cases were complex and required strategic planning and coordination and the firm guided us effectively throughout.”
“Particularly during the past 7 years we have been working closely with Yiannis Timagenis and Mariangela Vlachou who are both methodical, knowledgeable and consistent. They are simply brilliant. They are without any doubt worthy successors of Gregory Timagenis who continues to be a pioneer in shipping litigation.”
“Timagenis Law Firm is the best firm in Greece dealing with the Shipping Litigation. We have co-operated in many different and all difficult cases and in each one the result was fantastic and always exceeded the expectations for our company.’
“Obviously, Gregory Timagenis and Yiannis Timagenis are certainly stand-out partners.”
“We have noticed that there is excellent team-work and true collaboration between partners / associates and trainees. Opinions are evaluated thoroughly and the client is listened to. There is not only knowledge but also great experience in shipping and commercial matters and the firm enjoys good reputation and respect within the market and the legal sector in general.”
“Highly educated. Good on tactics. Gr. Timagenis is an expert of Law and of the market, with great sense of both legal and business aspects. A sharp-minded professional who likes to work on different scenarios and be prepared for any situation. V. Skouteris is a very meticulous lawyer, who analyses the legal aspects of a case thoroughly.”
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Shipping Finance
Hall of Fame: Gregory Timagenis
Next Generation Partners: Yiannis TimagenisTimagenis Law Firm is “made excellent” via its extensive “knowledge of shipping law in combination with its inexhaustible experience in the real world of the shipping industry”. The practice directs equal attention to representing borrowers and banks, acting on matters such as ship transactions, long-term timechaters, new loans, restructuring, supplemental agreements and the delivery of new vessels. The vastly-experienced Lily Timagenis oversees the department which Yiannis Timagenis, an expert in sales and leasebacks, shipbuilding and management agreements.
Testimonials
“What makes unique Timagenis Law Firm is the excellent knowledge of the shipping law 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 because they are people we can count on.”
“I would answer with one word: reliability. The experience that Mr Yiannis Timagenis and Mr Christos Timagenis among the rest exceptional Partners of Timagenis Law Firm (including of course without a doubt Gregory and Lily Timagenis) makes an in-house lawyer to rest assured that their opinion is provided without question marks; this is very helpful, especially when the legal department of a company urgently needs a legal opinion.”
“Very well-knowledgeable team, spot on, commercial approach and result-driven. The reputation of the practice as a whole and of also of all separate individuals (I’ve worked with the majority of the team members) is utmost, providing extra comfort to all their clients.”
“Exceptional Knowledge and experience both in shipping and finance Value for money Team work Ethics in their work Experienced and competent team of lawyers.”
“Immediate and efficient reply. Commercial minded.”
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2020
The Chambers Europe – Year 2020
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 or other jurisdictions. Other areas of expertise include charter party disputes and the negotiation of shipbuilding contracts.
Strengths Sources describe the team members as “experts in shipping and maritime arbitration.”
Notable practitioners
Gregory Timagenis handles a wide variety of mandates in shipping, including maritime law arbitration and M&A mandates. “He is extremely effective and efficient,” enthuses one source.
Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis is best known for her experience in ship finance matters.
Yiannis Timagenis is a shipping law litigator recognised for his activity in this field.
Christos Timagenis wins recognition in the market for his shipping dispute resolution practice.
The Chambers Europe Guide 2020
The Chambers Europe – Year 2019
Shipping Band 1
Leading individual: Gregory Timagenis (Band 1)
What the team is known for Established presence in shipping litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in collision, personal injury and bill of lading disputes. Instructed by foreign firms to assist clients with international disputes. Other areas of expertise include ship arrests, charter party disputes and shipbuilding contracts. Also has experience in arbitration proceedings. Advises on a range of corporate and finance matters, including restructurings, joint ventures and mergers. Acts for a range of national and international clients including banks, ship owners, insurance companies and shipyards.
Notable practitioners
Managing partner Gregory Timagenis consistently garners praise for his ship litigation practice, with one client saying: “He is particularly capable in resolving conflicts and difficult situations involving Greek law.” Another source praises his arbitration expertise and describes him as “one of the best in Piraeus.” He also has experience of corporate and finance mandates in the shipping sector.
The Chambers Europe Guide 2019
The Chambers Global – Year 2019
Shipping Band 1
Leading individual: Gregory Timagenis (Band 1)
Managing partner Gregory Timagenis consistently garners praise for his ship litigation practice, with one client saying: “He is particularly capable in resolving conflicts and difficult situations involving Greek law.” Another source praises his arbitration expertise and describes him as “one of the best in Piraeus.” He also has experience of corporate and finance mandates in the shipping sector.
The Chambers Global Guide 2019
The Legal 500 – Year 2019
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Shipping Litigation 2nd Tier
Timagenis Law Firm is well regarded by peers for its shipping litigation expertise. The practice, which is led by the highly-respected Gregory Timagenis, represents a mix of clients including Deutsche Bank, Queensway Navigation, and Lloyd’s Register.
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Shipping Finance
Timagenis Law Firm, which acts for banks and ship owners in various transactions including finance and restructurings, has a strong presence in the market. Lily Timagenis has a good reputation.
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Insurance
Timagenis Law Firm is another firm with a strong reputation for marine insurance work, with clients including P&I and Defence Clubs, insurance companies, and Lloyd’s brokers. Gregory Timagenis is recommended.
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2019