Testimonials
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
The Chambers Global – Year 2018
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Shipping Band 1
Leading individual: Gregory Timagenis (Band 1)
Gregory Timagenis receives universal acclaim as “one of the best” practitioners in the shipping arena, with sources advising: “He has a very deep knowledge of Greek Law and is always up to date on the regulations.” His prowess in the market entails both corporate and finance matters as well as contentious proceedings. He is highly regarded by domestic and international financial institutions, shipping companies and insurance clubs.
The Chambers Global Guide 2018
The Legal 500 – Year 2018
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Shipping Litigation 2nd Tier
Timagenis Law Firm has a strong track record representing clients on shipping disputes in the Greek courts. Gregory Timagenis is recommended.
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Shipping Finance
Timagenis Law Firm’s strong maritime practice also handles ship finance work. Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis is a key contact.
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Insurance
Timagenis Law Firm is known for its shipping litigation expertise.
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2018
The Legal 500 – Year 2017
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Shipping Litigation 1st Tier
Gregory Timagenis is the key contact for shipping disputes at Timagenis Law Firm.
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Shipping Finance 2nd Tier
Timagenis Law Firm’s maritime practice, which is led by Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis, is active on shipping finance matters. Gregory Timagenis and Yiannis Timagenis are also noted.
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Dispute Resolution
Gregory Timagenis is recommended at Timagenis Law Firm for arbitration and litigation.
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Insurance
Timagenis Law Firm is noted for its shipping law experience and is active in the insurance sector.
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Projects & Privatization
Past clients for Timagenis Law Firm include Emma Delta Hellenic Holdings.
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2017
The Chambers Global – Year 2016
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Shipping Band 1
Leading individuals: Gregory Timagenis (Band 1), Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis (Band 3)
Gregory Timagenis advises a range of local and international clients, including insurers and shipyards. He is highly regarded for his capability in handling disputes and sources say: “He is my first choice for really difficult cases.” His decades of experience are respected by his peers, one of whom adds: “He follows the market very closely and is very hands-on.” Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis has particular expertise in matters pertaining to shipping finance and assist with related corporate and transactional matters. Market commentators state: “She is very capable.”
The Chambers Global Guide 2016
The Legal 500 – Year 2016
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Shipping Litigation 1st Tier
The “very experienced” team at Timagenis Law Firm includes the “highly regarded” Gregory Timagenis. The department acted as Greek counsel for the government of Iraq, and the country’s Ministry of Oil, in a case against a major Greek shipping company regarding the export of crude oil.
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Shipping Finance 2nd Tier
With “an excellent reputation”, Timagenis Law Firm acts for both borrowers and banks. Recent highlights include advising Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank on a number of restructuring and refinancing transactions; and acting for a borrower on the restructuring and refinancing of a $148m loan from RBS. Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis leads the department, and Gregory Timagenis and Yiannis Timagenis are also recommended.
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Dispute Resolution
Gregory Timagenis is recommended at Timagenis Law Firm, which is instructed in several high-profile litigation and arbitration cases.
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Insurance
Particularly noted for its insurance expertise in the shipping arena, Timagenis Law Firm acts for clients such as P&I clubs, underwriters and insurance brokers.
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Projects & Privatization
Timagenis Law Firm was instructed by Emma Delta Hellenic Holdings on its acquisition of a controlling stake in OPAP.
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Employment
Timagenis Law Firm advises Greek and international clients on matters including employment structures, flexible schemes, and restructuring.
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2016
The Chambers Global – Year 2015
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Shipping Band 1
Leading individual: Gregory Timagenis (Band 1)
The “excellent” Gregory Timagenis is considered “number one in terms of knowledge and expertise” by market observers. He is well versed on a range of maritime issues, including ship financing issues and disputes.
The Chambers Global Guide 2015