Testimonials
Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2004
“For several decades, Greek shipping’s financing needs were catered for almost exclusively by overseas banks, but in recent times that has changed a little as more Greek banks have entered the picture as well.
Would the winner of the Shipping Financier of the Year title at the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2004 emerge from the ranks of long-standing international supporters of the industry or from the crop of domestic banks that are now estimated to meet an impressive 20% of the fleet’s financing needs?
At the first Greek Shipping Awards presentation dinner in Athens Alpha Bank was unveiled as the winner of the Lloyd’s List ship finance award.
Presented by sponsor Gregory Timagenis, a prominent Piraeus maritime lawyer, the award was accepted on behalf of the bank by its executive director and general manager, Demetrios Mantzounis…….”
The Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2004
THE EUROPEAN LEGAL 500 – Year 2004
“Gr. J. Timagenis boasts a strong team of insurance specialists” and
“Gr. J. Timagenis is widely noted for its shipping expertise, serves a mixed portfolio of ship owners and international clients across a broad range of shipping matters”.
Gr. J. Timagenis Law Office is ranked first tier in top band for “Insurance” and “Shipping and Maritime”.
The European Legal 500 Law Firms in Europe and the Middle East 2004 p.489 and 490.
CHAMBERS GLOBAL / EUROPE 2004 – 2005
Gr. J. Timagenis Law Office: A premier firm in this field and a preferred choice for ship owners and P&I clubs. In addition, local and foreign banks frequently turn to the team for advice on sales and purchases, ship finance and litigation. The firm is the first to have established a company, Argonaftis (a subsidiary of Kathimerini) to focus on investments in ocean-going shipping.
The Lawyers: “Gregory Timagenis is one of the most prestigious names in the industry.”
THE EUROPEAN LEGAL 500 – Year 2003
“Gr. J. Timagenis has an excellent name in shipping. The team advises ship owners, P&I clubs, and a portfolio of international banks in many of the most innovative shipping cases in Greece. In connection with the Olympic Games, the firm advised Royal Olympic Cruises on the issue of ship hiring for use by the Organizing Committee as hotels.”
Gr. J. Timagenis Law Office is ranked first tier in top band for “Maritime and Admiralty” and “Insurance”.
The European Legal 500 Law Firms in Europe and the Middle East 2003 p.496
THE EUROPEAN LEGAL 500 – Year 2002
“Gr. J. Timagenis Law Office remains a firm favourite in the local shipping community for all areas of maritime and admiralty work, advising ship owners, P&I clubs and a portfolio of international banks.”
Gr. J. Timagenis Law Office is ranked first tier in top band for “Maritime and Admiralty” and “Insurance”.
The European Legal 500 Law Firms in Europe and the Middle East 2002 p.497
CHAMBERS GLOBAL / EUROPE 2002 – 2003
Gr. J. Timagenis Law Office: Widely endorsed to researchers by ship owners, ship management companies and clubs, the practice received the highest level of market recommendation. Historically a litigation force, there is a perception that the team is making headway in the competitive ship finance market, advising on listings and foreign investment work, alongside its expertise in collision, cargo claims and charter party disputes.
Leading light Gregory Timagenis is one of shipping law’s heavy hitters – a “big personality” and “honourable professional” whose respect among fellow peers and client winning abilities place him firmly in the upper tier of individuals.”
Chambers Global The World’s Leading Lawyers 2002-2003 p.377
THE EUROPEAN LEGAL 500 – Year 2000
“Gregory Timagenis, name partner at GR. J. Timagenis, is considered to be a guru of shipping law. The firm has some 18 lawyers and offers a full service to shipping clients (litigation and finance) as well as to commercial clients. It acts for some of the biggest names in shipping including P&I clubs, individuals, and banks.”
The European Legal 500 Law Firms in Europe and the Middle East 2000 p. 554
CHAMBERS GLOBAL / EUROPE 2001 – 2002
Gr. J. Timagenis Law Office: “A serious, reliable and co-operative” firm with a strong ship finance practice, it regularly handles sale and purchase agreements, stock exchange listings and M&A and foreign investment work. The litigation department is particularly active in collision, cargo claims and charter party disputes. Peers speak highly of the “well connected” Gregory Timagenis, said to be “an excellent lawyer with an established personal track record, who is capable of handling difficult issues.”
Chambers Global The World’s Leading Lawyers 2001-2002 p.340
CHAMBERS GLOBAL / EUROPE 2000 – 2001
Gr. J. Timagenis Law Office: Known traditionally for its broad admiralty practice yet now recommended specifically for its corporate shipping work, particularly stock exchange listings and ship financing. Gregory Timagenis was considered by one high profile London partner to be “perhaps the best local lawyer in Piraeus” and is perceived internationally as a “true all-rounder” for shipping matters. The firm are unanimously respected by both the local and ex-pat shipping community and acted significantly on all aspects of the recent acquisition of 38% of Stringesline by Attica Enterprises.”
Chambers Global The World’s Leading Lawyers 2000-2001 p.845