Testimonials
The Legal 500 Law Firms in Europe, Middle East & Africa and The Legal 500 US Special Edition 2006
According to The Legal 500, year 2006, “Gr. J. Timagenis Law Office” is ranked first tier in top band for “Shipping and Maritime” and “Dispute Resolution”. It has also high rankings and is recommended for “Banking, Finance and Capital Markets”, “Corporate and M & A”, and “Insurance”.
Shipping and Maritime
“Gr. J. Timagenis is widely admired for its shipping expertise and serves a varied portfolio of clients including shipowners, P&I clubs and international banks across a broad range of shipping matters”. (p.558)
Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
“Gr. J. Timagenis has been involved in an impressive number of IPOs for Greek shipping companies in the U.S. markets, including the listing and follow-on equity offering of Diana Shipping with NYSE”. (p.553).
“…..The research for the editorial is based on the combined opinions of the many lawyers interviewed in each jurisdiction, commentary from clients and analysis of deals or contentious issues reported. It is important to note that the editorial is therefore a subjective overview based on systematic research….”
excerpt from the “Introduction – How to use this book ” of The European Legal 500
The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business
“How lawyers are ranked: The opinions we gather from clients – mainly from in-house lawyers but also from other purchasers of legal services – are balanced by opinions from colleagues and competitors. Together, they provide two different perspectives – an all-round view – and biased viewpoints cancel each other out.”
excerpt from the Research Team 2005 of Chambers Global 2006
Chambers Global The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2006 p. 877
Gr. J. Timagenis Law Office: A “big name” for ship finance, this firm is “straight out of the top layer,” according to commentators. A strong clientele, comprised of major banks, shipowners and P&I clubs, regularly turns to the team for advice on Greek law matters related to sales and purchases, and financing transactions – however, it is also a leading choice for tricky disputes. Clients described the group as “professional and experienced,” combining solid legal knowledge with commercial sense.
The Lawyers: Peers and clients were quick to commend the abilities and stature of Gregory Timagenis. According to clients he is not just “one of the most prominent and respected lawyers in Piraeus,” but also “more than a lawyer.” Peers, meanwhile, acknowledge him as an “aggressive, knowledgeable, capable and well-organised” adviser, with a “great, judicious, balanced and professional” outlook. He has established a particular reputation for complex financing work.
Chambers Global The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2006 p. 877
The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business – 2006
The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business
“How lawyers are ranked: The opinions we gather from clients – mainly from in-house lawyers but also from other purchasers of legal services – are balanced by opinions from colleagues and competitors. Together, they provide two different perspectives – an all-round view – and biased viewpoints cancel each other out.”
excerpt from the Research Team 2005 of Chambers Global 2006
Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2005
“Lambros Varnavides the banks director of shipping receives RBS’ trophy from prominent maritime lawyer Gregory Timagenis”.
The Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2005 Review “The Winners” p.17
THE EUROPEAN LEGAL 500 – Year 2005
“Gr. J. Timagenis is noted for its shipping expertise and acts for a range of ship owners, P&I clubs 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 Legal 500 Law Firms in Europe, Middle East & Africa 2005 p.520
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