Timagenis Law Firm
Client SatisfactionTimagenis 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 Politsopoulou-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.
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Testimonials
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‘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.'
Key clients
- Eurobank S.A.
- Toro Corp.
- Diana Shipping Inc.
- Dorian LPG Ltd
- Technomar Shipping Inc./ Global Ship Lease Inc.
- Globus Maritime Ltd.
- Castor Maritime Inc.
- ROKS Maritime Ltd.
- Magna Marine Inc.
- Metrostar Management Corp.
- Queensway Navigation Co. Ltd.
- Dorian LPG Management Corp./Dorian Hellas S.A.
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Practice head
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Lily Politsopoulou-Timagenis, Yiannis Timagenis, Christos Timagenis