He assists banks as well as shipowners in the area of long-term ship financing loans, the establishment and separation of banking syndicates related to long term ship financings and in connection with the termination, enforcement and transfer of shipping loans. He also supports shipowners on all corporate and insolvency related issues. Finally, he advises non-bank capital providers in connection with alternative ship financing models and structures.
Being admitted for practice in Germany, Klaus works on all German law related matters, such as hypothecs, account pledges or matters related to entities incorporated in Germany and contentious matters, whether related to shipping or not.
Klaus Dimigen is also admitted to practice in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. He provides opinion letters related to this jurisdiction, gives advice on corporate matters and pursues contentious matters at the High Court in Majuro, Marshall Islands. Also, the Marshall Islands law related work is not limited to shipping.
Klaus Dimigen enjoys a long-lasting relationship with Turkish shipowners and shipping banks.
Chambers Global 2024
„We really like working with him on matters that cover the Marshall Islands.“
Chambers Global 2023
Banking & Finance – Germany
„Klaus Dimigen is admitted to the practice of law in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, which renders him an attractive contact point for clients seeking in-depth expertise in this jurisdiction.“
General Business Law – Marshall Islands
“Recommended Lawyer” (besides Dr. Stefan Rindfleisch the only lawyers in Germany)
„Klaus Dimigen is top-rated, very experienced and efficient.“
„He puts himself into our position and combines two personalities – the legal side and the commercial understanding.“
„Klaus Dimigen is very reliable.“
„He is very skilled in finance matter and has a good network.“
JUVE HANDBUCH 2023/2024
“Often recommended lawyer”
Chambers Global 2022
Banking & Finance – Germany
“Klaus Dimigen is admitted to the practice of law in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, which renders him an attractive contact point for clients seeking in-depth expertise in this jurisdiction. Clients characterise Klaus Dimigen as 'responsible, decisive and straightforward as well as supportive.'”
General Business Law – Marshall Islands
„Empfohlener Anwalt“ (as the only lawyer from Germany)
“… can boast several years of experience in relation to Marshall Islands legal matters. He represents clients such as banks and ship owners in a range of ship financing transactions, including ship sales and purchases, restructurings and charter agreements. Market sources consider him the 'main person in Europe for Marshall Islands shipping issues.'”
Who's Who Legal 2023
Recommended Leader in the field of “Transport – Shipping”
2008
Flag and registration
Grundlagen der Schiffsfinanzierung, Frankfurt School Verlag, 2008
Advance payment financings of used tonnage
Grundlagen der Schiffsfinanzierung, Frankfurt School Verlag, 2008
Collateral for pre-delivery financings
Grundlagen der Schiffsfinanzierung, Frankfurt School Verlag, 2008
2021
Marshall Islands
Lexology Getting the Deal Through / Shipping 2021
