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Firms To Watch: Transport

HERDEM Attorneys At Law focuses on handling regulatory and compliance matters within the aviation industry. The team, which is led by Safak Herdem, is well versed in advising on aerospace and defence work.
Sinan Şenol and Ebru Somran Gözlükçü lead the transport and logistics team at Şenol Somran Law Firm, which is very experienced in advising on the acquisition of vessels and yachts.

Transport in Turkey

Balcioglu Selçuk Ardiyok Keki

Balcioglu Selçuk Ardiyok Keki has an excellent track record in handling a broad range of work within the maritime sector. The team's client base includes lenders and underwriters, and the group's workload includes claims for damaged cargo, collisions, insurance matters and salvage issues. Gülistan Baltacı Hatay is well versed in handling finance-related work in the shipping space, and co-heads the practice with Semih Sander, who assists ship owners, P&I clubs, and charterers.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gülistan Baltacı Hatay; Semih Sander


Les références

‘They really understand the shipping industry and the players in the Turkish market. They also understand secured lending work in this industry.’

Principaux clients

Mersin Uluslararası Liman İşletmeciliği A.Ş. (Mersin International Port)


Toll Global Forwarding Cooperatief U.A.


Ocean Network Express


DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale


Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation


Catoni Deniz Isleri A.S.


United Brokers Insurance (UIB)


QNB Finansbank A.Ş.


Force Maritime and Trading INC


The Swedish Club


Det Norske Veritas Gemi Sınıflandırma


Karadeniz Holding


Lufthansa Airplus Servicekarten GMHB


Cavic 36 Designated Activity Company


China Eximbank


AVES A.S.


Naturwaren-Niederrhein GmbH


Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm

Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm‘s ‘extremely capable‘ team has an excellent reputation for its expertise in handling international shipping cases. Burak Cavus is well versed in assisting with arbitrations in the shipping space; he co-heads the practice with Caglar Coskunsu, who focuses on maritime insurance issues, and Onur Azakli, ‘a highly skilled lawyer and excellent negotiator‘. Onur Oguzgiray brings experience in acting for P&I clubs, ship owners, and underwriters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Burak Gokce Cavus; Caglar Coskunsu; Onur Azakli


Autres avocats clés:

Onur Oguzgiray


Les références

‘Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm has a strong balance of legal and commercial acumen. Their specialty in maritime matters is just another great asset. It is especially easy to communicate with both Caglar and Burak. They are able to understand the commercial needs of their clients.’

‘Caglar is a former master mariner and an excellent lawyer who provides swift and solid service. Burak is a great litigator. Onur Oguzgiray is a highly skilled lawyer and excellent negotiator.’

‘The quality of service, the response time, and the attention to detail was excellent.’

Principaux clients

Assuranceforeningen Skuld


Desird Design – Emre Kazan


Fibabank A.S.


Iskenderun Shipping


Gard AS


Hydor AS


Scot Tankers


Norwegian Hull Club


Seadar Shipmanagement S.A.


The American Club / Eagle Ocean Maritime


The London P&I Club


WeShips Denizcilik


Thomas Miller Speciality


The Swedish Club


West of England


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Desird Design on all aspects of the building of a yacht marina in Yeni Foca Izmir.
  • Advising Iskenderun Shipping on the purchase of eleven ships for USD 140m.
     

Ersoy Bilgehan Lawyers & Consultants

Ersoy Bilgehan Lawyers & Consultants is home to a solid shipping practice, which is sought after by insurance companies to advise on salvage claims, contamination claims, and collisions. The client base includes P&I clubs, charterers, shipyards, ship owners, and financing institutions. The team is also adept at handling administrative and criminal proceedings within the maritime sector. Ergün ErsoyZihni BilgehanRaci Alper and Emre Ersoy are the key practitioners.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ergun Ersoy; Zihni Bilgehan; Raci Alper; Emre Ersoy


Les références

‘The team at Ersoy Bilgehan places clients at the forefront of their practice. They take the time to listen to their clients’ needs, concerns, and objectives. This client-centered approach ensures that every legal strategy is tailored to meet the specific goals of the individuals and businesses they represent.’

‘I am pleased to provide a wholehearted recommendation for Emre Ersoy, an outstanding lawyer whose expertise and dedication have consistently impressed me.’

‘Emre is an exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled attorney with a keen understanding of the legal intricacies in Türkiye. He has demonstrated a remarkable ability to analyze complex legal issues, develop sound strategies, and provide practical solutions.’

Principaux clients

Holman Fenwick Willan LLP


Willis Towers Watson


Wk Webster & Co. Ltd


The Shipowners’ Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association


Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation


Orient Overseas Container Line Inc.


Shourai Marine


MMSL Pte Ltd


Mitsui Simutomo Insurance


Warstila Finland Oy


Hiscox Mga Ltd


Aston FFI Suisse


DVB Bank SE


Sidra Maritime Ltd


Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. Ltd.


TT Club


Mars Logistics S.A.R.L.


Evergreen Marine (Taiwan) Ltd


Frontline Shipping Company


DNV


American Bureau of Shipping


Oldendorff Carriers


CMA CGM


Drydocks World


Norwegian Cruise Line


Apollo Underwriting


Subsea 7


The Britannia Steam Ship Insurance Association Limited


If P&C Insurance Ltd


NorthStandard


Gebrüder Weiss GMBH


Doun Kisen Co Ltd.


Draco Buren Shipping Pte Ltd


SIAT – Societa Italiana Assicurazioni E Riassicurazioni


Thomas Miller Specialty


London Syndicate Underwriters as Reinsurers Of Eregli Demir Celik Fabrikalari A.S.


BB Energy Trading Limited


Eimskipafélag Íslands hf.


Turk P&I Insurance AS


Synergas Srl


Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)


AP Moller Maersk


K Line Pte Ltd


Japan P&I Club


TMS Bulkers Ltd


Arcadia Hellas


Kalimbassieris Maritime


Cosco Shipping


Eren Holding A.S.


West Of England (P&I) Club


Steamship Mutual (P&I) Club


The Swedish Club


Uk Mutual (P&I) Club


Aurora P&I Club


Gard P&I Club


Genel Denizcilik Nakliyati A.S.


Ekol Lojistik A.S.


Clyde & Co.


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing the owners, charterers and insurers of M/V BENITAMOU in proceedings relating to a major collision incident that occurred in Turkish waters.
  • Assisted the charterers of a container vessel that ran aground with a USD 200 million claim.
  • Representing multiple container lines in a number of disputes arising out of the earthquakes and subsequent fire that occurred at Iskenderun Port.

Erçin Bilgin Bektasoglu

The ‘dedicated‘ and ‘knowledgeable‘ team at Erçin Bilgin Bektasoglu fields expertise in maritime and aviation law, and handles a wide spectrum of transport law matters. The client base includes P&I clubs, large shipyards, cargo underwriters, and airlines. Burcu Çelikçapa-Bilgin is active on work in the road, rail, shipping, and freight forwarding sectors, and co-heads the practice with Feyzi Ercin and ship finance expert Dilek Bektaşoğlu-Sanlı. Aslihan Asman is a practitioner to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Feyzi Erçin; Burcu Çelikçapa Bilgin; Dilek Bektaşoğlu Sanlı


Autres avocats clés:

Aslihan Asman


Les références

‘The team consists of very good and dedicated lawyers.’

‘They are dedicated and responsible. They are also good at following up on their cases.’

‘The firm is well-known for its maritime law knowledge.’

Principaux clients

The North of England P&I Association Limited (Former)


NorthStandard Limited


Hill Dickinson LLP


West of England Insurance Services (Luxembourg) S.A.


China P & I Services (Hong Kong) Ltd.


Sisecam Chemicals Resources LLC


Etihad Aviation Group


Holman Fenwick Willan


TGS Yer Hizmetleri A.S.


Riyadh Air


Martyn Fiddler


Foley & Lardner LLP


Bremer Lloyd Logistics GmbH & Co. KG


Avestra Chemical DMCC


DSV Insurance A/S


MAN Energy Solutions


Mangelbert O.Ü.


Lebuhn & Puchta


Dr. Schackow & Partner Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB


Çakmak Attorney Partnership

The team at Çakmak Attorney Partnership is known for its capabilities in aviation law, and is sought after by international aircraft carriers, airline operators, and engine manufacturers. The group is also noted for its expertise in advising on the development and financing of major infrastructure projects in the transport sector. The practice is led by the quartet of aviation finance expert Serap ZuvinMesut Çakmak, Zeynep Çakmak, and Mustafa Durakoğlu.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mesut Çakmak; Zeynep Çakmak; Serap Zuvin; Mustafa Durakoğlu


Principaux clients

ERG Group


Rönesans Holding


International Road Union


China Railway Rolling Stock Corp (“CRRC”)


Algonquin Aviation LLC


Engine Lease Finance Corporation (“ELFC”)


Boeing International Corporation


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting as counsel to Boeing International Corporation on ongoing business activities in the jurisdiction.

ESENYEL & PARTNERS Lawyers and Consultants

ESENYEL & PARTNERS Lawyers and Consultants focuses predominantly on maritime and shipping matters, and has a solid track record in handling charterparty disputes, insurance claims, ship arrest matters, and collision issues. Selcuk Esenyel specialises in maritime law and regularly acts for cargo insurers, shipowners, and P&I clubs; he co-heads the practice with Turker Yildirim.

Responsables de la pratique:

Selcuk Esenyel; Turker Yildirim


Principaux clients

Aves Enerji Yag Ve Gida San. A.S.


Akbasoglu Holding A.S.


Niketya Shipping And Trading Inc.


Cunda Denizcilik Ticaret Ltd. Sti.


Dabkovic Deniz Acentaligi Nakliyat Ve Ticaret A.S./Inchcape Shipping Services Deniz Acenteligi Nakliyat Ve Ticaret A.S.


Kuzey Star Shipyard Denizcilik Sanayi Ticaret A.S.


Kuzey Star Shipyard Denizcilik Sanayi Ticaret A.S.


TURK P&I CLUB


Dani Navigation


Hicri Ercili Deniz Nakliyat Kimyevi Maddeler Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi


Inal Law Office

At Inal Law Office, the team has established strength in shipping finance, and is equally strong in handling shipbuilding and repairs, cargo claims, pollution and environmental issues, and dispute resolution. Seyma Inal acts for national and international transport sector clients in financing matters, M&A deals, and litigation, among other areas. Inal co-heads the practice with Memil Sarısozen, who has experience in advising on the registration and management of ships.

Responsables de la pratique:

Şeyma Inal; Memil Sarısözen


Principaux clients

Agribio S.R.L


Atlantic Forwarding Group


Atlantic Speditions Uluslararası Taşımacılık A.Ş.


Enka Construction and Development B.V. (Enka Group)


Hayat Holding A.Ş.


International Road Transportation Union (IRU)


Kastamonu Entegre Ağaç San. Tic. A.Ş


Lionspirit Holdings Inc.


MSC Shipping SA


Sarp Havacılık Lojistik Turizm Sanayi ve A.Ş.


Stem Shipping Greece/Optimal International Shipping


Superlit Boru Sanayi A.Ş.


Terminal Investment Limited Sarl


Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS


Bohonnon Law Firm LLC


Clyde & Co LLP


Cox & Company Maritime and Aviation Law


Ganado Services Limited


Hannaford Turner LLP


Holman Fenwick Willan


Landolfi Commercial Law Firm


Wikborg Rein LLP


Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP


NSN Law Firm

Viewed as ‘one the leading law firms in maritime law’, NSN Law Firm is active on a broad range of shipping matters, including ship financing and insurance claims. Nazlı Selek is well versed in advising on issues concerning casualties, and co-heads the practice with Mehmet Nedret Ünlü and Sevilay Kuru. Ece Melike Yüce is a name to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mehmet Nedret Ünlü; Nazlı Selek; Sevilay Kuru


Autres avocats clés:

Ece Melike Yüce


Les références

‘They are professional and experienced.

‘NSN law firm is one the leading law firms in maritime law with a wide range of practice including salvage, general average and dispute settlement related to third party claims directed against the shipowners.’

‘Sevilay Kuru has extensive experience in all aspects of maritime law. She is always ready to go the extra mile in order to find a solution acceptable for its client.’

Principaux clients

NorthStandard P and I Club


Ince Shipping


Besiktas Shipping


Arifkalkavanogullari Shipping


Akbasoglu Shipping


Statu Shipping


Omur Marine Ltd


Metropole Maritime and Trading Ltd. Co.


British Marine Ltd.


Turk P and I


GN Group Corporation


Borusan Logistics


Karinca Logistics


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented a shipping company in the sale and purchase of a vessel.

AKT LAW

AKT LAW is well known for handling the full spectrum of maritime law matters. The team is often instructed in cases involving shipbuilding contracts, cargo claims, ship finance, and the purchase and sale of vessels. Rona Kaspi has extensive experience in advising on shipping-focused transactions, and co-heads the practice with Serra Aksakal. Melek Başak Aldı fields expertise in insurance claims.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rona Kaspi; Serra Aksakal


Autres avocats clés:

Melek Başak Aldı


Les références

‘They are specialists in shipping and ship building. They are efficient and easy to work with.’

‘Rona Kaspi is experienced and solution oriented.’

‘Basak Aldi has great communication skills. With a keen eye for detail and an in-depth understanding of ship finance, she has been instrumental in ensuring the smooth execution of a complex transaction.’

Principaux clients

Gelibolu Gemi İnşaat San. ve Tic. A.Ş.


Beşiktaş Tersane A.Ş.


Sefine Denizcilik Tersanecilik Turizm San. ve Tic. A.Ş.


İçdaş Çelik Enerji Tersane ve Ulaşım Sanayi A.Ş.


Nassau Maritime Holdings DAC / Reed Smith LLP


MRC Mercan Holding Limited


Sanmar Denizcilik Makina ve Tic. A.Ş.


Garanti Bankası A.Ş.


Tersan Tersanecilik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.


Shahin Maritime Co.


UMS Metal Sanayi Mühendislik İnşaat Nakliye İç ve Dış Ticaret Ltd. Şti.


İçdaş Çelik Enerji Tersane ve Ulaşım San. A.Ş.


Hat-San Gemi İnşaa Bakım Onarım Deniz Nakl. San. ve Tic. A.Ş.


Yalova Pilotaj A.Ş.


Karadeniz Holding


Cemre Marin Endüstri A.Ş.


Çeliktrans Deniz İnşaat Ltd. Şti.


Arena Denizcilik A.Ş.


Most Denizcilik Çevre Hiz. San. ve Tic. A.Ş.


Armona Denizcilik A.Ş.


Batı Söke Çimento San. Türk. A.Ş.


Anka Brokerage Lojistik A.Ş.


Uzmar Uzmanlar Den. Tic. ve San. Ltd. Şti


Art Reklamcılık Tasarım Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti.


İstanbul Gübre Sanayii A.Ş.


Likit Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.


Safi Katı Yakıt Sanayii ve Ticaret A.Ş


Thome Ship Management PTE. LTD.


Denizbank A.Ş.


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted a freight and cargo service company with the purchase of a vessel.
  • Advised Sefine Shipyard in connection with a building contract for a floating dock.
  • Assisted Tersan Tersanecilik San. ve Tic. A.Ş. with its shipbuilding contract.

Gür Law Firm

Led by Tevfik Adnan Gür, the maritime practice at Gür Law Firm is well versed in handling the full remit of contentious and non-contentious maritime work. The team is adept at assisting with domestic and international matters, and regularly acts for cargo owners, P&I clubs, underwriters, and shipyards.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tevfik Adnan Gür


Les références

‘One of the most well-established firms for shipping and transport in Istanbul.’

‘The team stands out for its experience.’

‘The lawyers of the firm are well-versed in the field of maritime transportation and international maritime law.’

Principaux clients

Ingosstrakh Insurance Company


Bosphorus Shipping Agency


Evergreen Lines Turkey


HFW


Kalimbassieris Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for Ingosstrakh Insurance Company Ltd on an insurance claim arising out of a collision between two vessels.
  • Acted for Ingosstrakh Insurance Company on an insurance claim arising out of damage to an airplane.
  • Acted for Ingosstrakh Insurance Company on a salvage claim.

Heuvels Uras

Heuvels Uras' team stands out for its 'solid legal knowledge coupled with commercial acumen and knowledge of the market'. The group advises domestic and international clients on ship finance and mortgages, insurance claims, and yacht sales, among other matters. Selin Uras regularly acts for shipowners, insurance companies, and shipyards; she co-heads the practice with Sena Apak.

Responsables de la pratique:

Selin Uras; Sena Apak


Les références

‘They have a distinctively good understanding of the market.’

‘Excellent boutique law firm. Solid legal knowledge coupled with commercial acumen and knowledge of the market.’

‘Sena Apak  is an outstanding lawyer. She is very knowledgeable and commercially oriented lawyer.’

Principaux clients

Aygaz A.S.


Localguards Consulting Ltd.


Assuranceforeningen Skuld (Gjensidig)


Vestra Ltd.


Pl Ferrari


Traves LLC


Turk P&I


Thesmarine & Co.


Gard (UK) Limited


Filhet-Allard Maritime


HelvetiaAssurances


Coral Energy


Ruscon Limited Trade Development


MARINE REPAIR AND SUPPLY PTE LTD


Intelligence Allianz Ltd.


Trading Solutions Ltd.


Delft Schiffahrt Gmbh & Co.


Degroma Trading Inc.


Neriman Associates Sa


Northern Shipping Funds


Warwick Capital Partners


Brm Uluslararasi Lojistik Ve Ticaret A.S.


Alpagul Denizcilik


Marine Montero Ltd


SIA “BonCrew”


Sea Brokers Agency


TILEGAL - TOPDEMIR INANDIOGLU KOMUC LAW OFFICE

TILEGAL - TOPDEMIR INANDIOGLU KOMUC LAW OFFICE is highly regarded for its ‘wide and extensive knowledge of transportation law and industry’, and has substantive experience in acting for freight forwarding companies, ship owners, insurance companies, and logistics entities in work. The practice is led by the triumvirate of Savas InandiogluCem Topdemir and Nil Tutuncuoglu, who is well known for handling insurance issues for aviation, railway, and shipping sector clients.

Responsables de la pratique:

Savas Inandioglu; Cem Topdemir; Nil Tutuncuoglu


Les références

‘The team has a wide and extensive knowledge of transportation law and industry.’

‘The firm is well-known and appreciated in the transport industry.’

‘Nil Tutuncuoglu handles everything from common theft of cargo to the arrest of vessels. The advice and services provided were always outstanding.’

Principaux clients

HDI Insurance Turkey


Gulf Insurance Turkey


Cobantur Boltas Transport


Axa Insurance Turkey


Eureko Insurance Turkey


Allianz Insurance Spain


Sekavin SA


Northsea Shipping & Management S.A


Shipoil Ltd


ISS Shipping Turkey (Inchcape Shipping Services, UK)


TERRA HANDELS UND SPEDITIONSGESELLSCHAFT MBH


Terra Turkey


FEDEX Turkey


Island Oil Limited


Bominflot Greece S.A.


African Mediterranean Shipping S.A.


Mapfre Insurance Turkey


Class NK Turkey Branch


Zurich Insurance Turkey


Euroins Insurance Jsc


Gatsby Enterprises Ltd


Negmar Shipping SA


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for Mapfre Insurance Turkey regarding hull damage sustained during a collision with a pier.
  • Acted for HDI Insurance Turkey and Mapfre Insurance Turkey concerning cargo damage due to fire.