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Esenyel Partners advises on all aspects of wet and dry shipping, including cargo claims, charter party disputes, ship arrests, collisions, salvage, general average, marine insurance, and pollution incidents. The firm also handles ship sale and purchase, shipbuilding, and ship finance transactions, offering full support from contract to delivery.
While shipping remains central, the team also advises on aviation finance, M&A, and aircraft damage claims, maintaining a notable presence in the aviation sector.
The firm represents shipowners, P&I Clubs, charterers, shipyards, insurers, brokers, banks, traders, and logistics companies, as well as clients in aviation and transport. Esenyel Partners also acts as exclusive legal consultant to the Turkish Chamber of Shipping and the Turkish Shipbuilders Association, reflecting its leading industry role.
Maritime litigation and arbitration, marine insurance, ship finance, cargo and charter disputes, collision and salvage claims, pollution liability, and aviation finance, aviation litigation and arbitration.
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Esenyel Partners excels in shipping law with its industry knowledge and practical, client-focused advice. The firm navigates complex commercial and regulatory matters seamlessly, helping clients manage operations and transactions with confidence.
All aspects of its service are very good. The team is attentive, prompt and maintains excellent communication throughout each matter.
Esenyel Partners excels in shipping law with its industry knowledge and practical, client-focused advice. The firm navigates complex commercial and regulatory matters seamlessly, helping clients manage operations and transactions with confidence.
All aspects of its service are very good. The team is attentive, prompt and maintains excellent communication throughout each matter.
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Gülistan Baltacı Hatay has extensive experience in complex shipping disputes, as well as transactional matters in the shipping space. She is also well placed to advise on aviation finance and M&A, in addition to aircraft damage claims. Gülistan Baltacı Hatay left BASEAK to join Esenyel|Partners in February 2025.
Semih Sander advises on ship finance, acquisition and contentious maritime matters. He often handles cargo damage, ship mortgage and customs issues. His client list includes insurers, financial institutions and ship owners. Semih Sander left BASEAK to join Esenyel|Partners in February 2025.
Semih Sander is a really terrific lawyer who is a pleasure to work with.
Selçuk Esenyel handles a range of shipping matters, including ship finance, acquisition, cargo claims and salvage operations as well as arbitration proceedings. He is also well noticed for his insurance practice.
Turker Yildirim is regarded for his ability to handle demurrage and damage claims as well as cargo loss disputes. He is additionally well placed to handle regulatory matters.
Turker Yildirim combines deep technical knowledge with a practical and strategic approach. He anticipates challenges before they arise and provides solutions that are consistently clear and actionable.
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Provided by Esenyel|Partners Lawyers & Consultants
Shipping and transport industries; advising P&I Clubs, shipowners, insurers, shipyards, traders, ports, and aviation clients, globally.