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Esenyel Partners stands at the forefront of shipping and transport law in Turkey, providing comprehensive legal services across all aspects of maritime operations.

Type of Work Handled

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.

Categories of Clients

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.

Specialisations

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.

Chambers Review

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Shipping - Turkey

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Esenyel|Partners acts on a wide range of wet and dry shipping matters, including cargo and damage claims, vessel arrests, collisions and settlement negotiations. The team also holds experience assisting clients with salvage operations and ship transactions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gülistan Baltacı Hatay
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Gülistan Baltacı Hatay
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Band 1

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 on February 2025.

Gülistan Baltacı Hatay is a great communicator that provides clear advice.

To us, Gülistan Baltacı Hatay is the most honourable lawyer.

Semih Sander
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Semih Sander
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Band 2

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 on February 2025.

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Selçuk Esenyel
3
Band 3
Selçuk Esenyel handles a range of shipping matters, including ship finance, acquisition, cargo claims and salvage operations as well as arbitration proceedings.

Selçuk Esenyel delivers outstanding client service, ensuring we are well-informed and supported throughout the process.

He is always quick to respond and takes the time to understand my needs, making me feel supported. He comes up with smart strategies and shows great knowledge.

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Gülistan Baltacı Hatay
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Gülistan Baltacı Hatay
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Gülistan Baltacı Hatay
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Band 1
Semih Sander
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Semih Sander
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Band 2
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Selçuk Esenyel
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Band 3

Members

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Gülistan Baltacı Hatay

Gülistan Baltacı Hatay

Head of Department

Selçuk Esenyel

Head of Department

Semih Sander

Semih Sander

Head of Department

Industries

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Shipping and transport industries; advising P&I Clubs, shipowners, insurers, shipyards, traders, ports, and aviation clients, globally.