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Esenyel|Partners Lawyers & Consultants

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  • Firm Details:

    Managing Partner: Selcuk S Esenyel

    Number of partners: 4

    Number of lawyers: 60

    Languages:English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic


    Firm Overview:

    Esenyel|Partners is an international law firm based in Istanbul with extensive experience in shipping law and assisting clients in various matters such as charter party disputes, salvage, general average, marine insurance, casualty matters, cargo claims, etc. As a result of the firm’s relevant, practical, and individually tailored advice, Esenyel|Partners represents various ship owners, shipyards, P&I Clubs, cargo owners, and insurers in a wide range of maritime matters locally and internationally. The firm is comprised of highly-qualified, experienced, multilingual lawyers so the firm is legally assisting the most important transportation, infrastructure, and energy projects in Turkey. Esenyel|Partners operates in all Turkish provinces through correspondent lawyers.


    Main Areas of Practice:

    Administrative Law

    Asset Finance & Securisation

    Banking & Finance

    Capital Markets

    Construction & Real Estate

    Competition

    Corporate & Commercial

    Dispute Resolution

    Employment

    Energy & Natural Resources

    Insolvency & Corporate Recovery

    Insurance


    Shipping & Transportation:

    Shipping and transport is the core area of practice at Esenyel | Partners. The firm has extensive experience in both dry and wet shipping including casualty matters, insurance, shipbuilding, bill of lading and charter party disputes, general average, marine insurance, and MOA disputes.

    ■Representation of P&I Clubs and H&M insurers in a widely noted collision, pollution, and cargo damage matters in the region

    ■Representation of a European financial institution in a dispute involving registry fraud

    ■Representation of one of the biggest shipping companies in Russia regarding a marine accident in Turkey


    Contact: Selcuk S Esenyel

    Tel: +90 506 792 7690

    Email: [email protected]


    Dispute Resolution:

    The firm’s dispute resolution practice has a depth of experience in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. The team has specific knowledge and experience regarding disputes in the maritime, insurance, construction, and public service sectors.

    ■Representation of a South Korean rolling stock manufacturer in the Marmaray Project before the Dispute Adjudication Board

    ■Representation of one of the biggest ports in Turkey by successfully litigating a major claim

    Contact: Selcuk S Esenyel

    Tel: +90 506 792 7690

    Email: [email protected]


    Corporate & Commercial:

    The firm’s corporate and commercial team is distinguished by its capabilities of providing services without any limitation of borders. Besides providing legal counseling to companies established in Turkey, the firm regularly assists its clients with cross-border company structuring with an international tax-planning point of view.

    ■Representation of one of the biggest port operators in the region in a joint venture with one of the biggest container lines in the world

    Contact: Selcuk S Esenyel

    Tel: +90 506 792 7690

    Email: [email protected]


    Energy & Natural Resources:

    The firm regularly advises Turkish and Russian clients in market participation, licensing, and regulatory rules as well as drafting and negotiating contracts in relation to construction, operation, and licensing.

    ■Representation of a Turkish mining and construction giant in negotiating, financing, and purchasing a dredger

    Contact: Selcuk S Esenyel

    Tel: +90 506 792 7690

    Email: [email protected]


    Construction & Real Estate:

    The firm advises many of large-scale construction, renovation, and development projects in Turkey. The firm also attracts project-related mandates in transport infrastructure and energy sectors.

    Employment:

    The firm represents local and foreign clients in all types of employment law matters. The firm also represents P&I Clubs and shipowners in claims brought by seafarers.

    Contact: Selcuk S Esenyel

    Tel: +90 506 792 7690

    Email: [email protected]


    ESENYEL | PARTNERS Contact Information:

    Visit our website at www.esenyelpartners.com

    Phone:+90 212 397 1991

    24/7 Emergency Call: +90 506 792 7690

    Mail: [email protected]

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Turkey - Head office

Istanbul

Levent Mah, Sümbül Sokağı No: 61, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, 34330, Istanbul

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