Europe
Practice Areas
-Aviation Finance & Leasing: Structuring and advising on aircraft acquisitions, sales, financing arrangements, and leasing transactions.
-Maritime & Shipping Law: Advising on ship registration, charter parties, bills of lading, maritime claims, and regulatory compliance under international and local shipping conventions.
-Corporate & Commercial Advisory: Supporting holding companies, group entities, and commercial clients with corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and commercial contracts.
-Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in complex arbitration, mediation, and litigation matters related to aviation and shipping.
Industry Sector Expertise
Gülistan Baltacı Hatay is a leading specialist in aviation and shipping law, with extensive experience advising on complex, cross-border matters. Her expertise includes:
- Aviation Law & Finance: Advising on aircraft acquisitions and sales, aircraft finance, leasing structures, and regulatory compliance. She also handles disputes arising from aviation operations and contracts.
- Shipping & Maritime Law: Guidance on ship registration, charter parties, bills of lading, maritime claims, and compliance with international conventions and local shipping regulations.
- Corporate & Commercial Law: Supporting aviation and shipping companies, as well as holding and group companies, with corporate governance, joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, and commercial contracts.
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation: Representing clients in arbitration, mediation, and court proceedings, particularly in aviation and shipping disputes.
Gülistan is recognized for combining technical expertise with strategic insight, enabling clients to navigate complex transactions and operational challenges efficiently.
Clients
Gülistan Baltacı Hatay advises a wide range of clients across the aviation, shipping, and corporate sectors, including:
- Major international aircraft companies and leasing firms
- Shipowners, operators, and charterers
- Financial institutions and insurers
- Commodities traders, holding companies, and corporate group entities
- Domestic aviation and shipping companies
Her clients value her pragmatic approach, cross-border experience, and ability to deliver high-impact solutions, ensuring that their commercial and legal interests are fully protected in both transactional and dispute resolution matters.
Languages Spoken
Gülistan Baltacı Hatay and the team serve clients across jurisdictions, leveraging fluency in multiple languages to provide seamless, cross-border legal support. Languages spoken include:
-Turkish
- English
- German
- Arabic
- French
-Italian
-Russian
This multilingual capability allows the firm to work effectively with clients and partners worldwide, handling complex maritime, commercial, and corporate matters with clarity and precision.
