LAWYER PROFILE

Yalın Akmenek

Global 2026

Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Arbitration

Turkey

3 years ranked

Litigation

Turkey

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein

Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution

Career

Yalın Akmenek is the co-head of our Dispute Resolution practice since March 2020.

For many years Yalın has been (and currently is) consistently recognized in Türkiye by various international directories. He is one of the few individually and consistently ranked dispute partners in Türkiye; particularly known for handling disputes with an international element or disputes arising from complex commercial transactions.

His practice is mostly focused on commercial and capital markets disputes, with a specific focus on shareholder and M&A disputes, and he represents clients before both Turkish courts and arbitral tribunals. Yalın has solid experience for nearly 20 years concerning Turkish clients' disputes outside of Türkiye as well.

Prior to joining the Firm, Yalın was the sole leader of all the dispute operations of White & Case Türkiye for a substantial period. He is one of the most recognized names in the market and has a very solid track record. Therefore, his joining to our ranks has been a “consolidation like no other.

Professional Memberships

Istanbul Bar Association

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Arbitration - Turkey

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Yalın Akmenek handles domestic and international arbitration, including assisting clients with M&A-related cases and representing them before the ICC.

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Litigation - Turkey

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Yalın Akmenek represents clients in corporate litigation, mainly in shareholder and distributor disputes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Yalın Akmenek demonstrates exceptional knowledge and support.
ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
He never underestimates any matter or counterparty and evaluates every angle of the matter, never getting tired of acting in our best interest and ensuring we have consensus on all actions.
ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Yalın Akmenek is particularly skilled in quickly grasping complex legal issues, providing practical guidance, and navigating the intricacies of court proceedings with ease.
LitigationChambers Global Guide