TÜRKIYE Law and Practice Contributed by: Türker Yıldırım, Semih Sander, Gülistan Baltacı Hatay and Selçuk Sencer Esenyel, Esenyel|Partners Lawyers & Consultants
Esenyel|Partners Lawyers & Consultants was founded in 2013 and is a leading international law firm in Türkiye, recognised for its strong expertise in complex national and cross-border matters. The firm is a trusted adviser to major global corpora - tions and industry leaders, known for delivering high- quality, results-driven legal solutions. With a team of over 120 experienced and multilingual lawyers and professionals, Esenyel|Partners provides integrated, business-focused advice supported by deep sector knowledge. The firm offers full-service legal support
across a wide range of practice areas, including ship - ping and transport law, corporate and commercial matters, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, insurance and international trade. Esenyel|Partners represents a distinguished international client base, including P&I clubs, global banks, ship-owners, air - lines, insurers and multinational companies, such as the Istanbul and Marmara, Aegean, Mediterranean and Black Sea Chamber of Shipping (DTO) and the Turkish Shipbuilders’ Association (GİSBİR).
Authors
Türker Yıldırım is a highly respected partner at Esenyel|Partners Lawyers &
Gülistan Baltacı Hatay is a leading specialist in aviation and shipping law, advising clients on complex cross- border matters. Her practice focuses on transactional and litigation work in the maritime and aviation sectors,
Consultants and a shipping lawyer with extensive experience in maritime disputes, transport claims and international trade matters. He serves as Chairman of the Istanbul Bar Association Maritime Law Commission, reflecting his leadership and recognition within Türkiye’s legal community. Over his distinguished career, Türker has earned acclaim for his strategic, results-oriented approach, successfully managing complex shipping and logistics cases for both domestic and international clients. Known for his deep technical expertise, practical insight and meticulous attention to detail, he is a trusted adviser in navigating the intricate legal and commercial challenges of the maritime sector.
including aviation finance and leasing, shipping and aviation disputes, port and airport operations, and all associated insurance matters. She also has significant experience in offshore projects, advising on contractual structuring and dispute resolution, as well as aircraft damage claims and regulatory compliance. Widely recognised for her technical expertise and strategic insight, Ms Hatay is a trusted adviser in complex legal and commercial matters.
Selçuk Sencer Esenyel is a founding partner of Esenyel|Partners Lawyers & Consultants, and is a pre-eminent lawyer with over 18 years of distinguished experience. Educated in Türkiye and the United Kingdom, he
Semih Sander is a partner at Esenyel|Partners Lawyers & Consultants and a highly respected lawyer registered with the Istanbul Bar Association, renowned for his expertise in maritime and transport
leads the firm’s shipping, finance and litigation practices, providing insightful and strategic counsel on maritime, aviation, asset finance and dispute resolution. Renowned for his expertise, Mr Esenyel serves on the BIMCO Documentary Committee, reflecting his international influence in maritime law. His profound legal acumen, combined with a track record of successful outcomes for major international corporations, financial institutions and industry leaders, underscores his status as a trusted and pre-eminent legal adviser.
law and in general litigation. He advises domestic and international clients on complex shipping transactions and high-value disputes, providing practical and strategic legal solutions. Mr Sander also delivers comprehensive support to leading international banks across corporate and finance matters. His deep knowledge, professional excellence and consistent track record of successful outcomes for major clients underscore his pre- eminent standing and reliability as a trusted and distinguished legal adviser.
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