Turkey

We are pleased to announce that Erdem & Erdem represented CoreX in obtaining a $180 million bridge loan from JP Morgan to finance the acquisition of BHP's copper and gold mining operations in Brazil. The Erdem & Erdem team was led by Partner and Head of Banking, Finance and Capital Markets Ceren Şen, with support from Associate Orhan Emin Erdem.

NSN Law Firm is pleased to announce that Barış Kalaycı has joined us as a Partner as of April 2026. Barış Kalaycı’s addition strengthens our firm’s practice areas of intellectual property, criminal law, pharmaceuticals law, compliance, anti-corruption and related investigations. With more than 25 years of extensive experience, Barış has been a trusted legal advisor for both local and multinational clients, offering comprehensive legal advisory and litigation services to a diverse range of renowned corporations with primary focus on anti-counterfeiting, with particular expertise in combating the trade of counterfeit pharmaceuticals, electronics, consumer goods, fashion and luxury products, automotive components, cosmetics, alcohol, tobacco, and food and beverages. He also has extensive expertise in compliance and anti-corruption, conducting thorough internal investigations and audits within organizations, assisting in ensuring adherence to regulations and ethical standards, as well as navigating complex disputes and litigation against regulatory bodies. We are honored to welcome Barış Kalaycı to the Partnership and fully believe that he will continue to use his expertise and skills to achieve the best results for our clients. Barış Kalaycı can be reached at [email protected]  

We are proud to announce the completion of the merger between Bunge Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi (“Bunge Gıda”) and Viterra Turkey Tarım Limited Şirketi (“Viterra Turkey”), carried out in accordance with Corporate Tax Code No. 5520 and Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102. This merger process constitutes the Turkish leg of the global merger between Bunge and Viterra. The merger between the companies in Türkiye was approved by the general assemblies of both companies and was officially registered on 16 March 2026. With the completion of the final post-merger structure, Koninklijke Bunge B.V. remains the sole shareholder of the merged company, Bunge Gıda.

Esenyel & Partners has been awarded the Great Place to Work Certification following an independent assessment based on direct team feedback. The certification recognises not only workplace culture, but also the firm’s structured organisational model, long-term investment in professional development, and its ability to sustain a high-performance legal practice through an integrated and disciplined team structure. A High-Performance Legal Structure Built on Specialisation and Cross-Border Coordination Recognised as one of Türkiye’s leading maritime law firms, Esenyel & Partners manages a significant volume of multi-jurisdictional and technically complex matters, including shipping disputes, marine insurance claims, casualties, charterparty disputes, and regulatory advisory work. The firm operates through specialised teams led by senior practitioners with deep sectoral expertise. Its continuous talent model enables junior lawyers to assume responsibility at an early stage, strengthening both technical capability and long-term institutional depth. The integrated working model across its Istanbul, Dubai, and Germany offices ensures coordinated handling of cross-border matters. This structure enhances consistency in legal analysis and decision-making efficiency across multiple legal systems, while providing younger team members with early exposure to international practice. Institutional Depth and Sectoral Leadership The firm’s active engagement in national and international professional platforms further reinforces its institutional framework. Senior team members holding decision-making roles within organisations such as BIMCO, alongside leadership positions within maritime law committees of the Istanbul Bar, maintain close alignment with sectoral developments and regulatory evolution. Beyond dispute resolution and advisory work, Esenyel & Partners has developed a structured collaboration model with universities to facilitate the transition from legal education to practice. This approach supports talent development while preserving institutional knowledge within the firm. Commenting on the certification, Founding Partner Selçuk Esenyel stated: “We regard this certification as an indication that our organisational structure supports the delivery of consistent and technically robust legal services. Continuity of knowledge, depth of teams, and the capacity to operate in a coordinated manner across jurisdictions form the foundation of our practice.” The Great Place to Work Certification is granted by Great Place to Work, a globally recognised authority on workplace culture, based on criteria including trust, professional respect, fairness, pride in work, and organisational cohesion.