Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein > Istanbul, Turkey > Firm Profile

‘Muhsin Keskin has deep knowledge of banking and finance law. He has the ability to address complex situations and explore new structures. Also, while making the necessary assessment to find legal solutions, he considers business’ needs as well. He is really client friendly, always accessible and hard working’

‘The team is responsive and robust. Muhsin Keskin has a good understanding of business needs.’

‘Muhsin Keskin is one of the best lawyers in Turkey in banking, finance and capital markets.’

‘We value the team for its strong expertise and prompt responses.’

‘Muhsin Keskin is very qualified and experienced. He also manages the team perfectly to provide the sufficient legal support.’

‘The firm always provides a concise team to directly address clients’ needs on projects. This approach allows it to be more competitive in the market billing-wise. Muhsin Keskin is almost always available when you pick up the phone, giving you the comfort that the deal is taken care of.’

‘The team was fast, knowledgeable and very experienced. Muhsin Keskin supported us by taking over an entire job in a short time. With his experience and command of English law, he helped us to reach a solution in a short time.’

‘Ali Selim Demirel is a leading individual in M&A projects in Turkey.’

‘Special mention also to Sila Pinar for her full involvment, high expertise and very valuable drafting skills.’

‘Duygu Turgut is a hard-working partner, who is very responsive and whose work product is excellent.’

‘‘They are very transparent on billing issues. They are responsive and hands-on with their work.’

‘Baker McKenzie’s compliance team in Turkey is great. Their compliance team is by far the best team in the region. I especially admire their practicality, responsiveness and deep expertise. Would recommend to anyone!’

‘I worked closely with Gokçe Serez, who is an exceptional attorney and that helped in me in toughest times. Her expertise in trade sanctions and general compliance matters and programs is very deep and she comes up with very pragmatic solutions. I truly enjoy working with her and would seek her guidance in any compliance matter.’

‘The team is highly responsive and available. They are capable of providing to-the-point advice. They act with a high degree of responsibility and professionalism and provided their legal services accordingly.’

‘Gökçe Serez has an exquisite understanding of international sanctions, her guidance was easy to understand, detailed, and adjusted to our needs from beginning to end. Potential clients would appreciate her detail-oriented yet practical approach. Her experience in establishing compliance programs was valuable. She is eminently qualified and a go-to choice in her area of expertise. ’

‘Yalın Akmenek has a solid experience on risk assessment. His calm approach helps a lot during crises. His business minded perspective puts clients in line with reality. Gökçe Serez is a gem. She is fully equipped for most of the sub-practices of compliance. Her practice is devoted to the field. She is very knowledgeable not only in legal matters but also other fields that requires input. She is swift and confident.’

‘They have high-level of expertise and are able to understand specific dynamics of the sector in question. They analyse and advise with a wholistic approach, taking into account all laws and regulations that might be relevant to the case.’

‘Esin Attorney Partnership is fast, solution-oriented and always available. They treat our matters as if they were their own. They are all cooperative and we are happy to have them as our advisors.’

‘Yalin Akmenek and Gokce Serez were both very practical in their advice and helped a lot, informing us on what to do from a very practical perspective.’

‘I am the only Turkish lawyer in my company and Esin Attorney Partnership provides me with the confidence I need when specific legal expertise is required. The team is intelligent, hard-working and very friendly, particularly Koray Söğüt, Ozan Kesim and Zeynep Ezgi Yanarateş.’

‘Koray Söğüt guided us swiftly and skillfully through a matter with the prosecutor’s office. He gave us great confidence the matter was in good hands.’

‘Esin’s dispute resolution team has an impeccable track record. The attorneys are competent and easy to work with.’

‘Elif Atmaca is outstanding: well-versed in legal issues and provides sound advice. Strategy guided by her takes every aspect of the matter into the equation. She advises her clients to litigate when necessary. Her skills in case-building are exceptional.’

‘Yalın Akmenek is very experienced. His risk assessment skills are exceptional. He is unusually available and very punctual. Yalın is also very easy to work with.’

‘Yalin Akmenek is very experienced, in complete control, maintains excellent communication, is seamless in bringing in other associates and partners to handle a multifaceted issue. Very engaged. One never feels like “just another client” or “just another case”. Very efficient in zeroing in on what is necessary.’

‘Esin Attorney Partnership is one of the best law firms I have worked with in the dispute resolution practice. They deliver very high-end legal services that go beyond the client’s expectations.’

‘The Esin attorneys are remarkably attentive in responding quickly and thoroughly. They are also extremely knowledgeable. I have used many firms around the world and I find Esin to be well above average. The team provides me with great confidence in dealing with legal matters in Turkiye.’

‘I have nothing but praise for the employment team. They have been an incredible support for our company. They are extremely responsive and their legal advice is always practical and pragmatic.’

‘Elif Nur Çakır Vurgun is fantastic – very responsive, knowledgeable and commercially minded.’

‘Esin has a truly exceptional employment law practice. What sets this practice apart is not only their deep legal expertise but also their commitment to delivering innovative solutions for their clients.’

‘The team at Esin Attorney Partnership is highly knowledgeable and skilled in the field of employment law. What makes them unique is their ability to seamlessly blend international best practices with a deep understanding of the local legal landscape. This fusion of global and local expertise allows them to provide clients with comprehensive and tailored solutions that are both legally sound and practical in the context of Turkey.’

‘In terms of strengths and key capabilities, the team excels in providing strategic advice on complex employment issues, including labour disputes, compliance, and workforce management. They have a track record of successfully navigating the intricacies of Turkish labour laws and regulations, which can be quite challenging for businesses operating in the region.’

‘Elif Nur Cakir Vurgun has consistently demonstrated exceptional qualities that make her stand out in the legal field and set her apart from competitors. Her contributions to the firm’s employment law practice are truly remarkable.’

‘What sets the firm apart is its unwavering dedication to its clients. It approaches every case with a high level of commitment, ensuring that we receive the best possible legal advice and representation. The team’s in-depth knowledge of employment law, coupled with its ability to navigate complex legal issues, makes it an invaluable asset to its clients.’

‘Elif Nur Çakır Vurgun’s exceptional communication skills and responsiveness are qualities that I as a client greatly appreciate. She ensures that we are kept informed at every stage of our legal matters, and she is always readily available to address our concerns and provide guidance. This level of client-centric service distinguishes her from her peers.’

‘Eren Kurşun is solution oriented, business minded, and has a client friendly approach.’

‘The team has a strong expertise, good communication, and are quick to respond.’

‘Multinational work needs guidance and expertise in order to handle cases and complete the transaction. The firm did a very good job handling the work for us.’

‘They are responsive and hands on.’

‘The team is very resourceful, responsive, and collaborative on media and entertainment law.’

‘Can Sozer and Berfu Oztoprak are both outstanding lawyers with timely and diligent work. They do good quality documents for bilingual clients in Turkish and English.’

‘They have a high-level of expertise. They analyze and advise with a holistic approach taking into account all the relevant laws and regulations.’

‘Ecem Elver was outstanding, especially in complex legal projects that require cooperation between different units of the firm.’

‘The people in the team were very knowledgeable.’

‘They are reachable and they respond to a client’s problems in a very short time. They have excellent communication.’

‘They are a very responsive, attentive and helpful team. They were a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team is equipped with advisers who possess in-the-field judicial experience. Lawyers have real-life practice of defending a case in front of the court, unlike other legal advisers who only bring a theoretical perspective. We highlight Muhsin Keskin and Yalın Akmenek.’

‘The team is very transparent on billing issues. Value for work is decent and we are happy with the cost-quality ratio. Lawyers are responsive and hands on.’

‘The team is very professional in every step. They are unique in every area.’

‘The team is super responsive and has high technical capacity.’

‘Expertise, communication, and relationship-building.’

‘Esin Attorney Partnership has a unique team that can expertly handle virtually any tax matter.’

‘The team is skilled and professional. They are also clear in their communication and quick to respond.’

‘The team consists of professionals who follow details in full.’

‘The firm’s tax tam is quite solid and strong. They have a deep knowledge on laws and regulations which makes it preferable to work with them. They are very solution-oriented and the turnaround is usually very quick.’

‘The team is composed of experts, including previous members of the Competition Authority. Very knowledgable and skilled in the field.’

‘Sinan Diniz is very responsive and hard-working.’

‘The team is always reachable, including at partner level, and provides to-the-point advice supported by examples from practice. Their transactional experience gives them a unique position in the market.’

‘They are very capable for multi-jurisdictional projects. A good system providing fast access to basic information on over a hundred jurisdictions.’

‘Ceren Seymenoğlu is a well-organised professional. Good cooperation skills. ’

‘Clear, practical advice that is plainly based on a deep understanding of how competition law is applied in Turkey.’

‘The competition practice team of Esin Attorney Partnership is very competent, accomplished, attentive and prudent. They pay very close attention to every single detail in their evaluations and provide very elaborative comprehensive assessments.’

‘Hakan Özgökçen is an excellent lawyer with impeccable competition law knowledge and practice. He has extensive knowledge on the market and the legal issuing surrounding it, has broad understanding of legal matters.’

‘Generally, in Türkiye, banking and finance or M&A lawyers don’t usually provide legal services in energy matters even if they are related to the development part of the projects, but Esin does. This is an amazing advantage for the clients.’

‘Nigar in particular is an excellent source in this field.’

‘The team is very responsive, enthusiastic, and easy to work with.’

‘What truly distinguishes this firm is their consistent delivery of top-notch legal services. Every interaction with them reflects their unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards, ensuring that we receive reliable and dependable support in every aspect of intellectual property management.’

‘If you seek a legal partner that seamlessly integrates into your organisation and consistently delivers excellence, this law firm comes highly recommended.’

‘Fulden Tezer consistently demonstrates an impressive, hands-on approach. Her exceptional communication skills have not only fostered effective collaboration but have also ensured that complex legal matters are explained clearly and comprehensively.’

‘Fulden Tezer is not only highly proficient in her field but also a pleasure to work with.’

‘The practice has provided a consistently robust advice and always stays on top of the high volume of work without compromising on the high quality of the services provided.’

‘Very reactive, enthusiastic, modern, and easy to speak and work with.’

‘The team was very well organized and also flexible. They keep up with every request in order to get the job done efficiently.’

‘Ecem Elver was very good at communication with stakeholders. She answers all questions clearly and comprehensively.’

‘Can Sözer was very helpful and dedicated.’

‘Esin is a fantastic partner for multinational companies operating in Turkiye. Esin provides timely and clear updates about legal developments in Turkiye. They also proactively engage with clients about potential legal issues in Turkiye, brings a wealth of expertise to their guidance, and is exceptionally responsive to clients.’

‘The lawyers at Esin do an exceptional job of keeping clients aware of emerging issues in Turkiye. They provide clear guidance and are exceptionally response.’

‘Yigit Acar is an excellent lawyer who always provides clear, timely, and relevant advice.’

‘They are very professional, on-time, and solution-oriented. They value their clients.’

‘Each member of the Esin team has a strong educational background and is specialised in their field, with up-to-date experience. Yet, lawyers proactively engage other team members with different specialisations that they feel will contribute to the service provided.’

‘Esin’s international reach is highly extensive and involves competent external lawyers and consultants whenever required. Esin’s team displays strong interpersonal skills and their overall leadership in any undertaking is exemplary.’

‘Nigar Gökmen has a very strong background in construction and infrastructure deals as well as disputes which helps her to understand our needs and guide us accordingly based on her extensive experience in any suggested course of action.’

‘Muhsin Keskin and Nigar Gökmen are two outstanding partners in project finance and projects in Turkey.’

‘In this field, having a team of experts in many subjects creates the most useful situation for you. Esin Attorney Partnership is almost the only firm that can provide this combination at this level. It is a pleasure to work with the team in every aspect; lawyers provide peace of mind and the feeling of being in safe hands.’

‘Muhsin Keskin is already a genius for us and for this industry. Not only with his experience but also with all his competencies and skills.’

‘Nigar Gökmen is a name that we are sure will dominate the EMI sector in a few years.’

‘A perfect team with an extensive number of lawyers. Muhsin Keskin is the only contact point in Turkey for project finance.’