Fielding a full-service capital markets and banking and finance practice, the ‘hardworking and available’ team at Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein maintains a strong position in the market for its knowledge across Eurobond and IPO transactions, large-scale acquisition and project financings, and financial services regulatory and capital markets, frequently representing lenders, borrowers and issuers. The team leverages its global network through a close collaboration with other Baker McKenzie offices to handle complex multi-jurisdictional mandates. Leading the team is the ’exceptional partner’ Muhsin Keskin, who boasts deep knowledge across all areas of finance and capital markets law, with a strong focus on financial restructuring, NPLs, acquisition finance, project finance, securitisation, and sustainable and structured finance. Zeki Nizam Cebe operates across all finance areas and is geared to support banks, financial institutions, large corporate borrowers, issuers, and underwriters. Seray Karaalp has well-rounded experience in complex, multi-jurisdictional banking and finance matters, particularly in the energy, transportation and health sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Esin Attorney Partnership is one of the most accomplished Turkish capital markets legal firms, if not the best. The combination of talent they have in house is extremely high quality, and you always get concise, correct and true commentary, which is always easy to understand by non-lawyers. Their delivery is always timely and always additive. I don't think there is another legal firm in Turkey better than Esin Attorney Partnership when it comes to advising clients on financial matter. For Baker Mckenzie, they are probably the most sophisticated legal firm I work with. Their partners are amazing, and they always deliver high quality output. It is a joy to work with them.’
- ‘Muhsin Keskin is the best Turkish capital markets lawyer. What makes him best is not his deep understanding of the soul of the capital market laws and regulations but his friendly touch. He is always ready to answer any questions one may have and always delivers in time with a perfect answer (even digging out the historical development of specific laws over decades). He is a shining star of how a financial market lawyer should be. I also would like to commend Jim Patti. He is an exceptional capital markets lawyer, one who understands the products perfectly and is always very, very helpful. He is the best international lawyer in my view.’
- ‘The services I get from the firm are excellent at all levels and all the individuals bear responsibility for the quality level of the legal services. It shows the collaboration amongst the team and provides the client with a holistic approach in the identification of the problem and the solution.’
- ‘Muhsin Keskin is a highly responsive, solution-oriented and pragmatic advisor. He combines strong legal expertise with clear and actionable guidance, always balancing legal accuracy with commercial realities. His accessibility, calm approach and collaborative style make him a trusted partner for me.’
- ‘The team is hardworking and available all the times.’
- ‘Muhsin is an exceptional partner. He has a very positive approach and has great client relation skills. Always on time and very responsive.’
Key clients
- Çimsa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- ICBC
- Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Coopération
- Economique S.A. (Proparco)
- Akbank T.A.Ş.
- Ereğli Demir ve Çelik Fabrikaları T.A.Ş.
- JP Morgan
- Gülermak İnşaat
- Morgan Stanley & Co.
- Merrill Lynch
- Akbank T.A.Ş.
- ABG Sundal Collier ASA
Work highlights
Advising Farallon and Oaktree on their participation in a landmark investment valued at approximately USD 5 billion in Dream Games, a leading player in the mobile gaming industry known for its globally successful titles, Royal Match and Royal Kingdom.
Advising Ereğli Demir ve Çelik Fabrikaları T.A.Ş., Türkiye's leading steel manufacturer, on their issuance of USD 950 million 8.375% notes due 2029.
Advising Çimsa, as lead counsel on both the bridge loan and term loan facilities totaling EUR375,000,000, used to finance its acquisition of Mannok Holdings, an Ireland-based cement and construction materials producer.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Muhsin Keskin
Other key lawyers
Zeki Nizam Cebe; Seray Karaalp