Singled out for its ‘deep regulatory insight, commercial pragmatism, and ability to deliver tailored legal solutions in a fast-evolving market’, Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein advises across the full sweep of Turkey’s energy and infrastructure landscape, bringing together regulatory, project finance, M&A, and disputes capability within a single industry-focused team. The practice handles mandates spanning electricity generation (including renewables), upstream oil and gas, mining, and major PPP and infrastructure developments. New practice head Şeyma Olğun ’brings strategic foresight and a calm, solution-oriented approach to negotiations’.
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Testimonials
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- 'Our collaboration with the team, particularly Şeyma Olğun and Bertan Başkaya, has been instrumental in navigating the complexities of Turkey’s dynamic energy landscape. What makes this practice unique is its ability to combine technical precision with a clear understanding of market realities.'
- 'The team consistently delivers contract structures that are not only compliant with current regulations but also commercially viable and future-proof. Their advice reflects a strong command of sector-specific legislation.'
- 'Esin Attorney Partnership’s energy and infrastructure practice stands out for its deep regulatory insight, commercial pragmatism, and ability to deliver tailored legal solutions in a fast-evolving market.'
- 'Clients would value the team’s responsiveness, clarity in communication, and ability to anticipate regulatory shifts. Şeyma Olğun brings strategic foresight and a calm, solution-oriented approach to negotiations, while Bertan Başkaya excels in drafting and refining complex contractual frameworks with speed and accuracy.'
- ‘The Esin project finance and energy infrastructure team is truly exceptional in every way. Beyond their prompt responses to all the issues we encounter, the insights they provide consistently demonstrate their deep understanding of the industry.'
Key clients
- OYAK (Turkish Military Pension Fund)
- Erdemir (Ereğli Demir Celik Fabrikalari T.A.Ş.)
- Erdemir Madencilik
- Ataer Holding
- JFE Steel
- Enerjisa
- Çalık Holding
- Daelim (DL Group)
- Ferrovial Aeropuertos
- RWE & Turcas
- Socar Turkey
- Anagold
Work highlights
Advising OYAK on the drafting and negotiation of EPC and O&M contracts for the development of license-exempt solar power plants with a total capacity of 340 MWp in Diyarbakır and Çorum, Türkiye.
Advising YDA Havalimanı Yatırım ve İşletme Anonim Şirketi (YDA) on the drafting and negotiation of EPC and O&M contracts for the installation of a license-exempt solar power plant on the roof of Dalaman Airport, operated under a build-operate-transfer (BOT) model.
Provided legal support and advice to Borusan EnBW on energy law regulatory issues and contracts such as EFET agreements (energy sale agreements).
Practice head
Şeyma Olğun
Other key lawyers
Bertan Başkaya