With a focus on transport-related insurance disputes, TILEGAL - TOPDEMIR INANDIOGLU KOMUC LAW OFFICE brings expertise on CMR, marine cargo, and ship-arrest work. Counting both global and domestic insurers among its clients, the team also advises freight forwarders, classification societies, and major multinational logistics companies. Savaş Inandıoğlu has a strong track record in dispute resolution cases, steering his workload towards complex transport and insurance disputes. Cem Topdemir heads up the inland transportation department, while Nil Tütüncüoğlu is well versed in handling recourse claims for major international insurers across road, air, rail and sea transport. Burcu Irturk brings knowledge in international law, particularly on multimodal carriage governed by the CMR and Montreal Conventions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team displayed well-rounded knowledge of Turkish shipping laws that was very helpful in determining the best legal strategy to deploy for our case.’
- ‘The transport insurance team combines strong sector knowledge with commercial insight, advising insurers, reinsurers, and logistics companies on complex claims, liability disputes, and recovery actions. Known for its responsiveness and cross-border capability, the team has a solid track record in litigation and arbitration, offering pragmatic and results-driven advice.’
- ‘Nil Tütüncüoğlu is a go-to advisor for maritime law matters, particularly cargo claims and marine liability. Burcu İrtürk is noted for her expertise in land transportation, providing practical and effective solutions in high-value claims.’
- ‘TILEGAL stands out as a boutique law firm that combines deep sector expertise with a modern, client-focused approach. What makes this practice unique is its ability to deliver highly specialised advice in complex areas such as shipping, yachting, trading, and arbitration, while maintaining the agility and personalized service that larger firms often struggle to provide.'
- 'Clients would appreciate the team’s strengths in key areas: technical excellence and industry insight: the lawyers have a strong track record in handling cross-border disputes and transactions, particularly in maritime and international trade sectors. Responsiveness and collaboration: TILEGAL operates with a lean structure that ensures direct partner involvement and quick turnaround times, fostering trust and efficiency. Tailored solutions: rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, the firm invests time in understanding each client’s business model and risk profile.'
- ‘Nil Tutuncuoglu and Savas Inandioglu are consistently recognised as leading practitioners in their fields, combining technical mastery with a pragmatic, client-first approach. Nil Tutuncuoglu is widely regarded for her strategic insight in complex international disputes, particularly in shipping and trade arbitration. She has led several high-profile, multi-jurisdictional cases involving significant commercial stakes, earning praise for her ability to simplify intricate legal issues and deliver clear, actionable strategies. Her reputation for precision and foresight makes her a go-to advisor for clients facing cross-border challenges.'
Key clients
- Mapfre Insurance Turkey
- GIG Insurance Turkey
- HDI Insurance Turkey
- AXA Insurance Turkey
- Mapfre Global Risks
- Turkish Association of Insurance Agents
- AIG Netherlands
- Zurich Dubai
- Okan Grup Holding
- Micrononwoven Tekstil Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
- Microfiber Gıda Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi
- Koksan Pet ve Plastik
Work highlights
Acted for the liability and property insurer of Marport Terminal in Istanbul in a major collision dispute involving the MSC TINA, securing evidence orders, negotiating the P&I Club’s LoU, coordinating expert inspections, and ultimately achieving a successful settlement and recovery.
Acted for HDI Insurance Turkey and Mapfre Insurance Turkey in the GALLIPOLI SEAWAYS fire incident, handling GA guarantees, attending joint surveys, liaising with GA adjusters, and managing related recourse proceedings before the Istanbul Maritime Court.
Acted for the insurer of the yacht MY Albina Girl in grounding-related recourse proceedings, overseeing the salvage operation, securing expert evidence on erroneous charting, contesting public-authority defences during on-site inspections, and managing the ongoing appeal following a partially favourable judgment.
Practice head
Savas Inandioglu; Cem Topdemir; Nil Tutuncuoglu; Burcu Irtürk