Baysal & Demir acts for a myriad of leading reinsurers and insurers across employment, corporate, and commercial matters, leveraging a strong dispute resolution capability. Found partner Pelin Baysal retains a strong reputation across various types of insurance under Turkish law, frequently advising on litigation and mediation aspects. Other key figures are Ilgaz Önder, who is a go-to for representing reinsurers in claims related to financial crimes, construction, engineering, and aviation. Bilge Kağan Çevik is well versed in advising foreign reinsurers and insurers on market entry and ongoing regulatory matters under Turkish law.
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Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Key clients
- Corpus Sigorta Anonim Şirketi
- Çakmak Giyim
- Tusaş
- Everest National Insurance Company
- Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd
- MS Amlin Underwriting Limited
- Holman Fenwick Willan
- Kennedys
- Integra Technical Limited
- Liberty Managing Agency Limited
- Chaucer Syndicates Limited
- Navigators Insurance Company
Work highlights
Representing the Turkish insurer Corpus Sigorta A. Ş. in a policy coverage dispute arising from the damages Afşin-Elbistan Power Plant has allegedly suffered because of the 6 February Earthquakes.
Representing reinsurers led by Munich Re in an ICC arbitration case in order to recover the insurance payout from the designer whose faults were detected to have caused the landslide loss in the course of the construction of 1915 Çanakkale Bridge and Motorway Project.
Regularly advising Swiss Reinsurance on compulsory and facultative earthquake insurance policies in relation to the highly destructive and large earthquakes happened in the Southeast region of the country on 6 February 2023.
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
Pelin Baysal
Other key lawyers
Ilgaz Önder; Bilge Kağan Çevik