From disputes and major collisions to salvages, personal injury and cargo claims, NSN Law Firm‘s transport team is steeped in the shipping and maritime sector. The team also has strong abilities in maritime disputes. Spearheading the practice are Mehmet Nedret Ünlü, Nazli Selek and Sevilay Kuru. Ece Melike Yüce, specialised in maritime insurance mandates, and Mehmet Can Alataş, who advises on sales and purchase agreements of motorised vessels and yachts, are other standout practitioners.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Sevilay Kuru and Ece Melike Yüce provide expert guidance, prompt responses and a sincere, client-focused approach.’
- ‘The team provides high-level maritime expertise, up-to-date knowledge and efficient, solution-oriented work.’
- ‘NSN Law Firm in Istanbul provides strategic, commercially sound and outcome-driven advice. The team delivers great maritime services from urgent casualty matters to complex dispute resolution.’
- ‘This is one of the most competent maritime law firms in Turkey.’
- ‘Nazli Selek brings deep maritime expertise, sharp case insight and efficient, solution-oriented guidance. Mehmet Can Alataş provides precise, client-focused advice and consistently seeks the most effective outcomes.’
- ‘A traditional firm that adapts well to new challenges, highlighted by its significant number of female partners and associates.’
Key clients
- Northstandard P&I Club
- Ince Shipping
- Besiktas Shipping
- Arifkalkavanogullari Shipping
- Akbasoglu Shipping
- Akbasoglu Shipping
- Statu Shipping
- Omur Marine
- Metropole Maritime And Trading Ltd. Co.
- British Marine
- Turk P&I
- Gn Group Corporation
Work highlights
Advised on the cargo damage to the vessel ERLE.
Advised on the legal proceedings for a crew fatality on the vessel KENAN ATASOY.
Represented Borusan Lojistik against a subrogation lawsuit from the insurer, GIG A.Ş.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Mehmet Can Alataş
Practice head
Mehmet Nedret Ünü; Nazli Selek; Sevilay Kuru
Other key lawyers
Ece Melike Yüce; Mehmet Can Alataş