NSN Law Firm's transportation practice is highly active in major maritime disputes, covering collisions, salvage operations, P&I claims, pollution incidents, and criminal procedures. The team is also adept at facilitating vessel sales and purchases and is recognised for its robust arbitration and mediation expertise. With 'excellent knowledge of maritime law', Nazlı Selek brings extensive expertise in handling cases involving significant casualties, while Sevilay Kuru is noted for her skill in drafting maritime documents and contracts. Mehmet Nedret Ünlü focuses on transportation and insurance disputes, while Ece Melike Yüce and Mehmet Can Alataş play key roles in the team’s transactional work.
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Testimonials
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‘Very competent law firm, with very extensive knowledge on maritime law, including very technical matters such as salvage, average.'
'Sevilay Kuru and Ece Melike Yüce are excellent lawyers.'
‘Well established professional law firm.'
‘Reliable and reactive team with excellent shipping knowledge and dispute resolution skills. The best in Turkey!’
‘Nazlı Selek has an excellent knowledge of maritime law and is well aware of the requirements of the shipping industry.'
‘They are responsive and able to explain the law clearly and succinctly. Friendly and a pleasure to work with.'
‘Nazlı Selek is excellent. She is responsive, extremely knowledgeable and a genuine pleasure to work with.'
‘The team is usually involved in cases connected with many jurisdictions. They have a wide expertise in coordinating international teams and law firms in different countries.'
Key clients
- Ince Shipping
- Besiktas Shipping
- Statu Shipping
- Omur Marine
- British Marine
- Turk P&I
- GN Grop Corp
- Borusan Logistics
Work highlights
- Represented owners of a vessel in their demurrage claim.
- Advising a client on a massive shipping incident where a vessel hit Evyaport.
- Representing the owners of a vessel in a matter concerning huge cargo loss in the Arabian Sea.
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
Nazlı Selek; Sevilay Kuru; Mehmet Nedret Ünlü
Other key lawyers
Ece Melike Yüce; Mehmet Can Alataş