Semih Sander
ESENYEL & PARTNERS Lawyers and ConsultantsESENYEL & PARTNERS Lawyers and Consultants‘s transportation practice excels in both wet and dry shipping matters. On the contentious side, the team handles cargo claims, charter disputes, marine insurance issues, collisions, salvage operations, and towage disputes. In transactional work, the group advises on vessel sales and purchases, ship finance, and shipbuilding contracts. Founding partner Selçuk Sencer Esenyel represents an impressive roster of P&I Clubs, European banks, ports, shipowners, and charterers. Türker Yildirim is a versatile shipping lawyer, adept at navigating both maritime disputes and transactional matters. In 2025, the team expanded with the arrivals of Gülistan Baltacı Hatay and Semih Sander, previously at Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Selçuk Sencer Esenyel and Türker Yildirim are real experts. I trust their professionalism and the success of the work they do.'
‘Like the founding partners, their team brings a great deal of expertise to the table. This naturally increases my trust and reliance on their work.'
‘This law firm has a comprehensive understanding of the legal complexities of the shipping industry.’
‘They are highly professional and will provide me with timely and expert responses to my inquiries.’
‘I would like to commend their team for the excellent work they do. Each member shows great skill and ambition, as the founding partners Selcuk Sencer Esenyel and Türker Yildirim. Their hard work and teamwork are evident in the high quality of service they provide.'
'Selçuk Sencer Esenyel and Türker Yildirim are truly exceptional lawyers. Their vision, leadership, and dedication are not only shaping the direction of the firm but also motivating the entire team.'
‘Always being available with detailed answers on complex situations and problems, Esenyel Partners is always our first choice for solving crises.'
‘Responsive team of specialised lawyers with focus on shipping and trade. Reasonable pricing. Collaborative approach among their team members reflecting well on their performance.'
Key clients
- Tolunay Shipping
- Inchcape Shipping Services Deniz Acenteligi Nakliyat Ve Ticaret A.S.
- Torlak Gemi Isletmecilik Sanayi Ve Ticaret Sirketi
- Alliance Marine Company
- Cosco Shipping Lines Denizcilik A.S.
- Kuzey Star Shipyard Denizcilik Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
- Wilhelmsen Port Services Hellas Smsa
- Kafkametler Denizcilik Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
- Erato Carrier S.A
- Armador Gemi Isletmeciligi Ticaret Sirketi
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Selçuk Sencer Esenyel, Türker Yildirim, Gülistan Baltacı Hatay, Semih Sander