The ‘professional and efficient’ team at Ersoy Bilgehan Lawyers & Consultants provides ’commercial and solutions-oriented advice’ to a lender/lessor-focused client base, as well as in a co-counsel setting with international referring law firms on the Turkish law aspects of some major cross-border transactions. Asset finance remains a core strength, particularly within the maritime sector, although the team, which is co-headed by the ‘highly experienced’ Zihni Bilgehan and Emre Ersoy (’stands out for his sharp legal insight’), has also diversified the scope of its workflow to include an increasing volume of project finance and general corporate lending work.
Testimonials
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- ‘The firm has built a reputation for its deep expertise in banking, finance, and capital markets. The team's approach is marked by a proactive and strategic mindset, always staying ahead of market changes.'
- 'The professional and efficient team provides commercial and solutions oriented advice.'
‘Emre Ersoy stands out for his sharp legal insight, strategic thinking, and commitment to client success.'
‘Emre Ersoy is a very reliable lawyer with a good understanding of what international banks require.’
‘Zihni Bilgehan is highly experienced lawyer in banking and finance transactions. His understanding of the commercial and legal aspects, has been invaluable and significantly contributed to the success of our transactions.'
'Nihal Ceyda Çakır is a dedicated and hardworking member of the team.'
Key clients
- Chailease International Financial Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd
- Garanti Bank AS
- Vakif Katilim Bank AS
- Chailease International Financial Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd
- Deutsche Bank AG
- QNB Finansbank
- Albaraka Turk Participation Bank
- UniCredit Bank AG
- Eren Enerji Elektrik Uretim Anonim Sirketi
- Orix Maritime Corporation
- Istanbul Yachting
- Hamburg Commercial Bank
- Dedeman Holding
- Mistacoglu Holding
- Zamanti Denizcilik ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi
- CIMC Financial Leasing (Qianhai Shenzhen) Limited (CIMCFL)
- CCBFL
- Jiangsu Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (JSFL)
- SPDB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd
- Minsheng Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
- DekaBank
Work highlights
- Assisted the lessor Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, with an asset financing structure under which they have provided funding to a Turkish group of companies under a sale and leaseback transaction.
- Represented Dedeman Holding, a prominent Turkish holding company with investments in the mining, construction, and tourism sectors.
- Advised lessor Jiangsu Financial Leasing Co., with an asset financing structure under which they have provided funding to a Turkish group of companies under a sale and leaseback transaction.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Zihni Bilgehan, Emre Ersoy