Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein
During 2022, Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein doubled the number of partners in its banking team with the arrival of Simon Morgan, who joined from the Moscow office of affiliate firm Baker McKenzie. The lender-focused group continues to stand out for its strong relationships with major domestic and multinational financial institutions such as JP Morgan, HSBC and Akbank. It also routinely acts for corporations – both as borrowers and also as issuers in capital markets offerings. High-profile sector specialist Muhsin Keskin anchors the department and leverages strong skill sets in regulatory and transactional banking, finance and capital markets work; he also spearheads the fintech practice. Also noted is senior associate Zeki Nizam Cebe, who has recently advised international and Turkish banks on various infrastructure projects.
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‘Muhsin Keskin has deep knowledge of banking and finance law. He has the ability to address complex situations and explore new structures. Also, while making the necessary assessment to find legal solutions, he considers business’ needs as well. He is really client friendly, always accessible and hard working’
‘The team is responsive and robust. Muhsin Keskin has a good understanding of business needs.’
‘Muhsin Keskin is one of the best lawyers in Turkey in banking, finance and capital markets.’
‘We value the team for its strong expertise and prompt responses.’
‘Muhsin Keskin is very qualified and experienced. He also manages the team perfectly to provide the sufficient legal support.’
- ‘The firm always provides a concise team to directly address clients' needs on projects. This approach allows it to be more competitive in the market billing-wise. Muhsin Keskin is almost always available when you pick up the phone, giving you the comfort that the deal is taken care of.’
- ‘The team was fast, knowledgeable and very experienced. Muhsin Keskin supported us by taking over an entire job in a short time. With his experience and command of English law, he helped us to reach a solution in a short time.’
Key clients
- JP Morgan
- Société Générale
- Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Coopération Économique (Proparco)
- BNP Paribas Fortis
- Rabobank
- MUFG Bank
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- Citibank
- HSBC Bank
- Raiffeisen Centrobank
- UBS
- Bank ABC
- Arab Bank
- The Export-Import Bank of China
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- ING Bank
- Akbank
- Pasha Bank
- Habib Bank
- Denizbank
- QNB Finansal Kiralama
- Yapı Kredi Finansal Kiralama
- Gramercy Fund Management
- Abraaj Capital
- Koç Holding
Work highlights
- Advised an extensive list of multinational financial institutions, as lenders, on a €790m term loan facility provided to the Türkiye Wealth Fund and guaranteed by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Treasury and Finance.
- Advised Denizbank on a $610m financing with a term of up to seven years provided by several investors, including EBRD, IFC and Proparco, under Denizbank’s Diversified Payment Rights Programme.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Muhsin Keskin