Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein is particularly adept at providing ‘strong legal and commercial guidance’ on cross-border M&A mandates where it benefits from ’outstanding coverage across jurisdictions’. This manifests itself both in public and private equity-led transactions, with the team benefiting from particular strengths in the the gaming, TMT, food and beverage and manufacturing sectors. The tone is set from the top, with team head Eren Kurşun deploying ‘outstanding legal analysis and a hands-on approach’ on many high-profile deals, including his work for Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası on its acquisition of Stellantis Otomotiv Pazarlama. Ali Selim Demirel, who worked on this deal alongside Kursun, also has ’a proven track record in M&A law’, providing an additional level of expertise in risk management and post M&A disputes. Of the more junior practitioners, the ‘outstanding’ Orçun Solak excels at handling transactions in the gaming, e-commerce and media sectors, and Mehmetcan Atasoy handles sales and acquisitions, including share transfers and subscriptions, asset transfers, JVs and public equity offerings.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team is well-versed in legal benchmarks and best practices, offering strong legal and commercial guidance to their clients.'
  • 'They excel in managing stakeholders and are highly efficient in driving processes forward.'
  • 'Their coverage across jurisdicions is outstanding!'
  • 'Eren Kurşun is always ready with timely and clear advice - outstanding legal analysis and hands-on approach.'
  • 'Ali Selim Demirel has extensive experience and a proven track record in M&A law, consistently offering his clients top-tier guidance on both legal and commercial negotiation matters.'
  • 'Duygu Turgut provides a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach, as well as strategic insight.'
  • 'The outstanding Orcun Solak made this experience unique for us to quickly understand our commercial context, potential challenges as well as layered approach in every step of the way.'
  • 'Mehmetcan Atasoy is a rising star providing a top-quality service.'

Key clients

  • Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.
  • Borusan Mannesmann Boru San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
  • Borusan Mannesmann Pipe US Inc.
  • Turkven
  • Global Investment House
  • McKinsey & Company, Inc.
  • Medtronic Medikal Teknoloji Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
  • Arena Bilgisayar Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
  • Rönesans Holding
  • TeamSystem
  • TVH Parts NV
  • Midas Tech Corp.
  • Ak Yatırım
  • Tofaş Turk Otomobil Fabrikası A.Ş.
  • DFDS A/S
  • Figopara
  • Misnak International DWC, LLC
  • Çalık Holding
  • Xella Baustoffe GmbH
  • OYAK (Turkish Military Pension Fund)
  • Schneider Electric
  • Lotte Chemical Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası A.Ş in relation to purchase of 100% shares of Stellantis Otomotiv Pazarlama A.Ş.
  • Advised Turkven Private Equity (and the other Sellers) in relation to the sale of entire issued share capital of MNG Kargo Yurtiçi ve Yurtdışı Taşımacılık A.Ş. by Mirage Cargo B.V. and Sancak family to Deutsche Post Beteiligungen Holding GmbH.
  • Advised DFDS A/S in relation to its purchase of the shares representing 100% share capital of Ekol Transport Anonim Şirketi.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Mehmetcan Atasoy
Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Eren Kurşun
Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Ali Selim Demirel
Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein
Orçun Solak
Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eren Kurşun

Other key lawyers

Duygu Turgut, Ali Selim Demirel, Orçun Solak, Mehmetcan Atasoy, Sıla Pınar, Toygun Tecirli, Erman Ertan