
Baysal & Demir
Client SatisfactionBaysal & Demir provides ‘business-oriented, tailor-made and very practical legal advice’. Much of the firm’s work consists of contentious insurance matters, and it also continues to broaden its scope to include high-value administrative, securities, shareholder, and product liability cases, as well as the enforcement of court judgments. Lead partner Pelin Baysal is currently leading a $60m cross-border dispute concerning a joint venture in the construction industry.
Testimonials
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‘They are well organised and have an institutional approach to handling cases.’
‘Baysal & Demir Law, especially Pelin Baysal, has a high knowledge of insurance products. She has high representation. She always evaluates the risks and advantages of the cases and is informed deeply.’
‘We worked with Ural Özbek, who possesses significant experience and insight, which helps him ensure that litigation strategies work perfectly for us to achieve our goals.’
‘Ural Özbek showed unmatched drive to ensure that our interests are protected and favourable decisions are obtained.’
‘They are personally engaged and don't treat clients as a number. Bilge Kagan Cevik is very detail-oriented, and his analytical skills are truly impressive. He has a deep understanding of complex legal issues, and a great ability to craft persuasive arguments. His ability to navigate cross-border legal complexities and work effectively in international teams in a collaborative manner is truly commendable.’
‘Baysal & Demir are efficient (advising of and achieving deadlines), professional, easy to communicate with, leaders in their field and always available, at short notice if necessary, to offer advice or comment as required.’
‘They are true specialists in international arbitration. Business-oriented, tailor-made and very practical legal advice.’
‘Bilge Kagan Cevik is very very sharp and spot-on. He is a great strategist and manages and sets the pace of dispute resolution skillfully. Working with him is not only a pleasure but an insurance that the case will play out in his favour.’
Key clients
- Executive Authority for Air Cargo and Special Flights of Libya
- Bursali Limited
- Oğuzata Proje Müşavirlik İnşaat Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
- Günay İnşaat Limited Şirketi
- OMNI Bridgeway
- State of Libya
- Emek Boru Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited
- Tanja Sarl
- TRYG
- United Help Ukraine
- Sanko Holding
- American International Group UK Limited
- Integra Technical Services Limited
- Zurich Insurance Plc
- Chubb European Group SE
- International General Insurance Co. (UK) Ltd
- Ascot Underwriting Limited
- Munich Re
- Türkiye Sigorta A.Ş.
- Eureko Sigorta A.Ş.
- Charles Taylor Adjusting
- Aksigorta A.Ş.
- Chubb Turkey
- Eversheds Sutherland (London)
- Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
- Kennedys
- Cooley
- Holman Fenwick Willan LLP
Work highlights
- Representing a Turkish-Korean Construction company in an ICC arbitration for its claim against the designer.
- Representing a UK public body in a series of lawsuits before Turkish courts for the compensation of losses of more than 800 English citizens.
- Representing a state-owned entity in the enforcement of a UK court decision in Turkey against companies and individuals.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pelin Baysal