According to sources, the dispute resolution team at Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein provides ‘high-end legal services that go beyond the client’s expectations’. Benefitting from a deep bench nationally, which includes 21 lawyers, the group also stands out for its ability to plug into the wider firm’s international network for support in multi-jurisdictional cases. The department is co-led by a quartet of specialist partners: İsmail Esin is sought after for arbitrations arising from M&A transactions; Yalın Akmenek focuses on commercial and capital markets disputes; Koray Söğüt is recognised for his representation of multinational clients; and Demet Kaşarcıoğlu is an increasingly prominent arbitration partner. At associate level, seniors Elif Atmaca, Ozan Kesim and Nisa Nildan Dilaver are noted.

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‘I am the only Turkish lawyer in my company and Esin Attorney Partnership provides me with the confidence I need when specific legal expertise is required. The team is intelligent, hard-working and very friendly, particularly Koray Söğüt, Ozan Kesim and Zeynep Ezgi Yanarateş.’
‘Koray Söğüt guided us swiftly and skillfully through a matter with the prosecutor's office. He gave us great confidence the matter was in good hands.’
‘Esin's dispute resolution team has an impeccable track record. The attorneys are competent and easy to work with.’
‘Elif Atmaca is outstanding: well-versed in legal issues and provides sound advice. Strategy guided by her takes every aspect of the matter into the equation. She advises her clients to litigate when necessary. Her skills in case-building are exceptional.’
‘Yalın Akmenek is very experienced. His risk assessment skills are exceptional. He is unusually available and very punctual. Yalın is also very easy to work with.’
‘Yalin Akmenek is very experienced, in complete control, maintains excellent communication, is seamless in bringing in other associates and partners to handle a multifaceted issue. Very engaged. One never feels like "just another client" or "just another case". Very efficient in zeroing in on what is necessary.’
‘Esin Attorney Partnership is one of the best law firms I have worked with in the dispute resolution practice. They deliver very high-end legal services that go beyond the client’s expectations.’
‘The Esin attorneys are remarkably attentive in responding quickly and thoroughly. They are also extremely knowledgeable. I have used many firms around the world and I find Esin to be well above average. The team provides me with great confidence in dealing with legal matters in Turkiye.’