The group at Ersoy Bilgehan Lawyers & Consultants ‘places clients at the forefront of the practice’, ably dealing with day-to-day employment law matters as well as more specific issues such as social security provisions and health and safety in the workplace. Leading the team are Zihni Bilgehan and Ergun Ersoy, the latter of whom regularly acts for ship owners and P&I clubs. Bilgehan is a key contact for corporate matters and employment-related M&A issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team places clients at the forefront of their practice. They take the time to listen to their clients' needs, concerns, and objectives. This client-centered approach ensures that every legal strategy is tailored to meet the specific goals of the individuals and businesses they represent. They keep their clients informed at every step of the legal process, explaining complex legal matters in a clear and accessible manner. Clients can trust that they are always in the loop.’

  • ‘Emre Ersoy is an outstanding lawyer whose expertise and dedication have consistently impressed me.'

  • 'Emre Ersoy is an exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled attorney with a keen understanding of the legal intricacies in Turkey. Throughout my interactions with him, he has demonstrated a remarkable ability to analyse complex legal issues, develop sound strategies, and provide practical solutions.'

Key clients

  • DNV
  • Hapag Lloyd AG
  • UK P&I Club
  • Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG
  • Thomas Miller P&I Ltd
  • West of England Insurance Services (Luxembourg) S.A
  • Gard P&I Club
  • Britannia P&I Club
  • YM Mercury Tankers Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised DNV on all aspects of employment law matters, including preparing employment contracts and documents.
  • Advised PerkinElmer Holding on matters pertaining to human resources and healthcare regulations.
  • Advised Hapag Lloyd on all aspects of employment law matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Zihni Bilgehan, Ergun Ersoy

Other key lawyers

Emre Ersoy