Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein has a large team of lawyers providing a full range of legal services to the Turkish market. As one of 75 global offices, the firm is well-positioned to lead cross-border transactions and disputes, either independently or as part of a broader collaboration. Founding partner Ismail G. Esin is a highly regarded litigator, while Erdal Ekinci strengthens the firm’s tax capabilities. Eren Kurşun focuses on M&A and private equity deals, and Muhsin Keskin is central to the firm’s banking, finance, and capital markets expertise. As of 2024, Yalın Akmenek exclusively heads the dispute resolution team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We have had the pleasure of working with Muhsin Keskin on numerous deals, and our experience has consistently exceeded expectations. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication have been invaluable to us.' 

  • ‘Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein's banking and finance practice stands out in a highly competitive field due to its distinctive blend of expertise, innovative approaches, and client-centric solutions.'

  • 'The team possesses extensive experience, offers a full spectrum of legal services within the baking and finance sector, including regulatory compliance, financial restructuring, and dispute resolution.'

  • ‘Each team member brings a unique blend of qualifications that set them apart from their competitors.'

  • 'Their professionals are distinguished by their resilience in the face of challenges, their ability to devise creative, tailor-made solutions, and their unwavering commitment to quality.' 

Key clients

  • Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası A.Ş.
  • Turkven
  • DFDS A/S
  • Akbank T.A.Ş
  • Martı Technologies Inc.
  • Türkiye Wealth Fund
  • Misnak International DWC, LLC

Work highlights

  • Advised Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası A.Ş on the purchase of 100% shares of Stellantis Otomotiv Pazarlama A.Ş.
  • Advised Turkven Private Equity on the sale of entire issued share capital of MNG Kargo Yurtiçi ve Yurtdışı Taşımacılık A.Ş.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

İsmail G. Esin, Eren Kurşun, Erdal Ekinci, Yalın Akmenek, Muhsin Keskin