With a strong background in transport and shipping, Ersoy Bilgehan Lawyers & Consultants is a go-to firm for insurance matters concerning cargo claims, damaged vessels, and collisions. In addition to marine insurance, the firm also regularly advises on liability disputes relating to aviation, railway, and road carriers. The ‘dedicated’ team is co-led by Ergun Ersoy, Zihni Bilgehan, Emre Ersoy, and M. Raci Alper.
Testimonials
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‘The team are extremely responsive. They are also very knowledgeable.’
‘The team is very professional, especially in every kind of marine claim. They are very dedicated.’
‘Definitely a top firm in Turkey in insurance and maritime law.’
‘Emre Ersoy never ceases to amaze us with his dedication and energy. He is an excellent young talent.’
‘Ersoy Bilgehan lawyers provide advice which is timely and clear. They are able to assist on both a legal and practical level.’
‘Zihni Bilgehan is excellent. He is by far the most experienced maritime lawyer in Istanbul.'
'Strong team of all-rounders.'
Key clients
- West of England (P&I) Club
- Steamship Mutual (P&I) Club
- The Swedish Club
- UK Mutual (P&I) Club
- Britannia (P&I) Club
- TT P&I Club
- Gard P&I Club
- NorthStandard (P&I) Club
- Apollo Underwriting
- Assuranceforeningen Skuld
- Assuranceforeningen Gard
- Aurora P&I Club
- Japan P&I Club
- TT Club
- Ray Sigorta
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group
- Integra Brokers
- If P&C Insurance Company Ltd.
- Thomas Miller Specialty
- Cattolica Assicurazioni
- SIAT Assicurazioni
- Generali Italia
- Norwegian Hull Club
- AXA Insurance
- Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
- Allianz Versicherung AG
- RSA Royal Sun Alliance
- The Travelers Insurance
- China Shipowners Mutual Assurance Association
- IF P&C Insurance Ltd
- Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance
- State Corporation Deposit Insurance Agency
- Al Bahriah Insurance and Reinsurance SAL
Work highlights
- Assisting a reinsurance company regarding the civil lawsuit over a seismic research vessel relating to the damages sustained by the vessel due to adverse weather conditions.
- Assisting the insurers of a vessel in relation to a claim that arose from the vessel’s insurance policy and the coverage issues.
- Advising a reinsurance company on a claim related to the coverage issues concerning the insurance policy of an automobile parts manufacturer.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ergun Ersoy, Zihni Bilgehan, Emre Ersoy, M. Raci Alper