Europe - Turkey

Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein

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Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein is distinguished by its focus on the retail sector, shopping malls, offices and hotels. Arguably best known for its record in leasing transactions, where it recently won Decathlon Turkey as a new client, the group also handles real estate investment deals, project development and contentious matters, among other areas of activity. Dispute resolution specialist İsmail Esin co-heads the group alongside newly promoted partner Nigar Gökmen, who specialises in energy and infrastructure work. Associates Tugay Hanegelioğlu and Berk Bengi left the firm in 2023.

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Key clients

  • Marriott International
  • Westford Capital (OKU)
  • Decathlon
  • Tencent
  • Ralph Lauren
  • Bottega Veneta
  • Saint Laurent
  • Jotform
  • Prada
  • Gram Games
  • AM Alpha

Work highlights

  • Advised Westfort Capital (OKU) on the execution of a hotel project in Bodrum, Turkey.
  • Advised Germany-based real estate investor AM Alpha on real estate contracts and regulatory issues in Turkey.
  • Advised Decathlon on the execution of store leases as well as store relocation and fit-out projects.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nigar Gökmen, İsmail Esin

Other key lawyers

Bertan Başkaya