Transport powerhouse Ersoy Bilgehan Lawyers & Consultants is recognised for its expertise in marine-related debt restructurings. The group enjoys a strong international reputation for its specialist practice and is frequently involved in multi-jurisdictional matters on behalf of lenders and borrowers. High-profile shipping specialists Zihni Bilgehan and Ergün Ersoy co-head the practice together with Emre Ersoy, who also specialises in shipping law, and M. Raci Alper.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ersoy Bilgehan is a very well-established law firm that is very experienced in maritime matters and has passed its experience on from generation to generation. It constantly updates itself by following the industry closely. It can offer very fast solutions with the advantage of many years of experience.’
- ‘We have worked with Emre Ersoy for years. We can reach him easily. He is very knowledgeable about the maritime industry. He knows his clients very well and follows them closely. This allows us to get a very fast response on the work we do with him and saves a significant amount of time.’
Key clients
- Chailease International Financial Services (Singapore)
- Deutsche Bank
- AVIC International Leasing Co.
- Lombard North Central
- Orix Maritime Corporation
- Ekol Group
- Mistacoglu Holding
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)
- CIMC Financial Leasing (Qianhai Shenzhen) Limited (CIMCFL)
- Jiangsu Financial Leasing Co. (JSFL)
- DekaBank
- Minsheng Financial Leasing Co.
- SPDB Financial Leasing Co.
- Eksportfinansiering Norge (“Eksfin”) (formerly known as Norwegian Guarantee Institute For Export Credits (GIEK)
Work highlights
- Advised Eksportfinansiering Norge (Eksfin) on the restructuring of the financing it provided to two management companies in Turkey.
- Advised DekaBank on the restructuring of a loan provided to a Turkish holding.
- Advised Delay Fix on enforcement and involuntary insolvency proceedings commenced against a debtor.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Zihni Bilgehan, Ergun Ersoy, Raci Alper, Emre Ersoy