Erçin Bilgin Bektasoglu is highly regarded for its standout expertise in transport, insurance, and dispute resolution, particularly within the maritime, road transport, and aviation sectors. The firm excels in contentious matters, with Feyzi Erçin recognised as a leading aviation lawyer, renowned for his skill in defending complex class actions. Burcu Çelikçapa Bilgin is a seasoned litigator who frequently acts for liability and cargo underwriters in cargo claims and recovery actions. Dilek Bektasoglu Sanli brings substantial expertise in transactional shipping matters. Former team member Aslihan Asman departed in March 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is familiar with our industry standards and understands our expectations.' 

  • ‘They are good at both insurance and marine transport. We mainly work with them for complex and major cases for recovery or litigation.' 

  • ‘Feyzi Erçin and his fantastic team can assist clients on any aviation-related matter in Turkiye. They are extremely knowledgeable and very responsible.' 

  • ‘Feyzi Erçin is our go-to lawyer when it comes to aviation-related instructions requiring assistance in Turkiye.' 

  • ‘They are technical to speak about the law and understand the need to be clear in the procedural steps and the merits of the case.’

  • ‘Erçin Bilgin Bektasoglu is good at understanding their clients' objectives so when a dispute arises they not only give comprehensive legal advice but build that into an actionable dispute resolution strategy.' 

  • ‘I work with Seray Kaya, who has great legal knowledge and their way of communication is appreciated.' 

  • 'We can contact them in emergency case and get reasonable replies. Also we feel transparency and trust during our communication.'

Key clients

  • Etihad Aviation Group
  • Holman Fenwick Willan
  • Riyadh Air
  • Qatar Airways
  • Hill Dickinson
  • NorthStandard
  • Sisecam Chemicals Resources
  • TGS Yer Hizmetleri A.S.
  • Türkiye Şişe ve Cam Fabrikaları A.Ş.
  • Assuranceforeningen Skuld
  • Armour Consultants
  • DHL
  • Chubb Turkey
  • Gemak
  • WTW Greece
  • MAN Energy Solutions
  • GIG Sigorta
  • KFW Ipex Bank
  • Agri World Trading

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
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Dilek Bektaşoğlu-Sanlı
Hall of fameErçin Bilgin Bektasoglu
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Burcu Çelikçapa-Bilgin
Erçin Bilgin Bektasoglu
Feyzi Erçin
Erçin Bilgin Bektasoglu

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Feyzi Erçin, Burcu Çelikçapa Bilgin, Dilek Bektaşoğlu Sanlı

Other key lawyers

Oğuzcan İren, Seray Kaya, İpek Kaleli