Ersoy Bilgehan Lawyers & Consultants is home to a solid shipping practice, which is sought after by insurance companies to advise on salvage claims, contamination claims, and collisions. The client base includes P&I clubs, charterers, shipyards, ship owners, and financing institutions. The team is also adept at handling administrative and criminal proceedings within the maritime sector. Ergün Ersoy, Zihni Bilgehan, Raci Alper and Emre Ersoy are the key practitioners.
Testimonials
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‘The team at Ersoy Bilgehan places clients at the forefront of their practice. They take the time to listen to their clients' needs, concerns, and objectives. This client-centered approach ensures that every legal strategy is tailored to meet the specific goals of the individuals and businesses they represent.'
‘I am pleased to provide a wholehearted recommendation for Emre Ersoy, an outstanding lawyer whose expertise and dedication have consistently impressed me.'
- 'Emre is an exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled attorney with a keen understanding of the legal intricacies in Türkiye. He has demonstrated a remarkable ability to analyze complex legal issues, develop sound strategies, and provide practical solutions.'
- ‘This law firm has excellent team members and is one of the firm's leading in maritime sector.’
- 'What truly sets Emre apart is his unwavering commitment to his clients. His excellent communication skills allow him to explain legal concepts clearly, making even the most complex matters understandable to his clients.’
‘They are an established law office with very talented young lawyers following in the footsteps of the founders. They are a very dependable practice for maritime law.’
‘Emre Ersoy is a very committed and talented young lawyer.’
'The team go above and beyond to strive to reach the desired outcome of any matter.'
Key clients
- Holman Fenwick Willan LLP
- Willis Towers Watson
- Wk Webster & Co. Ltd
- The Shipowners’ Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association
- Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
- Orient Overseas Container Line Inc.
- Shourai Marine
- MMSL Pte Ltd
- Mitsui Simutomo Insurance
- Warstila Finland Oy
- Hiscox Mga Ltd
- Aston FFI Suisse
- DVB Bank SE
- Sidra Maritime Ltd
- Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. Ltd.
- TT Club
- Mars Logistics S.A.R.L.
- Evergreen Marine (Taiwan) Ltd
- Frontline Shipping Company
- DNV
- American Bureau of Shipping
- Oldendorff Carriers
- CMA CGM
- Drydocks World
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Apollo Underwriting
- Subsea 7
- The Britannia Steam Ship Insurance Association Limited
- If P&C Insurance Ltd
- NorthStandard
- Gebrüder Weiss GMBH
- Doun Kisen Co Ltd.
- Draco Buren Shipping Pte Ltd
- SIAT – Societa Italiana Assicurazioni E Riassicurazioni
- Thomas Miller Specialty
- London Syndicate Underwriters as Reinsurers Of Eregli Demir Celik Fabrikalari A.S.
- BB Energy Trading Limited
- Eimskipafélag Íslands hf.
- Turk P&I Insurance AS
- Synergas Srl
- Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
- AP Moller Maersk
- K Line Pte Ltd
- Japan P&I Club
- TMS Bulkers Ltd
- Arcadia Hellas
- Kalimbassieris Maritime
- Cosco Shipping
- Eren Holding A.S.
- West Of England (P&I) Club
- Steamship Mutual (P&I) Club
- The Swedish Club
- Uk Mutual (P&I) Club
- Aurora P&I Club
- Gard P&I Club
- Genel Denizcilik Nakliyati A.S.
- Ekol Lojistik A.S.
- Clyde & Co.
Work highlights
- Representing the owners, charterers and insurers of M/V BENITAMOU in proceedings relating to a major collision incident that occurred in Turkish waters.
- Assisted the charterers of a container vessel that ran aground with a USD 200 million claim.
- Representing multiple container lines in a number of disputes arising out of the earthquakes and subsequent fire that occurred at Iskenderun Port.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ergun Ersoy, Zihni Bilgehan, Raci Alper, Emre Ersoy