Baysal & Demir is home to a team that has in-depth experience of advising insurance companies as well as reinsurers on arbitration, litigation, product development, market entry requirements, and M&A transactions. Practice head and founding partner Pelin Baysal is recommended for dispute resolution matters relating to coverage issues, including mechanical breakdown, credit insurance, and third-party liability. Ilgaz Önder is another excellent source of advice, with experience of assisting both international and local insurance companies on a variety of matters.

Durukan Hukuk Burosu has extensive experience of acting for major insurance companies in the Turkish market. The firm handles a variety of matters for its clients, including litigation, policy drafting, arbitration, and reinsurance mandates, among other matters. Mahmut Barlas possesses an in-depth knowledge of the insurance market. He leads the team alongside Kerem Karabucak, who is recommended for dispute resolution matters, and Nedim Durukan, who has over four decades of experience across various legal sectors. Furkan Şahankaya is also a notable member of the team that has experience assisting on numerous high-profile insurance liability cases.

Erçin Bilgin Bektasoglu has a vast amount of experience of handling matters relating to reinsurance, litigation, mediation and arbitration. In addition to this, the team regularly advises on liability policies, property damage, business interruptions, and third-party liability, among other issues. Feyzi Erçin is an insurance expert who has experience of advising high-profile clients on a continuous basis. Co-leading the team with Erçin is Dilek Bektaşoğlu-Sanlı and Burcu Çelikçapa Bilgin. Pelin Erkut is a further standout member of the team who frequently advises on coverage issues.

Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel demonstrates expertise in handling large and complex M&A transactions as well as restructuring mandates within the insurance sector. The firm regularly advises local and international insurance companies on various aspects of their coverage in Turkey. The team, which is led by Arpat Şenocak, also has experience in handling reinsurance disputes. Mehmet Kösoğlu and Nil Duman are prominent members of the team, with their combined experience including regulatory and compliance advice, drafting and negotiating reinsurance and retrocession agreements, and reviewing contracts.

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.

Sahan Law Office handles a wide range of services for clients in the insurance sector, including licence applications, preparation of brokerage and reinsurance contracts, and compliance issues, among other matters. Abdülkadir Şahan is an expert in marine insurance; he and his team also frequently advise on new insurance contracts, as well as related issues concerning competition and corporate law. The firm has experience of acting for insurance brokers and pension companies as well as insurance and reinsurance companies.

TILEGAL - TOPDEMIR INANDIOGLU KOMUC LAW OFFICE is a strong choice for matters concerning shipping and transportation insurance and disputes, acting for clients such as Mapfre Insurance Turkey, AXA Insurance Turkey, and HDI Insurance Turkey. With deep knowledge of transport and insurance law, the team is co-led by Cem Topdemir, Savaş Inandıoğlu and Nil Tütüncüoğlu. Their combined experience includes dispute resolution, maritime casualties, cargo claims, and protection and indemnity coverage, among other insurance-related matters. Seda Himmetoğlu is also a prominent member of the team.

Yavuz & Uyanik is a go-to firm for local and international insurance companies seeking representation in litigation. The firm has experience of advising on various high-value policies across the insurance sector, including employer’s liability insurance, personal accident insurance, professional liability insurance, and life insurance, among others. Mehmet Selim Yavuz co-heads the team and regularly leads on some of the firm’s most complex insurance cases. Leading the team alongside him, Can Hasan Yılgür has extensive experience in insurance law and is skilled at handling recourse claims. Sera Zeynep Göçer and İrfan Latif Aral are also noted for their experience of advising on risk policies and liability insurance matters.

Andıç Eriş Attorney Partnership houses a strong compliance department that frequently advises clients within the insurance industry on a variety of matters, such as the design of insurance products, distribution channels, and customer data protection. The team consults on a range of claims management issues, including claims relating to fire, transportation, accidents, and construction. Ayşegül Andıç and Mete Can Eriş lead the team. Ahmet Eren Aykut is another core member of the insurance practice, who has experience in assisting insurance and reinsurance companies, as well as insurance intermediaries.

Balcioglu Selçuk Ardiyok Keki assists clients with managing risk within the insurance sector and provides advice on various matters such as professional liability, reinsurance, D&O policies, and insurance regulations, among others. The team, which is led by Doğan Eymirlioğlu, is skilled at handling M&A within the insurance sector, including assisting insurance brokerage companies with complex, cross-border transactions.

The insurance and reinsurance team at Gün + Partners frequently advises local and international clients on regulatory requirements, liability policies, and various disputes arising from insurance-related matters. Headed by Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın and Görkem Bilgin, the team also has experience of handling M&A and joint ventures in the insurance sphere. Asena Aytuğ Keser is a further standout member of the team due to her experience in handling disputes and settlements for clients in the insurance market. She also regularly conducts assessments relating to the liability of parties and the amount of the claim.

Küçükislamoğlu Partners offers comprehensive advice and representation within the insurance industry, including in litigation, mediation and arbitration. The firm is particularly strong at handling insurance-related matters within the automotive and transport sectors. The team is led by Mehmet Burak Küçükislamoğlu, whose experience includes third-party liability claims, property damage, disability indemnities, consultancy services, and various cost calculations, among other matters.

Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office is experienced at advising insurance brokers and insurance companies on M&A transactions and portfolio transfers. The team also handles licensing issues, regulatory permits, and litigation relating to insurance, among other matters. Gökhan Enkür leads the team; he specialises in life insurance, insurance brokerage, and pensions. Other key members of the team include Senem Saraç, who advises on multinational M&A transactions and liability disputes, and Behiye Gökceli, who regularly assist on the firm’s insurance matters.

U.G.A.Y. Law Office frequently advises insurance companies and brokerage firms, with its client roster including Allianz Sigorta, Türkiye Sigorta, and AXA Sigorta. The firm has experience of advising on a wide range of insurance matters, such as business interruption claims, professional liability, and third-party liability, among others. The team is co-led by Emre Ula, Bilhan Güven, Yalçın Yurttaş, and Osman Berk Alpaslan. In particular, Güven is recommended for matters relating to insurance misconduct, including insurance fraud, arson and planned robberies.