Baysal & Demir boasts a strong insurance practice adept at handling complex and sensitive insurance disputes. The team is well-regarded for representing prominent reinsurers in high-profile arbitrations and litigation. On the non-contentious side, the practice supports clients with product development, regulatory investigations, restructuring, and M&A transactions. Having acted on numerous landmark cases, practice head Pelin Baysal is a recognised authority on insurance and reinsurance disputes. Specialising in insurance disputes, Ilgaz Önder manages claims involving construction, machinery breakdown, aviation, and third-party liability policies.
Insurance in Turkey
Baysal & Demir
Praxisleiter:
Pelin Baysal
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ilgaz Önder
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‘Baysal & Demir are efficient (advising and achieving deadlines), professional, easy to communicate with, leaders in their field (Insurance in our case) and always available, at short notice if necessary, to offer advice or comment as required.’
‘They are extremely knowledgeable, good at explaining complex legal points, courteous and easy to communicate with. I have particularly enjoyed working with Pelin Baysal and Ilgaz Önder, who are highly professional at all times.’
‘The practice distinguishes itself with an exceptional level of dedication to both case management and client communication. One of the key strengths of the team is their ability to maintain comprehensive oversight of each file, ensuring that no detail is overlooked.’
Kernmandanten
Everest National Insurance Company
Swiss Reinsurance Company
MS Amlin Underwriting Limited
Holman Fenwick Willan
Kennedys
Integra Technical
Liberty Managing Agency
Chaucer Syndicates
Navigators Insurance Company
Zurich Insurance
Argenta Syndicate Management
Aegis Managing Agency
Chubb Turkey
International General Insurance Co
Chubb European Group SE
Ascot Underwriting
Charles Taylor
Munich Re
CV Star
Türkiye Sigorta A.Ş.
Eureko Sigorta A.Ş.
Markel International Insurance
Hiscox Syndicates
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Turkish insurers in a policy coverage dispute arising from tunnel collapse.
- Representing an American multinational finance and insurance corporation in an ICC arbitration.
- Advising a client on compulsory and facultative earthquake insurance policies in relation to 2023 earthquake.
Durukan Law Firm
Durukan Law Firm serves an impressive roster of global insurance and reinsurance companies, providing them with ‘high-quality legal services’. Business interruption, fire loss, pollution, and clinical trial claims frequently fall within the team’s contentious remit. The team also provides policy drafting, general advisory services, and regulatory support. Team head Mahmut Barlas is highly skilled in handling complex insurance disputes, while Kerem Karabucak brings expertise in arbitration and excels at drafting insurance documentation. Nedim Durakan further strengthens the team with over 40 years of corporate and commercial experience. Furkan Şahankaya’s practice spans construction, third-party loss, cyber risk, and cargo claims.
Praxisleiter:
Mahmut Barlas; Kerem Karabucak; Nedim Durukan; Isıkcan Durukan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Furkan Şahankaya; Altuğ Unuvar
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‘Durukan + Partners is well organised from top to bottom and provide high-quality legal services.’
‘Both Partners Kerem Karabucak and Furkan Şahankaya are our point of contact. Both are knowledgeable, experienced and provide valuable input.’
‘They are one of the best and most popular offices in the sector, making an extraordinary effort to thoroughly examine the files they follow.’
Kernmandanten
MunichRe
Ray Insurance
Nynas AB
Allianz Insurance
Allianz Hayat Emeklilik
Allianz Yasam Emeklilik
Allianz Worldwide Partners France
Allianz Worldwide Partners
Anadolu Insurance
Ak Insurance
Turkiye Insurance
DAC Beachcroft
DAC Beachcroft
Eureko Insurance
EMAA Insurance
HDI Insurance
Mapfre Insurance
Hilal Trans Logistics
Axa-Partners
Marsh Insurance
Zurich Insurance Turkey
Turkiye Insurance
Sparke Helmore
Lydian
Global Benefits Group
Gulf Insurance
CREA Insurance
Allianz Partners
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for Anadolu Insurance in arbitration proceedings.
- Advising a group of reinsurers on a value property and business interruption loss insurance claim.
- Representing Allianz Global in a multi-jurisdictional cargo claim.
Erçin Bilgin Bektasoglu
Erçin Bilgin Bektasoglu specialises in transport and insurance disputes, with reinsurance also a key focus. The firm advises on numerous coverage disputes related to liability policies, D&O policies, construction risks, and property and product damages. Dilek Bektasoglu Sanli is highly regarded in the insurance market for her expertise in financial lines, BBB policies, and third-party liability claims. Feyzi Erçin primarily represents reinsurers in high-profile matters and disputes, while Burcu Çelikçapa Bilgin is skilled in liability and indemnity law. Pelin Erkut regularly provides advice on coverage and disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Feyzi Erçin; Burcu Çelikçapa Bilgin; Dilek Bektaşoğlu Sanlı
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Pelin Erkut; Çağla Usta Avanaş; Seray Kaya
Referenzen
‘Deep knowledge and experience in insurance law. Good international network for cross-border cases.’
‘Burcu Çelikçapa Bilgin: straight to the point advice and excellent language skills.’
‘They provide very detailed analyses. They analyse the pros and cons in detail. They are very good at insurance law.’
Kernmandanten
Anadolu Sigorta A.Ş.
Clyde & Co
Munich
Swiss
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain
FM Global
Addvalora Global
Post & Co
Chubb European Group
ASL International
AIG
GIG
Tokio Marine Kiln
QBE Insurance
Mapfre Sigorta
Ata Global
Preston Turnbull LLP
Axa XL Insurance Company
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Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel
Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel is distinguished by its strong transactional insurance capabilities, including M&A deals and privatisations. The firm’s access to its wider, extensive international network attracts major insurance clients from France, Switzerland, and the UK. Arpat Şenocak regularly advises a full spectrum of insurance and reinsurance stakeholders on critical commercial and financial mandates. Mehmet Kösoğlu brings notable corporate and commercial expertise.
Praxisleiter:
Arpat Şenocak
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mehmet Kösoğlu
Referenzen
‘Well-experienced team with outstanding customer experience.’
‘Arpat Şenocak has a wide knowledge and experience in insurance as well as other Commercial Law topics.’
‘We have been extremely pleased with the exceptional legal services provided by Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak in handling our company’s litigation matters and day-to-day insurance business advice.’
Kernmandanten
ING Bank Turkey
RCI Banque
TEMSA
AXA Sigorta A.S.
AXA Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
BNP Paribas Cardif S.A.
AXA Mediterranean Holding SAU
Groupama Investment Bosphorus Holding A.Ş.
AXA Holding A.Ş.
Allianz Hayat ve Emeklilik A.Ş.
Bereket Takaful
BNP Paribas Cardif Hayat Sigorta A.S.
BNP Paribas Cardif Sigorta A.S
BNP Paribas Cardif Emeklilik A.S.
BPF Acentelik ve Aracilik Hizmetleri A.S.
Euler Hermes Sigorta A.S.
Euler Hermes
Groupama Sigorta A.S.
Groupama Hayat A.S.
Groupama Holding Filiales et Participations
Helvetia Swiss Insurance Company
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group
NN Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
Orange Sigorta Aracılık Hizmetleri A.S.
Reinsurance Group of America
TEB Arval
Türkiye Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
Türkiye Katılım Hayat A.Ş.
Türkiye Katılım Sigorta A.Ş.
Türkiye Sigorta A.S.
Türkiye Wealth Fund
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised CPI and GAP on the restructuring of their insurance distribution partnership.
- Advising AXA Sigorta on its merger with Groupama Sigorta.
- Advising AXA Hayat ve Emeklilik on its merger with Groupama Hayat.
Ersoy Bilgehan Lawyers & Consultants
Ersoy Bilgehan Lawyers & Consultants is distinguished by its deep expertise in the transport sector and its leading position within this space. The team is well-regarded for skilfully handling marine insurance and reinsurance disputes, regularly addressing cargo claims, collisions, vessel damage, pollution, and third-party claims. P&I clubs, ship owners, charterers, yards, and ship financiers are frequent clients of Zihni Bilgehan and M. Raci Alper.Ergün Ersoy holds a prominent reputation in shipping law circles. Emre Ersoy supports clients throughout the entire lifecycle of disputed insurance claims.
Praxisleiter:
Ergun Ersoy; Zihni Bilgehan; M. Raci Alper; Emre Ersoy
Referenzen
‘EB were exceptional in getting straight to work, and understood our needs right away.’
‘M. Raci Alper is our point of contact. We have always found him to be extremely professional, helpful, patient, and efficient.’
‘The law firm in question is oriented towards collaboration, experience and the provision of efficient solutions, rather than being driven by a focus on financial gain.’
Kernmandanten
West of England (P&I) Club
Steamship Mutual (P&I) Club
The Swedish Club
UK Mutual (P&I) Club
Britannia (P&I) Club
TT P&I Club
Gard P&I Club
NorthStandard (P&I) Club
Apollo Underwriting
Assuranceforeningen Skuld
Assuranceforeningen Gard
Aurora P&I Club
Japan P&I Club
TT Club
Ray Sigorta
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group
Integra Brokers
If P&C Insurance Company Ltd.
Thomas Miller Specialty
Cattolica Assicurazioni
SIAT Assicurazioni
Generali Italia
Norwegian Hull Club
AXA Insurance
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
Allianz Versicherung AG
RSA Royal Sun Alliance
The Travelers Insurance
China Shipowners Mutual Assurance Association
IF P&C Insurance Ltd
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance
State Corporation Deposit Insurance Agency
Al Bahriah Insurance and Reinsurance SAL
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisting the insurers of the charterers of the YM WITNESS following a collision.
- Assisting the reinsurers of an insurance company concerning a lawsuit initiated by the owners of a research vessel.
- Advising reinsurers of an insurance company on a USD4.7m claim brought against the reinsured.
Sahan Law Office
Sahan Law Office is highly regarded for its regulatory expertise, which it applies on behalf of insurance and reinsurance companies, brokers, agencies, and financial institutions. The team’s representative work includes dissolution, regulatory applications, document review, and contract preparation. Abdülkadir Şahan’s insurance expertise is complemented by his public sector and commercial acumen.
Praxisleiter:
Abdülkadir Sahan
Referenzen
‘The Team has a broad knowledge and experience regarding the Turkish legislation. The team is supporting us in a fast and accurate manner in need of legal opinion.’
‘The team is always ready to support us regarding various legal issues. They always have various solutions, and they provide the solutions with possible outcomes/impacts.’
‘Abdülkadir Sahan is exemplary in his dedication, expertise, and proactive stance.’
Kernmandanten
Chubb Group
Zurich Insurance
Zurich Life and Pension
Aksigorta
Katılım Life and Pension
Aktifbank
Sigortayeri Insurance and Reinsurance Brokerage
Sigortaladım Ins. and Reins. Brokerage
Oyak Group Insurance and Reinsurance Brokerage
Bogazici Insurance and Reinsurance Brokerage
Lumnion GmbH
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Zurich Insurance Company on regulatory issues associated with share acquisition.
- Advised Saltu Insurance Brokerage on obtaining their activity licences from the insurance regulator.
- Representing the Calik Holding companies in their business interruption claims.
TILEGAL - TOPDEMIR INANDIOGLU KOMUC LAW OFFICE
TILEGAL - TOPDEMIR INANDIOGLU KOMUC LAW OFFICE regularly advises global and domestic insurance companies, as well as a variety of marine stakeholders, on complex commercial disputes. Team heads Cem Topdemir and Savaş Inandıoğlu bring extensive expertise in both wet and dry shipping matters. Co-chair Nil Tütüncüoğlu has a strong track record with high-profile recourse actions relating to transportation policies, often involving leading cargo insurers.
Praxisleiter:
Savaş Inandıoğlu; Cem Topdemir; Nil Tütüncüoğlu
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Burcu Irturk
Referenzen
‘What distinguishes TILEGAL is their proactive approach in bridging the gap between all parties involved. They provided invaluable support in gathering critical evidence from the client.’
‘From the outset, TILEGAL demonstrated professionalism by promptly filing the lawsuit on behalf of the client in Turkey.’
‘In my experience, TILEGAL is not only highly professional but also deeply collaborative and solution-oriented.’
Kernmandanten
Mapfre Insurance Turkey
GIG Insurance Turkey
HDI Insurance Turkey
AXA Insurance Turkey
Mapfre Global Risks
Turkish Association of Insurance Agents
Audi BKK
Atradius Turkey
Royal Sun Alliance Insurance Group
Eureko Insurance Turkey
Zurich Insurance Turkey
AIG Insurance Turkey
Allianz Insurance Spain
DB Insurance
KB Insurance
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Port Terminal Operators on liability concerning a collision.
- Advised cargo insurer concerning damaged cargo following a ship fire.
Yavuz & Uyanik
Yavuz & Uyanik’s diverse practice handles matters across construction, fire, workplace, transportation, and liability insurance. A significant portion of the team’s work involves collecting closed recourse files and representing insurance companies in litigation. Founding partner and renowned litigator Mehmet Selim Yavuz advises major insurers on complex recourse claims. Insurance companies value Can Hasan Yılgür’s expertise in claims and compensation disputes. Deniz Damla Eroğlu plays a key role in commercial litigation. Sera Zeynep Göçer advises on both contentious and non-contentious insurance matters.
Praxisleiter:
Mehmet Selim Yavuz; Can Hasan Yılgür; Deniz Damla Eroğlu; Sera Zeynep Göçer
Weitere Kernanwälte:
İrfan Latif Aral
Referenzen
‘Yavuz & Uyanik and its insurance department make a difference with their fast and solution-oriented collaborations.’
‘The individuals we work with in the insurance department are accessible at any time of the day, legally competent, and also very friendly.’
‘The practice distinguishes itself with an exceptional level of dedication to both case management and client communication. One of the key strengths of the team is their ability to maintain comprehensive oversight of each file, ensuring that no detail is overlooked.’
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Andiç Eris Attorney Partnership
Andiç Eris Attorney Partnership leverages its specialist insurance expertise to advise insurance and reinsurance companies, brokers, and corporate policyholders. Representative litigation for the firm often involves damage claims, employers’ liability policies, and construction damages. Founding partner Ayşegül Andıç brings over 40 years of experience representing leading insurers, while Mete Can Eriş supports clients in navigating complex insurance regulatory frameworks.
Praxisleiter:
Ayşegül Andıç; Mete Can Eriş; Ahmet Eren Aykut
Kernmandanten
Visionary Insurance Company
Çanakkale Motorway and Bridge Construction Investment and Operation
LimakPort
Northern Marmara Motorway
Liberty Specialty Markets
Sarılar Crane Company
Kuvars Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers
Koalay.com Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers
Telesure Kurumsal Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers
SDS Prestij Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers
Monopoli Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers
Gulf Insurance
Sompo Japan Insurance Turkey
EMAAR Properties
Akin Textile
Alka Galvanics
Chubb
May Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Limakport in the execution of insurance processes in the lawsuits filed against them.
- Advised the reinsurer and the local insurers on claims arising from the employers’ liability policies in the scope of Turkish legislation.
- Representing the plaintiff insured Northern Marmara Highway in the lawsuit filed against the insurance company.
Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership
Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership, working in association with Dentons, is frequently engaged for corporate and regulatory guidance within the insurance sector, alongside policy negotiations, litigation, and transactional matters. Doğan Eymirlioğlu is recognised for his expertise in D&O insurance, advising insurers and policyholders on policy reformulation. Gülistan Baltacı Hatay is a standout practitioner for insurance issues in the maritime and aviation sectors. Semih Sander brings extensive experience in cases involving vessel casualties, collisions, and fires.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Doğan Eymirlioğlu; Gülistan Baltacı Hatay; Semih Sander
Referenzen
‘Good knowledge of clients and industry.’
‘Deep knowledge in the investment area.’
‘Seriously good experience, good understanding of the subject.’
Kernmandanten
Mersin Uluslararası Liman İşletmeciliği A.Ş.
Navigators Insurance
United Brokers Insurance
NN Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
Jolly Tur
Türk Hava Yolları Teknik A.Ş.
Catoni Deniz İşleri A.Ş.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising broker of Mersin International Port and reinsurer on a sea pollution claim.
Gün + Partners
Gün + Partners‘s specialised insurance practice handles a broad range of matters, including litigation, regulatory compliance, contractual issues, and M&A transactions. Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın is adept at navigating insurance and reinsurance disputes, including settlement negotiations. Görkem Bilgin is sought after for regulatory advice and assistance with the localisation of insurance policies in Turkey. Asena Aytuğ Keser is a key figure for insurance disputes, offering expertise in settlement processes, claim and liability evaluations, and policy coverage assessments.
Praxisleiter:
Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın; Görkem Bilgin
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Asena Aytuğ Keser
Referenzen
‘We have used Gün + Partners on insurance matters for 20 years and they have always been responsive and provided good commercial and legal advice.’
‘Asena Aytuğ Keser is our go-to person. She is always responsive and efficient.’
‘Local experience and knowledge.’
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U.G.A.Y. Law Office
U.G.A.Y. Law Office stands out for its focus on insurance law, assisting a diverse range of insurance companies and brokerage firms. Emre Ula‘s expertise spans professional and third-party liability, casualty, and business interruption claims. Bilhan Güven leverages his extensive knowledge of criminal law to handle cases of insurance misconduct, including fraud, forgery, and breaches of trust.
Praxisleiter:
Emre Ula; Bilhan Güven; Osman Berk Alpaslan; Yalçın Yurttaş
Referenzen
‘A diverse and agile team with different capabilities which enables extensive legal services.’
‘Having different backgrounds, Emre Ula and Berk Alpaslan provide exceptional legal service in varied topics.’
‘The teams consist of lawyers with in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry and criminal law, moreover with fraud investigations and litigation.’
Kernmandanten
AXA Sigorta A.Ş.
Türkiye Sigorta A.Ş.
AXA XL Insurance Company
VHV Reasürans A.Ş.
Allianz Sigorta A.Ş.
AK Sigorta A.Ş.
Eureko Sigorta A.Ş.
Hepiyi Sigorta A.Ş.
Groupama Sigorta A.Ş.
Dubai Sigorta A.Ş.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising AXA Sigorta on payment leakages.
- Advised AXA Sigorta and VHV Reasürans A.Ş. on business interruption and loss of profit claims.
- Represented AXA Sigorta in cases concerning damages of goods.