Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm is a transportation boutique known for its robust expertise across both partner and associate levels. The firm excels in managing high-value and intricate projects and disputes, with core strengths in trade, insurance, ship finance, and marine labour law. Catering to a diverse client base, including P&I clubs, shipowners, and H&M underwriters, the team advises the full spectrum of logistics and shipping stakeholders. Founding partner Burak Cavus is a prominent authority on shipping disputes. The 'masterful' Caglar Coskunsu and Onur Azakli, who is praised as 'very committed and dedicated', have a strong track record in international arbitration proceedings, while Ibrahim Onur Oguzgiray is frequently entrusted with intricate and high-stakes disputes.

Lauded as a 'powerhouse across maritime law matters', Ersoy Bilgehan Lawyers & Consultants is a trusted advisor to shipowners, P&I Clubs, H&M insurers, and cargo owners, handling complex disputes in the shipping and transportation sectors.  The team is also a key player in ship finance, regularly advising international lenders on major loan facilities. Its contentious expertise spans civil and criminal cases, including pollution incidents, injuries, and narcotics investigations. Zihni Bilgehan plays a pivotal role in the firm’s transactional success. With over 35 years of experience, Ergun Ersoy offers unmatched expertise in wet shipping matters. Mehmet Raci Alper handles a diverse range of disputes, including collisions, groundings, salvages, crew injuries, and cargo damage. Emre Ersoy is praised for his 'exceptional expertise' and excels in both contentious and non-contentious shipping law.

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.

Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership, in association with Dentons, offers comprehensive maritime expertise spanning contentious and transactional matters. The team is adept at handling disputes involving cargo claims, collisions, personal injuries, contracts, pollution, and maritime insurance. On the transactional front, it advises lenders and borrowers on vessel sale and purchase agreements. A niche area of strength is the team’s expertise in class societies and their liabilities. Gülistan Baltacı Hatay and Semih Sander left the firm in 2025.

Çakmak Attorney Partnership utilises its renowned infrastructure expertise to support significant transportation projects, including major motorways, bridges, railroads, and metro developments. The practice also stands out for its aviation expertise, regularly advising on complex aircraft financing and leasing transactions for corporate clients. Mesut Çakmak brings over 25 years of experience in transportation infrastructure, while Serap Zuvin, a leader in aviation law, serves a client base of prominent aircraft manufacturers, lessors, lenders, and financiers. Mustafa Durakoğlu has achieved notable successes in high-profile motorway development projects.

ESENYEL & PARTNERS Lawyers and Consultants‘s transportation practice excels in both wet and dry shipping matters. On the contentious side, the team handles cargo claims, charter disputes, marine insurance issues, collisions, salvage operations, and towage disputes. In transactional work, the group advises on vessel sales and purchases, ship finance, and shipbuilding contracts. Founding partner Selçuk Sencer Esenyel represents an impressive roster of P&I Clubs, European banks, ports, shipowners, and charterers. Türker Yildirim is a versatile shipping lawyer, adept at navigating both maritime disputes and transactional matters. In 2025, the team expanded with the arrivals of Gülistan Baltacı Hatay and Semih Sander, previously at Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership.

Inal Law Office is a trusted advisor to prominent maritime clients, offering comprehensive expertise across transactional and contentious matters. Renowned for its leadership in yacht construction, sale, and purchase, the firm also excels in merger control filings within the shipping industry. The practice is co-chaired by Şeyma İnal, an authority in the superyacht sector, and Memil Sarısözen, who specialises in administrative and competition-related shipping matters. Ahmet Bayraktar is a standout figure for maritime disputes, adding further depth to the team’s capabilities.

NSN Law Firm's transportation practice is highly active in major maritime disputes, covering collisions, salvage operations, P&I claims, pollution incidents, and criminal procedures. The team is also adept at facilitating vessel sales and purchases and is recognised for its robust arbitration and mediation expertise. With 'excellent knowledge of maritime law', Nazlı Selek brings extensive expertise in handling cases involving significant casualties, while Sevilay Kuru is noted for her skill in drafting maritime documents and contracts. Mehmet Nedret Ünlü focuses on transportation and insurance disputes, while Ece Melike Yüce and Mehmet Can Alataş play key roles in the team’s transactional work.

AKT LAW is a leading firm in ship finance, representing major Turkish banks and international financiers. Co-chair Rona Kaspi is lauded as ' a leader in the space' and leverages his deep expertise in maritime contracts to advise shipyards and shipowners. Serra Aksakal, co-head of the practice, is highly regarded for her comprehensive experience across dry shipping matters and transactions. Melek Başak Aldı plays a pivotal role in the practice, focusing on ship purchases, sales, and financing.

Gür Law Firm is a prominent litigator in the maritime space, assisting with the full suite of proceedings, including salvage, pollution, collision, and insurance disputes. Founding partner and team head Tevfik Adnan Gür brings over 30 years of shipping industry expertise, excelling in both complex maritime disputes and M&A transactions Dila Gür is highly regarded for her ‘excellent work’ in marine shipping and insurance disputes. Salih Arif Yarar complements the team with substantial experience in litigation and enforcement matters.

Heuvels Uras is a boutique law firm with notable expertise in shipping and transportation. The team has a solid track record in non-contentious matters, including vessel and yacht purchases, closings, financings, and mortgages. Selin Uras enhances the practice with her deep understanding of shipping and insurance disputes, while Sena Apak Heuvels frequently advises on M&A transactions, international investments, and financings within the transport sector.

TILEGAL - TOPDEMIR INANDIOGLU KOMUC LAW OFFICE's ‘efficient, dedicated, and committed’ transportation practice excels in CMR, marine, and aviation disputes. The team regularly advises leading cargo transport insurers on recourse actions following payouts and supports multinational freight forwarding and logistics companies. Savaş Inandıoğlu pairs strong litigation skills with extensive knowledge of the insurance sector.