Esin Attorney Partnership, member firm of Baker Mckenzie International, a Swiss Verein, is established in 1997. It is based in Istanbul employing over 100 lawyers including 17 partners.

Focusses / specialisms                                                                                                                                       

As one of the strongest firms in turkey, it is active in all areas of financial and corporate law. It is a market leader in banking, capital markets and M&A.

Banking is a prominent area for the firm, where it advises large, international clients, as well as local institutions, as borrowers and lenders, in acquisition finance, securitization, Islamic finance, loans and credit facilities.

The capital markets department is active in debt and equity markets, advising representing underwriters in Eurobond issues and green bonds. The team also advises clients in IPO’s and secondary offerings.

M&A work is a standout area for the firm, working on innovative deals for the jurisdiction on both buyer and sale side transactions.

The projects department is active in finance and development, representing sponsors and project companies. Work includes cross-border financing and PPP’s.

Key clients

The firm worked for banks like JP Morgan, Akbank and BNP Paribas. It advised Turkish conglomerate Koc Holding, ICT ICTA and Enerjisa Group.

Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)

Bank lending: Borrower side

"They give 24 hours, 7 days service whenever needed. Their approach and attitude are very professional and kind."

Bank lending: Lender side

"They guide well without leaving any room for questioning further."

Banking and finance

"We are working with Muhsin Keskin as the head of the banking & finance team of Esin Attorney Partnership. He has a deep knowledge of banking and finance law-related matters. He has the ability to address complex situations and explore new structures. Also, while making necessary assessment to find legal solutions, he considers business needs as well. He is a really client-friendly, always accessible, hard-working, professional and disciplined legal adviser with a good attitude. He leads the banking & finance team of the law firm and the team members we are in contact with also display the similar attitudes to Mr Keskin."

Capital markets

"They are extremely up to date about the legislation and procedures. They are well organised, punctual in meeting the deadlines and easy to work with."

Capital markets: Debt

Experienced, knowledgeable, collaborative, accessible."

"They were easy to communicate with; gave clear, accurate information and opinions; were ready to discuss questions or give alternatives; facilitated decision-making; facilitated our contact with London when needed."

M&A

"Very responsive, solution-oriented, great characters to work with, very high integrity and professionalism."

"Very well versed in Turkish corporate law. Very good at analysing and managing interdependencies between corporate, stock listing and anti-trust law."

Project development

"They are quick and make to-the-point comments. They have expertise and good knowledge about the implementations in the sector."

Project finance

"Positive and supportive attitude, diligent work."