Esenyel & Partners Awarded Great Place to Work Certification

Esenyel & Partners, one of Türkiye’s leading maritime law firms, has been awarded the Great Place to Work Certification following an independent assessment based on direct team feedback.

The certification recognises the firm’s structured organisational model, international working framework, and long-term investment in professional development. It reflects a workplace culture built on trust, institutional continuity, and high-performance legal practice.

A Leading Maritime Law Firm in Türkiye with International Reach

Recognised for its expertise in maritime and shipping law, Esenyel & Partners manages complex, multi-jurisdictional matters including:

• Shipping disputes
• Marine insurance claims
• Casualty investigations
• Charterparty disputes
• Regulatory and compliance advisory

With offices in Istanbul, Dubai, and Germany, the firm operates an integrated cross-border structure, enabling efficient coordination in international maritime disputes and multi-legal-system proceedings.

This international model strengthens decision-making consistency while providing early responsibility and international exposure to junior lawyers, supporting sustainable talent development within the firm.

Institutional Strength and Sectoral Leadership

Esenyel & Partners maintains active representation in international and national maritime platforms. Senior team members hold decision-making roles within organisations such as BIMCO and leadership positions within maritime law committees of the Istanbul Bar.

Through structured university collaborations, the firm also contributes to the transition from legal education to practice, reinforcing technical capacity and institutional depth.

Commenting on the certification, Founding Partner Selçuk Esenyel stated:

“Our organisational structure ensures consistency, technical strength, and coordinated cross-border legal service delivery. Continuity of knowledge and depth of teams remain the foundation of our practice.”

The Great Place to Work Certification is granted by Great Place to Work, a globally recognised authority on workplace culture, based on trust, fairness, professional respect, and organisational cohesion.