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BIOGRAPHY

Feyzi Erçin is widely recognized as one of Turkey’s leading lawyers in transport and insurance law. A niche practitioner for over three decades, he primarily advises the UK, German, and Swiss insurance and reinsurance markets.

Since 1993, Feyzi has practiced exclusively in transport and insurance law. He is regularly instructed by almost all major London law firms with insurance, aviation, or marine practices, as well as directly by leading reinsurers in London, Germany, and Switzerland.

Feyzi began his career as a shipping lawyer, participating early on in the investigation of major maritime casualties, including the Nassia–Shipbroker collision, the second-worst marine disaster in Turkish waters, while still a trainee solicitor. Over the years, he has acted in a wide range of marine incidents, including total losses, collisions, oil spills, piracy, and salvage operations. He continues to represent major London shipping law firms and UK and Scandinavian P&I Clubs, with extensive experience in defence, cargo claims, and charter party disputes.

Feyzi is also recognised as Turkey’s leading aviation lawyer, with unmatched experience in major losses, ground handling disputes, and airport liability. He has represented London liability underwriters in nearly all total-loss aviation cases involving Turkish aircraft, including the Turkish Airlines loss in Diyarbakır and the Atlasjet loss in Isparta. Feyzi is a regular attendee and speaker at the IATA World Legal Symposium and has also attended and spoken at the Willis Aviation Conference, reflecting his standing in the global aviation law community. His aviation experience spans a wide range of matters, from smuggling and repossession claims to aircraft finance matters, airport terrorist attacks and general aviation accidents.

Since the establishment of EBB Law Firm in 2006, Feyzi has focused a significant part of his practice on insurance and reinsurance law, helping to position the firm as Turkey’s premier insurance law firm representing the interests of insurers and reinsurers. His strong transport background underpins his insurance practice, which now spans energy, property, product recall, and construction risks. Feyzi advises on complex, high-value coverage disputes, acts in defence of liability claims, and handles recourse actions on behalf of (re)insurers. He regularly assists and represents two major Swiss and German insurers with substantial portfolios in Turkey.

Respected for his strategic approach and measured negotiation style, Feyzi combines technical excellence with practicality. He is known for resolving contentious matters through settlement and amicable resolution where possible, while maintaining strong arbitration and litigation capabilities when disputes cannot be avoided.

EDUCATION

  • 1993

    Istanbul University, Faculty of Law

    LL.B.

  • 1988

    American Robert College of Istanbul

LANGUAGES

Turkish · English

TESTIMONIALS

Feyzi Erçin and Pelin Erkut are top-tier aviation lawyers and remain my primary advisers in this jurisdiction.

Legal 500, Transport, 2026

Cagla Usta, Ipek Kaleli, and Feyzi Ercin are always providing first-class service, showcase an addiction to work, and are able to work under time pressure on difficult and comprehensive topics. Also open for discussions during the collection of information.

Legal 500, Insurance, 2026

Feyzi Erçin and his fantastic team can assist clients on any aviation-related matter in Türkiye. They are extremely knowledgeable and very responsible.

Legal 500, Transport, 2025

Feyzi Erçin is our go-to lawyer when it comes to aviation-related instructions requiring assistance in Türkiye.

Legal 500, Transport, 2025

Feyzi Erçin and Pelin Erkut have a clear eye for detail and have provided invaluable advice.

Legal 500, Insurance, 2024