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At BB Partners Law Firm, we offer our clients professional, fast, and solution-oriented legal consultancy services. We meticulously work on each case, aiming to achieve the best possible outcome.

End to End Legal Support

We support every stage of the transport process, from contract negotiation to final delivery, across all modes of transport.

Commercially Grounded

We align legal advice with commercial realities and operational priorities, with a fast, responsive and decisive approach.

International Network

We manage multi jurisdictional matters with our trusted global connections.

Risk Focused

We proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure smooth operations.

fields of activity

At BB Partners Law Firm, we provide comprehensive and solution-oriented legal consultancy services to our clients both nationally and internationally.

Maritime Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Advising and representing clients in a wide range of maritime disputes...
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Shipping and Yacht Transactions

Advising on the sale and purchase of vessels and yachts...
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International Transport and Trade Law

Providing legal support across all modes of transport...
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Insurance, Claims and Risk Management

Advising on insurance and reinsurance matters...
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Corporate and Commercial Advisory

Providing legal support on corporate structuring...
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publications

Tax Policy Developments in the Yachting Sector | Featured in 7Deniz Magazine
An article authored by Betül Pınarbaşı, Founder of our firm, titled “The Impact of Tax Policies on the Yachting Sector”…
7deniz New: A New Horizon in Ship Sale or Merely a By Product?
An article authored by Betül Pınarbaşı, Founder of our firm, titled “A Comparison of BIMCO SHIPSALE 22 and the NSF…
Ship Arrest in Turkey Explained — LA Global Currents Podcast /w Betül Pınarbaşı
In the first episode of the YouTube series LA Global Currents, produced by the LA Marine team at Lester Aldridge…
Maritime Update Türkiye | Seafarers’ Daily Subsistence Allowance Increased 
Pursuant to the decision published in the Official Gazette dated 13 March 2026, the daily cash subsistence allowance payable to…
From Legislation to Practice: Environmental Pollution Penalties in Turkish Seas
Betül Pınarbaşı, Founder of our firm, recently delivered a webinar in collaboration with the Koster Shipowners and Operators Association titled…
Turkish Lloyd’s IACS Membership: A Remarkable Achievement
We are delighted to announce that Turkish Lloyd, a distinguished institution founded in 1968, has been officially accepted as a…
Constitutional Court Annuls Provision on Annual Paid Leave under the Maritime Labour Law
The Constitutional Court, by its decision numbered 2022/154 E. and 2024/33 K., has annulled paragraph 7 of Article 40 of…
The Law Amending the Turkish Civil Aviation Law and Certain Other Laws
Publication in the Official Gazette dated July 9, 2024 (No. 32597), introduces significant regulations closely affecting the maritime sector. Key…
A 58.46% Surge in Administrative Fines in 2024
With the recent publication of the "Communiqué on Administrative Fines Pursuant to Environmental Law No. 2872" in the Official Gazette…
Regulation on the Prevention of Collisions at Sea Enters into Force
With the publication in the Official Gazette dated 12 March 2024 (No. 32487), the former “Rules for the Prevention of…
Legislative Amendments Have Been Made to VAT Refund Requests in International Transportation Activities
Feb 23, 2024 On January 18, 2024, the "Communiqué on Amendment to the Value Added Tax General Implementation Communiqué Regarding…
Key Amendments to the Regulation on Ship Scrapping Incentives for Turkish Flagged Vessels
Significant amendments have been introduced to the Regulation on the Incentivisation of the Construction of New Ships to Replace Scrapped…
Daily Subsistence Allowance for Seafarers Determined
The Seafarers’ Subsistence Allowance Determination Committee of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security convened on 19 February 2025 and…
Türkiye Introduces 8% Special Consumption Tax on Certain Marine Vessels
A Presidential Decree published in the Official Gazette dated 6 September 2025 numbered 33009 has introduced an 8 percent Special…
Waves of Change: The EU Emissions Trading System
Introduction The EU Emissions Trading System, initially established in 2005 to address greenhouse gas emissions, has undergone a transformative expansion.…
Ship-Sourced Marine Pollution in Türkiye
2026 Marine Pollution Fines Tariff The Communiqué on Administrative Fines to be Imposed pursuant to Article 20 of the Environmental…
MARINE POLLUTION IN TÜRKIYE: ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK 
INTRODUCTION Marine pollution is critically important for both environmental sustainability and the protection of marine ecosystems. Türkiye, with its strategic…
Sanctions Update | Temporary OFAC Licenses for Russian and Iranian Cargoes
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a series of general licenses in…
Addressing Compliance Challenges: Insights into the BIMCO CII Operating Clause for Sustainable Shipping
Introduction: The Beginning of 2023 marked the commencement of a new regulatory era for cargo, RoPax, and cruise ships, with…
Sailing Towards Sustainability: Navigating Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategies
In the face of a global climate crisis, industries worldwide are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint, and…