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M. Raci ALPER

M. Raci ALPER

Senior Associate

ralper@ersoybilgehan.com

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Profile

Raci specializes in commercial law, dry/wet shipping law, international trade, insurance/reinsurance, environmental law and employment law. He is mainly involved in commercial law in connection with disputes arising out of charterparties such as cargo claims and international trade disputes. He is experienced in emergency response related to marine casualties and pollution, regularly receiving instruction from insurers/reinsurers, P&I clubs and ship owners. He has experience in the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Turkey.

Education

LL.M., University of Southampton, 2011
LL.B., Dokuz Eylul University, 2009
American Collegiate Institute, 2004

Languages

English

Memberships

Admitted to Istanbul Bar

Turkish Maritime Law Association

Practice Areas

  • Administrative & Regulatory Affairs
  • Employment
  • Environmental Law
  • Execution, Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring
  • General Contract Law
  • Hotel & Leisure
  • Insurance & Re-insurance
  • Litigation & Arbitration
  • Maritime, Shipping & Transport
  • Petroleum
  • Real Estate & Construction

Publications

Client Alert:

Further Increase in Marine Pollution Fines

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Marine Pollution Fines More Than Quadrupled for 2019

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PREJUDICIAL USE OF THE SOCIAL MEDIA BY SEAFARERS

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Turkey Requires Ship Recycling Plan under the HK Convention

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MAJOR AMENDMENTS INTRODUCED TO RULES GOVERNING TRAFFIC IN THE TURKISH STRAITS

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THE GOVERNMENT DOUBLED THE MINIMUM LIMITS OF MANDATORY COVER FOR SHORE FACILITIES MARINE POLLUTION LIABILITY INSURANCE

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REVISED ENVIRONMENTAL MARINE POLLUTION FINES FOR 2018

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GOVERNMENT DETERMINED TO CLEAR TURKISH WATERS OF INACTIVE VESSELS

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TURKISH STRAITS: TRANSIT TIME INCREASED TO 168 HOURS

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Requirements for Accredited P&I Clubs Amended

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Turkish Parliament Ratifies the Arrest Convention 1999 and the Maritime Liens and Mortgages Convention 1993

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MLC 2006 Finally Ratified by Turkey

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Turkey Ratifies Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling

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The European List Published: Only Facilities Contained in the List Can Recycle Ships Flying the Flag of an EU Member State

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Revised Environmental Marine Pollution Fines for 2017

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Marine Surveyors and Survey Companies Will Soon Have To Obtain Operating Licences or Face Sanctions

Article:

Turkish Law Remedies for Owners against Time Charterers in Default

Client Alert:

Arbitrator’s Fees Remain Unchanged For Another Year

Client Alert:

Distributor and Lube Oil Licences Expanded to Include the Processing of Waste Lube Oils

Article:

Termination of Employment Agreements in Light of Art. 435 of the Code of Obligations no. 6098

Client Alert:

Q&A on the Enforcement of Foreign Judgments/Awards in Turkey

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