Founded by Ismail Esin in 1997, Esin is a 40-lawyer firm with practices in the areas of corporate and M&A, real estate, dispute resolution and competition law.

"Istanbul is an increasingly important hub for global business," said chairman of Bakers' executive committee, Eduardo Leite.

"By entering an exclusive arrangement with one of Istanbul's leading law firms we are underlining our commitment to being able to serve our clients in those markets in which they are growing their businesses, while strengthening our ability to help Turkish clients take advantage of the opportunities beyond their borders."