We are delighted to announce that Günel İsmayilbayli has joined Esin Attorney Partnership as Counsel to establish and lead our Azerbaijan Desk.
About Günel İsmayilbayli
Günel’s distinguished legal journey began at Baku State University Faculty of Law, followed by an LL.M. in International Law from the Illinois Institute of Technology – Chicago-Kent College of Law. She launched her professional career at the American Bar Association (ABA ROLI), where she served as both an attorney and program director, spearheading international projects and advising multinational clients.
With deep expertise in commercial law, corporate law and civil law, Günel has successfully represented clients in sophisticated matters. Her experience spans multiple sectors—from energy to healthcare—supporting companies with corporate structuring, company formations, and dispute resolution.
A New Chapter for Esin Attorney Partnership
Günel’s appointment marks a strategic milestone for Esin, reinforcing our commitment to serving clients in and from Azerbaijan. With her profound understanding of Azerbaijan’s legal landscape and dynamics, Günel will deliver direct, efficient, and tailored legal support—bridging local insight with international standards.
Günel is fluent in Azerbaijani, Russian, English and Turkish.
Günel shared her excitement about joining Esin Attorney Partnership with the following words:
“I am truly excited and honored to begin this new chapter. Esin stands out with its forward-thinking vision, strong ethical values, and international outlook. Becoming a member of such a dynamic and inspiring team is a privilege. I am confident that the synergy between our combined expertise shaped by a global perspective, will translate into meaningful, forward-looking solutions for our clients.”
Eren Kurşun, Esin’s Managing Partner, shared his thoughts on Günel’s appointment and the establishment of the Azerbaijan Desk:
“We have been helping our Azerbaijani clients with their work outside of Azerbaijan and non-Azerbaijani clients with their work in Azerbaijan. Now it is time for us to do both with full dedication and capacity. We are extremely lucky to have a distinguished colleague like Günel on board to lead this initiative. Welcome Günel!”
We look forward to the impactful work ahead under Günel’s leadership and guidance.
