Based in Istanbul, Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı is a full-service firm founded in 2007, that employs approximately 80 lawyers, including eight partners. It is part of several legal associations including South East Europe Legal Group, Energy Law Group and Cathay Associates, to name a few.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a notable financial and corporate offering, advising in banking, capital markets and projects. The firm is particularly well known for its Islamic financing and M&A work.

The banking team is very capable, advising clients on complex loan agreements, refinancing deals and project finance.  A notable area of work for the firm is Islamic finance, where it has experience introducing new products to the market. 

The firm known for its M&A practice, where it assists on cross-border deals for local and international clients. It advises buyers and sellers on strategic and private equity acquisitions. 

Projects work stands out of its energy and infrastructure departments. The energy team advises on power, natural gas, renewables and nuclear energy projects. The infrastructure team has good experience with PPP projects, in particular infrastructure related to energy projects.

Key clients

Among the clients of the firm are ORIX, QTerminals, Aquaman and Murat Can Ertöz, Blutv, Ema Kimya, Glencore and TPI Composites.

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Financial services regulatory

"They are knowledgeable efficient and very responsive."

Private equity

"Well-organized, trustworthy, has a very strong partner in deals on the table, detail-oriented, strategic thinking."