Kilinc Law & Consulting is a Turkish law firm established in 2014. The firm has its headquarters in Istanbul from where it provides legal advice to domestic and international clients. The firm has a team of Turkish qualified legal practitioners managed by Partner Habip Tas. The firm is particularly known for its work in the M&A sector where it advises clients on acquisitions and financial investments.
Highlights
The firm advised Turkcell Telecommunications on the €100 million
ECA backed non-recourse financing backed by Swedish Export Agency EKN provided by HSBC Bank Middle East.
The firm also advised Kızılay İçecek Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi on its acquisition of 100% stake in DGNY Tarım ve Hayvancılık Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Şirketi.
Key clients
BUPA ACIBADEM GROUP, Mersin International Port, Nordex, SOCAR Group Companies [SOCAR Turkey Enerji A.Ş. & subsidiaries and affiliates], Turkic Investment Fund, and Turkcell Telecommunications.
Testimonials
“They are a great team, knowledgeable, and working for high profile clients on large mandates.”- Investment funds Client
“Kilinc Law & Consulting distinguishes itself through its strong sectoral expertise in energy and cross-border M&A. Their team combines in-depth knowledge of Turkish regulatory frameworks with a practical, commercially oriented approach that adds real value to complex transactions. We particularly appreciate their responsiveness, clarity in communication and strategic thinking, especially in matters involving geopolitical sensitivities and sanctions. They’ve proven to be reliable and proactive partners, able to integrate well into a multi-jurisdiction advisory team and contribute meaningfully to high-pressure, high-value negotiations.” - M&A Client
“Hardworking and dedicated team. Positive attitude.” - Private equity Client
“Clearly communicating, nice to work with, very knowledgeable.” – Gökçe ERGÜN
“From our experience working closely with Seray Özsoy in the context of the Lukoil Neftohim Burgas transaction, I can confidently say she brings exceptional value to high-stakes, cross-border matters. Seray combines deep technical expertise in M&A and energy with strong commercial awareness and a practical, solutions-oriented mindset. What stands out most is her ability to navigate complex regulatory and geopolitical issues with clarity and precision, while always remaining focused on the client’s strategic objectives. She is responsive, highly organised, and consistently proactive qualities that are essential in dynamic, multi-jurisdictional transactions like this one. Her leadership and coordination within the Kilinç team have been seamless, and she has proven to be a reliable and trusted counterpart throughout the process. Working with Seray gives us confidence that Turkish legal aspects of the deal are being handled at the highest standard of professionalism and expertise.” - Seray Özsoy
“Duygu is an excellent lawyer. She has a very sharp business mindset. She has excellent client management and team building skills.” – Duygu Doğan Şahiner
