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Lex Mundi, DWF, ISDA, ICMA, ILSA
Turkish, English, French, German
Pekin & Pekin is a leading full-service law firm based in Istanbul, distinguished by its rich heritage since its founding in 1971. With over five decades of experience, the firm has been at the forefront of shaping Türkiye’s legal landscape through innovative strategies and a steadfast commitment to excellence.
Recognized as a market leader in capital markets, Pekin & Pekin advises on the full spectrum of complex transactions, including Islamic finance, debt and equity issuances, derivatives, structured products, and cryptocurrency offerings. The firm’s expertise extends to obtaining approvals from key regulatory authorities such as the Capital Markets Board (CMB) and the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA), and providing counsel on investigations conducted by these bodies.
In addition, Pekin & Pekin offers market-leading capabilities in banking and finance, having pioneered advisory services for significant cross-border financings in Türkiye. Its dedicated team is trusted by global institutions, banks, and investment firms to navigate the most sophisticated financial transactions with precision and insight.
Rooted in a legacy of innovation and adaptability, Pekin & Pekin continues to evolve in line with global and domestic developments, consistently delivering tailored legal solutions to meet the dynamic needs of its clients.
- Banking
- Capital markets: Debt
- Capital markets: Derivatives
- Capital markets: Equity
- Capital markets: High yield
- Competition
- Financial restructuring
- Financial services regulatory
- Hedge funds
- Investment funds
- Islamic finance
- M&A
- PPP/PFI
- Private equity
- Private equity funds
- Project bonds
- Project finance
- Real estate finance
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Securitisation
- Structured finance/securitisation
- Trade finance
- CLO/CDO
Fethi Pekin (Managing Partner)
Contact person
E: fpekin@pekin-pekin.com
Core Expertise:
Banking & Finance, Government Affairs, Media & Sports
Assigned Practice Areas:
Bank Finance and Regulation; Banking and Financial Services; Capital Markets; Financial Technology; Government Affairs; Media, Entertainment and Sports; Corporate and Securities; Compliance and Risk Management
Orkun Özkan (Managing Partner)
Contact person
E: oozkan@pekin-pekin.com
Core Expertise:
M&A, Corporate, Capital Markets, Cybersecurity, Family Office, Compliance, Media & Sports
Assigned Practice Areas:
Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate and Securities; Capital Markets; Cyber Security; Data Privacy; E-Commerce; Media, Entertainment and Sports; Cross Border Investments; Private Equity; Venture Capital; Compliance and Risk Management; Antitrust and Competition
Erden Gürden (Senior Partner)
E: egurden@pekin-pekin.com
Core Expertise:
Litigation, Arbitration, Employment, Insurance, Disputes, Mediation
Assigned Practice Areas:
Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution; Labor and Employment; Insurance Reinsurance; Toxic Tort and Products Liability; Compliance and Risk Management (dispute side); Cross-Border Investigations; Transportation; Admiralty and Maritime; Trusts and Estates
Güryay Bingöl (Senior Partner)
E: gbingol@pekin-pekin.com
Core Expertise:
Energy, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Competition, Tech, IP, Compliance, Commercial
Assigned Practice Areas:
Energy and Natural Resources; Renewable Energy; Oil and Gas; Construction and Infrastructure; Real Estate; Antitrust and Competition; Technology; Intellectual Property; Nanotechnologies; Telecommunications; Outsourcing; Environmental; Climate Change; Waste and Remediation; Manufacturing; Consumer Products
Fırat Yalçın (Senior Partner)
E: fyalcin@pekin-pekin.com
Core Expertise:
M&A, Corporate, Contracts, Compliance, Litigation, Tax, Employment
Assigned Practice Areas:
Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate and Securities; Contracts; Tax; Labor and Employment; Insolvency, Bankruptcy and Restructuring; Project Finance; Investment Funds and Asset Management; Exempt Organizations and Not Profits; Cross Border Investments; ESG; Compliance and Risk Management
Mete Yegin (Senior Partner)
E: myegin@pekin-pekin.com
Core Expertise:
Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Project Finance, Islamic Finance, Derivatives, E-Commerce
Assigned Practice Areas:
Bank Finance and Regulation; Banking and Financial Services; Capital Markets; Project Finance; Islamic Finance; Derivatives; E-Commerce; Automotive; Aviation
Mert Tezcan (Partner)
E: mtezcan@pekin-pekin.com
Core Expertise:
Litigation, Disputes, Sports, Tax Litigation, Arbitration, Labour, Real Estate, Insurance, Consumer
Assigned Practice Areas:
Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution; Media, Entertainment and Sports (Sports Law); Labor and Employment; Real Estate; Construction and Infrastructure; Insurance Reinsurance; Consumer Products; Tax; Transportation
Esra Tunçay (Partner)
E: etuncay@pekin-pekin.com
Core Expertise:
M&A, Corporate, Contracts, Data Protection, Energy
Assigned Practice Areas:
Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate and Securities; Contracts; Data Privacy; Energy and Natural Resources; Renewable Energy; Agribusiness, Food and Beverage; Biofuels; Mining and Metals; Outsourcing; Telecommunications
