Türkiye

Founded in 2011, İçtem Legal is a full-service firm with an office in Istanbul. It is a member of InterLeges a legal alliance with global connections.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is recognized for its work in banking and M&A.

Banking work includes advice to borrowers and lenders in local and cross-border financing.

Key clients

Notable clients for the firm include Credit Suisse, European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, Turbomach. It also assists Turkish subsidiaries Volvo Financial Services and Danone Group Companies.

Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)

M&A

"Strategic thinking, diligence, responsiveness, execution."

İnal Ünver Attorney Partnership, formerly Inal Kama Avukatlik until October 2020, and prior to that Bilgiҫ Avukatlık Ortaklığı in 2019, is an Istanbul based law firm. It had been the partner firm of global firm Norton Rose Fulbright up until September 2021.

Focusses / specialisms

The banking team is well regarded, advising clients on cross-border financing, loan restructuring and loan issues, as well as Islamic finance.

The M&A team advises on cross border deals. Stand out sector strengths include fintech, green finance and technology.

Key clients

Key clients for the firm include conglomerates like Koç Holding and its subsidiaries Avis Greece, AES Entek and Migors. Other clients include, Sandstorm Gold and Brookfield.

Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)

Bank lending: Borrower side

"They are well equipped and have significant experience in this type of project and therefore are able to provide timely and valuable advice."

Aksu Çalışkan Beygo Law Partnership (ASC Law) is a full-service Turkish law firm founded in 2001 by Murat Aksu, Zeki Çalışkan and Okan Beygo. The firm is headquartered in Levent /Istanbul. The firm boast of having more than 80 qualified Turkish lawyers with experience in providing legal services to prominent financial institutions and corporations. The firm is very active and well known for its exceptional practice in banking and finance but also has good capabilities in debt and equity capital markets, M&A and project developments.

Highlights 

The firm advised TC Ziraat Bankası on its $742 million and €884 million Syndicated Term Loan Facility provided by a consortium of banks with Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC, Emirates NBD Capital Limited as the joint coordinators, Emirates NBD Capital Limited, Standard Chartered Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, London Branch as the ESG Coordinators and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. as the Facility Agent.

The firm also advised Altınay Savunma Teknolojileri on its $50 million Initial Public Offering of shares on BIST Stars Market.

The firm advised Kalyon Güneş Teknolojileri Üretim on its $4902 million Initial Public Offering of shares on BIST Stars Market.

Key clients  

Alcazar Energy Partners, Altınay Savunma Teknolojileri, Osmanlı Yatırım Menkul Değerler, TC Ziraat Bankası, and Türkiye İş Bankası.

Testimonials  

“They are very corporate - they answer our questions in a timely manner and provide us with satisfactory and useful information. They are sincere and always support us legally.” – Equity Capital markets Client

“He provides very fast and legally satisfying information. He is always ready to answer our questions and always ready to help us.” - Aras Coşkun

(2024/2025)

"ASC Law excels in handling complex projects with precision and efficiency. Their expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts for major aviation and energy projects is exceptional. Their deep legal and technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and attention to detail consistently meet our high standards. The team's versatility and commitment to client needs make them a top choice for this type of work." - Energy Project Development Client

"What we appreciate most about ASC Law is their unparalleled expertise and deep understanding of the energy sector. Their team stands out due to their ability to provide comprehensive and strategic legal guidance, tailored to our specific needs.  ASC Law's approach is highly collaborative, ensuring clear communication and a thorough understanding of our objectives. The team's meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills have consistently ensured compliance with intricate energy regulations and industry best practices." - Energy Project Development Client

"They are fast, reliable and provide high quality services." - Private Equity Client

"They are full knowledge about project finance, very constructive and customer focused." - Project Finance Client

“He is highly smart and responsive, listens very well and comes up with highly useful solutions.” - Can Payal

“Fulya Sert Topçu is exceptionally responsive and accessible at any time. She consistently provides solution-oriented advice. Her commitment to delivering practical solutions and her extensive knowledge in the field ensure that our transactions are handled with the highest level of professionalism and competence.” - Fulya Sert Topçu

“Levent's expertise spans across drafting and negotiating complex agreements, with a particular focus on energy projects, including renewables, hydro plants, and public-private partnerships such as airports and malls. His profound understanding of both legal and technical aspects of these sectors enables him to provide highly specialized advice, ensuring precision and strategic thinking in every project he undertakes.” - Levent Yetkil

“Customer focused, well knowledgeable and accessible.” Levent Yetkil

Based in Istanbul, full-service law firm, Bozoğlu İzgi Attorney Partnership, was founded in 2013.

Focusses/specialisms

The firm is known for its M&A and project development work with a particular focus in the energy sector. The firm represents clients in a matter of sectors including pharmaceuticals, energy, and mining.

Key clients

The firm has working relationships with clients such as Merck, AbbVie, Nivea Beiersdorf Turkey, Herbalife Nutrition, LR Health and Beauty, Bayer, FarmaMondo, Excelya Turkey, Bausch and Lomb, Astellas, Santa Farma, Alternatif Enerji and MS Pharma.

Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)  

During the research period, the firm advised in energy project development deals.

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Banking and finance                                                                                     

"Supportive and meticulous."

Financial services regulatory                                                                                               

"They work with lawyers who are experts in their field. Feedback and communication is very good. They are result oriented and detail oriented."

M&A                                                                                       

"Client and detail oriented. Very knowledgeable in corporate law. They provide a premium service."

"Practical and client oriented."

"They had been leading us well regarding competition rules as well as commercial regulations."

Private equity                                                                                    

"BozogluIzgi Attorney is really responsive and thorough; they are very clear with their assessments and always happy to help with our questions. They have aided us on several corporate matters."

Project development: Energy                                               

"First of all, they have a very dynamic team, they are very experienced in the energy sector and their ability to take action very quickly are the three most important characteristics of the company."

"Their business-minded approach is the most add-value aspect in an M&A process. They have a very good understanding of where our interest really stands. We also appreciate their diligent working style and good command of our legal issues."

Necdet Can Artüz      

"He is generally well versed in the subject. He's a good leader. Very good at coordination. Expert in direct selling. Very good in commercial dispute processes."

"Expert in his field. High communication skills. Evaluation and predictions are on point."

Sevi Bozoğlu

"Practical and client oriented."

Feridun Izgi   

"Always accessible, very proficient in his expertise, high problem-solving skills."

Mehmet Feridun Izgi 

"Always accessible, very proficient in his expertise, high problem-solving skills."

"Commercial-minded lawyer while sticking to ethics of law perfectly. He is very good on competition rules and regulations as well as M&A structurings."

"First of all, he has very strong communication skills and manages the process in a very transparent way."

"Feridun has a client-oriented approach and a very good understanding of what are our business needs. He is a hands-on partner and always follows closely what his team is doing regarding our projects. In addition, his selection of team members assigned our projects has always provided us with positive results."

Fatma Kucuktuncay  

"Very supportive."

"She is very responsive and is always willing to help on our queries."

CE Partners is a leading Turkish law firm established in 2011 and has since been working in cooperation with Clifford Chance. The Istanbul-headquartered firm has competent Turkish qualified legal practitioners, notably partner Itır Çiftçi and Sait Eryılmaz. The deal team regularly advises large international and Turkish banks, government entities and companies in banking, debt and equity capital markets, M&A and projects work. The team has great capabilities in Türkiye achieving top tier ranking across relevant practice areas.

Highlights 

The firm advised UK Export Finance (UKEF) and Standard Chartered Bank with the €249 million UKEF and KUKE-covered green financing to Kalyon Enerji,

The firm advised BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs International, JP Morgan Securities and Deutsche Bank among others as joint bookrunners on a $500 million senior secured notes issued by WE Soda Holdings Investment.

In M&A the firm recently advised Actera Group on the acquisition of Vector Yatırım Holding and Tam Finans Faktoring by MNT-Halan.

Key clients  

Actis, Arçelik, HSBC, Rönesans Holding and Türkiye Wealth Fund.

Testimonials  

“Their team demonstrated exceptional command over complex legal structures.” – Project finance Client

“They maintained high responsiveness across multiple stakeholders.” – Project finance Client

“Their advice extended beyond legal drafting to strategic risk mitigation.” – Project finance Client

“Sait Eryılmaz, Basar Kirka, and Melisa Mengü consistently led key workstreams with professionalism and clarity. Their ability to work across jurisdictions, manage multi-party negotiations, and deliver under pressure was repeatedly praised by sponsors.” – Project finance Client

“What impressed us most is the combination of deep project finance expertise and strong commercial acumen. The team has an exceptional ability to anticipate lender sensitivities while ensuring the sponsor’s strategic objectives remain intact. They are highly responsive and available, often going beyond expectations to address urgent issues. Their advice is consistently clear, pragmatic, and solution-oriented, not just theoretical. They also demonstrate strong cross-border coordination, leveraging Clifford Chance’s global network while providing highly tailored local insight. This blend makes them stand out as a trusted partner for sponsors in large-scale infrastructure financings.” – Project finance Client

“We are very much satisfied with CE Partners’ service.  We benefit from their cross-border capabilities, experience due to involvement in nearly all major financings in Turkey and commercial approach.  We feel that we can always rely on their legal advice.  They are good at turning their technical legal capabilities to practical solutions.” – Restructuring Client

“"Basar played a central role in drafting and revising critical legal documents. He ensured smooth communication and alignment across stakeholders: Basar was instrumental in pushing documents to execution." - Project finance Client

“Başar has shown an exceptional blend of legal expertise and commercial acumen. His knowledge of Turkish law as it applies to complex project documents is outstanding, and he has an impressive ability to interpret and explain local legal nuances in a way that is practical and actionable for sponsors. He also has a very commercial mindset, consistently aligning legal advice with the financial and strategic objectives of the project. His clarity, responsiveness, and proactive approach make him a highly reliable advisor in high-stakes transactions.” - Project finance Client

“We know that Başar has long term experience in the banking and finance area and is one of the key contacts in the market.  Also, he always finds solutions that work for all parties when negotiations are locked. He is also easy to reach and always willing to assist us.  He is good at overall transaction management and able to maintain good relationship with all parties involved.” - Project finance Client

Hansu is a Turkish leading full-service law firm established in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Istanbul and has offices in London in addition to having cooperation with leading offices in major cities such as Ankara and Izmir. The firm provides legal services to both domestic and international clients. The deal team in Istanbul is led by managing partners Omer Faruk Hansu and Ata Torun. The firm has a focus on M&A transactions with peculiar strength in mining and energy industry sectors. The firm also advises on project transactions.

Highlights 

The firm advised a client on its $10 million acquisition of shares in a company in Austria. The firm assisted with the legal due diligence and reviewed the transactional documents.

In project development, the firm advised a client on the development of a residential real estate project by a prominent Turkish construction company.

Testimonials 

“Hansu has better returns.” Financial Services regulatory Client

“They are solution-oriented, know how to reach a resolution quickly, and offer practical solutions.” – M&A Client

“What stood out to me about Hansu Law Office was their deep understanding of expropriation law and their strategic approach to negotiation. They didn’t just accept the initial offer from the authorities, they thoroughly evaluated the true market value of my land, brought in independent experts when needed, and persistently pushed for a fair outcome. Their communication was always clear and professional, and I felt fully supported throughout the process. The team’s dedication, legal expertise, and no-nonsense attitude truly set them apart.” – Project finance Client

“He knows Turkish and International Jurisdiction and is capable of describing it openly.” – Ata Torun

“He quickly engages in reasoning and develops solutions tailored to the situation at hand.” - Ömer Faruk Hansu

“Ömer Faruk Hansu, as the managing partner, is truly a dealmaker. He combines legal expertise with sharp negotiation skills and a strategic mindset. He immediately understood the complexity of my case and focused on securing the best possible outcome. His intelligence, confidence, and ability to think several steps ahead made a real difference. You can tell he’s not just a lawyer he’s a problem-solver who knows how to get results.” - Ömer Faruk Hansu

Miran Legal is a Turkish independent law firm founded in 2017 by Mustafa Aksarayli. The firm is headquartered in Istanbul with offices in Ankara and Izmir, among others. The team consists of well-seasoned legal professionals led by Ceren Şanlı Budak. The firm advises both domestic and international clients on legal transactions and offers quality, fast and effective solutions to their clients. The Turkish team is known for its banking practice where it mainly on loan transactions.

Highlights

The firm advised Eroğlu Holding on the $50 million, $15 million and $10 million financings provided by Arab African International Bank.

Key clients  

DNM Textile San. Ve Tic and Eroğlu Holding.

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

Koç Attorneys at Law is a Turkish independent law firm headquartered in Istanbul. The firm has offices in Bodrum and Antalya. The firm advises on a broad spectrum of business law issues. The firm has a team of Turkish legal professionals with expertise in advising both local and international legal transactions. The team is led by managing partner Alper Koç. The firm is particularly known for its M&A practice where it advises mostly on financial investments.

Key clients  

Ecomercek Analiz ve Danışmanlık Hizmetleri, MBC Group - Middle East Broadcasting Center, Milvus Robotic, O3 Medya and QInvest Portföy Yönetimi.

Testimonials

(2024/2025)

"They were on time well prepared. The team is experienced and well educated." (M&A Client)

"They are incredibly personable, thorough and always happy to help." (M&A Client)

Güleryüz Partners is an Istanbul-headquartered full-service law firm established in 2015. The firm also has an office in Ankara. The firm is member of Eurojuris International, enabling it to connect with other law firms and offer legal services to clients in more than 50 jurisdictions. The firm has a team of about 20 Turkish qualified legal professionals with experience in advising on local and international transactions. The firm is particularly known for its banking and M&A practice.

 Highlights 

The firm advised Mercan Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret on its $1 million acquisition of 30% stake in Fevup Brands.

Key clients  

Mercan Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret and Tiryaki Agro Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret.

Testimonials 

"They can evaluate every process from 360 degrees and be prepared for various alternatives. In addition to their very valuable immediate legal support, they also provide advice by considering many angles, including secondary legal impacts, relationship with counterparties and authorities, other potential consequences of each decision etc." (Banking Client)

"Güleryüz Partners has a business-mind as well as being always dependable regarding correct legal advice. Their assistance in structuring the deal does not solely rely on legal terms and how the process should be run on a legal end but are also very quick to respond to the requests regarding the business aspect of the deal." (Banking Client)

"Very professional services, good inter-cultural communication, excellent services." (Restructuring Client)

“Yasemin is always responsive, very well at meeting deadlines and is able to find a compromise in matters that sometimes seem like a deal-breaker on a business end. She is able to set the tone in a discussion and is very persuasive as to structuring a deal.” - Yasemin Keskin, Firm Senior Associate

“Excellent communicator She perfectly understands the needs of our firm and adapts to it, taking into account a business perspective (not just legal). She is one of the best legal advisors I have worked with worldwide.” Yasemin Keskin, Firm Senior Associate

“Zahide is very well educated, had in depth experience, very focused, able to evaluate situations from very broad perspectives, add great value not only with her legal advice but also with her ability to negotiate fairly that makes her to be respected a lot by her counterparties.” - Zahide Altunbas Sancak, Firm Partner 

KECO Legal is an Istanbul-based independent law firm based in Istanbul established in 2019. and supports its clients in all key areas of law. The firm provides legal services with a client-oriented perspective and provides legal solutions from an effective and commercial point of view. The deal team is made up of prominent young and vibrant legal practitioners who are expert in their respective practice with specialty in solving complex legal issues. The firm is known for its practice in banking and M&A.

​ Highlights

The firm advised Kabkom and its shareholders in acquisition by Hexpol AB of 80% share capital in Kabkom.

The firm also advised Cypher Games and its founders as lead transaction counsel in its bridge investment round, securing an aggregate investment of $10 million.

Key clients  

Constructor, Hiwell, Kabkom, Param, and Teknochem.

Testimonials

“They’re always fast and excellent negotiators. In situations where I would normally settle for lower terms, they help me stand my ground and secure much better deals. At the same time, their global law firm network enables us to operate internationally and manage cross-border legal matters effectively.” – Investment funds Client

“Excellent services. They are fast and they know what they are doing.” – M&A Client

“They are fast and practical.” – M&A Client

“What makes them stand out is the quality of their legal services at an international standard while their prices are competitive similar to local firms. Their partners are always reachable and hands-on, while their associate team is responsive and knowledgeable.  KECO overall have a solution-oriented approach and provide commercially viable solutions for complex legal matters that we encounter.” – M&A Client

“What stands out about KECO Legal is the responsiveness of the entire team, their strict adherence to deadlines, and their strong commercial awareness. During negotiations, they don't just assess issues from a purely legal perspective but also provide comprehensive evaluations that take into account the client's broader commercial interests. This ability to balance legal precision with commercial practicality adds significant value to their support.” – M&A Client

“What truly sets them apart, however, is their deep experience with startups, scale-ups, and M&A transactions. Despite having U.S. local counsel involved, I place such strong trust in KECO Legal that I do not move forward on any key strategic matters without first consulting them.” – M&A Client

“Exceptionally responsive, commercially pragmatic, and fluent in cross-border M&A.” - M&A Client

“He knows how to be strategic for the business decisions and success. He work not for higher profits, but for the success of the business — which makes them the kind of partner you’ll want to work with for many years.” – Berk Cin

“He is practical and hands on.” – Berk Cin  

“Berk Cin couples deep technical know-how with swift, reliable responsiveness—he anticipates issues, proposes pragmatic solutions, and keeps communication clear and timely.” – Berk Cin

“Ozkan has an extensive legal and business background with extensive market knowledge in Turkey. He possesses great communication and negotiation skills, which is very critical as a financial advisor to have on our side on the deal.” – Özkan Özdoğan

“Özkan Özdoğan is highly regarded for his ability to navigate complex negotiations with a calm and composed approach, consistently securing strong outcomes for his clients. His in-depth knowledge across various legal domains allows him to deliver well-rounded and insightful advice. Coupled with his entrepreneurial mindset, he goes beyond standard legal guidance to offer strategic, client-specific solutions that align with broader business objectives.” – Özkan Özdoğan

“He stands out for his unique ability to combine sharp legal expertise with a calm, solutions-oriented approach — a rare and invaluable combination in high-pressure transactional environments. His exceptional negotiation skills consistently lead to favorable outcomes, even in the most complex and time-sensitive deals.” – Özkan Özdoğan

He has built a responsive, collaborative team at KECO Legal, and his leadership ensures that the client’s experience is seamless and personal. Working with him feels like having a strategic partner at the table — one who genuinely cares about outcomes, not just deliverables." – Özkan Özdoğan

“Özkan Özdoğan stands out for his ability to identify legal and commercial risks early, communicate them clearly, and offer pragmatic, business-focused solutions. He is particularly effective in cross-border transactions, managing complex regulatory issues and coordinating with international stakeholders seamlessly. His responsiveness, legal precision, and client-first approach make him a trusted advisor.” – Özkan Özdoğan

Develioglu & Dag is one of the oldest Turkish law firms established in 1953. The firm is headquartered in Istanbul. The firm offers legal advice to both domestic and international clients on different areas of law including banking and finance, M&A, and project development.

Highlights

In Banking the firm mostly advised on factoring deals for Tradewind Faktoring.

In M&A the firm advised on financial investment, acquisitions, and joint ventures across several industry sectors.

In Project development the firm advised on tender offers, public-private partnerships, licensing and permits.

Key clients 

Alpha Calcit, Kobil, and Tradewind.

Testimonials  

“"They demonstrated deep expertise in the mining sector and a strong knowledge of regulatory procedures, which was critical for our operations in Turkey. They guided us through a complex and highly regulated process with remarkable precision and efficiency.” – Project development Client

They were responsive and detail oriented. This gave us confidence. We also appreciated their ability to anticipate potential issues before they arose, ensuring a smooth and timely execution of our project." – Project development Client

“Uner Dag has deep sectoral knowledge. We benefited greatly from his calm authority and clarity.” - Uner Dag

Okat Law is an independent Turkish law firm based in Istanbul. The firm was established in 1997 by Y Özge Okat after 25 years of transactional and regulatory legal practice, 12 years in law firms and 13 years at the Capital Markets Board. The firm offers high quality legal services to both international and local clients across diverse practice areas including Banking and finance, and Capital markets.

Key clients 

Dinamik Investment Securities, Gedik Investment Securities, Gelecek Asset Management, Packaging Industry, and Seğmen Kardeşler Food Production.

Testimonials

“Professionalism, experience, deep knowledge, promptness.” – Financial services regulatory Client.

“He has deep knowledge of banking, regulatory and corporate legislation. He is highly experienced, business oriented, and solution driven. He is deemed as highly trusted and responsible.” – Özge Okat

Akol Law is a full-service firm based in Istanbul. It employs 20 lawyers, including four partners.

Focusses / specialisms

The banking practice advises banks and corporate clients in syndicated loans, secured financing and debt restructuring. The team advises both borrowers and lenders in complex cross border deals.

It has a well-recognized M&A group, advising on large cross border transactions. It advises both buyers and sellers. 

In equity capital markets the firm is highly active, working on a large number of IPO’s. Debt capital works sees the firm involved in many Eurobond issues, as well as covered bonds and structured financing.

Projects work includes project development and finance, where on the development side the firm is involved in many of the jurisdiction’s healthcare PPP’s, energy and infrastructure projects. In terms of project finance, the team tends to work on the lender side for banks and financial institutions.

Key clients

Among the clients of the firm are Actera Group, Aygün Cerrahi Aletler, Ekol Ofset, Elekta Solutions, Global Yatırım Holding and Human Care.

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

M&A

"Kindness, calmness"

"Very competent team, including Tugce Tatari, partner and lead on our project, one of the very best M&A lawyers I have ever worked with."

Çakmak

Established in 1993, Çakmak Attorney Partnership is a full-service firm, based in Ankara and Istanbul. It employs 27 lawyers, including eight partners.

Focusses / specialisms

The standout practice of the firm is project finance and development, with a particular focus on power.

The banking practice often represents lender as well as borrowers and sponsors in project finance transactions.

M&A advises mostly in energy and infrastructure and spans other sectors like telecommunications, healthcare and finance. Advice is given to both buyers and sellers, with a focus on strategic investors.

Key clients

Among the clients of the firm are Bank Julius Baer, Bayerische Landesbank, Ceska Exportni Banka, Assystem, Bluecap Resources, ENGIE, Tatneft Oil, Rönesans and Sonatrach Joint Venture, Rönesans Holding, ERG Group, Turkey Wealth Fund and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Project finance

"Very constructive and up to date approach."

Project development : Energy

"They are very responsive, diligent, and make you feel comfortable when you are working with them."

Established in 2016, Ergün Law Firm has offices in Istanbul and Ankara, where it employs nine lawyers, including three partners.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is active in banking, particularly in financing energy and infrastructure projects. It represents international and local banks.

The M&A team assists clients in distressed M&A, as well as project acquisitions. 

Key clients

Among the clients of the firm are ISS Global and ISS Tesis Yönetim Hizmetleri, Türkiye Kalkınma Ve Yatırım Bankası Anonim Şirketi and Economic Cooperation Organization Trade and Development Bank.

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Project finance

"The company has a very experienced team in project finance transactions. They are very punctual and always solution-oriented."

Restructuring

"They are the expert of Turkish Law but not also Turkish law- they very well know the requirement/compliance/contradicts related to foreign law especially in terms of project finance and banking law."

Gedik & Eraksoy is a top tier firm in the banking and project finance areas. The firm works in association with international firm Allen & Overy. It is based out of its Istanbul office in Şişli.

Focusses / specialisms

In banking the firm advises lenders and borrowers on loans, refinancing, syndicated loans, project financing, bridge financing and debt restructuring deals. The firm stands out for work on innovative ESG-linked loans.

Key clients

Among the clients of the firm are Tukiye Is Bankasi, Garanti Bank, Citigroup Global Markets Asia, Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi, EBRD and Garanti Bank, International Finance Corporation, Bank of New York Mellon, JPMorgan Securities, UniCredit Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Merrill Lynch International, Citigroup Global Markets, Aviva Group Holdings, Aegon, Hive Enerji and Prysmian.

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

M&A

"Extremely thorough, flexible, and knowledgeable."

Project finance

"They are well aware of details in not just of a project we are working with, but also other similar PPP projects in the market. So, their views are not solely based on legal perspective, but they also take into account applicability/realistic aspects. They are proactive and they always try to find solutions and/or common grounds etc."

Established in 1996, Güner Law Office operates out of its Istanbul office and a smaller office in Ankara.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is known for its banking and finance work, as well as its M&A and project development practices. Its banking practice advises lenders and borrowers in loans and trade financing and is also active in project finance.

Key clients

Among the clients of the firm are Limak Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret and Limak İnşaat, Öksüt Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret, Egis Tünel İşletmeciliği, Ferro Corporation, Huhtamäki Holding, Syneos Health and Öksüt Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret.

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Project development : Mining

"Reactive."

PPP/PFI

"Prompt feedback. Proactive approach. Strong background."

Özbek Attorney Partnership was founded in 1972 and is based in Istanbul.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is known for its M&A work and it is also recognised in the capital markets area.

The firm advises buyers and sellers in M&A transactions including joint ventures and cross-border M&A. Sector wise, the firm is experienced in working in food & beverage, energy, fintech and technology.

Key clients

Notable clients for the firm include Simona, Affinion, Intelcia group, Sanko Holding and Ferrero.

Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)

M&A

"Besides their utmost legal competence, their language skills and being accessible round the clock (due to time zone differences) are very important, since we do a lot of international work."

"Disciplined and thorough in their work - right level of attention to detail, without getting lost in the big picture - friendly, personable to work with."

"They approach the deal from a risk/value perspective and bring their expertise to the table in a manner for the business to easily understand and relate to. They are knowledgeable, punctual and always attending the client's needs."

Established in 1968, Egemenoğlu is based in Istanbul, where it employs over 50 lawyers, including five partners.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm works well across financial and corporate law, with a particular focus on debt restructuring.

M&A and corporate work includes experience in mergers, de-mergers and investments. The team works in cross-border M&A and primarily assists clients on the buy side.

Key clients

Among the clients of the firm are Escar Turizm Taşımacılık Ticaret, Burcu Gıda Konservecilik ve Salça Sanayi, Delivers AI Robotik Otonom Sürüş Bilgi Teknolojileri, Derindere Fleet and Uludağ Türk.

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Capital markets : Equity

"The experienced team of Egemenoglu managed to set the whole process and systematically worked towards the transaction until it was accomplished. Especially the ability interact effectively with authorities and to comprehend and respond rapidly th eneeds of authorities accelerated the process."

M&A

" Well aware of the relevant laws, advising to protect client's interests and rights, warning client about the negative aspects of the agreements."