The Legal 500

Within Competition, Mehmet Gün & Partners is a second tier firm,

Mehmet Gün & Partners has ‘a strong team of competent lawyers’ that are ‘quick and knowledgeable’, and provide ‘excellent service’. It advises a number of pharmaceuticals companies on matters including competition aspects of distribution strategies. Of counsel Nese Önder and team head Mehmet Gün are recommended. Sevi Bozoglu was promoted to the partnership in late 2010.

Within Corporate and M&A, Mehmet Gün & Partners is a third tier firm,

Mehmet Gün & Partners’ ‘committed, scrupulous, solutions-focused and particularly meticulous’ group provides ‘solutions-oriented answers that are prepared on time and in a detailed way’, particularly for clients in the life sciences and pharmaceuticals industries. Mehmet Gün is ‘exceptionally good in all aspects’.

Within Dispute resolution, Mehmet Gün & Partners is a second tier firm,

Mehmet Gün & Partners has an unparalleled reputation in IP litigation, as well as a strong insurance litigation practice. The team provides ‘excellent service’, and ‘quick, clear and accurate advice’. Customs and white-collar crime cases are growing areas of practice. It continues to handle litigation in relation to more than two hundred claims arising from the Atatturk Airport fire. Mehmet Gün, Riza Gümbüsoglu and of counsel Nese Önder are recommended.

Within IT and telecoms, Mehmet Gün & Partners is a first tier firm,

Mehmet Gün & Partners has many high-profile clients and gained a number of new foreign clients during 2010 and 2011. It negotiated a $35m IT outsourcing agreement for one client. Ugur Aktekin is highly recommended. Sebnem Isik left the firm.

Within Intellectual property, Mehmet Gün & Partners is a first tier firm,

Mehmet Gün & Partners has a market-leading position, founded upon its ‘outstanding’ experience across the IP space, especially trade marks and patents. The group provides ‘quick, clear and accurate’ advice with ‘quick responses, even meeting the shortest deadlines’. Its advice covers all aspects of IP, including prosecution and enforcement, and it has particularly strong expertise in the life sciences and pharmaceuticals industries. Mehmet Gün, Ugur Aktekin and Baris Kalayci are highly recommended. Emre Durgun was recently promoted to the partnership, replacing Selma Ünlü, who joined NSN Law Office.

Within Media and entertainment, Mehmet Gün & Partners is a first tier firm,

Mehmet Gün & Partners has a strong media and entertainment practice with a focus on advertising and promotions, and ‘a clear understanding of the industry’. It recently represented numerous clients – including a sports agency and a high-profile media group – on obtaining clearances for sponsorhsip agreements, promotional campaigns and advertisements. It is also the exclusive member of Global Advertisement Lawyers Alliance (GALA) for Turkey. Ugur Aktekin is recommended.