Mr İltem Dokurlar > TURUNÇ > Istanbul, Turkey > Lawyer Profile

TURUNÇ
TESVIKIYE CADDESI 19/11
TESVIKIYE
34365 ISTANBUL
Turkey

Work Department

Capital Markets, Corporate

Position

Partner

Career

Before joining TURUNÇ, Mr. Dokurlar was chief legal counsel at Borsa Istanbul, Turkey’s national stock exchange, and Yıldırım Holding, a Turkish multinational conglomerate.

Languages

English, Turkish

Memberships

Istanbul Bar

Education

He holds an LL.M. degree in banking and finance law from Queen Mary University of London, another LL.M. degree from Istanbul Bilgi University and an LL.B. degree from the Ankara University School of Law.

Lawyer Rankings

Turkey > Banking, finance and capital markets

Among TURUNÇ’s strong suits, it demonstrates a robust regulatory and compliance offering, particularly in relation to fintech and e-payment services. The group also shines in matters intersecting corporate and finance work, including private equity and VC investments. Key names include founding partner Noyan Turunç, whose international experience was honed during in-house roles at various US multinationals including Boeing; Kerem Turunç, who is qualified in Turkey, New York, Washington DC and the UK; İltem Dokurlar, who is noted for capital markets; and counsel Ilgın Eroğlu Alyanak, who splits her practice between Washington DC and Istanbul.

Turkey > IT and telecoms

Kerem Turunç leads TURUNÇ‘s team, which brings extensive experience in assisting clients with potential investments in technology and software companies. The group’s workload includes advising on IT laws, IP rights, regulatory requirements, and data protection, among other matters. İltem Dokurlar is a key contact for digital asset managers, software developers, and payment companies. Naz Esen regularly assists with fintech sector issues.

Turkey > Commercial, corporate and M&A

The Istanbul and Izmir-led corporate and M&A team at TURUNÇ advises private equity and venture capital houses, as well as domestic and multinationals corporates across such industries as financial services, media, tech, food, chemicals and energy, on everyday and transactional matters. The practice is headed by founding partner Noyan Turunç, a specialist in corporate governance and regulatory mandate; Kerem Turunç, who handles M&A and investment and divestment matters. Other key figures include İltem Dokurlar, who brings transactional expertise to transport sector matters; Esin Çamlıbel, who brings strength to a range of sales mandates; and Yasemin Erden.