Mr Murat Soylu > Bezen & Partners > Istanbul, Turkey > Lawyer Profile

A popular choice for both lenders and borrowers, Bezen & Partners has been particularly active in the energy, infrastructure, and real estate and construction spheres of late. The group is additionally noted for its significant international dimension, despite being a local firm, due in no small part to the cross-border expertise of UK-qualified firm founder Yeşim Bezen, who specialises in banking, project finance and structured finance. Other key contacts include Banu Bölükemini, who enjoys close links with client EBRD, where she previously spent five months on secondment; and Murat Soylu, whose practice spans corporate, capital markets and finance. Berkay Sezginci is a capable associate.

Bezen & Partners’ premier energy offering is reflected in its dispute resolution practice, as demonstrated by a strong recent run in representing energy companies in cancellation lawsuits arising from regulatory amendments. The group additionally advises on commercial and corporate disputes, including arbitrations, as well as tax, employment and IP litigation. Projects and arbitration specialist Serdar Bezen co-heads the department together with energy and administrative law partner Aykut Bakırcı and corporate and commercial specialist Murat Soylu.

In addition to displaying strength in the energy sector, the team at Bezen & Partners advises domestic and multinational corporates across such industries as retail, construction, software, logistics, media and real estate, on matters ranging from company formation and multi-jurisdictional M&A to tax matters and compliance procedures. The practice is headed by M&A specialists founding partner Serdar Bezen and Murat Soylu, key support is provided by senior associate Eren Soydan, who assists clients with corporate structuring.