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Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office > The Legal 500 Rankings

Turkey > Employment Tier 2

Turkey > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2

The full-spectrum practice at Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office covers a broad scope of restructuring and insolvency work, with extensive experience in distressed debt, special situations, NPLs and corporate restructurings. The group’s client list is equally comprehensive, with domestic and foreign financial institutions, including state-owned entities, and corporations all on its books. Key names include Kerim Pelister, who contributes expertise in corporate restructurings and NPLs; corporate partner Gökhan Enkür; and Fazil Ciftci, who handles banking and finance, bankruptcy and litigation.

Turkey > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office leverages the experience of corporate and M&A team to provide a comprehensive service to banks, insurers and major household name multinationals, advising clients in such sectors as tech, oil and gas, manufacturing, automotive, maritime, media, infrastructure, and displaying particular strength in energy matters. The practice is headed by regulated industry expert Gokhan Enkur; Kerim Pelister, who handles complex M&A, privatisations and restructurings; Emre Atayilmaz; and Emre Keki, a specialist in the renewable energy space.

Turkey > Energy Tier 3

Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office is well versed in the regulatory framework governing the renewable energy landscape, mining and natural resources industries. Emre Keki leads the team alongside Gokhan Enkur, who is recommended for oil and gas related matters. Kerim Pelister is noted for his in-depth experience with M&A and restructuring within the energy sector.

Turkey > Insurance Tier 3

Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office is experienced at advising insurance brokers and insurance companies on M&A transactions and portfolio transfers. The team also handles licensing issues, regulatory permits, and litigation relating to insurance, among other matters. Gökhan Enkür leads the team; he specialises in life insurance, insurance brokerage, and pensions. Other key members of the team include Senem Saraç, who advises on multinational M&A transactions and liability disputes, and Behiye Gökceli, who regularly assist on the firm’s insurance matters.

Turkey > Real estate and construction Tier 3

With a marked focus on the hospitality and leisure sphere, Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office is well-positioned to advise major industry clients, including RCI and InterContinental Hotels Group, on real estate transactions and construction projects. Emre Atayilmaz is recommended for his broad sector experience, which spans residential and commercial property development, hotel management contracts, and leasing arrangements. Atayilmaz co-heads the practice together with corporate partners Emre Keki and Senem Saraç.

Turkey > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 4

Praised for its ‘tailor-made solutions’, Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office’s banking group is well-positioned to handle distressed debt and bankruptcy-related transactions, where it can act hand-in-hand with its prominent corporate restructuring practice. Kerim Pelister contributes experience in corporate, finance, energy and restructuring matters, co-heading the department together with Fazil Ciftci, who splits his practice between banking, litigation and bankruptcy law.

Turkey > IT and telecoms Tier 4

Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office's 'knowledgeable' team has a solid track record in handling corporate-related matters in the IT sector. Key areas of instruction include e-commerce, M&A transactions and investment issues. The practice is co-led by Emre Atayilmaz, Senem Saraç, Gokhan Enkur, and Kerim Pelister.

Turkey > Dispute resolution Tier 5

Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office’s dispute resolution practice is frequently engaged by retail and financial services clients, among others, to handle debt collection matters. The team is also well versed in commercial litigation, employment disputes, white-collar crime cases and arbitral proceedings. Fazil Ciftci, who focuses on finance-related litigation, co-heads the group alongside Emre Atayilmaz and Kerim Pelister.