Dr Jur Omer KESIKLI > Kesikli Law Firm > Istanbul, Turkey > Lawyer Profile

Kesikli Law Firm
Bagdat Caddesi, No. 399/B
K.4, Ark399 Suadiye
Kadikoy
Turkey

Work Department

Projects / Dispute Resolution

Position

Managing Partner

Career

Dr. Omer Kesikli is a trusted and recognized business lawyer in Turkey. His past experiences as the legal advisor to investors, contractors, project developers, private equity companies, and start-ups coupled with his legal educational background enable him to deeply understand his clients’ concerns and to advise them on effective allocation of the relevant risks of their businesses appropriately.

Throughout his professional career, he has advised and represented a number of local and foreign corporations and handled a broad range of corporate, commercial, and dispute resolution matters internationally and locally involving:

  • Strategic alliances, consortiums and joint ventures;
  • Energy and Infrastructure Projects
  • Construction Projects
  • Project Finance
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Privatizations
  • Public tenders
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
  • Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

He has been consistently recommended and ranked as a leading individual by the Legal500 EMEA.

Languages

Turkish and English

Memberships

  • Istanbul Bar Association
  • Union of Turkish Bars

Education

  • Galatasaray University Faculty of Law, Doctor Juris (PhD)
  • Istanbul Bilgi University, Master of Business Law, Istanbul (L.L.M)
  • Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, Birmingham, Alabama, Master of Comparative Law (M.C.L) Program,
  • Marmara University, Faculty of Law, Bachelor of Law, İstanbul (L.L.B)

Lawyer Rankings

Turkey > Real estate and construction

(Leading individuals)

Ömer KesikliKesikli Law Firm

Kesikli Law Firm’s robust construction expertise translates into a practice that specialises in advising on energy and real estate development projects. Other key areas of activity include construction disputes and leasing arrangements. Group head Omer Kesikli is held up by sources for his ‘proven track record in the real estate area’. Senior associate Başak Akin provides support.

Turkey > Energy

(Leading individuals)

Ömer Kesikli – Kesikli Law Firm

Kesikli Law Firm has extensive experience in handling international corporate transactions within the energy and infrastructure sectors. The group offers comprehensive advice on the regulatory framework in Turkey, lease contracts, dispute resolution, and market entry requirements. Ömer Kesikli leads the team with his ‘outstanding’ energy expertise, regularly acting for energy and investment companies. Onur Durak is a key name of note within the practice.