‘Baseak team are experts in energy law and we take training from them.’

‘Şahin Ardıyok is an expert of competition law and Fatih Kil is expert of energy law with huge experience.’

‘Working with the Cakmak team gives me the feeling as if I have been working with my office colleagues, I feel as comfortable as someone from my office and they are working in harmony as a team.’

‘For me Mesut Çakmak as partner is one of the authorities in Turkey for all type of PPP projects in all stages like financing, construction, operating.’

‘Çakmak provides the opportunity to work with very high skilled and business-oriented lawyers. They are immensely attentive and experienced in project finance which make them a core member of the project team.’

‘Mesut Çakmak is a reliable attorney with extensive knowledge and experience in project finance in the energy sector.’

‘Always reachable.’

‘For Cakmak I can easily say that teamwork is the joint action of people working toward the same end goal and it is more than just completing a task for them and they work together effectively. The strength of the team comes from supporting each other, communicating well, and doing their share. Although the Çakmak members have varying areas of expertise, they still share similar goals, resources, and leadership and with their diverse set of specialized skills, they are able to solve problems as a group. They also have a designated authority figure who resolves their differences and makes decisions. With their perfect and good leader, the Çakmak team can accomplish their goals within in a limited time period and/or targeted schedule.’

‘High quality level overall and very qualified substitutes in urgent matters.’

‘Very experienced and focused on the important matters.’

‘Team was all engaging and available at all times. What makes them exceptional is their perspective from the commercial angle. It is to be highly noted the Legal Tech A.I. they have developed and use brings in a different level from the rest of the firms we have worked with.’

‘The overall engagement and the availability of the individuals can vouch for the entirety of the firm as they behave as one. They follow a code of workplace which lets you feel once you are talking with one, you are talking with all.’

‘This practice has a long history in the Turkish legal ecosystem, with lots of experience in various fields such as energy, investments, PPPs etc. The team is well-developed and covers a wide range of services.’

‘The team is well-developed and covers a wide range of services. Number of team members is huge, which can give them the chance to help the clients with lots of different service needs.’

‘A caring and knowledgeable team.’

‘Solution oriented and experienced employees.’

‘Their strength comes from their previous experience in similar projects, which are not many in Turkey. In a sense, they were the pioneers on the subject, which is quite assuring for a foreign company wishing to work in unknown geography.’

‘Each team member deserves credit for being responsive and knowledgeable.’

‘Firm provides excellent client focused service with a business mind set. Able to lead through often complex transactional matters.’

‘They have a strong training regime so quality is reflected on associates.’

‘We have worked with Edmund Emre Ozer almost 10 years. Outstanding lawyer in international transactions. Has common law background and able to lead and negotiate complex transactions with international counterparties.’

‘First of all, the GTO team is a very dedicated legal advisor team and they work very hard thorough out all the processes. Having British law experts on board, is another criteria which is unique for them.’

‘As partners, they work with a hands on style and this approach gives huge comfort to the clients.’

‘Commitment, professionality and timing are the strongest attributes of the team.’

‘Mr. Edmund Emre Özer is like an old friend, can understand your problem easily and has ability to create swift solutions. This makes him precious.’

‘Each time when we face any obstacle in our deal, they come up with a creative solution that makes the deal happen. GKC Partners is pioneering and more importantly has a human impact when carrying out their work.’

‘Ateş Turnaoğlu is very well-known partner in the energy sector. He’s not only an outstanding finance lawyer but is also recommended by major conglomerates and regulatory authorities as a trustful advisor for most complex energy related works.’

‘GKC Partners’ team is united and delivers the best work on time. From the first moment when we instructed them, we realized we have an international advisor who will walk with us until the end. They don’t take no as an answer but of course it has an impact on their pricing. In short, better call GKC Partners!’

‘Working with GKC has always been a great experience. The team is more than qualified, they lead their clients in the right direct and you can always count on them to protect your best interest.’

‘I have been working closely with Ates Turnaoglu and Kaan Alkan for many years. Their exceptional work ethic, knowledge and understanding have always been critical for me. I am grateful and feeling safe to be working with them.’

‘Kesikli law firm provides all possible future legal issues and advise in very detail which I have not experienced before.’

‘Kesikli law firm is our dedicated law firm and legal consultant for the last 10 years. They offer us a wide range of services including energy EPC contracts, legal due diligences and several other legal services. The team has a wide range of people and we can handle all our demands that need intense legal advice and services.’

‘Kesikli has been our go-to law firm for many years. The firm has dealt with a variety of energy project matters involving financing, bankability, contracting and litigation for us and it is the efficiency and results which ensured our ongoing loyalty. We’ve found that it is not only the firm’s legal expertise but its solid knowledge and insight that really set them apart from the competition.’

‘Team is able to operate under tight deadlines but still deliver quality and comprehensive work.’

‘They have always been our reliable partners getting us the results and efficiency we require. In structuring the legal background of our recent innovative energy projects we have used their profound experience and expertise in corporate law and energy law. We are also developing projects out of Turkey where we receive valuable advice and guidance from Kesikli. They are well-versed in renewables and conventional energy projects.’

‘Humble and thorough. Able to look at things from a pragmatic and objective point of view, without simply being focused on one-sided strategies or advise. Vast knowledge of all aspects of the value-chain in energy, from project sponsor to lenders/investors to service providers, EPC and O&M. They have touched the entire value-chain at one time or another. They understand the nuances of focusing on real risk without leaning on old and outdated paradigms.’

‘Kesikli has always been a law firm that provides unique energy and construction sector expertise with its hands-on experience in the regulatory framework, corporate transactions and project contracts. The key strengths and capabilities of the team include creative solutions to overcome regulatory challenges, reach to the network of key people in the market, in-depth knowledge of energy business and vast experience in the market.’

‘Omer Kesikli is one of the best lawyers in the market, who leads a team of bright lawyers. The hallmarks of the firm are a solid market reputation, adaptation ability to changes, quick and to-the-point responses, attention to details, and exceptionally good quality legal service.’

‘Kilinc is a great law firm with excellent client services in the energy sector.’

‘Kilinç Law & Consulting has many need-based lawyers such as energy law, commercial law, competition law, merger and acquisition transactions, project finance and consultancy services to Foreign Direct Investments, including the execution of application processes to the Competition Authority. The lawyers are experts in energy law regulations in both national and international arena, as well as EMRA regulations in Turkey.’

‘As Levent Lezgin Kilinç has knowledge and experience in the sector, we can get legal solution advice very effectively. At the same time, he has a strong reference network as he is a person who has been in many national and international sectors and projects.

‘Working in harmony with each other and producing solution-oriented and constructive solutions on the subject makes Kilinç Law different from other firms.’

‘It was a great experience to work with Levent Kilinc and the team. They made themselves available whenever we would need their assistance. Their expertise and connections in Turkey and Middle East helped us a lot to solve our problems with their great expertise.’

‘Levent Kilinc’s availability and expertise makes the difference.’

‘I was extremely satisfied with their professionalism, approach and knowledge of the industry. Capable of providing high quality advice on an urgent basis.’

‘Very responsive.’

‘PAE has first helped us identify some potential partnering offices with which we could cooperate in the establishment of a new SPV and then in receiving legal support through the following stages of the development process. PAE not only made the effort to find us these offices but also reviewed extensively the legal requirements involved in project development.’

‘We have been working with Mr. Emre Keki and he has been exceptional in not only finding competent legal assistance but he has also spent a great deal of time reviewing renewable energy law, using his experience from the Turkish Energy law in understanding how specific issues might be interpreted.’

‘Gokhan Enkur is a great advocate having deep insights and industry experience.’

‘The team is well balanced in terms of experience and motivation. The energy practice in the country has many different parameters. All the points are well followed and simplified for companies understand easily.’

‘Well educated, dynamic and open for discussion.’

‘In renewable energy, the team has a great contract information and the team can rapidly and pro-actively comment and contribute to the issues. They are very flexible and responsive.’

‘Even in case of technical issues, the team has a very good of understanding and is very capable of inserting the issues into the letters and contracts. Especially as they are very good at directing us in legal issues.’

‘Orak Law Firm is fantastic. Its small team belies its enormous knowledge of the law, business sectors relevant to us and the Turkish law market. Its legal services are swift, focused, helpful and of an extraordinarily high quality.’

‘Cem Orak is quite simply one of the nicest and best lawyers whom I have worked with in a 20 year career. His team provides valuable support.’

‘Orak’s boutique practice is unique because of its deep industry knowledge. Orak offers a comprehensive understanding of both private law and public law matters in relation to energy, infrastructure and real estate projects, unlike many other typical corporate law firms. We are sometimes tired of receiving standardized and grey legal opinions, but Orak is always clear and to the point, which help executives and in-house legal counsels render their decisions efficiently. I also observe that Orak being a law firm in the capital city of Turkey is well-positioned to advise on projects, considering involvement of regulatory bodies.’

‘I can easily mention Cem Cagatay Orak. He is the go-to lawyer for project development and permitting matters in Turkey. He is always reachable and punctual.’

‘Orak is highly experienced in its practice. The team is consistently attentive to what matters to a client, providing comfort, confidence and transparent predictability.’

‘Cem Cagatay Orak provides solid, sufficiently detailed and tailor-made strategic advice in regulatory watch and transactions.’

‘Orak has a notable experience in projects, construction and real estate matters. I always recall Orak from its clear and to-the-point guidance and advice.’

‘I can name Cem Cagatay Orak as a leading individual in energy and infrastructure projects. He has significant experience in permitting as well as regulatory matters in connection with energy, mining and infrastructure projects.’

‘Murat Sayin is a lawyer whom I know from our work at that time, who has a high level of knowledge about the energy sector and understands this sector well in the legal sense. He is a lawyer who continues developing processes. This aspect also makes a significant difference, and it shows this by conveying legal developments and preparing articles. He also published in a bulletin in the field of energy law for a while.’

‘Sayin Law is one of Turkey’s most qualified legal companies. Sayin Law stands out from other law offices due to its active presence in several Turkish cities, including Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, and Izmir. Murat Sayin and her team are always understanding and accessible in terms of providing legal support.’

‘Being a regulated industry, the energy sector requires close relationships with the organizations having the authority to examine and control it. Sayin Law may provide answers for issues with governmental organizations about licensing, administrative applications and other issues in addition to legal issues.’

‘Energy law is a field in which Sayin Law is indeed very active and its associates are renowned for their knowledge of it. Sayin Law is always in cooperation and exchange of information with experts in the field of law.’

‘Sayin Law provides legal advice by collaborating with law professors on complex or high-volume files. Sayin Law Firm closely follows every regulation and innovation not only on oil and natural gas but also on sustainable energy resources. In this respect, the fast and effective legal support of Sayin Law Firm is one of our reasons for preference.’

‘Sayin Law & Consulting has a sizeable network of international companies in the energy sector that they work with, which puts them in a higher regard when one wants to work with an experienced Law Firm. Their work efficiency and professionalism is unmatched, and their creativity in work makes them a must choice.’

‘Founding partner Mr. Murat Sayin is a highly experienced energy law and has worked with some of the largest international companies in the Energy Sector.’

‘Sayin Law & Consulting is solution oriented, fast, efficient and most importantly exceptionally professional.’

‘The team is highly experienced in Turkish energy markets. We always receive swift response to our demands from Tunç Firat Dereli team.’

‘Mr. Zeynel Tunc is available at any time. He evaluates our needs with a wide perspective and finds an appropriate solution on time.’

‘Very talented and knowledgable team. Quick to return and follow up. Diversified.’

‘Understand our needs, gives example from industry standards and help us to make the right decisions.’

‘Since we operate various areas of the energy sector, we needed a law firm that includes professional lawyers in energy law. TAP is a law firm that we would like to work with for many years with its expert staff who are nature conscious and dominate the new generation energy sector.’

‘Tunca Attorney Partnership has lawyers qualified in different jurisdiction, which is not common for Ankara. We worked closely with Sidar Tunca, the founding partner of this law firm, whose team we know and love to work with. Sidar Tunca, who has a long experience in energy law, is full of knowledge enough to provide pages of information on even the most detailed and rarely encountered issues.’

‘They are working closely with the key market leader companies; therefore, they are very experienced. They are based in Ankara so in very good and prompt contact with the governmental agencies. Billing is very good.’

‘Sidar Tunca is the key person. Besides his knowledge, finding easy solutions for very though issues is a great asset. He knows the market and fundamentals. He is very reachable and responsive to the clients.’

‘Tunca is a very well qualified law firm in Ankara with which I collaborate for a number of projects in the area of the financing of wind farms. Tunca is always responsive, delivers highest quality, and it is a pleasure to work with this firm.’

‘Tunca Attorney Partnership is immersed in the wind energy industry. Attorneys we have contacted have in-depth experience representing independent power companies. We are active participants in local and regional wind energy programs and stay on the top of issues that impact the wind energy sector, including legislative, regulatory and commercial developments such as incentives.’

‘We have been working with TAP for more than a year, over varied matters. They have been very informative and efficient in tandem with their line of business. I would definitely recommend this outstanding firm. Sidar Tunca is thorough and has lambent wit who has successfully guided me through complex issues. He genuinely knows when subtle touch is required.’

‘Tunca Attorney Partnership is a law firm that we would happily and enthusiastically recommend to large companies in the energy sector. Lawyers of Tunca Attorney Partnership have resistive and a result-oriented approach, they always search for alternative solutions, evaluate all options and never give up.’