Dentons, in association with Balcioglu Selçuk Ardiyok Keki, provides a diverse offering with broad knowledge which spans various sectors, including banking and finance, corporate and M&A, energy and infrastructure, and transport. Tamsyn Mileham is noted for her longstanding experience in handling debt finance transactions, and corporate and project finance mandates. Nadia Cansun has deep expertise in cross-border M&A within the energy, infrastructure and manufacturing industries.
Foreign firms in Turkey
Dentons
Practice head(s):
Tamsyn Mileham; Nadia Cansun
Key clients
IC İçtaş
Rönesans
Karadeniz Holding
Karpowership
EBRD
Green for Growth Fund
Finance in Motion
Akfen
HSBC
ICBC
SK Ecoplant
International Fund for Agricultural Development
IFU (Danish IFI)
Assan Aluminyum
Work highlights
- Advised EBRD on extending a of €200m loan to Ford Otomotiv A.Ş.
- Advised EBRD on its acquisition and subscription of an approximately 10% stake in Defacto Perakende Ticaret A.Ş.
Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein
Leveraging its extensive international network of offices, Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein is well placed to advise on complex cross-border M&A and financing mandates across a variety of industries. The group is known for its broad expertise in banking and finance, competition law, energy, employment, and intellectual property. Erdal Ekinci heads the tax practice, while Eren Kurşun leads the M&A and private equity team. Co-leading the dispute resolution team, Ismail Esin and Yalın Akmenek are recommended for handling arbitrations. Muhsin Keskin stands out for his extensive regulatory knowledge of financial markets. The firm's banking and finance practice is strengthened by the addition of Simon Morgan, who relocated to the Istanbul Office in November 2022.
Practice head(s):
İsmail Esin; Eren Kurşun; Erdal Ekinci; Yalın Akmenek; Muhsin Keskin
Other key lawyers:
Simon Morgan
Testimonials
‘Eren Kurşun is solution oriented, business minded, and has a client friendly approach.’
‘The team has a strong expertise, good communication, and are quick to respond.’
‘Multinational work needs guidance and expertise in order to handle cases and complete the transaction. The firm did a very good job handling the work for us.’
Key clients
Uber
Redington
Bureau Veritas
SPI International BV
Borusan Mannesmann Boru San. ve Tic. A.Ş.,
Borusan Mannesmann Pipe US Inc.
Cigna Corporation
Groupama Assurances Mutuelles
Mando Corporation
Modanisa
Mondi A.G.
Playtika Holding
SPI International B.V. (and its individual shareholders)
Acıbadem Healthcare Group
Actera Group
Amgen International
Arena Bilgisayar Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
Cargill Tarım ve Gıda San. Tic. A.Ş.
Ferrovial Aeropuertos España, S.A
Fin Tech Invest BV (and its ultimate controller)
Good Job Games
Investcorp
Invus and other shareholders of Airties
Kraft Heinz Company
Limak Holding A.Ş.
Marubeni Corporation
Multinet Kurumsal Hizmetler A.Ş. (and its shareholders)
OYAK (Turkish Military Pension Fund)
PEAK Games
Schneider Electric
Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Üretim A.Ş. and Zorlu Holding A.Ş.
Work highlights
- Advised Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Üretim A.Ş. and Zorlu Holding A.Ş. on a complex cross-border financial restructuring deal valued at USD 100m.
GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case)
GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case) is home to a strong banking and project finance team that regularly acts for large international banks. The team possesses in-depth experience in handling high-value transactions within the energy and infrastructure industries. Other areas of expertise for the firm include competition law, dispute resolution, and restructuring and insolvency. Sebastian Buss is known for his extensive expertise in project finance and private-public partnerships within the healthcare sector.
Practice head(s):
Sebastian Buss
Other key lawyers:
Guniz Gokce
Testimonials
‘White & Case together with GKC Partners offer seamless service of quality in the Turkish market. They are hands on and available.’
‘Sebastian Buss is very involved. He is very careful and his input on drafting is appreciated.”
‘Guniz Gokce is always available, commercial and swift. The new generation of partners is also excellent.’
Key clients
IFC
EBRD
AIIB
SASA Polyester Sanayi A.Ş.
Güriş İnşaat A.Ş.
Enerjisa Enerji Üretim A.Ş.
Akbank T.A.Ş.
T.C. Ziraat Bankası A.Ş.
Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O.
Türkiye Sınai Kalkınma Bankası A.Ş.
Borusan EnBW Enerji Yatırımları ve Üretim A.Ş.
Work highlights
- Represented IFC, EBRD and AIIB in connection with their accession to the existing financing of the Antalya Airport and related amendment of the financing documentation.
- Represented Borusan EnBW Enerji in the USD 600m financing for Borusan EnBW’s renewable energy portfolio.
- Advised EnerjiSA Üretim on the USD 102m Export Credit Agency (ECA)-backed commercial green financing provided by HSBC Group for the development of Erciyes wind power plant and solar hybrid power plants.
Allen & Overy LLP
Adam Fadian leads the English law team at Allen & Overy LLP, in association with Gedik & Eraksoy. The firm routinely advises sponsors, construction companies, and lenders for project development and infrastructure matters, often collaborating with partners in London, Paris and Dubai. Fadian regularly assists clients with a wide range of international financing mandates, including commodity finance, corporate lending, Islamic finance, and leveraged acquisition finance.
Practice head(s):
Adam Fadian
Key clients
National Development Fund of Saudi Arabia
Akbank
Bank of China
ICBC
Drake & Scull International
Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi A.S.
Aegon
EBRD
Turkiye Is Bankasi A.S.
Metinvest B.V.
Aygaz A.S.
Arçelik A.S
Work highlights
- Advised the credit providers on the financing of the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Advising Akbank as borrower in relation to the IBOR transition.
- Advising Bank of China on a bridge loan ACWA Uzbekistan Project Holding Company.
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. (in association with Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak) utilises its strong network of international lawyers in Africa, Asia and Europe to advise on insurance, dispute resolution, tax, banking and finance, and corporate and M&A mandates. Bülent Özdirekcan and Arpat Şenocak have international bar qualifications in France and Switzerland respectively. Other key members of the team include Ali Osman Ak, who has in-depth knowledge of employment law, and Esra Dündar Loiseau, who heads the IP practice.
Practice head(s):
Bülent Ozdirekcan; Arpat Şenocak; Ali Osman Ak; Esra Dündar Loiseau
Testimonials
‘The team stands out for its multinational presence. The French and Swiss relations of the team are strong and unique in Turkish market.’
‘Bülent Özdirekcan, having presence in the Turkish market, is a prominent member of Turkish law community. Ali Osman Ak is diligent and provides commercially accurate solutions for all disputes.’
‘ODS stands out for its unwavering commitment to putting clients first. They prioritize understanding clients’ unique needs and tailoring legal strategies accordingly. They also stand out for its multi-disciplinary team.’
‘The team at ODS boasts a broad range of legal expertise, including M&A and corporate law, intellectual property, energy, employment law, banking and insurance law among others.’
‘Arpat Senocak stands out for his exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.’
‘The team stands out for its pragmatic approach and creative mindset.’
Key clients
Agence Française de Développement
Ak Gıda
Akdeniz Turistik Tesisler A.Ş.
ALD Automotive Turkey
ALD International
Air Liquide
Alchem Europe
Allflex
Algontech
Allianz Hayat ve Emeklilik A.Ş.
Altilis
AXA Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
AXA Sigorta
Believe Digital
Bel Karper Gıda Sanayi A.Ş.
Bereket Tekaful
BNP Paribas Cardif Hayat Sigorta A.S.
BNP Paribas Cardif Sigorta A.S
BNP Paribas Cardif Emeklilik A.S.
BNP Paribas SA
Bo-Er
BPF Acentelik ve Aracilik Hizmetleri A.S.
BTA Havalimanları
Carel Industries
Ca Technologies Yazılım ve Bilişim Hizmetleri Limited Şirketi
Cepas Galvaniz Demir Celik Madencilik Insaat Nakliye Ticaret ve Sanayi A.S
Christian Dior
Clarins
Club Méditerranée SA
Colina
Crédit Agricole Ukraine
Deka
Eker Süt Ürünleri Gıda San. Tic. A.S.
Electronics for Imaging
Enova
Euler Hermes Sigorta A.S.
Euler Hermes (Italy)
Euralis
Ficosa
Flovel
Gaptek
GCL Factoring France
Global Enerji
Gestamp North Europe Services S.L.
Groupama Sigorta A.S.
Groupama Emeklilik A.S.
Groupama Assurances Mutuelles
Group Atlantic
Helvetia Swiss Insurance Company Limited
H & M
Hypernet
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc
Joom
JUUL LABS INC.
Koop Hub
Hakuhodo DY Holding
Lactalis Group
LANCOME PARFUMS BEAUTE & CIE
Levi Strauss Co
Lombard Odier
Loyens & Loeff
LVMH
Maisto E Associeti
MDS AP Tech Yazılım Ürünleri ve Bilişim Hizmetleri Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
Midis Group
NN Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
Novacel
OYAK Renault
Orange Sigorta Aracılık Hizmetleri A.S.
Renault
PJSC Rosbank
Reinsurance Group of America
Saint Gobain
Schindler
SG Hambros
Skandinavska Enskilda Banken
Société Générale Milano
Sojern INC.
Şen-Er Boya Kimya
Sodrugestvo
Schindler
Steelcase SAS
SUPERDRY- DKH RETAIL LIMITED
Taiyuan Iron & Steel (Group) Company Limited
TEB Portföy
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Türkiye Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
Türkiye Katılım Hayat A.Ş.
Türkiye Katılım Sigorta A.Ş.
Türkiye Sigorta A.S.
Türkiye Wealth Fund
Union Bancaire Privée
Vilmorin
Volvo Group Otomotiv Tic. Ltd. Şti
Volvo Trucks AB
Zeplin
Work highlights
- Advising AXA Sigorta on the structuring of its distribution relationship with Denizbank in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright, in alliance with Pekin Bayar Mizrahi, is noted for its vast experience in handling complex, cross-border M&A and corporate transactions. In addition to its Istanbul office, the group regularly collaborates with its international network of offices in Dubai, New York, and London. The team boasts deep expertise across a broad range of industries, from energy and infrastructure to manufacturing and chemicals. Ayşe Yüksel Mahfoud regularly advises a diverse client list of financial institutions, investment funds, and private equity funds.
Practice head(s):
Ayşe Yüksel Mahfoud
Other key lawyers:
Utku Ünver
Testimonials
‘The Norton Rose Fulbright team is led by Ayşe Yuksel Mahfoud, who has a very hands-on approach and knows the Turkish market very well. Also, being a global firm is helpful when there is more than one jurisdiction.’
‘They have a very responsive team, and they are very commercially oriented.’
‘Ayşe Yuksel Mahfoud is a brilliant individual with in-depth knowledge about the Turkish market and culture. She has very strong communication skills and is a treasure to work with.’
‘They have good business acumen and understand the country and legal nuances.’
Key clients
Koç Holding
Turkish Airlines
IFC
EDC Canada
Credit Europe
Ficosa
Bausch Health Company
Nordex
Interglobe
SITA
Louis Dreyfus
HSBC
Stage Capital
Ethemba Capital
Çimsa
Bosch Company
Sabancı Holding
QNB Finansbank
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of Turkish pharmaceuticals company Birgi Mefar Group on the sale of 100% of its shares to Abu Dhabi investment and holding company ADQ.
Özkan Gürden Bingöl Attorney Partnership (in association with DWF)
Özkan Gürden Bingöl Attorney Partnership (in association with DWF) frequently acts for international clients in matters relating to dispute resolution, corporate and M&A, employment, and energy. Orkun Özkan has in-depth experience in corporate and compliance mandates. Güryay Bingöl advises both local and multinational companies on large transactions across a variety of sectors, including infrastructure, real estate, and construction. Erden Gürden is recommended for employment and labour law mandates.
Practice head(s):
Orkun Özkan; Güryay Bingöl; Erden Gürden
Key clients
RRH Küçük Elektrikli Aletler Ltd. Şti.
Natixis S.A.
Zurich Insurance
Horizons Global Technology Pte. Ltd.
SAES Getters S.p.A
Tekspar Tekstil Makine Yedek Parçaları Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
Johnson Matthey Deutschland GmbH
Work highlights
- Providing day-to-day corporate secretarial services to Spectrum Brands, RRH Küçük Elektrikli Aletler Ltd. Şti.
- Advised SAES Getters S.p.A on the conclusion of an agency agreement.
- Advised Zurich Insurance with respect to statutory limitation periods specifically within the scope of Turkish insurance law.