‘One of a handful of excellent domestic Turkish firms and among the standout financing firms, while remaining competitively priced.’

‘The team is responsive, capable and understands the importance of value for money.’

‘Banu Bölükemini and associate Elvin Erbilgin are very competent.’

‘Exceptional expertise and experience in projects and project finance work, particularly PPP/BOT projects. It advises on the full project cycle, including development, financing, construction, operation and disputes. Lawyers are commercial, punctual, detail-oriented and easy to work with.’

‘Mustafa Durakoğlu is very experienced in complex projects, including negotiations with governmental entities, and has substantial experience in development, financing, construction and operation matters. He is responsive, punctual and provides sound legal advice. We find it easy to work with him.’

‘Associate Selin Erten Yaşar is easy to reach and helpful whenever needed.’

‘For Çakmak, I can easily say that teamwork is the joint action of people working toward the same end goal; 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 specialised skills, they are able to solve problems as a group. They also have a designated authority figure who resolves their differences and makes decisions.’

‘I would like to say that Mesut Çakmak, who is the senior partner, and Mustafa Durakoğlu, as the young leader, are collaborative leaders, who can span the scope of our business with their in-house trained legal advisers and get them to work as a team with a common goal.’

‘The team is very experienced and collaborative. Gökhan Okan is very friendly, and experienced.’

‘We worked with the team on structured facilities as sponsor/borrower counsel. The team has been very helpful in getting the workstreams moving, with rapid response times, and thorough support on side-matters arising from the market. Billing and cost-management was transparent and reasonable.’

‘The team led by Sait Eryılmaz, which included Başar Kırka and associate Pelinsu Demircan, provided hands-on advice, always within reach for any ad-hoc support needed. Team expertise in benchmark examples and knowledge of LMA standards supported the successful closing.’

‘The team is very professional, dedicated, client-oriented, open to communication and accessible at any time.’

‘The whole team is very involved in the project. It is easy to reach out to lawyers, which is very important for me when the deal involves strict deadlines and a stressful environment. The team is well-experienced in project finance; documentation phase goes smoothly and interaction with banks is easier.’

‘Sait Eryılmaz is reachable and effectively finds solutions. Başar Kırka and Pelinsu Demircan are very experienced in project finance deals, they were very responsive and offered valuable guidance in a stressful environment – their level of expertise is very good in project finance.’

‘I endorse the team’s practice as a leading force in the legal field. Its dedication to excellence, innovative spirit, and client-focused approach makes it a good choice for anyone seeking top-tier legal counsel in the project finance area in Turkey.’

‘A very talented team, which Sait Eryılmaz leads with remarkable effectiveness in his role as a partner. Lawyers demonstrate a commendable ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality.’

‘Başar Kırka stands out as a remarkably talented adviser, known for his responsiveness and adept client management skills. Sida Özler is a promising young lawyer: highly responsive and an attentive listener, which enables her to grasp every aspect of a problem and provide the right feedback consistently.’

‘The team is highly capable and dedicated to the projects.’

‘Individuals are expert in their fields and most of the time their dedication creates effective results.’

‘ASC stands out for its prompt, responsive, and accessible services, providing tailored solutions aligned with clients’ commercial interests. Our experience with ASC’s services has been extraordinarily satisfactory in banking finance, project finance, energy, and more in Turkey.’

‘ASC’s core competencies are backed with its team’s specialisation in banking and finance with a best-in-class offering of unique insights and solutions. ASC handles complex legal challenges quite successfully as they are adaptive to changing legal landscapes.’

‘Our collaboration with ASC has been with Levent Yetkil and Fulya Sert Topçu. They both stand out for their robust experience, quick feedback, and strong negotiation and legal drafting skills. ASC is exceptionally dedicated to providing advice with a problem-solving mindset at any time of the project.’

‘ASC is renowned for its swift, responsive and easily accessible services, offering customised solutions that align perfectly with the commercial interests of clients. Our first-hand experience reaffirms ASC’s unparalleled expertise in areas such as banking, finance, project finance and energy in Turkey.’

‘Working alongside ASC has been a distinct privilege, especially in collaboration with Levent Yetkil and Fulya Sert Topçu, who stand out for their remarkable expertise, responsiveness, outstanding negotiation and drafting abilities, and commitment to delivering efficient and business-oriented advice.’

‘Levent Yetkil is easily accessible and up-to-date about the recent developments both in law and industry practices. He seemed to be well supported by qualified associates.’

‘The team is very experienced and collaborative. Fulya Sert Topçu and Levent Yetkil are very experienced and friendly.’

‘We value the group for its collaboration, expertise and can-do attitude. Lawyers stand out for their impeccable follow up, availability and effective work.’

‘The firm and its lawyers are super responsive. Its advice is always spot on and lawyers have a clear knowledge of the Turkish market. The team always comes up with pragmatic and deal-oriented advice that helps solve any potential issue.’

‘The team is exceptional. Çağdaş Evrim Ergün knows the market very well. Partner Burcu Baltacıoğlu and senior associate Tuğba Aksoy Bozkurt are also key players within the team.’

‘Çağdaş Evrim Ergün is head and shoulders ahead of other advisers in the project field. He is calm, clear in his advice, and a joy to work with. I would rate him as the best adviser on PPP projects and related documentation in Türkiye.’

‘Ergün Avukatlik Bürosu has extensive knowledge of the project finance market in Turkey, knowing the contractual framework established in every single precedent deal as well as any sensitive discussions with public counterparties to conclude the contractual arrangements.’

‘The team always delivers on the clock and with extensive availability to respond to requests. Overall, the firm has a strong project finance/projects practice with strong value-add for us.’

‘Çağdaş Evrim Ergün is very competent and responsive to client requests in a comprehensive manner. He is the one always interfacing with the clients and managing his team in the background. Çağdaş also has strong communication skills, explaining complex issues in a simple and structured manner.’

‘A great law firm and extremely knowledgeable on Turkish law. Great firm to work with as responses are extremely detailed and provided in a timely fashion.’

‘The team is extremely experienced despite its young age, hands-on, always available day/night, a great solution and alternatives generator. While in other deals we would have to chase the legal team and control its work, with Ergün it is the opposite.’

‘The team is comprised of very experienced and dedicated individuals. Lawyers are easy to reach and very very punctual, even for complex issues. With its experience in many other transactions, the team not only provides legal assistance to the projects but also makes great commercial contributions.’

‘All of the members of the team are excellent. Very experienced, easy to communicate with, dedicated and oriented towards problem-solving.’

‘GKC Partners can cover both international and local counsel roles in a single project, which makes the process smooth and efficient for clients and shortens delivery time in most cases. It has the capability to address the needs of many clients in a single deal and prepares exceptional-quality work.’

‘I have had the opportunity to work with Güniz Gökçe and Gökçe Uluç and they are all very competent lawyers, who drive the project development and financing process with exceptional stakeholder management tact and skills.’

‘The team is well experienced, highly responsive and service-focused. It has impressive legal expertise and the ability to assess complex issues and translate them into practical solutions, as well as an open-minded spirit, a problem-solving attitude and loyalty.’

‘As individuals, their ability to understand and address the issues helps significantly throughout the processes. It is always easy to reach out and communicate our messages.’

‘GKC Partners’ ability to run deals, its thorough approach in leading clients and ability to problem solve in a timely manner deserve respect. The team consists of highly capable individuals who are well-educated and competent in their areas. I personally have never had an unanswered question in my liaisons with GKC.’

‘Ateş Turnaoğlu and Kaan Alkan have been exceptional business partners. Ateş is very intelligent and resourceful. He helps with every complicated problem, offers solutions and leads the process whenever needed. Kaan is very disciplined and well educated.’

‘The team is unique, well-experienced, very responsive and dynamic. Lawyers have deep understanding of the local legal system and international best practices and are up-to-date on emerging matters and new techniques in legal practice, which provides for comprehensive and effective legal solutions.’

‘The team’s dynamic approach enables it to adapt quickly to evolving legal landscapes, delivering innovative strategies that meet the unique needs of each client.’

‘The firm has a very distinguished partner, Levent Lezgin Kılınç, which whom I collaborated on multiple international projects that required profound legal experience in navigating long-term financing models, oil and gas regulations, and the adoption of worldwide best practices for PPPs, which he possessed.’

‘This firm’s project finance department is truly exceptional and distinguishes itself in several remarkable ways, making it a standout choice for potential clients seeking specialised financial legal services.’

‘What sets this practice apart is its unwavering commitment to delivering comprehensive and innovative solutions. One of its key strengths lies in its team of seasoned experts who possess a deep understanding of the complex world of project finance.’

‘One of the unique aspects of this practice is its dedication to fostering collaboration both internally and externally. The team operates in a highly collaborative manner, pooling their collective knowledge and experience to provide clients with the most effective and tailored financial solutions.’

‘The individuals we have the privilege of working with truly stand out in the legal landscape. Specifically, Levent Lezgin Kılınç, Seray Özsoy Yavuz, and Duygu Doğan Şahiner have consistently demonstrated exceptional qualities and expertise in the realm of PF, making them invaluable assets to our team.’

‘The team comprises business-minded associates who know and understand the intricacies of project finance, especially for a state-owned company group. Lawyers are financially capable, which is not the case for many law firms, and due to working with our company continuously, they know what we want.’

‘ÖzmenYalçın is remarkably good at being client-oriented. From a glimpse of a situation, lawyers can easily detect what a client needs to do. Whenever our company needed the team, it was accessible. The team always maintains a good attitude, and this reflects on its approach to negotiations.’ 

‘The team’s billing policy is super-transparent and very easy to understand, there has not been an issue about any expense or billed time. We have not faced anything we have not expected. The diversity among the team is very deep and luckily, it helps you to communicate with the team.’

‘We worked with Güneş Yalçın and Utku Aydın. They offer unique expertise in each area. We did not face any problem in terms of legal knowledge. Also, we were satisfied with their soft skills which play a key role during projects. Güneş Yalçın did an amazing job when negotiations stuck between parties.’

‘The team is very experienced and collaborative.’

‘Damla Keskin Şerbetcioğlu is very experienced and friendly.’ 

‘The firm was collaborative and, compared to other firms, its billing was quite fair.’

‘Damla Keskin Şerbetcioğlu and Utku Aydın were active during the entire process. They communicated rapidly and on-time. When necessary, they were able to explain the articles one by one to the company. They were quite reachable and collaborative from the very beginning of the process.’

‘Paksoy’s easy-to-contact way of working and close advisory manner helped, and keeps helping, us in various challenges.’

‘Associates Zekican Samlı and Bülent Öztürk, along with partner Sera Somay, have continuously been available to various internal stakeholders of our company. The team provided us with useful insights due to their expertise of the local regulations, while also advising us as to international lawyers.’

‘Capable team including lawyers who are highly knowledgeable about project finance.’

‘We worked directly with Sera Somay and she was always reachable and responsive.’

‘I work with the Paksoy team on many export and project finance transactions, in particular in the area of renewable energies. This team always delivers the highest quality and never misses any deadline. It combines an excellent knowledge of the relevant laws with excellent industry knowledge.’

‘I regularly work with Sera Somay as partner. It is a wonderful, efficient and highly qualified team.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable, hard-working and hands-on. In particular, Burcu Boso and Doğan Eymirlioğlu are very knowledgeable, accessible, hard-working and hands-on.’

‘The team is very capable and experienced in energy EPC projects. ’

‘Partners are always hands-on in projects which differs them from other law firms. They always attend meetings and share fruitful opinions. They insist on the right legal approach and have good negotiating skills with the opposite party.’

‘Gen Temizer Özer has an excellent cross-border practice with strong capability to oversee complex project finance projects and other projects for our group.’

‘Edmund Emre Özer has acted as our trusted counsel over many years. He is an excellent counsel with a UK background. He has top-tier drafting and negotiation skills which is a key asset for international projects.’

‘Our key contact, managing partner Edmund Emre Özer, is well versed in both English and Turkish law. Together with his knowledge regarding the industry sector, he and his firm is our go-to firm regarding complex situations.’

‘Edmund Emre Özer is an exceptional individual. We also had the pleasure of working with Ömer Erdoğan, his insight regarding our trade financing project was very valuable. He was able to use his experience extremely well for helping us structure our hybrid-financing project.’

‘Ömer Erdogan has extensive knowledge regarding project finance, to which he can transfer to trade finance projects.’

‘The team has a good knowledge of this area. Lawyers are capable of making comments and finding alternative solutions to blocked issues.’

‘Baran Gen stands out for his ability to quickly respond to the legal queries of our company. He presents complex legal issues in an easy and understandable manner.’

‘The firm is amazing and covers all types of business. Lawyers are all amazing.’

‘The Lexist team is very professional and handles all our legal work. I like its flexibility and wide range of experience and knowledge. We are working with the team on many high-profile projects in Turkey and in Europe.’

‘Eyüp Kul is our main lawyer. He is always available for us and he is a natural negotiator. Partner Murat Erbilen is very good too and extremely patient.’

‘One of the best teams we have worked with: it sees the bigger picture, understands the commercial pressures, and is mindful of our budget. We work with it on a complex project involving multiple parties entering/exiting the deals, sector-specific regulatory hurdles and extensive project restructuring.’

‘The team manages all negotiations quickly and efficiently. We trust Lexist with all our projects, corporate and disputes work in highly regulated sectors such as construction and healthcare. Lexist is different because with this team the work and client relationship always comes first.’

‘Lexist always delivers. They avoid disputes. We can rely on them for any kind of work.’

‘Partner Mesut Kaya is commercially aware of the bigger picture.’

‘The Lexist team is unique for us because it has young lawyers who have worked in companies as lawyers. This means that it is better at understanding our side of the problem and can explain legal matters to our board members in a way that they can understand.’

‘Murat Erbilen and Mesut Kaya are the partners leading our projects. They are both accomplished projects lawyers and are very patient.’

‘Services provided by Yazıcı Attorney Partnership were good and fit for the purpose. Its way of structuring legal opinions is reader-friendly.’

‘Partner Kerem Arıç understands the needs of our company and does his best to reach the most favourable outcome with a result-oriented approach.’