Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak > Istanbul, Turkey > Firm Profile

Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak
Büyükdere Caddesi 175
Ferko Signature
Sisli, Istanbul 34394
Turkey

Turkey > Insurance Tier 1

Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak focuses on transactional insurance matters, regulatory frameworks, related disputes, privitisations, distribution models, product structuring, claim settlement, regulatory filings and compliance. Practice head Arpat Şenocak  advises a number of high profile clients such as BNP Paribas Cardif, Groupama and Helvetia; he is experienced in structuring of distribution schemes, drafting of related agreements and compliance matters.

Practice head(s):

Arpat Şenocak

Testimonials

‘They are very hard workers and researchers. Very structured law firm.’

‘Arpat Şenocak has very deep knowledge especially on arbitration and commercial law.’

‘It is a pleasure to work with them. They are always available with their deep legal knowledge and experience.’

‘The people in the team are so reliable, reachable and an expert in insurance sector. Timing for legal reviews is accurate.’

‘Arpat Şenocak is a well trusted lawyer, who has carried out several important deals. His deep knowledge of the Turkish insurance sector (both legal and business aspects), his high commitment, clear, practical and quality advice are highly appreciated.’

‘Having led many M&A, bancassurance relations, joint ventures and corporate maintenance in a very regulated environment of insurance and private pension sectors, as well as having good connections with the relevant regulators, allows them to interpret law-makers intentions while providing up-to-date legal advises.’

‘Very experienced team, tailor-made legal assistance.’

‘A very diligent team, notably responsive in a timely manner.’

Key clients

Allianz Hayat ve Emeklilik A.Ş.

AXA Sigorta A.S.

AXA Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.

Bereket Takaful

BNP Paribas Cardif Hayat Sigorta A.S.

BNP Paribas Cardif Sigorta A.S

BNP Paribas Cardif Emeklilik A.S.

BNP Paribas Cardif S.A.

BPF Acentelik ve Aracilik Hizmetleri A.S.

Euler Hermes Sigorta A.S.

Euler Hermes (Italy)

Groupama Sigorta A.S.

Groupama Hayat A.S.

Groupama Holding Filiales et Participations

Helvetia Swiss Insurance Company Limited

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc

NN Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.

Orange Sigorta Aracılık Hizmetleri A.S.

Reinsurance Group of America

TEB Arval

Türkiye Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.

Türkiye Katılım Hayat A.Ş.

Türkiye Katılım Sigorta A.Ş.

Türkiye Sigorta A.S.

Türkiye Wealth Fund

Work highlights

  • Advised Türkiye Wealth Fund on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Bereket Katılım Sigorta A.Ş. and Bereket Katılım Hayat Sigorta A.Ş.
  • Advised Türkiye Sigorta on the acquisition of OSEM Sertifikasyon A.Ş., a provider of certification in the auto insurance industry established in 2015 by the Insurance Association of Turkey.
  • Advised Allianz SE in relation to Turkish law implications of a group restructuring performed outside of Turkey.

Turkey > Tax Tier 2

Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak supports its corporate clients on tax matters relating to transactions in the Turkish market. It also assists with tax structuring and customs issues, and has an international scope, bolstered by its association with Gide Loyrette Nouel. Bülent Özdirekcan, admired for his ‘very pragmatic and efficient tax advice‘, leads the team.

Practice head(s):

Bulent Ozdirekcan; Tuygun Can Elbek; Mustafa Karadaş

Testimonials

‘Bülent Özdirekcan has provided me with very pragmatic and efficient tax advice.’

Work highlights

  • Advised Unico Studio, a California-based game development studio, on the tax aspects of its existing business model involving people residing in Turkey.
  • Advised Monnoyeur Group on tax aspects of the structuring of its investment in Turkey.
  • Advised Saint-Gobain on tax aspects of the formation of a joint-venture with the Turkish Dalsan Group.

Turkey > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3

Banking matters are the focus of Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak‘s department, drawing on the international network of its affiliate firm Gide to forge relationships with local and foreign banks, and international financial institutions. Regulatory advice, cross-border financing and aircraft financing were all features of the practice group’s work in 2022. The main contacts are Arpat Senocak and Bülent Özdirekcan, who co-lead the team, and client-recommended associate Mehmet Kösoğlu.

Practice head(s):

Arpat Şenocak; Bülent Özdirekcan

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘With the size of a boutique law firm, the firm is able to provide full-service due to its highly-trained workforce.’

‘Bulent Özdirekcan is an exceptional partner, with his ever-caring approach and humane touch. He is dedicated, smart, and efficient.

‘Mehmet Kösoğlu is one of the most knowledgeable banking & finance lawyers we have ever encountered. Anything involving banking, finance, or contract law falls under his ambit with a great degree of knowledge.’

Key clients

Société Générale

BNP Paribas

Skandinavska Enskilda Banken

AFD

ALD International

SG Hambros

PJSC Rosbank

Union Bancaire Privée

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

International Finance Corporation

T. İş Bankası

AXA Sigorta

BNP Paribas Cardif Sigorta

Türkiye Sigorta

The Export-Import Bank of China

Euler Hermes

Ak Gida

Altilis

Work highlights

  • Advised Société Générale Milano on a 10-year Italian lease, combined with a 10-Year AFIC supported loan and a 5-Year junior loan, for the financing of a Boeing B777-Freighter aircraft to be delivered to Turkish Airlines.
  • Advised Türkiye Sigorta on the structuring and negotiation of bancassurance agreements with three Turkish state-owned banks.
  • Advised Union Bancaire Privée on compliance matters arising from its operations in Turkey.

Turkey > Competition Tier 3

Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak fields ‘a very dynamic team with an excellent background in the subject‘ for competition law. The practice assists with transactional matters involving complex competition law implications, compliance training, and investigations by the TCA in a variety of sectors; the automotive and dairy industries being recent areas of activity. Arpat Şenocak heads the team and has expertise on the M&A side of things. Senior associate İklim Gülsün Aytekin concentrates her practice in competition law and comes highly praised by the firm’s clients.

Practice head(s):

Arpat Şenocak

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Firstly, Ozdirekcan Dundar Senocak Ak Team’s first significant feature is their absolute dedication to their work. Clients can feel this caring from the first moment to the last. In my opinion, in our world everything connect to each other but you need to know how to use this connection. In this sector, your legal team needs to know and use every single detail. This firm knows this. At last but not least, Iklim Aytekin’s professional attention to her client is so valuable.’

‘This law firm is highly flexible at working hours and complies with a company’s variable requests in terms of competition law including legal and contractual advisory, attendance to dawn raids, compliance workshops etc. I would highly suggest working with this full service firm with overqualified expertise in the competition field.’

‘I have worked with Iklim Aytekin who has an extensive knowledge including comparative approach with EU law and practice in competition law. I would strongly recommend working with her, since she is always available and responsive. Working with her would be quite easy and fruitful for global companies since she is fully competent to work in both English and French languages.’

‘During our collaboration, the team acted absolutely professional and supported us very efficiently. They were all well informed of the procedure as well as our field of activity. They’ve managed the whole process very successfully.’

‘The lawyer who was assigned to our project was very helpful and well-informed. She took the initiative when needed and managed the project flawlessly. She was very capable of directing us and she never missed the opportunity to inform us about the updates.’

‘They have a very dynamic team with an excellent background in the subject. Their ability to work under tight deadlines was assuring.’

‘The leader of this dynamic team, Iklim Aytekin stand out with her strong oral and written communication skills. Also, she was capable of understanding complex technical details of the project and identifying what was relevant out of mass information.’

‘I have worked with Iklim Aytekin who is highly qualified in competition law and she does fully meet a company’s expectations with customized, diligent and effective work style.’

Key clients

BNP Paribas Cardif Sigorta A.Ş.

NN Hayat ve Emeklilik A.Ş.

TEB Portföy Yatırım A.Ş.

Groupama Filiales et Participations

Believe International

Thermofisher

Gestamp

ÇEPAŞ Galvaniz Demir Çelik Madencilik A.Ş.

Yakamoz Yağ San ve Tic. A.Ş.

EFI B.V.

Sodrugestvo

Steelcase SAS

Work highlights

  • Advised Zeplin on the milestone investigation initiated by the Turkish Competition Authority concerning the labour market.
  • Advised Compagnie de Saint-Gobain on the notification of the concentration involving its acquisition of the sole control over three companies of Starcin Group.
  • Assisted Renault Trucks with competition compliance training.

Turkey > Employment Tier 3

The employment practice at Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak is experienced in a range of matters, including operation of recruitment procedures, negotiations, mediation and analysis of HR-related documents. The firm also has contentious capabilities with expertise in litigation and settlement procedures. Ali Osman Ak heads the team and assists a number of companies in their human resources management, hiring and dismissal procedures.

Practice head(s):

Ali Osman Ak

Key clients

Ak Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Akdeniz Turistik Tesisler A.Ş.

Volvo Group Otomotiv Ticaret Ltd. Şti.

MDS AP Tech Yazılım Ürünleri ve Bilişim Hizmetleri Ticaret Ltd. Şti.

Ca Technologies Yazılım ve Bilişim Hizmetleri Limited Şirketi

Bel Karper Gıda Sanayi A.Ş.

Match Group

Zeplin Yazılım Sistemleri ve Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş.

Ak Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

 

Work highlights

  • Assisted Ak Gıda in respect to revision of the employment agreements and preparation of the new employment agreements.
  • Assisted Zeplin regarding revision of the employment agreements and review and adaptation of the internal regulations which are applicable at the global level.
  • Assisted Volvo regarding a group of lawsuits that have been initiated by the employees of an authorized service whose contract had been terminated with valid reason.

Turkey > Foreign firms Tier 3

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is recognised by international investors as a leading firm in Turkey with experience across multiple areas of the law. The practice is well-versed in compliance, IP, dispute resolution, employment and insurance matters and has strong cross-border capabilities with tax and international arbitration work, in addition to inbound and outbound investments. The firm is jointly led with Bülent Özdirekcan, Arpat Şenocak, Ali Osman Ak and Esra Dündar Loiseau  doing restructuring, regulatory, employment and IP work respectively.

Practice head(s):

Bülent Ozdirekcan; Arpat Şenocak; Ali Osman Ak; Esra Dündar Loiseau

Key clients

Agence Française de Développement

Ak Gıda (Turkish affiliate of Lactalis Group

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 (EFI)

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

KYU (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

Supedry – 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

  • Advised Allianz SE in relation to Turkish law implications of a group restructuring performed abroad.
  • Advised Schindler on the acquisition of 100% of Om Elektrik Makine Sanayi (Omsan) shares.
  • Advised Adidas relating to restructuring and implementation of its membership (loyalty) program in both website and adidas’ application platforms.y.

Turkey > Intellectual property Tier 3

The IP team at Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak has expertise in providing advice to clients on issues arising out of patents related to mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering, biotechnology. The practice provides advice on trademarks in addition to strong experience in the anti-counterfeiting area with litigation, raids and investigations. Esra Dündar Loiseau represents a number of high-profile luxury brands such as LVMH, Bulgari, Dior, L’Oreal and Spotify; she co-heads the team with Arzu Bekem who specialises in counterfeiting matters.

Practice head(s):

Esra Dündar Loiseau; Arzu Bekem

Testimonials

‘They have strong know-how and expertise, very good ownership, are always collaborative and a problem solver attitude.’

‘Experts in different areas, easy to access, clear directions, hard-working, very good about deadlines, positive approach, very good collaboration, strong ownership.’

‘I am working with the team as a collaborator and confirm that the team is quite proactive and efficient. Each member of the team has competence in their own field and carries out work that satisfy their clients in terms of knowledge and experience. Comparing the other firms, they are quite responsive and always respond with senior attorneys who are having a good knowledge of the portfolio and in-house practice of their clients.’

‘Esra Dündar Loiseau has a deep knowledge and an extensive experience in the IP field. She is able to provide alternative methods in both civil and criminal actions when the process is congested. Also she has great knowledge in procedural law. Meanwhile, Arzu has an extensive knowledge and experience in both trademark and design prosecution and domain name issues. Her most important feature for me is her responsivity and availability.’

‘We have used this law firm for its litigation practice which is the best in Turkey. Turkey is a highly sensitive jurisdiction for IP litigation and they have a proven track record of being outstanding.’

‘Esra Dündar Loiseau is an outstanding partner: An expert, reasonable in her approach, always putting the client first and with a very clear understanding of our industry.’

‘Their strength is speed of response, pragmatism, regular follow-up and good expertise according to case law.’

Work highlights

Turkey > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak is the affiliate firm in Turkey of Gide Loyrette Nouel and leverages this relationship in cross-border transactions involving Turkish law. Bülent Özdirekcan and Arpat Şenocak co-lead a team admired for its ‘diligent and practical approach‘ and ‘high level of collaboration‘. Associate Pınar Veziroğlu Dilek is involved across all matters.

Practice head(s):

Bülent Özdirekcan; Arpat Şenocak

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Even if we are a small company, we never felt this when we discuss with Arpat Senocak. He is always in the loop for any kind of questions/requests. When he sees that he has to be involved he is always taking responsibility.’

‘Very efficient handling of the file (acquisition of a Turkish company), so I can rely on the team in full confidence without any doubt on the quality of the work. Friendly team with whom exchanges are direct and pleasant.’

‘Worked with Arpat Senocak. Very experienced in M&A available, very proactive and business oriented (understand what is important/less important for my company). If I could have local legal advisors like him in all the countries I work in, my life would be easier!’

‘Diligent and practical approach, high level of collaboration.’

‘Collaboration and ability to work as a team are priceless. You can easily reach the right people at the right time. Know-how and multilingual capacity of the company is very impressive. I can easily say that Ozdirekcan Dundar Senocak Ak is the best law office we have ever worked with.’

‘As an English, French and Turkish speaking company, communication in a proper way was the key for us. Especially in an era like law, mistakes appearing from misunderstandings might be quite risky. With their team we never had an issue about this. Especially Pinar Veziroglu and Ecem Nur Aksoy were always there for us with their professional and problem solving ideas.’

‘Very good and professional.’

Key clients

Carel Industries SpA

Enova

Flovel

Hypernet

OYAK Renault

Alchem Europe

Axa Sigorta

Bel Carper

Dalkia

Ficosa

Group Atlantic

Groupama

Halliburton

Krom Maden

SNOP

Steel Case

Tisco/Taiyvan Iran&Steel

Vilmorin Mikado

Yves Rocher

Zeplin Inc

Work highlights

  • Advised Saint-Gobain Rigips Alçı, an affiliate of the French multinational Saint-Gobain Group, on its partnership with Turkish company Dalsan Alçı.
  • Advised the Türkiye Wealth Fund on its acquisition of 100% of the shares of Bereket Katılım Sigorta and Bereket Katılım Hayat Sigorta.
  • Advised the Swiss company Schindler on its acquisition of 100% of Om Elektrik Makine Sanayi shares.

Present in Istanbul for 20 years, Gide is one of the rare international law firms in Turkey to be in a position to offer a global service in business and finance law, combined with perfect knowledge of the local market.

Gide Turkey regularly assists foreign investors (multinationals, public entities, banks, financial institutions, etc.) on their projects in Turkey, particularly in M&A, the setting up of joint ventures, restructurings, privatisations, project financings, and capital markets. Over these past few years, Gide has worked on some of the largest investment projects in Turkey. Gide has also acquired high-level experience in intellectual property, in particular in combating the proliferation of counterfeit goods.

When the specific characteristics of a case so require, for instance to handle cross-border operations and offer multi-jurisdictional services, Gide Turkey works alongside the firm’s other international offices, in particular those located in Central and Eastern Europe and North Africa. For financial matters, Gide Turkey works in close partnership with the London, New York and Paris offices to offer its clients the services of an integrated and international team.

Regarding aspects of Turkish law, Gide Turkey acts alongside its local correspondent firm Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak. Gide in Turkey can thus rely on a team of lawyers recruited from among the best local experts, and who can handle all fields of Turkish business law (corporate, banking and finance, insurance, intellectual property, real estate and environment, competition and distribution, tax, customs, employment law and more). This team boasts perfect knowledge of the business environment, thereby facilitating relationships with the market’s various players and Turkish administrative bodies.

Department Name Email Telephone
Mergers and acquisitions/corporate Arpat Senocak
Mergers and acquisitions/corporate Bülent Özdirekcan
Banking and finance Arpat Senocak
Real estate, construction Ali Osman Ak
Real estate, construction Bülent Özdirekcan
Projects (finance and infrastructure) Arpat Senocak
Projects (finance and infrastructure) Bülent Özdirekcan
Competition and distribution, international trade Arpat Senocak
Competition and distribution, international trade Bülent Özdirekcan
Tax, exchange control and customs Bülent Özdirekcan
Intellectual property Esra Dündar Loiseau
Insurance Arpat Senocak
Employment and welfare Ali Osman Ak
Dispute resolution Ali Osman Ak
Dispute resolution Esra Dündar Loiseau
Photo Name Position Profile
Ali Osman Ak photo Mr Ali Osman Ak Ali Osman Ak is a partner of Gide’s correspondent firm in Turkey, Özdirekcan…
İklim Gülsün Aytekin photo Ms İklim Gülsün Aytekin Associate Iklim Gülsün Kelekçi specialises in the fields of competition law, corporate…
Arzu Bekem photo Ms Arzu Bekem Arzu Bekem is a member of Intellectual and Industrial Property department of…
Tuygun Can Elbek photo Mr Tuygun Can Elbek Associate Tuygun Can Elbek specializes in the fields of employment law, insurance…
Esra Dündar Loiseau photo Ms Esra Dündar Loiseau Esra Dündar Loiseau specialises in intellectual property law (IP-trademarks, patents, designs, copyrights…
Mustafa Karadaş photo Mr Mustafa Karadaş Associate Mustafa Karadas specialises in the fields of mergers & acquisitions and…
Mehmet Kosoglu photo Mr Mehmet Kosoglu Mehmet Kosoglu is an associate of Gide and of its correspondent firm…
Bülent Özdirekcan photo Mr Bülent Özdirekcan Bülent Özdirekcan is a partner of Gide’s correspondent firm in Turkey, Özdirekcan…
Pinar Veziroglu photo Ms Pinar Veziroglu Admitted to the Istanbul Bar Association in 2012, Pinar Veziroglu Dilek specializes…
Arpat Şenocak photo Mr Arpat Şenocak Arpat Senocak is a partner of Gide and of its correspondent firm…
Number of lawyers : 550
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Contacts : In association with Özdirekcan Dündar Senocak Avukatlik Ortakligi, acting as correspondent firm of Gide in Turkey: Bülent Özdirekcan, Esra Dündar Loiseau, Arpat Senocak, Ali Osman Ak
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