Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak > Istanbul, Turkey > Firm Profile
Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak Offices
Büyükdere Caddesi 175
Ferko Signature
Sisli, Istanbul 34394
Turkey
Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak > The Legal 500 Rankings
Turkey > Insurance Tier 1
Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak acts for a host of international insurance companies and financial institutions, with a particular focus on insurtech matters, regulatory issues, distribution models, product structuring and claim settlement. Its strong presence in cross-border matters is bolstered by the firm’s relationship with Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I and bancassurance deals have been a recent area of strength and prominence. Arpat Şenocak is the well-regarded practice head with an established client base of various stakeholders in the Turkish insurance market.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Mehmet Kosoglu
Testimonials
‘The team stand out for the quality and comprehensiveness of their analysis.’
‘I have worked with Arpat Şenocak on various complex matters throughout the years. He has excelled in steering discussions in a subtle manner and creating the rapport among stakeholders to close deals.’
‘Established and very experienced team.’
‘Great know-how and experience in the insurance and pension sector. Özdirek Dündar Şenocak is our first and only choice to get legal advice and support. They always take a 360-degree view of the situation to cover all the risks and provide solutions that are in keeping with our company strategies.’
‘Always hands on, effective follow-up on projects, committed to deadlines, accessible, great negotiation skills as well as sector-specific expertise. Arpat Şenocak has years of practice in the industry with great contacts with the regulator.’
Key clients
AXA Sigorta
AXA Hayat ve Emeklilik
BNP Paribas Cardif Hayat Sigorta
BNP Paribas Cardif Sigorta
BNP Paribas Cardif Emeklilik
BNP Paribas Cardif
BPF Acentelik ve Aracilik Hizmetleri
Euler Hermes Sigorta
Euler Hermes (Italy)
Groupama Sigorta
Groupama Hayat
Groupama Holding Filiales et Participations
Helvetia Swiss Insurance Company
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group
NN Hayat ve Emeklilik
Orange Sigorta Aracılık Hizmetleri
Reinsurance Group of America
TEB Arval
Türkiye Hayat ve Emeklilik
Türkiye Sigorta
Work highlights
- Advised BNP Paribas Cardif Sigorta on the negotiation and structuring of a bancassurance deal with Turkish TEB Bank.
- Assisted Türkiye Sigorta with the drafting and negotiation of bancassurance arrangements with various banks.
- Advised AXA’s Turkish subsidiaries on the negotiation and structuring of distribution relationships with several Turkish banks.
Turkey > Tax Tier 2
Operating as the Turkish arm of Gide Loyrette Nouel, Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak handles the tax aspects of M&A transactions, greenfield investments, banking and finance and capital market transactions as well as tax structuring and customs-related issues. The team, which is headed by Bülent Özdirekcan, has also increased its involvement in tax controversy and litigation matters.Practice head(s):
Key clients
Akgıda (Lactalis Group)
Alchem
Allflex (Mercx Group)
BNP Paribas
Cuatrecasas Law Firm
Dream Yachts
Getinsa
Global Enerji
H & M
Idom Spain
Immfly
JKX Oil & Gas
Levi Strauss Co
Limagrain
Loyens & Loeff
Maisto E Associeti
Midis Group
Monnoyeur
Saint-Gobain
Société Générale
Stepinvest SAS
Suez
Vinci Construction
Turkey > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak benefits from the banking and finance expertise of Gide’s international network, advising clients on all lending transactions as well as corporate and banking law advisory regarding contractual and regulatory matters. Arpat Şenocak and Bülent Özdirekcan head the practice, supported by associate Mehmet Kosoglu.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I can definitely recommend ODS for their banking & finance practice. We worked with Mr Bulent Ozdirekcan and associates make up a very good team with a very responsive and sociable partner managing a number of individuals with great knowledge and dedication.’
‘Among Mr Ozdirekcan’s team members, Mehmet Kosoglu can easily be named as an exceptional individual, with strong legal notion well-exceeding expectations accompanied by a good understanding of commerce. It is usually law or business mind for lawyers. However, Mehmet combines both them in him.’
‘Arpat Senocak was very involved from the inception of the debt restructuring process and in the debt recovery proceedings. His legal expertise has helped us to understand the legal context in Turkey due to the particular location of the real estate assets used as collateral and he built a good legal strategy. Arpat Senocak’s perfect bi-cultural and bilingual Swiss/Turkish background has also been an asset to explain to our team key legal and procedural differences between the Swiss and Turkish legal systems which helped us tremendously to make the right strategic decision.’
Key clients
Société Générale
BNP Paribas
Skandinavska Enskilda Banken
AFDALD 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
Work highlights
- Advising Société Générale’s Istanbul Branch Office regarding the day-to-day management of its operations in Turkey.
- Assistance to Societe Generale Milano concerning the tax regime applicable to financial leases of aircrafts to be delivered to Turkish Airlines Inc.
- Advising the Export-Import Bank of China regarding its €40m facility granted to ICBC Turkey Bank.
Turkey > Competition Tier 3
Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak assists a mix of domestic and international clients with their competition law issues, fielding a team that now attracts multinational clients through its association with the Brussels office of Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I and its international network. Practice head Arpat Şenocak is an expert in M&A advice but has a focus on the competition law aspects of transactions, particularly in the insurance, steel, and food and beverage spaces. Senior associate İklim Gülsün Aytekin is the other key contact.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Lactalis Group
BNP Paribas Cardif Emeklilik
Axa Sigorta
Ak Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret
Renault Trucks
Carel
Universal Clinics SL / Igenomix SLU
Zeplin Yazilim Sistemleri Ve Bilgi Teknolojileri Anonim Şirketi
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain
Steelcase
Alexander McQueen
ALD Automotive Turizm Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
Work highlights
- Advised Carel regarding the notification to be made to the Turkish Competition Authority regarding its acquisition of 51% of the shares of CFM Soğutma ve Otomasyon Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Şirketi.
- Acting for both Igenomix and Universal Clinics in the the establishment of their full-function joint venture in Spain.
- Assisting Zeplin with respect to an investigation initiated by the Turkish Competition Authority concerning the labour market.
Turkey > Employment Tier 3
Ali Osman Ak, who has broad experience advising on HR management, recruitment and dismissal matters, heads the practice at Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak, which works in association with Gide Loyrette Nouel. The department is also known for handling document preparation, litigation, social security, union law and mediation.Practice head(s):
Key clients
Ak Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Groupe Lactalis)
Akdeniz Turistik Tesisler A.Ş. (Club Med)
Volvo Group Otomotiv Ticaret Ltd. Şti. (Volvo Trucks)
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.
Work highlights
- Advised Ak Gida on the preparation and adaptation of internal documentation including template contracts and regulations for remote and hybrid working and the re-organisation of the headcount.
- Advised Bel Karper on the collective bargaining process and and negotiations with the authorised labour union.
- Advised Match Group on a new employment contract based on remote working.
Turkey > Foreign firms Tier 3
Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak has grown its client base both domestically and for foreign inbound transactions in Turkey, with particular strengths in intellectual property, competition and insurance matters. Bülent Özdirekcan and Arpat Şenocak, who are qualified in France and Switzerland, respectively, lead the cross-border practice and are partners of Gide’s affiliated local firm Özdirekcan Dündar Senocak Attorney Partnership. Further key contacts include employment law expert Ali Osman Ak and IP practice head Esra Dündar Loiseau.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘Reliable and business oriented.’
‘Arpat Şenocak has a get-things-done spirit and is very involved in the project. In addition, he is perfectly fluent in English and French which is a true asset.’
Key clients
Agence Française de Développement
Ak Gıda
Akdeniz Turistik Tesisler
ALD Automotive Turkey
ALD International
Air Liquide
Alchem Europe
Allflex
Altilis
AXA Hayat ve Emeklilik
AXA Sigorta
Believe Digital
BNP Paribas Cardif Hayat Sigorta
BNP Paribas Cardif Sigorta
BNP Paribas Cardif Emeklilik
BNP Paribas
Bo-Er
BPF Acentelik ve Aracilik Hizmetleri
BTA Havalimanları
Carel Industries
Ca Technologies Yazılım ve Bilişim Hizmetleri
Cepas Galvaniz Demir Celik Madencilik Insaat Nakliye
Christian Dior
Clarins
Club Méditerranée
Colina
Crédit Agricole Ukraine
Deka
Eker Süt Ürünleri Gıda
Electronics for Imaging (EFI)
Euler Hermes Sigorta
Euler Hermes (Italy)
Euralis
Ficosa
Gaptek
GCL Factoring France
Global Enerji
Gestamp North Europe Services
Groupama Sigorta
Groupama Emeklilik
Groupama Assurances Mutuelles
Group Atlantic
Helvetia Swiss Insurance Company
H & M
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group
Joom
Juul Labs
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
Midis Group
NN Hayat ve Emeklilik
Novacel
Renault
Orange Sigorta Aracılık Hizmetleri
PJSC Rosbank
Reinsurance Group of America
Renault
Saint Gobain
Schindler
SG Hambros
Skandinavska Enskilda Banken
Société Générale Milano
Şen-Er Boya Kimya
Sodrugestvo
Schindler
Superdry- DKH Retail
Taiyuan Iron & Steel (Group) Company
TEB Portföy
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Union Bancaire Privée
Vilmorin
Volvo Group Otomotiv
Volvo Trucks
Yakamoz Yağ
Yves Rocher
Work highlights
- Assisted Veolia and Suez with all legal matters in Turkey arising from their worldwide merger.
- Advised Allianz on regulatory and transactional matters under Turkish insurance and capital markets regulations.
- Assisting L’Oreal, Beaute Prestige International, Dior, Chanel, Bulgari and Montale with protection against counterfeited products.
Turkey > Intellectual property Tier 3
Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak has particular strength in anti-counterfeiting matters, where it advises a number of major multinational luxury goods brands, including Chanel, Dior and Bulgari. The team’s international reach is extended by its association with French firm Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.. Trade mark attorney Esra Dündar Loiseau leads the team and has 20 years of experience across the full range of IP matters. Senior associate Arzu Bekem coordinates the team’s IP prosecution work.Practice head(s):
Esra Dündar Loiseau; Arzu Bekem
Other key lawyers:
Kendal Basut
Testimonials
‘An efficient, knowledgeable and highly ethical team. Flexible billing, particularly during the pandemic. We feel supported by the firm. They are a real partner against IP crime.’
‘The team at this firm are extremely professional and thorough in their litigation and transactional work. They are quick to provide creative solutions to uniquely tough situations and clients are always satisfied with the work they produce.’
‘Esra Dündar Loiseau is meticulous and very brilliant in the advice and strategies she crafts for clients.’
‘Esra Dündar Loiseau and her team are extremely professional, responsive and commercial in their approach. I would not hesitate to recommend them to colleagues and contacts.’
Key clients
Juul Labs
Renault
Lancome Parfums Beaute & CIE
LVMH
AK Gida
Superdry- DKH Retail
Volvo
Alchem International
Christian Dior
Laboratoire Nuxe
Work highlights
- Acted for L’Oreal, Beaute Prestige International, Dior, Chanel, Bulgari and Montale in a number of raids and seizures of counterfeit goods.
- Represented AK Gida in a trade mark dispute with Sütaş.
Turkey > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
An affiliate firm of Gide Loyrette Nouel, Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak‘s M&A practice has notable strength in cross-border mandates, and covers a wide range of sectors, particularly financial services, retail and energy. Bülent Özdirekcan and Arpat Şenocak head the team, and senior associate Pınar Veziroğlu Dilek provides additional support.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Believe International
Webhelp SAS
Groupama Hayat
Sojern, Inc.
Lactalis / Ak Gida
Cisco
Gonvarri Solar
Schindler
Renault
Carel Industries S.P.A
Laboratoire de Biologie Végétale Yves Rocher
Alta Plastik (Mercx Group)
Allflex (Mercx Group)
Veolia
Suez
Steelcase
Enova
Work highlights
- Advised Carel on the acquisition of a controlling stake in CFM Sogutma.
- Advised Laboratoire de Biologie Végétale Yves Rocher on the purchase of the remaining 24% stakes that its Turkish partners had in the Turkish companies named Kosan Kozmetik Sanayi and Kosan Kozmetik Pazarlama.
- Advised Oyak Renault on its long-term partnership in Turkey for the manufacturing of vehicles, by way of concluding a manufacturing a supply agreement with Karsan Otomotiv Sanayii ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi.
Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak > Firm Profile
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.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | 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 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Mr Ali Osman Ak | Ali Osman Ak is a partner of Gide’s correspondent firm in Turkey, Özdirekcan… | View Profile |
 | Ms Esra Dündar Loiseau | Esra Dündar Loiseau is a partner of Gide’s correspondent firm in Turkey,… | View Profile |
 | Mr Bülent Özdirekcan | Bülent Özdirekcan is a partner of Gide’s correspondent firm in Turkey, Özdirekcan… | View Profile |
 | Mr Arpat Şenocak | Arpat Şenocak is a partner of Gide’s correspondent firm in Turkey, Özdirekcan… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 550 at this office : 24Languages
English French German TurkishOther
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 Other offices : Algiers Other offices : Beijing Other offices : Brussels Other offices : Casablanca Other offices : London Other offices : New York Other offices : Paris Other offices : Shanghai Other offices : Tunis Other offices : WarsawComparative Guides
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