Mr Kerem Turunç > TURUNÇ > Istanbul, Turkey > Lawyer Profile

TURUNÇ
TESVIKIYE CADDESI 19/11
TESVIKIYE
34365 ISTANBUL
Turkey

Work Department

Corporate, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets

Position

Managing Partner

Career

Partner since 2010. Previously with Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (New York and London)

Languages

English, Turkish

Memberships

New York Bar
District of Columbia Bar
Law Society of England & Wales
Istanbul Bar
American Bar Association
International Bar Association

Education

Yale University, B.A.
University of Virginia School of Law, J.D.

Lawyer Rankings

Turkey > Banking, finance and capital markets

Among TURUNÇ’s strong suits, it demonstrates a robust regulatory and compliance offering, particularly in relation to fintech and e-payment services. The group also shines in matters intersecting corporate and finance work, including private equity and VC investments. Key names include founding partner Noyan Turunç, whose international experience was honed during in-house roles at various US multinationals including Boeing; Kerem Turunç, who is qualified in Turkey, New York, Washington DC and the UK; İltem Dokurlar, who is noted for capital markets; and counsel Ilgın Eroğlu Alyanak, who splits her practice between Washington DC and Istanbul.

Turkey > Dispute resolution

A popular choice for multinational clients, TURUNÇ stands out for its ‘commercial awareness and international know-how’. Among its recent highlights, the team kept busy advising on a mix of commercial litigation, IP disputes and contentious employment matters. Founding partner Noyan Turunç ‘delivers legal and commercial advice at once’; he co-heads the team together with managing associate Gizem Günel. Managing partner Kerem Turunç is also noted for cross-border disputes.

Turkey > IT and telecoms

Kerem Turunç leads TURUNÇ‘s team, which brings extensive experience in assisting clients with potential investments in technology and software companies. The group’s workload includes advising on IT laws, IP rights, regulatory requirements, and data protection, among other matters. İltem Dokurlar is a key contact for digital asset managers, software developers, and payment companies. Naz Esen regularly assists with fintech sector issues.

Turkey > Commercial, corporate and M&A

The Istanbul and Izmir-led corporate and M&A team at TURUNÇ advises private equity and venture capital houses, as well as domestic and multinationals corporates across such industries as financial services, media, tech, food, chemicals and energy, on everyday and transactional matters. The practice is headed by founding partner Noyan Turunç, a specialist in corporate governance and regulatory mandate; Kerem Turunç, who handles M&A and investment and divestment matters. Other key figures include İltem Dokurlar, who brings transactional expertise to transport sector matters; Esin Çamlıbel, who brings strength to a range of sales mandates; and Yasemin Erden.