Paksoy > Istanbul, Turkey > Firm Profile

‘Paksoy distinguished itself for its responsiveness and its precise, detailed advice.’

‘We worked mainly with Omer Collak who demonstrated a deep knowledge of Turkish civil, banking and bankruptcy law and provided very clear, detailed advice.’

‘Excellent job with very good knowledge.’

‘Sera and her team are really great. They deliver always and we are very happy with the cooperation and will definitely extend the relationship.’

‘As a firm / team, we have been working with Paksoy on Turkish finance and capital markets transactions for years, and they are our “go-to firm” in Turkey.’

‘I believe Paksoy is one of the premier full-service Turkish law firms. They generally have excellent lawyers that are experts on matters of Turkish law in their respective practice areas, with extensive experience working on international / cross-border transactions. The individuals I have worked with also speak fluent English.’

‘On the recent high yield bond offering, the main lawyers at Paksoy were highly knowledgeable and experienced banking and finance partner Sera Somay and senior associate Beril Paksoy.’

‘The team works very well together, and liaises with cross-departmental teams very well (e.g. tax, regulatory). It strikes a very good balance between partners and associates (senior and junior) – you always feel the right level is addressing your particular query (e.g. partner driven for contract negotiation and associate led for regulatory filings). It is a very well respected Corporate team in Turkey in terms of negotiations with counterparties.’

‘Nazli Bezirci: very responsive and capable lawyer. Gives sound and pragmatic advice and nothing is too much to ask. Nazli is very personable and maintains good relationships with counterparties/partners.

‘Stéphanie Beghe Sonmez: keeps calm and clear-minded when negotiations get very intense’.

‘Very good communication and ability to work across borders easily.’

‘Elvan Aziz & Nazli Bezirci – both very good at analysing technical issues and providing advice in the appropriate commercial context.’

‘Serdar Paksoy is among the Top 5 lawyers in the country. Simel Sarialioglu is also on top of the list of younger generation partners, she is doing great job with her team in this practice area.’

‘Paksoy’s dispute’s team is one of the very best in Turkey, and is great for international clients as they have very good language and cross-cultural skills.’

‘They are a highly sophisticated and knowledgeable team, excellent for complex situations.’

‘Simel Sariarioglu is brilliant and very easy to work with. A great litigator, she is particularly great for arbitration work: very knowledgeable, well connected and respected in the field and excellent in international environments.’

‘Absolutely professional and client-oriented team leading the litigations of their clients.’

‘The main quality of Paksoy team is their focus on obtaining favourable outcomes of the cases in which they are involved.’

‘The team is skilled and efficient in dispute resolution matters and show great interest in their work.’

‘The people at Paksoy are capable of dealing with cross-border legal matters and are proficient in this respect.’

‘The team at Pasksoy is extraordinarily professional, and technically strong with outstanding collaboration and communication skills.’

‘The individuals at Paksoy are top tier professionals. Specifically, Sera Somay was instrumental in all aspects of the project. She articulately explained all aspects relevant to Turkish law to the client and ourselves. She was timely with her advice and she made herself available whenever necessary. I would highly recommend her and the firm to anyone requiring advice from Turkish counsel.’

‘Deep knowledge and extensive experience in debt restructuring and collaterals.’

‘The Paksoy finance team is high calibre. The teams includes excellent lawyers and communicators who really know how to explain the specifics of the Turkish market to international investors and help investors to navigate the market.’

‘Sera Somay really stands out as a personable, collaborative lawyer who really knows the banking and finance market. She is supported by an excellent team of junior and mid-level lawyers who she carefully guides to produce very high-quality work. Sera takes client relationships seriously and provides excellent legal and transactional support.’

‘Sera Somay – very responsive and solution-oriented.’

‘The competition team at Paksoy are user-friendly, collaborative and responsive.’

‘Togan Toran is a reassuring presence who provides timely, pragmatic advice.’

‘Incredible responsive team with an in-depth knowledge of Turkish competition law.’

‘Associate Deniz Benli has a very pragmatic approach and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team is knowledgeable, dedicated, resourceful and committed to client needs. They are fantastic to work with.’

‘Elvan Aziz is exceptional. She has deep Turkish employment law knowledge and always made herself available during a demanding deal cycle.’

‘Paksoy has an excellent team of lawyers. Have used them for both banking transactions, as well as on employment matters.’

‘Paksoy’s experts in employment law are excellent practitioners. Their understanding of clients needs and approach of finding appropriate solutions are very comforting.’

‘Elvan Aziz is very hands on, business oriented and an expert person in the employment practice.’

‘The team at Paksoy is extremely reliable and supportive and always delivers exceptional quality within the relevant deadlines at reasonable and competitive pricing.’

‘Sera Somay is an outstanding partner, supported by a group of excellent associates, including Beril Paksoy, Soner Dağlı and Ali Batuhan Sevinç. They are all highly motivated and responsive lawyers, who not only guide us through all of our legal issues, but also fully understand the needs and requirements of international businesses. Working with this excellent team guarantees success.’

‘A well-trained and experienced team with a very good sector knowledge’

‘Sera Somay and her team are really great.’

‘The team at Paksoy is extremely reliable and supportive and it always delivers exceptional quality within the relevant deadlines at a reasonable and competitive price. All the team members fully understand the client’s needs, and having them on board guarantees the best possible service for clients.’

‘Sera Somay is an outstanding partner. She is supported by a group of excellent associates, including Beril Paksoy, who is highly motivated and always responsive, and not only guides us through all the legal issues, but also fully understands the needs and requirements of international businesses. Working with this excellent team guarantees the success of all relevant matters.’

‘Friendly, competent and creative.’

‘The team are very practical and results oriented. They are very good at sticking to deadlines.’

‘Elvan Aziz has a very good level of industry knowledge. Besides this, she also understands the details of a deal very well. Most of all I appreciate her patience when she has to explain the details to us.’

‘Wide range of capabilities. Responsive.’