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CIFTCI Attorney Partnership in association with Clifford Chance Offices
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34394 ISTANBUL
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CIFTCI Attorney Partnership in association with Clifford Chance > The Legal 500 Rankings
Turkey > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1
The internationally oriented team at CIFTCI Attorney Partnership in association with Clifford Chance acts for an impressive roster of domestic and foreign financial institutions, including commercial banks, and bilateral and multilateral development agencies. Demonstrating a marked emphasis on project finance, the team is primarily noted for its expertise in the infrastructure, healthcare and energy sectors, where it frequently acts in tandem with lawyers from the wider Clifford Chance network. Alongside its projects prowess, the group’s recent experience also spans syndicated financings, Islamic finance, structured finance and capital markets work. Department head Sait Eryılmaz handles a broad range of banking and finance matters, with a focus on project finance and structured finance. At junior level, counsel Gökçe Uzun and senior associates Başar Kırka and Ali Can Altıparmak are all recommended.Practice head(s):
Sait Eryılmaz
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Highly professional, open to communicate, easy to access at any time, well experienced, and supportive.’
‘Each individual in the team is very dedicated and professional. Lawyers are very supportive and it is obvious they are doing their work with great dedication. One of their key strengths is client management skills.’
Key clients
UK Export Finance (UKEF)
TAV Havalimanları Holding
Rönesans Holding
Barclays
Credit Suisse
Standard Chartered Bank
Leading Turkish banks: Ziraat Bank, Akbank, Yapı Kredi, İşbank, Garanti BBVA, Türkiye Sınai Kalkınma Bankası, Denizbank, QNB Finansbank, Türkiye Kalkınma ve Yatırım Bankası
FMO: Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank
TAV Tunisie
EBRD
IFC
Actis
Invest International
Arçelik
TurkExim Bank
SOCAR
KfW IPEX-Bank
Emirates NBD
Export Development Canada
Citibank
Fraport Frankfurt Airport Services
AIIB
China Development Bank
Türkiye Wealth Fund
ICBC
Uludağ Energy
Work highlights
- Advising JP Morgan, UKEF and other lenders on the ECA-backed financing of the Mersin-Adana-Osmaniye-Gaziantep high-speed rail project.
- Advising the joint venture (comprised of airport operators TAV Havalimanları Holding and Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide) on a €1.2bn bridge financing regarding the renewal of operational rights for Antalya Airport.
- Advising Ziraat Bank, Akbank, Yapı Kredi and İşbank on the secured syndicated financing of the Aydın-Denizli Motorway Project.
Turkey > Project finance/projects Tier 1
CIFTCI Attorney Partnership in association with Clifford Chance houses a dominant projects group, which routinely advises on sophisticated, often cross-border, projects in the infrastructure, healthcare, and energy and natural resources spheres. Particularly acclaimed for its finance prowess, the group additionally represents an impressive roster of government bodies, sponsors, investors and others on project development, secondary market transactions, and energy trading matters. Next-generation partner Sait Eryılmaz ‘effectively finds solutions’ and heads a group that also includes talented counsel Gökçe Uzun. Also providing support are associates Başar Kırka, Ali Can Altıparmak and Pelinsu Demircan.Practice head(s):
Sait Eryılmaz
Other key lawyers:
Gökçe Uzun; Başar Kırka; Ali Can Altıparmak; Pelinsu Demircan; Sida Özler
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
UKEF
TAV Havalimanları Holding
Rönesans Holding
Barclays
Credit Suisse
Standard Chartered Bank
Leading Turkish banks: Ziraat Bank, Akbank, Yapı Kredi, İşbank, Garanti BBVA, Türkiye Sınai Kalkınma Bankası, Denizbank, QNB Finansbank, Türkiye Kalkınma ve Yatırım Bankası
FMO
TAV Tunisie
EBRD
IFC
Actis
Invest International
Arçelik
TurkExim Bank (Türkiye’s official export credit agency)
SOCAR
KfW IPEX-Bank
Emirates NBD
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Citibank
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services
AIIB
China Development Bank (CDB)
Türkiye Wealth Fund
ICBC
Uludag Energy
Work highlights
- Advising JP Morgan and the lenders on the ECA-backed financing of the Mersin-Adana-Osmaniye-Gaziantep high-speed rail project.
- Advising the joint venture of airport operators TAV Havalimanları Holding and Fraport Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide on project development, structuring, EPC and O&M aspects, and a €1.2bn bridge financing, regarding the renewal of operational rights for Antalya Airport in Turkey.
- Advising Ziraat Bank, Akbank, Yapı Kredi and İşbank on the secured syndicated financing of the Aydın-Denizli Motorway Project.
Turkey > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
The team at CIFTCI Attorney Partnership in association with Clifford Chance provides a comprehensive service to financial institutions and domestic and multinational companies involved in everyday corporate matters and high-value, multi-jurisdictional M&A, across industries ranging from energy, beverages, financial services, transport and pharmaceuticals to logistics, retail, tech, telecoms and manufacturing. The team is led by corporate authority Itır Çiftçi, who brings over 30 years’ experience to the practice; counsel and energy and infrastructure specialist Deniz Göcük. Senior associates Deniz Yetkin, Sabri Kaya and Aslı Kural are also of note.Practice head(s):
Itır Çiftçi; Deniz Göçük
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Fantastic team, great expertise and insights.’
‘The firm offers highly professional and devoted lawyers who provide a complete all round service in M&A transactions with foreign and local parties.’
‘Senior partner Itir Ciftci is an extremely talented negotiator who offers great legal skills alongside a strong, focus.’
Key clients
Cinven
Assa Abloy
Actera Partners
Ford Deutschland Holding GmbH
Sanofi Aventis Group
Pfizer
Actis LLP
Airbus
Boheme Investments GmbH
International Beer Breweries
International Finance Corporation
EBRD
Mastercard
Mondelez
Mitsui
Arçelik A.Ş.
Eczacıbaşı Tüketim Ürünleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Türk Tuborg Bira ve Malt Sanayi A.S.
Infrakan Holding
Metric Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Actis on the acquisition of 100% shares of Uluğ Energy Distribution and Retail Services from Limak Investment, part of Limak Holding a leading Turkish conglomerate.
- Advising Ford Motor Company in relation to the implementation of a potential JV structure in Turkey.
Turkey > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
Best known for its work with financial institutions, CIFTCI Attorney Partnership in association with Clifford Chance advised major local and global lenders on a string of debt restructurings over the past year. The team is also distinguished by its international offering and it routinely leverages the wider firm’s global network to secure roles in multi-jurisdictional matters, particularly UK-related work. Finance specialist Sait Eryılmaz spearheads the practice, while counsel Gökçe Uzun provides support.Practice head(s):
Sait Eryılmaz
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Garanti BBVA
Yapı Kredi
TurkExim
Isbank
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mrs Itır Çiftçi | Partner, Corporate/ M&A | View Profile | |
Mr Sait Eryılmaz | Partner, Banking & Finance | View Profile | |
Mrs Deniz Göcük | Counsel, Corporate/ M&A | View Profile | |
Mrs Gökçe Uzun | Counsel, Banking & Finance | View Profile |
- Banking, finance and capital markets
- Project finance/projects
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Restructuring and insolvency