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Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office
EBULULA MARDIN CAD, AKATLAR MAYA SITESI
PAE BINASI (Z BLOK), AKATLAR
34335 ISTANBUL
Turkey

Work Department

Corporate, Commercial and M&A / Insurance / Energy and Infrastructure

Position

Partner

Career

Gokhan Enkur (Partner) is an experienced corporate lawyer specialised in the fields of M&A and private equity with a primary focus on regulated industries including insurance and energy law. Throughout his career, Gökhan has advised various multi-national companies with respect to their transactions and investments in Turkey and abroad. He has worked in a top tier London based international law firm, Denton Wilde Sapte (now named Dentons) for nearly a decade and co-founded PAE Law Office with a group of senior lawyers leaving from the same international law firm. Gokhan was involved in a multitude of highly sophisticated cross-border transactions. In addition to his wide-ranging expertise in corporate and commercial law, Gökhan is particularly focused on insurance law, corporate reorganisations, private equity and joint ventures. During his career, Gökhan was seconded to two of the world’s largest multinational corporations, namely Shell and Cigna. For the former, Gokhan’s role was to support Shell in the post-completion phase of a statutory spin-off and for the latter, he has advised Cigna with respect to its first entry and expansion in the Turkish insurance and pension markets. Gokhan has been ranked by Legal 500 as a recommended lawyer in the fields of corporate and M&A, insurance, corporate restructurings and energy. 

Languages

Turkish, English

Memberships

The University of Chicago Law School Alumni Club

Uskudar Amerkican Academy Alumni Club

Istanbul Bar Association

Education

The University of Chicago Law School (LLM, 2009), Istanbul University Law School (LLB, 2005), Uskudar Amerkican Academy

Lawyer Rankings

Turkey > Restructuring and insolvency

The full-spectrum practice at Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office covers a broad scope of restructuring and insolvency work, with extensive experience in distressed debt, special situations, NPLs and corporate restructurings. The group’s client list is equally comprehensive, with domestic and foreign financial institutions, including state-owned entities, and corporations all on its books. Key names include Kerim Pelister, who contributes expertise in corporate restructurings and NPLs; corporate partner Gökhan Enkür; and Fazil Ciftci, who handles banking and finance, bankruptcy and litigation.

Turkey > Energy

Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office is well versed in the regulatory framework governing the renewable energy landscape, mining and natural resources industries. Emre Keki leads the team alongside Gokhan Enkur, who is recommended for oil and gas related matters. Kerim Pelister is noted for his in-depth experience with M&A and restructuring within the energy sector.

Turkey > Insurance

Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office is experienced at advising insurance brokers and insurance companies on M&A transactions and portfolio transfers. The team also handles licensing issues, regulatory permits, and litigation relating to insurance, among other matters. Gökhan Enkür leads the team; he specialises in life insurance, insurance brokerage, and pensions. Other key members of the team include Senem Saraç, who advises on multinational M&A transactions and liability disputes, and Behiye Gökceli, who regularly assist on the firm’s insurance matters.

Turkey > IT and telecoms

Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office‘s ‘knowledgeable‘ team has a solid track record in handling corporate-related matters in the IT sector. Key areas of instruction include e-commerce, M&A transactions and investment issues. The practice is co-led by Emre Atayilmaz, Senem Saraç, Gokhan Enkur, and Kerim Pelister.

Turkey > Commercial, corporate and M&A

Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office leverages the experience of corporate and M&A team to provide a comprehensive service to banks, insurers and major household name multinationals, advising clients in such sectors as tech, oil and gas, manufacturing, automotive, maritime, media, infrastructure, and displaying particular strength in energy matters. The practice is headed by regulated industry expert Gokhan Enkur; Kerim Pelister, who handles complex M&A, privatisations and restructurings; Emre Atayilmaz; and Emre Keki, a specialist in the renewable energy space.