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GSG Attorneys at Law/GSG Hukuk Offices

GSG Attorneys at Law/GSG Hukuk
Kılıçali Paşa Mahallesi
Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi No: 8 Galataport D-Blok
Beyoğlu
Turkey
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GSG Attorneys at Law/GSG Hukuk > The Legal 500 Rankings

Turkey > Tax Tier 1

Leveraging its position as part of the PwC global network, GSG Attorneys at Law/GSG Hukuk provides a comprehensive service to globally recognised corporations operating across a broad range of sectors, notably technology, pharmaceuticals, electronics, real estate, and entertainment. The practice that is headed by Ezgi Turkmen, who brings a background in tax auditing and extensive experience to complex tax and customs disputes. Director Gülcan Caliskan, specialises in tax inspections, while Öykü Ocal is another key member of the team.

Practice head(s):

Ezgi Turkmen

Other key lawyers:

Gülcan Caliskan; Yeşim Dikici; Oyku Ocal; Fatma Zelal Duran; Ozge Erkis; Aykut Alp Kapusuzoğlu

Testimonials

‘The communication and alignment between the team members is superb. While communicating with the team, any member is quite knowledgeable about the matter in hand.’

‘The most striking aspect of the team is the total comprehension as a whole. Every member of the team portrays a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter simultaneously.’

‘The flexibility of the individuals is striking. Each member of the team is available to align with the expectations of the customer.’

‘Ezgi Turkmen and Yesim Dikici are smart, reliable, and know what they are talking about.’

‘The team is always accessible, they provide different perspectives, and in-depth coverage of topics.’

‘The team are always able to meet our requirements quickly and efficiently.’

‘Professional and constructive approach, responsiveness, and high level know-how.’

‘All individuals within GSG Law team have a high level of knowledge with their education and past experience. In addition, their communication and analysis skills are their strongest aspects that distinguish them from other competitors.’

Turkey > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

The team at PwC-affiliated GSG Attorneys at Law/GSG Hukuk brings expertise to advising a wide range of domestic and multinational corporates across such industries as electronics, oil and gas, agricultural, sports, chemicals, energy, sports, engineering, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing, on day-to-day and transactional matters. Yavuz Dayioğlu leads the practice, specialising in corporate governance. Dilara Saatcioglu provides key support at the associate level, handling mergers, assets transfers and spin-offs. Former practice co-head Nilgün Serdar Şimşek departed in April 2023.

Practice head(s):

Yavuz Dayıoğlu

Other key lawyers:

Dilara Saatçioğlu Bilgen

Testimonials

‘They always care about clients and respond to our questions quickly.’

‘They are professional and able to provide multilingual support with fast feedback speed.’

GSG Attorneys at Law/GSG Hukuk > Firm Profile

The firm: GSG Attorneys at Law / GSG Hukuk is an independent law firm established following many successful years of working together in a leading global consultancy services firm.

GSG provides solutions for a wide range of legal issues, from incorporation to complex structuring alternatives for domestic and multinational clients in a wide range of industries. GSG Attorneys at Law not only provides diligent legal services but also acts with an understanding of the economic and political environment of Turkey.

GSG offers the complete range of legal services for business in Turkey, with each partner overseeing their respective areas of expertise.

In June 2016, Ezgi Turkmen who has been working in this business line more than 16 years, has been announced as partner in tax and customs dispute resolution team at GSG Attorneys at Law. Umurcan Gago heads the banking, finance and capital markets law practice, which regularly publishes leading literature resources in these areas. Yavuz Dayıoğlu oversees corporate and commercial matters undertaken by the firm.

In addition to more than 45 lawyers, GSG utilizes counsel expert in industry and government regulation as well as a network of tax and legal experts across 80 countries.

Areas of practice:

The established tax and customs dispute resolution team at GSG advises on procedures followed by tax and customs authorities and strategies to minimise risk exposure, and renders assistance by attending pre-trial hearings with tax and customs authorities. GSG lawyers are experts in the assessment and calculation of any available discounts, late interest payments and the preparation of relevant statements.

GSG adeptly navigates the complexities of corporate mergers and acquisitions, offering clients a robust portfolio of services that includes due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and execution of transactions. The team provides strategic advice on joint ventures, buyouts, and divestitures, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with clients’ business objectives. GSG attorneys are well-versed in regulatory compliance and risk management, adept at conducting thorough legal audits to identify potential issues before they arise.

In banking, finance and capital markets, GSG advises many local and international investment and commercial banks and financial institutions on capital markets rules, investment banking products, finance regulation and international tax planning. Its experts are skilled in securities regulation, international financial transactions, derivatives laws, taxation of financial instruments, international taxation and private equity funds.

The labour team at GSG provides a robust suite of employment law services, adeptly navigating the complexities of workplace regulations and employee rights. GSG lawyers advises both employers and employees on a variety of matters, including but not limited to drafting and reviewing employment contracts, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and representing clients in disputes over wrongful termination, discrimination, and wage and hour issues. GSG also offers expert guidance on employee benefits, workplace safety, workers’ compensation claims, and the intricacies of collective bargaining agreements.

GSG specializes in a comprehensive suite of compliance and data protection services tailored to safeguard the integrity of your business operations and the privacy of sensitive information. Our legal expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of regulatory frameworks and data governance standards, ensuring that your organization remains abreast of and compliant and other pertinent data protection laws. We provide meticulous risk assessments, develop robust compliance programs, and offer strategic advice on data breach response and notification procedures. Our team is adept at drafting and reviewing data protection policies, conducting data processing audits, and advising on cross-border data transfer issues. We also represent clients in dealings with regulatory authorities and in litigation related to data protection and privacy matters.

In ESG, GSG team offers expert guidance on regulatory compliance, ensuring that clients not only to meet but exceed the standards set by governmental bodies and industry regulators. GSG’s ESG team assists in the development and implementation of sustainable business strategies, helping clients to integrate ESG principles into their corporate governance frameworks. The team conducts thorough due diligence for investors and companies looking to engage in responsible investing or to enhance their ESG profiles. Additionally, the team provides robust risk management advice to mitigate ESG-related risks and capitalize on opportunities for sustainable growth.

GSG is dedicated to guiding clients through the complex landscape of competition law, ensuring compliance with antitrust regulations, and advocating for their interests in both domestic and international arenas. GSG’s attorneys bring a wealth of experience in handling matters such as merger clearance, cartel investigations, monopoly disputes, and competition litigation. The team provides strategic advice on marketing strategies, and distribution agreements to prevent anti-competitive practices. Additionally, our firm GSG offers representation in proceedings before competition authorities and courts, assistance with obtaining regulatory approvals, and counsel on the competition aspects of corporate transactions. GSG’s proactive approach to risk management includes conducting antitrust audits and designing compliance programs tailored to the unique needs of each client.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Tax and Customs Dispute Resolution Ezgi Türkmen
Tax and Customs Dispute Resolution Yeşim Dikici Orhan
Banking, Finance and Capital Markets Umurcan Gago
Banking, Finance and Capital Markets Özgür Altındaş
Corporate, M&A and Commercial Yavuz Dayıoğlu
Corporate, M&A and Commercial Dilara Saatçioğlu
Tax advisory Gülcan Çalışkan
Tax Advisory and e-Commerce Öykü Öcal
Customs and Indirect Tax Dispute Resolution Fatma Zelal Duran
White-Collar Crime Aykut Kapusuzoğlu
Restructuring Yavuz Dayıoğlu
Restructuring Ecesu Pınarcı
Labour Rıza Eroğlu
Labour Çağıl Şahin
Real estate and construction Dilara Saatçioğlu
Energy and mining projects Çağıl Şahin
Energy and mining projects Yavuz Dayıoğlu
Family business Yavuz Dayıoğlu
Data protection & AI İpek Okucu
Competition Law Ezgi Türkmen
Competition Law Yavuz Dayıoğlu
Competition Law Dilara Saatçioğlu
ESG Yavuz Dayıoğlu
ESG İpek Okucu
e-Commerce Law Ecesu Pınarcı
e-Commerce Law İpek Okucu

Staff Figures

Number of lawyers : 45
Worldwide : Part of a network of 3,000 lawyers across 80 countries

Languages

English
German

Memberships

International Bar Association

Client Testimonials


CLIENT: Director

COMPANY/FIRM: Company

TESTIMONIAL: We have worked with a great team who tailored their expertise to our needs.

CLIENT: Finance & Accounting Manager

COMPANY/FIRM: Company

TESTIMONIAL: The firm focuses on our needs. They are very capable at putting themselves in our shoes; we can get accurate answers for all of our questions.

CLIENT: HR Manager

COMPANY/FIRM: Company

TESTIMONIAL: We highly recommend this firm to other firms. They have great experience and they are always available when we need them.

CLIENT: Finance Director

COMPANY/FIRM: Company

TESTIMONIAL: The firm and our company have a long-term relationship. During this time we have been very satisfied with the quality of their help.

CLIENT: Deputy General Manager
COMPANY/FIRM: Company

TESTIMONIAL: We are very happy to work with this team, who are experienced and highly specialised in a range of areas. They always have up-to-date information, confidence, and social capacities.

CLIENT: Territory Manager

COMPANY/FIRM: Company

TESTIMONIAL: Their team is a part of our team; they are very supportive, very responsive, clear, and always solve our problems.

CLIENT: Chairman of the Board

COMPANY/FIRM: Company

TESTIMONIAL: We have experienced a tough process with the Firm’s team, we are very content to work with them and looking forward to work together with them again.

Client Testimonials


CLIENT: Finance Director
COMPANY/FIRM: Company
TESTIMONIAL: The corporate team is very customer-oriented combined with top legal expertise; this team’s strength is its commercial feeling.

CLIENT: Legal Counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: Company
TESTIMONIAL: The team is available, supportive, and very good from a technical perspective. They are showing excellent skills and experience as well as good judgement.

CLIENT: Shareholder
COMPANY/FIRM: Company
TESTIMONIAL: The team always stands out both in M&A expertise and professionalism in regards to ensuring a good collaborative environment among all parties even when there are different viewpoints.

CLIENT: Board member
COMPANY/FIRM: Company
TESTIMONIAL: The team really work as a part of your business from partners to associates – partner attention is extremely high.

CLIENT: HR Director
COMPANY/FIRM: Company
TESTIMONIAL: The team is particularly strong on combing knowledge of Data Protection legislation to the business.

CLIENT: Tax Director
COMPANY/FIRM: Company
TESTIMONIAL: The team is very strong and experienced within tax litigation and in dialogues with tax authorities.

Diversity


At GSG attorneys at Law our colleagues, clients, and others with whom we do business are treated with respect, dignity, fairness, and courtesy. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce and view it as a competitive advantage to be nurtured and expanded. Women and our young talent have considerable
influence at GSG Attorneys at Law.


Current Initiatives and Achievements

  • The working environment of GSG Attorneys at Law is free from discrimination, harassment,
    and retaliation.
  • We try to balance work and private life, and help others to do the same.
  • We provide a safe working environment for our people.
  • Team members can benefit from working in flexible hours, hybrid working or part time
    opportunities
  • Every team member has a coach within the company who is mentoring their personal
    development related to both soft and technical skills.
    Community

GSG Attorneys
at Law supports fundamental human rights and avoids participating in business
activities that abuse human rights.
We act in a manner that minimises the detrimental environmental impacts of our business operations.
We encourage our colleagues to support charitable, educational, and community service activities

    Top Tier Firm Rankings

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