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Yazici Attorney Partnership Offices
Zorlu Center Teras Evler 046
34340 Levazim Besiktas
Turkey
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Yazici Attorney Partnership > The Legal 500 Rankings
Turkey > Energy Tier 2
With offices in both Ankara and Istanbul, Yazici Attorney Partnership is known for its deep expertise in energy-related infrastructure projects. The team regularly performs risk assessments, and advises on long-term supply contracts, among other matters. Practice head Murat Yazici is noted for his longstanding experience in advising on international mandates within the oil and gas industry, particularly within jurisdictions in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. Kerem Arıç co-leads the team alongside Yazici, and is noted for his broad knowledge of oil and natural gas exploration licensing.Practice head(s):
Murat Yazıcı; Kerem Arıç
Other key lawyers:
Yiğitalp Sanver
Testimonials
‘The services provided by Yazıcı Attorney Partnership were good and fit for the purpose. Their way of structuring legal opinions is reader friendly.’
‘Kerem Arıç understands the needs of the client and does his best to reach the most favourable outcome with a result-oriented approach.’
‘The team is dynamic and motivated. They have a good combination of experience and dynamism.’
‘They have a very unique experience and background, especially for upstream activities when compared with other law firms.’
Key clients
Marsa Turkey B.V.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Platform Association
Taq Taq Operating Company
Aldridge Mineral Madencilik Anonim Şirketi
Akkuyu Nükleer Anonim Şirketi
Work highlights
- Advising Akkuyu on financing and corporate governance matters in the context of loan agreements, currency control and capital movement legislation.
- Advising Marsa Turkey B.V. on contractual and regulatory matters in relation to license applications and renewals, amendments, and registrations with the Turkish regulatory authorities.
- Advising Taq Taq Operating Company Limited in relation to oil and gas exploration and production activities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Turkey > Project finance/projects Tier 3
Yazici Attorney Partnership had a hand in several major projects during 2022/23, including advising on complex nuclear and mining matters. Equally equipped to represent lenders and borrowers, the group is additionally distinguished by its international expertise. The department is led jointly by Ankara-based energy and natural resources specialist Kerem Arıç, who is dual-qualified in Turkey and Switzerland, and Istanbul-based Ayşe Yazıcı Adanır, who is dual-qualified in Turkey and New York. Ankara-based construction partner Ceren Ak Güngör is also recommended.Practice head(s):
Kerem Arıç; Ayşe Yazıcı Adanır
Other key lawyers:
Ceren Ak Güngör; Murat Yazıcı
Testimonials
‘Services provided by Yazıcı Attorney Partnership were good and fit for the purpose. Its way of structuring legal opinions is reader-friendly.’
‘Partner Kerem Arıç understands the needs of our company and does his best to reach the most favourable outcome with a result-oriented approach.’
Key clients
Aldridge Mineral Madencilik Anonim Şirketi
Akkuyu Nükleer Anonim Şirketi
BNP Paribas SA and ING European Financial Services
Ermas Marble- Coante Quartz Surfaces
Work highlights
- Advising Akkuyu Nükleer Anonim Şirketi on financing and corporate governance matters, especially in the context of loan agreements, currency control and capital movement legislation.
- Advising SOCAR-AQS Sondaj Mühendislik Sanayi ve Ticaret on a subcontract for a major industrial construction project.
Turkey > Dispute resolution Tier 4
Demonstrating a marked focus on construction and energy disputes, Yazici Attorney Partnership is equipped to advise domestic and multinational clients on both judicial and arbitral proceedings. In terms of the latter sphere, Elif Karagözoğlu is a key contact, particularly for construction disputes. The group also includes Şener Özkan, who heads the litigation team, and infrastructure partner Ceren Ak Güngör, whose practice spans both transactional and contentious work.Practice head(s):
Şener Özkan; Elif Karagözoğlu
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I like the quality of the service provided by the firm. The team’s commitment to customer satisfaction is commendable.’
‘The specialisation and experience of the lawyers is really high. Our communication and co-operation with lawyers is excellent. Lawyers respond to us quickly, they are easily accessible when we call.’
‘We are very happy to work with Yazici Attorney Partnership because it always give us the correct information.’
‘The team is very valuable and always gives accurate advice.’
Key clients
LÖSEV Lösemili Çocuklar Vakfı
Jaguar Land Rover
Tesem Teknik Sistemler Mühendislik Tic.
Astaldi – Türkerler Joint Venture
Wirtgen Group Companies
Mob Mobilya Dekorayon A.Ş.
Leonardo Turkey Havacılık Savunma ve Güvenlik Sistemleri A.Ş.
Heirs of Abbase Moralı
Necdet Karagülle
Coante Quartz Surfaces
Work highlights
- Representing AGE İnşaat in an arbitration connected to the termination of a construction contract.
- Representing Jaguar Land Rover in commercial and consumer law cases before the Turkish state courts.
Turkey > Employment Tier 4
Yazici Attorney Partnership, whose ‘easy contact and prompt responses‘ are among its key strengths, works on day-to-day employment issues and undertakes mediation for clients. Its practitioners are based in Istanbul and Ankara, providing clients with broad domestic coverage. The group’s work often centres around employment law regulatory advice. Elif Karagözoğlu leads the team alongside Şener Özkan.Practice head(s):
Elif Karagözoğlu; Şener Özkan
Other key lawyers:
Rabia Etyemez
Testimonials
‘I believe that their professional experience stands out. It helps you to have a unique service.’
‘Easy contact and prompt responses, as well as a sufficient number of employees. These are the team’s strengths, and this makes them different from their competitors. The people we stay in touch with the most are Sener Özkan and associate Rabia Etyemez.’
Key clients
Turner International Proje Yonetimi Ltd. Sti.
Genetec Inc.
Genel Makina Tic. Ve San. Tic A.S.
Nüve Sanayi Malzemeleri İmalat ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Aviagen Anadolu Ana Damızlık Tavukçuluk Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Leonardo Turkey Havacılık Savunma ve Güvenlik Sistemleri
Sicim Yüksel Akkord Joint Venture
Mob Mobilya Dekorayon A.Ş.
Work highlights
- Advising Leonardo Turkey Havacılık Savunma ve Güvenlik Sistemleri on various labour law matters.
- Advising Genetec on various labour law matters.
- Advising Aviagen Anadolu on employment issues.
Turkey > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
The Istanbul and Ankara-based team at Yazici Attorney Partnership assists domestic and multinational organisations in sectors including sports, construction, mining, tech, manufacturing, energy and defence, with day-to-day corporate matters and cross-border transactions. The practice is led by oil and gas industry specialist Murat Yazici; Elif Karagözoğlu; Ayşe Yazici Adanir, who handles complex due diligence; and Kerem Ariç.Practice head(s):
Murat Yazici; Elif Karagözoğlu; Ayşe Yazici Adanir; Kerem Ariç
Key clients
Sepil Holding A.Ş.
Aldridge Mineral Madencilik Anonim Şirketi
Lumhouse Enerji Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
Leonardo Turkey Havacılık Savunma ve Güvenlik Sistemleri
Erkunt Group Companies
Aviagen Anadolu A.Ş.
Genetec Inc
Breton SpA
Nüve Sanayi Malzemeleri Imalat ve Tic. A.Ş.
24 Capital Investment Management
Afendis Capital Management
Shareholders of Su-Yapı Mühendislik ve Müşavirlik A.Ş.
Work highlights
- Advising Erkunt Traktör and Erkunt Sanayi in corporate law matters related to board of directors resolutions, general assembly meetings, leases and specific corporate law-related queries.
- Advising Genetec Inc., on corporate governance-related issues, as well as commercial law and contractual matters.
- Advising Aviagen Anadolu A.Ş., on all corporate governance-related matters in its Turkish operations, share transfers among shareholders, as well as on compliance matters.
Yazici Attorney Partnership > Firm Profile
Yazıcı Attorney Partnership is a leading full-service commercial law firm with offices in Ankara and Istanbul. Our key practice areas include oil and gas, energy, construction and infrastructure projects, finance, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate law; as well as related litigation and international arbitration. Having been founded in 1989 as Yazıcı Law Offices, we have been advising commercial, industrial and financial institutions and representing them in their disputes since.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Murat Yazıcı | myazici@yaziciao.com | + (90) (312) 442 5083 |