Dr Murat Erbilen > Lexist Law Firm > Istanbul, Turkey > Lawyer Profile

Lexist Law Firm secured key roles in a string of high-profile and multi-jurisdictional arbitrations over the past year, including both investor-state and commercial cases. On the litigation side, the group kept busy advising on a mix of construction, bankruptcy and shareholder disputes, among other matters. Department co-heads Eyüp Kul and Murat Erbilen are highlighted together for their ‘great combination of technical savvy and commercial acumen’.

Benefitting from its strong footprint in highly regulated industries, Lexist Law Firm’s banking and finance group has a significant emphasis on regulatory matters, particularly fintech-related issues. The team also handled a significant volume of equity offerings on behalf of issuers over the past year, with a focus on the healthcare, consumer products and energy spheres. Department head Murat Erbilen possesses broad experience in financial services, including project finance, payment services and Islamic finance, while Mesut Kaya specialises in regulatory work. Meysa Yamakoğlu is also noted.

Regulatory stalwart Lexist Law Firm specialises in advising on projects involving highly regulated industries, including energy, transport and healthcare. The group is also active in privatisation transactions, where it is currently advising the Turkish Privatisation Administration on the privatisation of three port assets. Murat Erbilen spearheads a group that includes co-founding partner Eyüp Kul, as well as Mesut Kaya, who focuses on energy, PPPs and privatisation work.

Led by Murat Erbilen, Lexist Law Firm‘s energy practice handles a wide range of issues across the oil and gas and renewables industries. Mesut Kaya is noted for his broad knowledge of nuclear power projects, often advising on corporate governance issues. Kadir Özdemir regularly assists project owners and contractors with project agreements in relation to wind power projects.