Kabine Law > Istanbul, Turkey > Firm Profile

Kabine Law
Büyükdere Cad No. 201, Levent Loft 1, D:68
34394, Istanbul, TURKEY
Turkey

Turkey > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5

The team at Kabine Law brings expertise to advising domestic and international clients across such sectors as energy, e-commerce, construction, food, tech and hospitality, on day-to-day corporate matters and complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions. Headed by Mehmet Karlı, an expert in restructuring, governance and shareholder issues; and transactional specialist Tuvan Yalım, the team is supported by senior associate Özgecan Korkmaz, who assists with cross-border M&A.

Practice head(s):

Mehmet Karlı; Tuvan Yalim

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Mehmet Karli’s legal expertise is impressive. His proactive approach, coupled with his pragmatic outlook, positions him as an invaluable partner in navigating complex legal endeavors.’

‘Their team, with their exceptional communication abilities, offers an outstanding legal service of the highest quality. The team is always approachable and excels in different fields of law. They are capable, supportive and dedicated to assist.’

‘Tuvan Yalim is a collaborative and approachable partner. He handles the communication with the client and the counter party in an almost perfect manner, and gets the job done effectively. Özgecan Korkmaz has consistently shown responsiveness to our inquiries, always available whenever we needed her.

‘Tuvan Yalim consistently provides sound and pragmatic legal advice ,and has been helping us to obtain favourable outcomes in our dealings.’

‘Kabine demonstrates remarkable proficiency in promptly comprehending intricate factual backgrounds and skilfully evaluating the corresponding legal aspects.’

‘Mehmet Karlıi exhibits unparalleled professionalism and consistently makes himself available to his clients.’

‘Mehmet Karlıi is an exceptional lawyer with an unparalleled level of expertise and professionalism.’

Key clients

IC İçtaş İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

D-Market Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Hepsiburada)

TFI TAB Gıda Yatırımları A.Ş. (Burger King Turkey)

Özaltın İnşaat ve Ticaret A.Ş.

The Marmara Group

Yazıcı Family (controlling shareholders of Anadolu Group)

Çukurova Holding A.Ş.

Diler Holding A.Ş.

Nurol İnşaat ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Yazıcı Demir Çelik Sanayi ve Turizm Ticaret A.Ş.

Diler Demir Çelik Endüstri ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Turkish Contractors Association

ICA IC İçtaş Astaldi Üçüncü Boğaz Köprüsü ve Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu Yatırım ve İşletme A.Ş.

CCN Group of Companies

Unirep Kimya ve Kağıt Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Neo Skola Eğitim Danışmanlık ve Ti̇caret A.Ş.

Maptriks Bilişim Teknolojileri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Mikropor Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Dirimart Kültür Sanat Yayıncılık A.Ş.

Work highlights

  • Represents and advises IC İçtaş İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., %50 shareholder in the contractor of the construction project of Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, Turkey’s first $16 bn nuclear power plant, on complex legal issues concerning contract management, shareholder relations, day-to-day project issues and structuring of numerous transactions.
  • Representing and advising D-Market Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi, known with its brand ‘Hepsiburada’, which completed its IPO on NASDAQ.
  • Advising TFI TAB Gıda Yatırımları A.Ş., the fifth largest global fast food restaurant operator, in negotiations worth approx.  $500m for master and company franchising agreements with Restaurant Brands International, a holding company for multiple household fast food brands.

Turkey > Dispute resolution Tier 6

From its offices in Istanbul and London, boutique firm Kabine Law demonstrates strong activity in international arbitration, where it maintains a prominent investor-state practice. The group is also routinely engaged to advise on commercial arbitration as well as international and local litigation. Mehmet Karlı and Tuvan Yalım jointly head a team that additionally includes Özgecan Korkmaz and Selim Can Bilgin, both recently promoted to partner.

Practice head(s):

Mehmet Karlı; Tuvan Yalım

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Kabine listens to the client and provides precise opinions integrating different options and mentioning the advantages and disadvantages of each option. It is highly knowledgeable, competent, and experienced in international arbitration. It has a strong work ethic and works tirelessly.’

‘Mehmet Karlı is not only one of the best and smartest arbitration lawyers, but he also represented us with integrity and class. He is a strategy maker and excellent specialist in public international law. I have worked with plenty of international lawyers in the past, and he is by far the most committed.’

‘Kabine’s steadfast commitment to excellence is what distinguishes the team. In high-stakes matters, it demonstrates expertise not only in Turkish law but also on an international scale.’

‘We worked with Kabine on multiple disputes and pre-dispute processes, through which we were provided with excellent representation. The Kabine team, especially Mehmet Karlı and Selim Can Bilgin, played a pivotal role in securing a highly favourable settlement for our company.’

‘Kabine is very well equipped to handle complex procedures. The team always prioritises the interests of its clients and employs a strategic approach, ensuring reliable, prompt, and efficient responses.’

‘The firm consistently demonstrates the ability to adapt its capacity to meet the demands and challenges presented by each individual procedure. It impresses with its meticulous work and efficient utilisation of resources. It demonstrates a high level of reliability in terms of punctuality, quality, and action.’

‘Mehmet Karlı is an exceptional arbitration practitioner and litigator with extensive experience in managing large contentious matters across various industries. He is a versatile leader of a team that is both motivated and competent.’

‘Kabine is a team of very competent lawyers who communicate very well not only with us as their client, but also with the opposing side of the disputes. This is why they are also incredibly helpful in reaching settlements. The team is equally very responsive and capable of adapting to challenging situations.’

Key clients

Bayındır İnşaat Turizm Ticaret ve Sanayi A.Ş.

Nurol İnşaat ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Üstay Yapı Taahhüt ve Ticaret A.Ş.

IC İçtaş İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

BB Energy / Hypco Petrolcülük A.Ş.

Tekfen İnşaat ve Tesisat A.Ş.

Polat Yol Yapı Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Nurol Makina ve Sanayi A.Ş.

STFA İnşaat A.Ş.

Noksel Çelik Boru Sanayi A.Ş.

TFI TAB Gıda Yatırımları A.Ş. (Burger King Turkey)

D-Market Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Hepsiburada)

General Motors Company

CCN Altyapı Yatırımları ve İnşaat A.Ş.

Alanar Meyve ve Gıda Üretim Pazarlama Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Etrak İnşaat Taahhüt ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Güriş İnşaat ve Mühendislik A.Ş.

Çukurova Holding A.Ş. and numerous group companies in multiple jurisdictions

Turkish Contractors Association

Doğuş Enerji Üretim ve Ticaret A.Ş.

ENKA İnşaat ve Sanayi A.Ş.

Kalehan Enerji Üretim ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Reinoxmetal 2002 S.L.

Mir Trade AG

Korek Telecom Company LLC

Doğuş İnşaat ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Çukurova İnşaat ve Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş.

Work highlights

  • Advised IC İçtaş İnşaat, and its affiliates in a dispute against Akkuyu Nükleer, a nuclear power plant-owner controlled by Russian state-owned Rosatom.
  • Represented Bayındır İnşaat in an ICSID investment treaty arbitration against the Islamic Republic of Pakistan regarding a terminated highway construction project.
  • Represented D-Market Elektronik Hizmetler, as the defendant, in two US class action litigations, where the plaintiffs alleged violations of US securities laws in connection with its IPO on the NASDAQ.

We strive to provide our clients with the best possible representation for their most challenging disputes and transactions. We value quality and personalized attention for each of our clients.

Our aim is not to be the largest law firm and we do not claim to be experts in all areas of law. Our vision is to provide the best service for our clients in our areas of expertise.

Our team members are highly proficient and experienced in both dispute and transaction work. We believe this quality allows our lawyers to better assess and prioritize our advice, particularly in high-pressure and complex matters, and be more attuned to the business objectives of our clients.

Our practice areas include:

Partner : 5
Senior Associate : 2
Associate : 10
Turkish
English
French
International Bar Association (IBA)
International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA)
ICC Türkiye
ArbitralWomen