Leveraging its integration with Kinstellar to deliver multi-jurisdictional advice to leading global banks, financial institutions and investors navigating complex and regulated Turkish transactions, KST Law / Kinstellar Istanbul distinguishes itself through its work on syndicated and structured lending, cross-border acquisition and project finance, bank M&A, and high-stakes regulatory mandates. With an ‘outstanding international background and expertise’, co-head Edmund Emre Özer is a go-to for clients in the banking and financial services, energy, and TMT sectors. Also serving a range of sectors is co-head Mert Elçin, who excels in navigating cross-border banking, financing and capital markets transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'Partner Edmund Emre Özer is very effective in negotiations and has an outstanding international background and expertise. He not only protects our position but also manages to keep discussions constructive with counterparties. Eren Ertem brings strong sector and regulatory knowledge and makes sure that all details are carefully managed.'
- 'We worked with KST Law on Turkish matters connected with our primarily Czech-based transaction. Since Turkish law is completely unknown to us, we appreciated seamless cooperation of KST Law with Czech Kinstellar office, which enabled to execute the transaction successfully.'
- 'Helin Akbulut and Mert Elçin provided their expertise, and I appreciated their customer-oriented approach and problem-solving skills.'
- 'Partner engagement makes Kinstellar in Turkey unique. Also, the geographic reach through the global network makes Kinstellar one of the most preferred law firms in Türkiye.'
- 'Managing partner Edmund Emre Ozer has exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. He is extremely practical and helps you to get the most important things on the table.'
- 'The team is very agile, dedicated and responsible. They demonstrated effective communication and management during the process.'
- 'The individuals I worked with are always ready to answer any question raised. They were dedicated and worked side by side with me over all the process even if in some cases it was not in their scopes.'
- 'What sets them apart is the way they combine strong legal expertise with a clear understanding of our business needs. They spot regulatory and market issues early, which helps us move faster and with more confidence. The team has a well-renowned banking practice. We particularly value their expertise in cross-border international transactions.'
Key clients
- Barclays Capital Securities Limited
- Commerzbank
- EBRD
- Komercní bank
- Limak
- Mutlu Akü
- Partners for Growth VI, LP (PFG)
- PvX Partners Pte. Ltd.
- Quexco Incorporated
- RMA Altinay
- Torunlar Group
Work highlights
Advised Quexco Inc., a US-based diversified private holding company with investments in the lubricants and battery sectors, in connection with a secured refinancing and capex loan facility provided by Garanti BBVA, Vakifbank, and Ziraat Bank to its Turkish subsidiary, Mutlu Akü to fund growth and expansion of this leading battery producer.
Advised Komercní banka, a Czech subsidiary of Société Générale, on the acquisition financing loan provided to Future Life for its acquisition of Bahçeci Clinic, a leading fertility and reproductive health group in Turkey.
Advised PvX Partners Pte. Ltd. on the Turkish law aspects of cross-border financing structures for the investments.
Practice head
Edmund Emre Özer; Mert Elçin
Other key lawyers
Helin Akbulut; Eren Ertem