With an exceptional capital markets offering, particularly within the high-end ECM and DCM space, ÖzmenYalçin is a strong adviser across domestic and international capital markets, reflected in its robust track record in advising on equity listings, public offerings, international bond issuances, MTN programmes, structured finance and regulatory capital transactions. Ömer Gökhan Özmen excels across high-value banking, finance and capital markets work, blending deep expertise in complex lending and project finance structures with sophisticated ECM experience. With longstanding experience in representing banks, financial institutions and multinational companies, Güneş Yalçın is a key port of call in structured finance, securitisation and cross-border lending. Murat Ayyildiz is well versed in capital markets law involving brokerage, asset management, and custody service.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are fast, capable, experienced in many transactions with a wide variety of fields. Also, their services are more affordable compared to their competition. Each member of the team quickly responds that our mail is received and generally responds to our requests within the day.’
- ‘As a bank, we mostly benefit from Güneş Yalçın's experience from the partners. He is always available when needed, easy to access via phone. Beril Cetin from the associates stands out for us specifically with contract related matters. Both are diligent.’
- ‘We have been working with Özmen Yalçın and their professionalism, expertise and responsiveness have consistently exceeded our expectations. They helped with many enquiries including contract drafting, legal risk assessment, and we always felt like we are in good hands.’
- ‘As a business area, having reliable legal support is crucial and especially İris Erbil and Güneş Yalçın and the rest of the team including Beril Çetin, Murat Ayyıldız, Pelin Nida Sürmeli, Ege Altınyıldız have provided us with clear practical guidance every step of the way and communication is always prompt and thorough.’
- ‘The OY team are a pleasure to work with. They are a team with wonderful knowledge of local law requirements, great transaction management and excellent understanding of international capital markets timelines and process; excellent to collaborate with.’
- ‘Gunes Yalcin is always available, commercially strong and very practical. Our transactions are time- and budget-pressured, and important points and completion can arise late in the day. Ozmen Yalcin have always been able to deal with these pressures and complete the deal even if it is very late in Turkey.’
Key clients
- QNB Bank A.Ş.
- Limak Yenilenebilir Enerji A.Ş.
- T.C. Ziraat Bankası A.Ş.
- Akfen İnşaat Turizm ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş.
- Balsu Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Balsu)
- Şekerbank T.A.Ş.
- Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O.
- Türk Eximbank
- TSKB
- ING Bank A.Ş.
- Yeni Mağazacılık A.Ş.
Work highlights
Advised İşbank on its USD 100 million inaugural issuance of digital native notes (DNNs) on Euroclear’s Digital Financial Market Infrastructure (D-FMI) using blockchain technology, the first Digitally Native Note (DNN) issuance in Türkiye.
Acted as lead counsel and assisted Akfen İnşaat, active in the construction and real estate development, in its respective initial public offering and listing on the Borsa Istanbul, at TL 38,70 per share value.
Acted as Local Counsel to Issuer and carried out GMTN Programme Yearly Update, Re-establishment/yearly update of the MTN programme of 6 of the biggest Turkish banks in their MTN Programmes including program updates, supplements, issuances and any other relevant matters.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Güneş Yalçın
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Murat Ayyildiz
Practice head
Ömer Gökhan Özmen; Güneş Yalçın
Other key lawyers
Murat Ayyıldız; Beril Çetin; Pelin Nida Sürmeli; Ege Altunışık; İris Erbil