Covering the entire scope of financing and capital markets areas, GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case) fields a team with a strong position in the market for its involvement in domestic and cross-border financings, particularly debt finance. The group offers ‘strong support in both local and international law, with a proven record in major deals’ to its high-profile client roster of sponsors, issuers, banks and financial institutions. Co-head Güniz Gökçe is widely recognised for her deep banking and finance experience, particularly acquisition financings, asset-based financings, project and structured financings, and corporate lending. Co-head Derin Altan stands out for his work involving capital markets-related structuring and transactions, exhibiting strong ties with Turkish and EMEA-based investment banks. Ateş Turnaoğlu is recommended for financing transactions and is particularly impressive across export finance and ECA-covered financing. Gökçe Uluç has established experience in municipal financings, mezzanine transactions and acquisition financings. Aybike İplikçi is another key figure within the group.
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- ‘The team offers strong support in both local and international law, with a proven record in major deals. They are highly responsive and deliver top-tier service.’
- ‘Ateş Turnaoğlu combines strong expertise with a knack for offering practical, creative solutions that fit clients’ needs.'
- ‘White & Case LLP’s Banking, Finance and Capital Markets team distinguishes itself with its ability to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions with precision and clarity. Their depth of expertise is matched by an unusually high level of responsiveness and client focus, which sets them apart from other firms. The team demonstrates strong coordination, ensuring seamless collaboration across practices and geographies. In particular, their pragmatic approach and ability to provide commercially relevant advice, not just legal analysis, makes them a trusted partner.’
- ‘Kaan Alkan stands out as an exceptional lawyer who combines technical excellence with outstanding client service. He brings a calm authority to complex matters, quickly identifying the critical issues while offering practical, business-oriented solutions. What differentiates him from competitors is his ability to anticipate challenges before they arise and to guide clients through negotiations with both rigour and diplomacy. His accessibility, responsiveness, and attention to detail inspire confidence, even in high-pressure situations. I have valued his clear communication style, ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives, and his genuine commitment to achieving the best outcome for his clients.’
- ‘The team always provides answers in a timely manner. I always know that I will get the correct answers. I recommend W&C to all my colleagues.’
- ‘Mr. Ateş Turnaoğlu and Mr. Kaan Alkan make a great team, work really properly and provide the right answers. These two exceptional people deliver great results and I am happy to work with them on numerous deals.’
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Güniz Gökçe; Derin Altan
Other key lawyers
Ateş Turnaoğlu; Gökçe Uluç; Kaan Alkan; Aybike İplikçi