A team ‘widely recognised for its exceptional expertise in M&A transactions’, Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership is seasoned in both domestic and cross-border corporate and M&A matters in a broad range of sectors, including oil and gas, ports, and mobile gaming. The group is overseen by Ümit Hergüner, a go-to advisor for international corporates and the energy sector, and Kayra Üçer, who is an expert in both M&A and corporate governance. Mert Oğuzülgen is highly skilled in cross-border M&A transactions, as is the ‘extremely knowledgeable’ Deniz Tuncel, who is also proficient in joint ventures. The team also includes Zeynep Tor , who is skilled in real estate matters, and the ‘stand-out’ Tolga İpek.
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- ‘The team has a very high level of technical maturity, which it combines with excellent client communication — practical and results-oriented.’
- ‘The firm is consistently praised for its responsiveness, technical excellence, and pragmatic problem-solving ability. Partners are known for their direct, hands-on involvement, ensuring senior-level attention to every matter, while associates stand out for their precision and dedication.'
- ‘Each member of the team takes full responsibility in responding to our queries and leading us in the complex corridors of international law with their to-the-point and concise advice.’
- ‘Hergüner is one of the most established and respected legal practices in Turkey, distinguished by its corporate management structure and long-standing market presence. The firm is widely recognised for its exceptional expertise in M&A transactions.'
- ‘Excellent, knowledgeable team. They operate a lean team, with highly skilled and articulate associates.'
- ‘Umut Herguner, Deniz Tuncel, and their team are authoritative on matters relating to energy and infrastructure in Turkey and are able to provide excellent, practical advice to clients. Deniz is extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and provides clear and commercial advice.’
Key clients
- Evyap Group
- Benefit Systems SA
- Kaspi.sz
- Koç Holding A.Ş
- Aygaz A.Ş
- Evyap Group
- Blackstone Inc
- WEG S.A
- Apollo Management Inc
- Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.Ş
- Sanofi Winthrop Industrie S.A
Work highlights
Represented Evyap Group in a joint venture deal with DP World, to own and operate two Turkish ports that were separately owned and operated by each company before the deal.
Represented Benefit Systems S.A. (Benefits), a Poland-based company specializing in employee well-being products and solutions, on the acquisition of Mars Spor Club and its subsidiaries, collectively known as the MARS Group.
Represented WEG S.A. (WEG), a Brazilian company operating worldwide in the electric engineering, on the acquisition of full control of Volt Electric Motors (Volt), owned by a leading Turkish group, Saya Group, to expand their presence in the country.
Lawyers
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Tolga İpek
Practice head
Ümit Hergüner; Kayra Üçer
Other key lawyers
Mert Oğuzülgen; Deniz Tuncel; Zeynep Tor; Bora Başkurt; Tolga İpek