Co-led by Umut Kolcuoğlu and Serhan Kocaklı, Kolcuoglu Demirkan Koçakli is distinguished on the market by its ‘depth of expertise and ability to handle highly complex matters with precision, strategic foresight, and commercial pragmatism.' The group has niche capabilities in deals involving Turkish ports, and is highly experienced in a broad range of cross-border and domestic transactions, including private and public M&As, venture capital investment funds, and reverse flip-up structures. Key practitioners include M&A and corporate expert Gökçe İldiri Coşgüner, Bihter Bozbay Inan, who is a key advisor to private equity clients and strategic investors, and Melis Öget Koç.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Clearly one of the top corporate law firms in Türkiye. They are quick to respond and very commercial in their advice.’
- ‘Melis Oget and Neyzar Unubol are both very efficient, and provide advice that gets to the root of the issue.’
- ‘Highly responsive and client-centric with a strong ability to communicate with all parties. The practice also stands out for its collaborative mindset, innovative use of technology, and flexibility in adapting solutions to each client’s needs, which together ensure smooth execution and sustainable results.’
- ‘The individuals stand out for their professionalism, accessibility, and pragmatic problem-solving approach.'
- ‘Melis Oget Koc provides supervisory support throughout the whole transaction.'
- The team members have expertise and knowledge in corporate governance and related matters in Turkey. Their expert analysis and advice are their greatest strength and are key to our organisation.'
Key clients
- Akkök Holding
- Alterna Gıda
- Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC
- Arkel
- BMS Group
- Boyner Group
- Bunzl
- Çiçeksepeti
- EVS
- Glasshouse
- Helen Doron
- HMH Holding B.V
Work highlights
Advised Akkök Holding on the acquisition of a 50% stake and sole control of DowAksa Advanced Composites Holdings B.V.
Advised team.blue, on the acquisition of a 51% stake in Ticimax.
Advised BMS Group on the acquisition of Oria Sigorta.
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Practice head
Umut Kolcuoğlu; Serhan Koçaklı
Other key lawyers
Gökçe İldiri Coşgüner; Bihter Bozbay Inan; Melis Öget Koç; İnci Karcılıoğlu; Begüm İnceçam Kolcuoğlu; İpek Yüksel; Nejan Duman