Praised as ‘a premier legal powerhouse in Turkey’, Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership is a go-to group for both domestic and multijurisdictional transactions, acting for a broad client base, including entrepreneurs, start-ups, government agencies as well as leading global entities. Practice head Galip M. Selçuk is a reputed cross-border M&A practitioner, and Selim Keki is an expert in both corporate and compliance work. The group also includes Doğan Eymirlioğlu, who is knowledgeable in the energy, infrastructure, real estate and insurance industries, Selahattin Kaya who specialises in M&A in the private equity sector, and Okan Arıcan who is a trusted advisor to venture capital and private equity funds, as well as entrepreneurs.
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Work Department
Corporate and M&A
Position
Partner
Career
Dr. Selim Keki is an expert transactional lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in handling complex cross-border transactions in a variety of sectors, including energy, automotive, construction, FMCG and pharmaceuticals. He advises a wide range of clients from strategic investors to private equity houses and individual investors. He also has significant experience in anti-bribery and other compliance-related matters. Dr. Keki combines his extensive practical experience with a strong academic background. His JD thesis, entitled “Deutsches und türkisches Konzernrecht in der rechtsvergleichenden Betrachtung”, compares the provisions applying to group companies in Germany to those in Turkey. He is a co-author of the 4th edition of the highly reputable “Handbuch Vertragsverhandlung und Vertragsmanagement” published by the Dr. Otto Schmidt publishing house in 2014. He teaches at post-graduate programs and regularly publishes articles on important legal developments and contributes to books.
Languages
Turkish; English; German; French
Memberships
Istanbul Bar Association, 2002
Education
University of Istanbul Faculty of Law, Turkish Equivalency Degree, 2001;
University of Konstanz, Faculty of Law, JD, 1999;
University of Konstanz, Faculty of Law, LLB, 1995
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Testimonials
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‘Balcıoğlu Selçuk Ardıyok Keki Attorney Partnership (BASEAK) stands out as a leading law firm in the country demonstrating a deep understanding of its' commercial needs and consistently going above and beyond to support its clients.'
‘Okan Arıcan stands out for his exceptional responsiveness and clear, consistent communication.'
‘Combines international-standard execution with strong local market understanding, making it one of the few truly institutional law firms in Turkey.'
‘ Okan Arıcan, Selahattin Kaya, and Müge Atalay all bring exceptional professionalism and commercial acumen.'
‘They're wonderfully commercial and fluent in translating local law concepts into ones familiar to international practitioners.’
‘Okan Arican is a very capable and experienced hand to have on the tiller of your matter at a local level, always ensuring he advises from the perspective of the broader commercial context and lightning fast in his response across time zones.’
‘Exceptional depth and breadth as an M&A and venture capital practice. They lead their team effectively, ensuring that all aspects of complex transactions are covered.'
‘Stands out as a premier legal powerhouse in Turkey, especially in the fields of Commercial, Corporate, and M&A.'
Key clients
- BBN Invest Capital Management DMCC Bidfood Dağıtım ve Pazarlama A.Ş UBM İstanbul Fuarcılık ve Gösteri Hizmetleri Anonim Şirketi Tarsus Turkey Fuarcılık A.Ş Feraset Agave Games Snowflake Inc Ludus SCS Ludus GYSF Latham & Watkins Laton Ventures TURKVEN Gacha Capital Limited BLS International Services Ltd Fiba Holding A.S BBN Invest Capital Management DMCC Bidfood Dağıtım ve Pazarlama A.Ş UBM İstanbul Fuarcılık ve Gösteri Hizmetleri Anonim Şirketi Tarsus Turkey Fuarcılık A.Ş Feraset Agave Games Snowflake Inc Ludus SCS Ludus GYSF Latham & Watkins Laton Ventures TURKVEN Gacha Capital Limited BLS International Services Ltd Fiba Holding A.S
Work highlights
Advising Fiba Holding A.S. with respect to the acquisition of 50% of Sportive Spor Malzemeleri Ticaret A.S. from Is Girisim Sermayesi Yatirim Ortakligi A.S.