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Erdem & Erdem Law Office

Erdem & Erdem Law Office

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Turkey

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Commercial, corporate and M&A

Described as ‘proactive in identifying potential risks and offering pragmatic solutions’, Erdem & Erdem Law Office has extensive experience advising on cross-border transactions and global M&A. The team is well-versed in all aspects of corporate mandates, including incorporation, day-to-day governance, complex restructurings, public offerings, and strategic exits. Ercüment Erdem is praised for his ‘outstanding leadership and ability to see the big picture’ and is skilled in international commercial law, M&A, privatisations, corporate finance and arbitration. Tuna Colgar specialises in national and multijurisdictional M&A, investments, joint ventures, and share transfer transactions, while Ozgur Kocabasoglu left the group in April 2025.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team combines strong technical expertise with a highly practical, business-oriented approach. They are not only responsive and reliable, but also proactive in identifying potential risks and offering pragmatic solutions.'
  • ‘Tuna Colgar's strategic insight and negotiation skills make a real difference in complex transactions.
  • 'Melissa Balıkçı also stands out for her meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage demanding timelines without compromising on quality.'
  • ‘Their team showed a strong combination of technical excellence and commercial awareness.'
  • ‘Ercüment Erdem impressed us with his outstanding leadership and ability to see the big picture.'
  • ‘The firm provided outstanding assistance on a large M&A matter.'

Key clients

  • Uber International Holding B.V
  • Sanko Energy
  • Coşkunöz Holding
  • Şişecam
  • İş Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Ortaklığı A.Ş
  • İş Bankası
  • Neapco
  • Çolakoğlu Metalürji A.Ş
  • AG Anadolu Grubu Holding A.Ş
  • Uber International Holding B.V
  • Sanko Energy
  • Coşkunöz Holding

Work highlights

Advised Şişecam on its strategic investment in a multi-jurisdictional supply-chain software group, including deal structuring, MoU negotiation, and drafting of the share-subscription agreement.
Advised İş Girişim on the launch of Enlila, a biotech venture commercialising Harvard-led research, by drafting the subscription and share-transfer agreements.
Advised a confidential automotive tech group on its 100 percent acquisition of Hedrive Otomotiv Teknoloji Sistemleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd, covering full legal due diligence, share-purchase agreement, and trade-registry filings.
Practice head

Ercüment Erdem; Tuna Colgar

Other key lawyers

Rifat Cankat; Sevgi Ünsal Özden; Melissa Balıkçı Sezen; Rüştü Mert Kaşka

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