SSI Law Firm advises on a broad range of commercial, corporate, and M&A mandates across sectors, and is praised for its ‘exceptional client focus, deep expertise, and practical approach to complex matters’. The team has a diverse client roster that includes notable foreign and national investors, banks, tax and finance advisors, as well as governmental authorities. The practice is led by corporate and M&A specialist Çigdem Bal Ilgin, who regularly advises on both domestic and cross-border transactions.
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Testimonials

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  • In our experience working with the team, several qualities clearly distinguish them from their competitors. First and foremost, the consistency and depth of their support across a wide range of sectors and contract types have been exceptional. Their responsiveness is a particular strength — not only in everyday matters but also when we request comprehensive legal opinions on complex or multi-jurisdictional issues. The depth and clarity of their analyses have repeatedly added value to our internal decision-making processes. In addition, their extensive contract archive and their familiarity with a broad spectrum of contractual structures provide a notable competitive advantage, allowing them to propose solutions efficiently and with strong precedent support. Among the standout practitioners we can mention Yusa Sahin, Taceddin Kulekci, and Muhammet Kerem Senol. We have especially valued the strategic oversight and practical commercial insight offered by Mr. Sahin, Mr. Kulekci, and Mr. Senol, as well as the precision and diligence demonstrated by their associates. The team combines technical legal excellence with an ability to understand our operational realities, which is something we do not observe to the same degree across the wider market. Overall, what differentiates them is a combination of legal rigor, commercial awareness, strong institutional knowledge, and an exceptional service mindset — qualities that have made them a trusted and long-term advisor to our group.
  • We receive comprehensive legal services from them. Our needs span a wide range of sophisticated and constantly evolving contractual matters, and they provide exceptionally robust and reliable support throughout our standard contracting processes as well as our commercial negotiations. Their responsiveness is outstanding. In addition, whenever we request legal opinions on complex issues, they provide thorough, detailed, and well-structured assessments. Their extensive contract archive also stands out as a significant advantage.
  • ‘Çiğdem Bal Ilgın provides strong leadership and strategic insight, guiding the key stages of the transaction with confidence and precision.'
  • ‘The group stands out for combining strong legal expertise with real commercial acumen, ensuring advice is both technically sound and aligned with clients’ business objectives.'
  • ‘The practice stands out for its exceptional client focus, deep expertise, and practical approach to complex matters.'
  • ‘The team is highly responsive with a very quick turnaround.'
  • ‘They are detail-oriented and constructive, especially during negotiations.'
  • ‘The team is very reliable and fast.'
  • ‘The team has solid experience in handling domestic transactions and advising clients on Turkish corporate law.'
  • ‘The team is highly capable in handling corporate and M&A work. They manage complex processes with discipline and clarity, keeping everything organised and moving forward smoothly.'

Key clients

  • AALAM Investments LLC
  • Acme Tekstil Sanayi İç ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş
  • Aksa Doğal Gaz Toptan Satış A.Ş
  • Ante Holding A.Ş
  • Antepsan Kuruyemiş Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş
  • Artemis Halı A.Ş
  • Aquakraft Kağıt Ambalaj Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş
  • Asko Holding A.Ş
  • Bozlar Enerji ve Metal Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş
  • CCN Yatırım Holding A.Ş
  • Curaleaf International Limited
  • Çimko Çimento ve Beton Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş
  • Daifuku Co Ltd
  • Davjet Ltd
  • Davul Gıda ve Eğlence Yatırımları Anonim Şirketi
  • Dias Bilişim ve Teknoloji Hizmetleri A.Ş
  • Erka Etkinlik ve Turizm A.Ş
  • Erka Finansal Teknoloji A.S
  • Erka TK Turizm Bilişim A.Ş
  • Eurasia Ulaşım Lojistik Teknoloji ve Ticaret A.Ş

Work highlights

Advised a foreign real estate investor on structuring a joint venture with a Turkish construction company for a 2 billion EUR (preliminary projection) tourism development project in Muğla, Türkiye.
Advised ERKA Group on the merger of two group affiliates in the tourism and travel sector, including preparation of the merger plan, agreements, and all corporate documentation.
Advised shareholders of Notice for the transfer of their shares to Spanish company Applus who is a leader in medical device industry.
Practice head

Çiğdem Bal Ilgın

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