With particular strenght in cross-border M&A, ÖzmenYalçin is ‘extremely strong both technically and commercially’, and advises a diverse range of clients on all aspects of M&A, including strategic investments, joint ventures, private equity, and venture capital. The team is also proficient in day-to-day corporate, commercial and compliance matters, and is knowledgeable in sectors such as financial services, e-commerce, energy, manufacturing, and pharma. Key practitioners include Ömer Gökhan Özmen, Güneş Yalçın, Damla Keskin Şerbetcioğlu, and Cenk Yılgor.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Whether the deal is large or small, they always understand our commercial needs and provided fast, diligent, and practical support. Their approach is very hands-on and they manage to simplify complex issues, which makes our decision-making process much easier.'
- ‘Ömer Gökhan Özmen, Damla Keskin, and Selin Erdem combine strong technical knowledge with a very commercial mindset – from deal breaker points in transactions to detailed compliance matters, they are able to guide us clearly and efficiently.'
- ‘The team demonstrates strong expertise while maintaining a flexible and solution-oriented approach.'
- ‘The team combines deep technical expertise with a highly commercial and pragmatic approach. They understand the dynamics of complex M&A transactions and provide advice that is both legally sound and business-oriented.'
- ‘They consistently consider the commercial implications of their advice, which adds significant value in negotiations.'
- ‘Cenk Yılgör has been amazing. Most importantly, he thinks for the benefit of our company.'
Key clients
- Yılsan Yatırım Holding Anonim Şirketi
- Deniz Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. Deniz Ventures Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Fonu
- Tuğçe Ayça Sekizkök
- Ayşegül Eroğlu Eyyupoğlu
- Yapı Kredi Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. Frwrd Birinci Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Fonu
- Biotrend Çevre ve Enerji Yatırımları A.Ş
- Selçuk Gıda Endüstri İhracat İthalat A.Ş
- Bulls Yatırım Holding A.Ş
- Viterra Türkiye Tarim Limited Şirketi
- Ahmet Hacıyunus
- Mehmet Remzi Oduncu
Work highlights
Represented Yapı Kredi GSYF as the lead investor in the investment round for Faturalab Elektronik Ticaret ve Bilişim Hizmetleri A.Ş., a fintech company specialising in digital financial solutions.
Represented two individual shareholders in a two-stage share transfer transaction which included sale of individual shareholders’ 30% stake in Base Studio,
Represented Biotrend on the negotiation, drafting, and execution of the framework agreement with Freepoint on which the JV agreement between the two firms shall be based on.
Practice head
Ömer Gökhan Özmen; Güneş Yalçın; Damla Keskin Şerbetcioğlu; Cenk Yılgör
Other key lawyers
İris Erbil; Selin İlkem Erdem