The ‘outstanding’ Gen Temizer Erdogan Girgin Attorney Partnership has a reputable commercial, corproate and M&A group that regularly advises on high-value, regulated, and cross-border deals. The team is especially strong in structuring private equity deals, and is highly active in sectors including life sciences, e-commerce, mining and energy transition. Practice head and M&A veteran Baran Gen, whose ‘technical competence and human touch are unparalleled’, is known for advising on complex transactions, especially in the regulated sectors. The group also includes Ebru Temizer who is a go-to advisor on mandates where corporate strategy and litigation risk intersect, Dila Topuz who is experienced in cross-border M&A, private equity and capital markets, and seasoned M&A specialist Mine Tüzün Sekmen who joined in 2025 from Hourani & Partners.
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Testimonials
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- Very good
- Responsive, to the point, very appropriate.
- ‘They have an impeccable sense of e-commerce legislation as well as all other legislation which impact our business.'
- ‘Baran Gen is a recogniaed leader in this segment, with top‑tier drafting and negotiation skills.'
- ‘Baran Gen's technical competence and human touch are unparalleled.’
- ‘Large M&A team, very available and capable, adept at handling sophisticated legal issues, top-notch service and very responsive.’
- ‘Baren Gen is the perfect professional to have on your side when dealing with a complex M&A transaction.'
- ‘They are professional, responsive, and consistently deliver high-quality work. We particularly value their collaborative approach and clear communication, which makes working together both efficient and enjoyable.’
- ‘Their M&A practice is distinguished by its deep understanding of Turkish corporate law and regulatory frameworks, combined with a commercial mindset that ensures transactions are executed smoothly and efficiently.'
- ‘Strength of their M&A practice is built on the exceptional leadership of Baran Gen. She is not only a highly respected dealmaker with deep knowledge of Turkish corporate and regulatory law, but also ta rusted advisor who remain closely involved in every stage of a transaction.'
Key clients
- Al-fardan Holding
- ACCA
- Alibaba
- Aman Group
- Amazon
- Astas Real Estate
- Ata Securities
- Ay Productions
- Bek Ventures
- Bor Şeker
- British Arab Commercial Bank
- Bulls Securities
- bp
- BAT
- Carriere Internationale
- Castrol Lubricants
- Cem Sertoğlu
- Champs Technologies
- Commerzbank
- Çamaşırhane Productions
Work highlights
Represented British Petroleum on the sale of its midstream and downstream assets involving 770 oil stations and a significant stake in the oil terminal Ataş to Petrol Ofisi owned by Dutch Vitol.
Represented the Nasdaq-listed mining company, Royal Gold, on the acquisition of a significant minority interest in the Turkish company, Artmin which is the operating company of Hod Maden.
Represented Ticimax on its majority sale to Belgium-based Team.blue N.V..
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Practice head
Baran Gen
Other key lawyers
Ebru Temizer; Dila Topuz; Mine Tüzün Sekmen; Umut Rasim Özbay; Irmak Seymen Varat; Gizem Esen; Ege Arberk Erdoğan; Beyza Ölçer