GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case) has an ‘A-Class M&A team’ with notable expertise in cross-border investment matters, and has unique strenght in M&A in the energy sector, including in renewables. The group is also highly skilled in real estate and insurance transactions. Praised as a ‘natural dealmaker’, practice head Emre Özşar advises both Turkish and global companies on high-profile M&A transactions in Turkey as well as in other jurisdictions. Can Tolga Tezel has extensive experience representing investors and corporates in all aspects of private equity and private and public M&A, and Gökçen Durgut is proficient in M&A, partnerships, and corporate restructurings.
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- ‘The team is very well composed of perfect lawyers who are very dedicated and hard working. To me this is the best A-Class M&A team in town.'
- ‘Emre Özşar is very smart, talented, and a natural dealmaker.'
- ‘They stand out for their ability to handle complex, high-value cross-border transactions with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.'
- ‘Gökçen Durgut combines sharp legal skills with a strong business perspective, which is invaluable in Corporate/M&A work. She is technically excellent, commercially minded, and has exceptional communication skills that make complex issues clear for clients.'
- ‘Technical knowledge, responsiveness, and quick response time make them unique.’
- ‘Asli Gulum is an excellent counsel. She is efficient, client-friendly and very knowledgeable in M&A.’
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Practice head
Emre Özşar
Other key lawyers
Can Tolga Tezel; Gökçen Durgut; Emrehan Mermer; Batuhan Akarsu