
Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership, whose ‘defense strategies are highly advanced’, has a highly skilled arbitration group that regularly appears before a variety of international arbitration institutions, with particular skills in advising both local and foreign investors on matters arising out of complex transactions. Drawing on its strength as a full-service firm, the litigation team excels in the full spectrum of civil, commercial, and administrative disputes. Co-leading the practice, Doğan Eymirlioğlu is a seasoned arbitrator described as ‘particularly knowledgeable and articulate’, Özge Özmenlikan is uniquely experienced in complex commercial disputes, and Mahmut Karyağdı is a reputed lawyer in intellectual and commercial litigation, especially in the tech space.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, data protection, cybersecurity, and sector-specific commercial issues, which allows them to provide advice that is both legally precise and commercially workable.'
- ‘What differentiates them from competitors is their genuine commitment to client service — they are approachable, available to discuss issues, and proactive in identifying risks and opportunities.'
- ‘Clear knowledge and experience with Turkish law and legal practice in Turkey.'
- ‘Dogan Emiroglu is particularly knowledgeable and articulate, able to quickly understand and synthesise key facts in the case, and help lead the rest of the firm's team in coming up with and implementing an effective strategy.’
- ‘What truly sets them apart is their highly responsive, business-minded, and solution-oriented approach, combined with deep legal expertise across both domestic and cross-border issues.'
- ‘Ozge Akman is a great lawyer, and she understands the needs of her clients well.’
Key clients
- Anadolu Restoran İşletmeleri Ltd. Şti.
- Teknoser Bilgisayar Teknik Hiz. San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.
- FTI Touristik GMBH
- Yemek Sepeti Elektronik İletişim Perakende Gıda Lojistik A.Ş.
- Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji A.Ş.
- LG Electronics
- Ericsson Telekomünikasyon A.Ş.
- IF Girişim ve Teknoloji A.Ş.
- Nesine.com
Work highlights
Representing FTI Touristik GMBH in relation to commercial litigation.
Yemek Sepeti in legal proceedings involving trademark infringement, invalidation, and unfair competition claims.
Representing LG Electronics in a high stakes lawsuit and successful cancellation of a hefty administrative fine.
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Practice head
Doğan Eymirlioğlu, Partner: Özge Özmenlikan: Mahmut Karyağdı
Other key lawyers
Şahin Ardıyok; Sinem Mermer; Alptuğ Tokeşer; Gamze Açıkgöz
Comparative Guides
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Real Estate
Turkey
Barlas Balcıoğlu, Ali Can Gören & Kadir Mızrak
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Lending & Secured Finance
Türkiye
Günhan Yalçın, Ceyda Aydın & Ceren Akkur Bayram
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Data Protection & Cybersecurity
Türkiye
Kağan Dora, Neslihan Kasap, Cansu Duman, Emir Gönen & Almira Akbay

