Çakmak Attorney Partnership has ‘a great combination of local proceedings knowledge and international practice making it easier for foreign companies to follow up on legal matters.’ The firm’s broad range of work encompasses everything from cross-border commercial cases to labour law disputes. Name partner Mesut Çakmak leads the practice along with up-and-coming partner Elif Demiröz and administrative and commercial litigation specialist Zeynep Çakmak. Clients also praise the Ankara-based Yasin Bilen.
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‘A great combination of local proceedings knowledge and international practice makes it easier for foreign companies to follow up on legal matters in Türkiye. Both partners and associates are excellent and always available, sometimes on short notice.’
‘Their client service is exceptional. They are very responsive and concise in their communication which makes the client comfortable and it's easy to create a relationship of trust.’
‘The dispute resolution team is also very strong and experienced. Responsive and very well aware of the legal procedures as well.’
'Elif Demiröz stands out.'
'Prompt responses, fast and timely feedback.'
‘We have direct access to the individuals to explain cases. In case we needed meetings, they helped to set meetings at our convenience. They are always polite, patient and besides, proactive.’
‘The team is very responsive and the communication was easy even though some members are located in Istanbul and others in Ankara.’
Key clients
- Thrace Basin Natural Gas Türkiye Branch (TBNG)
- Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore SAS and Bureau Veritas Turkish Subsidiaries.
- International Road Union (IRU)
- Visa Europe Services Inc.
- İzgaz İzmit Gaz Dağıtım A.Ş.
- Baymina Enerji Anonim Şirketi
Work highlights
Representing Thrace Basin Natural Gas, Corporate Resources Enerji A.Ş. and Pinnacle Turkey Incorporation in a cancellation lawsuit against MAPEG (Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources) at the Council of State as the first instance court to hear the lawsuit, whereby an immediate injunction relief was sought.
Representing Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore SAS and various Bureau Veritas Turkish subsidiaries in connection with eight administrative lawsuits filed by an individual and a marine company challenging the accreditations granted to BV SA’s Turkish affiliates by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Turkish Accreditation Agency.
Representation of the International Road Union (IRU) in care of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye, the guarantor organization of IRU in Türkiye, against the Turkish Customs Administrations in the lawsuits filed on a regular basis every year.
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Practice head
Mesut Çakmak; Zeynep Çakmak; Elif Demiröz
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