Anchored by decades of experience on major Turkish energy and infrastructure projects, Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership continues to advise on cross-border pipeline development, complex regulatory mandates, M&A and financing work, as well as emerging areas such as EV product development and legislative support for sector regulators. At the helm of the practice is a trio of experts: Ümit Hergüner, who takes the lead on many of the firm’s major project infrastructure and energy matters; Deniz Tuncel, who is noted for his focus on major energy development projects such as cross-border pipelines and electricity generation facilities, including those based on renewables; and Zeynep Tor, who regularly assists clients in long term energy infrastructure projects. Piraye Kuranel Başol is a pivotal figure in the firm’s financing and debt-restructuring mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ümit Hergüner, Deniz Tuncel and their team are authoritative on matters relating to energy and infrastructure in Turkey and are able to provide excellent, practical advice to clients. Deniz is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and provides clear and commercial advice.’
- ‘The practice’s distinguishing feature is the depth of experience its lawyers bring from their previous practices. Clients benefit from a team that has already dealt with complex, high-value matters.'
- ‘Leading law firms with experience advising on high-value energy and infrastructure matters in the country. They are user-friendly, on top of the latest developments and are able to deliver clear and concise advice and deliver work product on tight timelines when needed.’
Key clients
- South Stream Transport BV
- Hanwha Q Cells
- Mercedes-Benz
- Apollo Management
- WEG SA
- Export-Import Bank of Korea
Work highlights
Advising South Stream Transport B.V. on the TurkStream pipeline project.
Advised Apollo Management on the acquisition of a minority stake in the TANAP project.
Representing a group of lenders in a project concerning the financing of a large hydropower generation facility in Türkiye, located in Elazig, with an existing generation capacity of 582 MW.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ümit Hergüner; Deniz Tuncel; Zeynep Tor
Other key lawyers
Piraye Kuranel Başol