Lauded for its ability to combine ‘deep sector expertise with a sharp commercial mind’, Kolcuoglu Demirkan Koçakli maintains a strong position in Turkey’s energy market, advising on the full spectrum of electricity, natural gas and petroleum work, including import-export mandates, storage arrangements, wholesale agreements and greenfield investments. The firm is particularly noted for its longstanding involvement in complex cross-border oil and gas projects and its deep understanding of the regulatory framework governing upstream and midstream activities. The practice is jointly steered by Okan Demirkan, whose practice spans energy, procurement, PPP and infrastructure, and Melis Öget Koç, who handles the regulatory dimensions of major energy M&A. Cihan Mercan advises extensively on intergovernmental and host-government agreements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We worked extremely well together, it felt that we are the same - aligned in terms of values, way of working, client and deal approach.’
- ‘Melis Öget Koç was simply outstanding. Great attention to details and practice area knowledge.’
- ‘KDK's energy practice combines deep sector expertise with a sharp commercial mindset, while remaining highly responsive and consistently delivering on time. The team’s ability to anticipate client needs and provide pragmatic, business-focused solutions makes it a standout in the energy sector.’
- ‘Okan Demirkan is a well-known name in the industry, an expert both in dispute resolution and energy fields.'
- ‘The team is very proactive and flexible, can take the initiative and show the understanding of the main issue at hand thanks to their expertise.'
- 'Ali Tuncsav led the effort with diligence, enthusiasm, and with the analytical thinking required in our situation. It was highly helpful for us to have someone with the legal knowledge to understand the main issues at hand directly, potentially point out any gaps in our analyses, and help us navigate the complex world of energy regulations in Turkey.'
Key clients
- Akkök Holding
- Fiba Renewable Energy
- Petrol Ofisi
- Shah Deniz Consortium
- TPI Composites Inc. and its Turkish subsidiary
- Vitol
Work highlights
Advised Vitol and its Turkish subsidiary Petrol Ofisi on the acquisition of BP’s Turkish downstream fuel operations
Advising Akkök Holding on the acquisition of a 50% stake and sole control of DowAksa Advanced Composites Holdings B.V.
Advising TPI Composites and its Turkish subsidiary on the sale and transfer of TPI’s wind energy plants in Turkey.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Okan Demirkan; Melis Öget Koç
Other key lawyers
Cihan Mercan; Ali Tuncsav