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GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case)

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GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case) is renowned for its project financing expertise, particularly in the renewable energy sector. The team regularly advises lenders, IFIs, sponsors, and project developers on significant renewable energy mandates, with a strong regulatory understanding that is essential for clients’ energy transition projects. Güniz Gökçe is highly sought after by Turkish and international financial institutions for project finance matters. Ateş Turnaoğlu plays a key role in negotiations and regulatory communications related to project financing transactions.
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  • 'GKC Partners financing practice stands out for its deep industry expertise, client-focused approach, and commitment to innovation.' 
  • 'Ateş Turnaoğlu is one financing partner who truly stands out. Known for strategic insight and extensive industry knowledge, Ateş brings an expertise that sets him apart in a competitive landscape.' 
  • 'What differentiates Ateş from competitors is his unique blend of technical acumen and commercial pragmatism.' 
  • 'We can confidently say that GKC provides high-quality, reliable service. They are flexible and stand out with their bespoke services.' 
  • 'With his extensive legal and financial knowledge, Ateş Turnaoğlu has supported us in project finance negotiations.' 
  • 'Ateş Turnaoğlu's comments and insights in a recently regulated area (establishing and financing self-consumption-based power plants) were extremely helpful.'
  • 'GKC Partners are valuable professionals in their field, adept at identifying relevant legal issues and applying principles to specific facts to construct coherent arguments.' 
  • 'Their problem-solving skills, including evaluating risks and devising strategies to overcome obstacles in legal practice, as well as their communication skills and accessibility, distinguish them from their competitors.' 

Key clients

  • Societe De Promotion Et De Participation Pour LaCooperation Economique S.A
  • EBRD NoGaranti BBVA
  • Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş.
  • Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası
  • Yapı ve Kredi Bankası A.Ş.
  • Türkiye Sınai Kalkınma Bankası

Lawyers

Practice head

Güniz Gökçe; Ateş Turnaoğlu

Other key lawyers

Aybike İplikçi; Baran Abur; Can Argon; Kaan Alkan; Ekin Çınar; Sertaç Yüksel; SegenayKerimoğlu; Efe Soysal; Hasan Karakelle; Deniz Alkan; Göktuğ Yiğiter