The ‘highly dedicated’ team at Özdirekcan Dündar Senocak Ak in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel provides ’fast and business‑ready’ Turkish law advice to a portfolio of clients across France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the UK. The group’s expertise spans transactional insurance matters, insurance regulatory framework, distribution models, product structuring, claim settlement, regulatory filings, compliance, and M&A transactions. Arpat Şenocak has established relationships with an international network of insurers, reinsurers, and financial institutions, regularly advising them on a wide range of insurance-related matters, as well as demonstrating particular expertise in the insurtech environment. Mehmet Kösoğlu steers his practice to reinsurance agreements, insurance regulatory compliance, and insurance-related disputes.
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- ‘We work with this law firm to provide legal opinions regarding the legislation of insurance and pension sectors. The team is composed of highly dedicated lawyers who deliver practical legal solutions at the highest quality. We believe that we receive high-level attention and strategic insight that are often missing in larger or less specialized law firms.’
- ‘Our main contact at this firm is Arpat Şenocak. He is an exceptional counsel considering his expertise in various legal fields. He is detail-oriented and very persistent and customer-oriented negotiator.'
- 'Arpat Şenocak has broad insurance and commercial law experience and knowledge.’
- ‘GIDE's insurance team combines strong sector expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach. They are highly responsive, collaborative, and capable of handling complex matters with efficiency. Their cross-border coordination, accessibility, responsiveness, and ability to integrate legal advice with a clear understanding of commercial realities further differentiate them from other firms, making them a trusted business partner rather than only providing legal advice for the clients.’
- ‘Arpat Şenocak stands out for his deep expertise, professionalism, and client-focused mindset. He consistently combines technical excellence with practical advice, making complex issues easier to navigate. The ability to anticipate client needs, his reliability/accessibility and genuine commitment enable the best outcomes for us.’
- ‘Our practice combines deep sector expertise with regulatory fluency to deliver fast, business‑ready outcomes.’
Key clients
- Anjie Broad
- Allianz Trade
- ING Bank Turkey
- RCI Banque
- TEMSA
- AXA Sigorta A.S.
- AXA Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S
- BNP Paribas Cardif S.A.
- AXA Mediterranean Holding SAU
- Groupama Investment Bosphorus Holding A.Ş
- AXA Holding A.Ş
- Allianz Hayat ve Emeklilik A.Ş
Work highlights
Advised ING Bank on the negotiation of an exclusive bancassurance agreement with Allianz Turkey for the purpose of distribution of personal accident and life insurance products through the bank’s network.
Represented MNK International, a London-based international reinsurance brokerage group, in its entry into the Turkish market through the acquisition of Turkish brokerage company ZNT Sigorta ve Reasürans Brokerliği A.S.
Advised RCI Banque in the setting-up of a joint-venture with OYAK group’s affiliate POCA Bilişim for the purpose of operating as insurance intermediation activities for the sale of car insurances.
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Practice head
Arpat Şenocak
Other key lawyers
Mehmet Kösoğlu