ÖzmenYalçin‘s ’legal expertise is top-notch, and is supported by responsive and problem-solving team’. The firm is a key adviser to Turkey’s largest banks on a range of financing matters, including major project finance transactions. A prime example is the work of Ömer Gökhan Özmen and the ‘diligent’ Damla Keskin Şerbetcioğlu for lenders in the arrangement of a high-value cash loan facility to fund the development of a power plant. Güneş Yalçın, who has in-depth knowledge of structured finance, also plays a major role in the practice.
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Client satisfaction
Testimonials
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- ‘Fast and efficient.’
‘Brings new perspectives, has extensive knowledge.’
‘Özmen Yalçın aims to provide solutions in a timely manner.’
‘Mrs.Damla Serbetcioğlu is a diligent attorney who is very involved.’
‘First and foremost it is about people. Özmen Yalçın's legal expertise is top-notch, and is supported by a responsive and problem-solving team. Their dedication and flexibility make them one of the top firms in the sector.’
‘Gokhan Özmen has exceptional expertise within banking and finance transactions including both public and private deals.’
Key clients
- Yapı ve Kredi Bankası A.Ş.
- Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş.
- Türkiye Sınai Kalkınma Bankası A.Ş.
- Garanti Bankası A.Ş.
- T.C. Ziraat Bankası A.Ş.
- Türkiye Halk Bankası A.Ş.
- Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası A.Ş.
- Odeabank A.Ş.
- Biotrend Çevre ve Enerji Yatırımları A.Ş. (Biotrend)
- Ekos Teknoloji ve Elektrik Anonim Şirketi (Ekos Elektrik)
Work highlights
Assisted Yapı Kredi in relation to the financing of the acquisition of 49,04% shares of Tat Gıda (previously a Koç Holding group company), by Memişoğlu Tarım Ürünleri Ticaret Limited Şirketi as buyer, which is a Tat Bakliyat group company.
Assisted İş Bankası, TSKB, Ziraat Bank, Halkbank, and Vakıfbank, in relation to the approx. USD 200 million refinancing of existing facilities granted to Aksa Doğal Gaz, the parent of more than 20 natural gas distribution companies in Turkey and a Kazancı Holding group company.
Assisted TSKB in relation to the ECA-backed financing granted to Karayel Elektrik Üretim A.Ş. (Karayel) for the financing of capacity increase from 75 MW to 104.8 MW in Vize WPP.
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Practice head
Ömer Gökhan Özmen; Güneş Yalçın; Damla Keskin Şerbetçioğlu